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I’m wondering if the barrel and slide from the 2011 steelmatch will fit on an STI 1911 Ranger II. Anybody try something like this. I have an email into STI but haven’t heard anything back. The ranger is a full sized frame with a 4.15” slide.

I do prefer a magwell in terms of grip. Consistent grip is very important – thanks for the tip. I have personally never participated in a shooting match. I shoot the steel targets occasionally at the outdoor range and figured that it would be a great way to get into the sport and a fun build - so any tips are much appreciated. What is a good aggressive grip? I like the VZ G10 grips, what are some other options?

Pulled the trgger on the Dawson Ice no-gap, and ordered the only mag they have in stock. Yesterday I did the paperwork for DROS and am now 10 days away from owning the STI.

I'm from California and interested in this also.

I like the magwell for grip also, plus it looks bad-ass so so it is a no brainer. I don't have any mags right now, so going dawson magwell and Dawson mags seems like a good idea. Pros and cons of the standard vs no-gap magwell?

Great! Thanks for all the info.

The arc looks a little odd to me, but I like how the magwell goes all the way around. I'll have to wait for the black to come back in stock. I notice they sell their mags specifically to fit the ICE gap and no gap. Will the mags only work with that magwell?

I noticed that Tripp research seems to have some mags in stock, but I don't mind waiting to the Dawson's. Have a picture of the magwell on your gun? There seems to be an arched housing and flat housing. Not sure he difference.

I Notice people like Dawson for 9mm mags, but their website is out of stock - suggestions?

Thanks! I do not reload yet but plan on getting into it soon. It's hard to know where to start looking for that. I have posted in the 1911 section so hopefully I get some good info.

Hey all, I am a brand new 1911 owner - or will be soon. I ordered an STI Ranger II in 9mm - 4.15". I have a crush on the STI Steelmaster but the price range was way out of my budget, so i picked up the Ranger. Like the steelmaster it is a 4.15". So now i am trying to gather information to slowly build it for steel challange. Obviously I need some mags and a holster. Will the Steelmaster compensated barrel fit the Ranger II? is it even available for purchase? The standard trubor is for 5" models. Any specific magwell I should purchase? Thanks for the help.

Just bought my first 1911 in 9mm. Posted up looking for information on Calguns and they sent me here. I'm from semi-sunny Pismo Beach California.