NoKimberDave

IMO, 9mm Limited guns are super fun. Might not win a lot of races, but fun none the less. If the only goal is getting out and having fun, while trying to improve from a hobbyist perspective, then it's not going to disappoint.

Had same experience. Had a flat 3.5 that started to get weird on reset. They made some suggestions to try, but ultimately replaced it quickly.

Use it just like a red dot. To me it has every advantage. Clarity, etched reticle, can get some with a tight center dot which is better for precision shots, etc. The only disadvantages I have found is: -Lack of unlimited eye relief (not a problem for me as eye box is generous.) -Not as many choices. I feel that most prism reticles are goofy and way too busy. Trying to do too much. This causes lots of problems when it is all illuminated and light starts getting low. It destroys my night vision and bleedsI like Leupold one the best, the one with crosshairs and only the center dot is illuminated, unfortunately it's unavailable. Don't need anything but the center dot to light up in a prism or variable optic, imo.

I have to say this may be the nicest amateur port job I have seen. Excellent job. Cut nice and deep too.

I tried a whole bunch of shotguns prior to buying one. Of all of them, the one I liked most was a 22" Versamax Camo turkey model with sights. Shot slugs great. Shot everything great actually. Softest of all the guns I tried. It had some work done to it, but not a lot. I know the owner and it has many thousands through it. Great gun. I ended up going with a lighter gun and 26" barrel, and I am very happy (franchi affinity) but I still like the way the VM's shoot. This franchi feels more like a Benelli, which I have grown to like, but it's not as soft feeling.

On my CZ TSO, I have the LOK Bogies, but had them made fatter. So, they are flat, but wider on both sides. This allows much more weak hand contact, imo. For a long while they didn't make the wider bogies for Tanfo, but apparently they do now. Might be worth trying. I really love them.

The B5 grip is pretty vertical, has a big beavertail, and a wide front strap. Might be worth a try.

Dang, that is spendy. But it sure looks interesting.

Seems like you could do the Tanfo Limited in 45acp. Has magwell and SA trigger that can be made super nice. Just over a G and a sweet gun.

That is super cool!

I have their 15" handguard. I have not attached it yet. Seems quite flimsy to be honest. 4 short screws holding it in, and that's it. If I mount it I may use some green loctite like MI calls for on some of their rails. It will replace an ALG possibly. But the ALG is just about as light and super rigid. So, I am on the fence with it, lol. But i'll keep this updated if I do use it.

I did a similar build to what you are doing. Bottom rifle. Here's what I used: -Aero slickside upper with 12" Atlas rail -Faxon 14.5" midlength with Ti VG6 Epsilon style brake -SLR .625 sentry 6 adj gas block -AIM lightweight BCG -Taccom ultralight plastic buffer -Sprinco yellow -10% spring -Hiperfire 3gun trigger I have to say this rifle (SBR actually) is sublime. Shoots so soft and flat and very very light. It's somehow greater than the sum of it's parts. Just a joy to shoot. I think you're on the right track for something fun and useable. Good luck.

So, I decided to try this wacky stock out. I've found I really like the way it mounts to shoulder. Happy with feel and adjustability. However, man I can't keep it together. Something always comes loose. No castle nut. So, for you fellas/ladies who use one: Have you experienced this? Are you loctiting the tube into the receiver? Any opinions would be appreciated.

I use 9lb. with 150bb over 3.2TG in my TSO and ran a 10lb previously in a CZ-75. I use a 10lb. With 200bb over 4.2 of VV320 in my major .40 pistol. CGW haven’t sent me a cease and desist letter yet, so I think I’m good. I’m glad to know this is for tuning, as I had done it strictly to batter my 1700$ pistol into pieces as quickly as possible.

Dang, that's a neat gun.

The TSO is better in every way than the TS. Just the frame checkering alone is worth the money to me. That said, the TS is an awesome gun, and if I were going to go to FFE to have their work done to it I would buy the regular TS. The TS is the best value in a steel competition gun available. These are just my opinions.

Reminds me of a buddy who always threatens to shoot USPSA. I get a lot of questions, because a short perusal of the actual rules and gear requirements is too brainy. Q: "Hey, can I use a Mossberg Shockwave with brace, extended tube and red dot in Open"? A: "No. No you can not use shotguns in a pistol match" Q: "OK, well, then I'll use my Dan Wesson in SS..." A: "No, because you ported it, installed a comp, and it has a red dot. It's a SA only trigger." Q: "Ok, maybe I'll stick to the USPSA rifle match, and just use my AR with brace..." A: "Nope, pistols are not allowed at rifle matches" Q: "DANG STUPID RULES!! WHY DO THEY MAKE IT SO DIFFICULT?? OKAY, I guess its carry optics then. I'll use my 19". A: "Unfortunately, you made a "roland special" so you will have to shoot Open Minor....." Etc etc etc etc.

That's interesting. I have a BA 12.5" that is one of the most accurate barrels I have owned. Got it on sale for like 94$ !! Actually, I got it for cheap project I was doing. Paired it with a 35$ Andersen slick side upper. Imagine my complete annoyance when it shot better than my 325$ 16" barrel in a nice upper!!

I have the Gunner 14.5" with SLR .625, and have had the 18" gunner with SLR .625. The 14.5" is superb on a lightweight SBR with 1-4 Steiner. Its perfect for that. I bought it after using the 18" Gunner for quite awhile. The 18" Gunner felt amazing. The way it swings feels great. It was accurate enough for me for 3gun. I did feel like it started to wander a little after getting hot. But honestly I have never tested for it. It is now on a buddys gun and he likes it. Recently wanted to try a little more weight and got a deal on the Odin Works 18" 3gun. It has the Odin block. I haven't yet really wrung it out but my initial impressions are that it shoots. It shot 55grn great when I zeroed it. I remember walking up to 200yrds to look at my group and being impressed with myself, lol. And, I am frankly not the greatest rifleman and it was a new 1-6 scope. This barrel feels very accurate to me. Really looking forward to trying some heavier stuff. Right now I am satisfied as I paid under 200$ for it.

Great post! Thanks.

Hmm, never thought of this. Gonna give this a try.

Good diagram and that makes it a lot clearer with it resting on muzzle. And where red arrow is, is the spot I would have thought would bend, where in pics it looks to be several inches higher. But your explanation of threads/nut seems to confirm your illustration. Hope you get it all fixed up. Never seen that before!

No doubt and good point. Im just trying to point out a possible negative.

Until you bring it to a rifle/multigun match and they say "no pistols allowed at rifle match".

Just seems odd, in that something that would have hit right there would have hit the handguard and had to bend that first, no? Seems it would have tweeked the receiver threads first. Or, something hit the muzzle and caused it to flex right there, which seems more likely. Odd for sure.