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He posts here. His user name is jbauman915. Not sure how to link to his profile.
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2 hours ago, Tokarev said:
According to this video, all the failures are mag related.
It's also coming from another magazine manufacturer, so... Who knows?
Does this mean Check-Mate is coming out with cheap 2011 mags?
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2 hours ago, NOSHMJ said:
It does not hurt locktite. I use it on my comps all the time. Its a 70%to 30% mixture, 70%peroxide to 30% of apple cider vinegar.
Have you tried with white vinegar? Saves you some money.
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1 hour ago, costeel said:
If it is any good, after market options will follow soon.
We have plenty of 2011 mags on the market, especially ones that aren't 3 rounds short of where they should be for that length.
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Well, I got off work early today so I swung by the LGS.
I brought my Honcho (so PT Evo grip/catch with a Dawson Ice magwell) to check out compatibility, as well as a mag gauge I designed and 3d printed. The 20 rounders look like true 140mm mags and easily cleared my 141.25mm gauge. However, the basepad is a non-toolless design - the typical locking tab with a hole. It doesn't look like there's a lot of room between the rails at the bottom of the tube and the bottom of the mag gauge, so maybe something like the 3mm Taran basepads would work. The tubes are ambi. The 20 rounder stuck in my Honcho and didn't want to release cleanly. Not my magazine, so I just tried it a few times and gave it back.
I took a quick look at the 5" gun. It's about what you would expect if someone told you Springfield built a 2011. Nothing obvious in fit and finish, but I didn't take it down and detail inspect it. Using my calibrated trigger finger pull gauge, I'd guess it was maybe a 6-7# trigger, crisp enough after takeup. So not fantastic, not terrible, about as expected.
I'm not going to rule out getting a 140mm magazine to play with, but my confidence in it isn't that high. Still, for half the price of an Atlas or MBX, I'm willing to experiment a bit.
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2 minutes ago, Darqusoull13 said:
People think they can buy skill with gear. Most would rather complain and make excuses about divisions than put time into improving with dry live fire practice.
Back on topic, this is an interesting move when Limited is dying and 3 Gun is no where near where it was. I'm curious what the target market is.Timmies. The introduction clip on Youtube had TGO, and then two tactical influencer types.
The capacity of the mags concern me. Round counts are 17, 20, and 26 (presumably a 120/126mm, 140mm, and 170mm)? Plus I haven't seen how the basepads for the 20/26 rounders are attached. I'd be more interested if I could get the mag tube and maybe the basepad and try out all the random followers/springs I have lying around to try to get to a good capacity.
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1 hour ago, Boomstick303 said:
It was not on this forum.
Well, now I'm a little less sorry.
Dura-Mag has a preview of the new mags on Instagram. I'll pick one up if it's cheap and comes in a 140 or 170. Worst come to worst, it's my permanent Barney.
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5 minutes ago, Boomstick303 said:
I thought I saw from somewhere the Mags were made by Mec-Gar
That was probably me. Fake news, sorry.
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8 minutes ago, Superkaratemonkeyfighter said:
Mecgar Making 2011 mags is awesome idea.
I've also heard they're not... Wait and see, I guess.
10 minutes ago, Nathanb said:I’m always down for cutting staccato off at the knees
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17 hours ago, Nathanb said:
Msrp rumored 1499 and 1699
Undercutting Staccato by quite a bit. If I was in the market for a "beater" or "timmy" 2011, and the parts aren't made/machined out of play-dough by a toddler, then I think they have a winner.
Apparently Mec-Gar is making mags too.
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8 hours ago, CHA-LEE said:
The Atlas Uses TTI Base Pads. I also want to point out that "Cranking down" the set screw alone isn't going to keep the set screw from backing out. You need to apply some blue lock tight to the set screw, then tighten it down to the desired pin resistance setting. Do that once, and you are done for the life of the base pad.
ANY screws used on or in a firearm need lock tight on them to keep them from backing out. That is gun maintenance & reliability basics. Also don't assume that any manufacture has applied lock tight to the screws for you.
Loctite is a lesson I should have learned a long time ago. I think I lost about 3 HF on a classifier yesterday because my mag button loosened and prevented a magazine from dropping free. It's getting Loctited tonight.
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I've lost about 5 of the little pushpins that prevent the basepad from moving, even if I crank down on that set screw. I'm about done with Atlas's basepads. Has anybody tried different basepads? I've already put TTI followers and springs in my magazines to get one more round in, so next time I hope Atlas just sells me a tube and I'll build the rest of the magazine myself.
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Do you have a torque spec for the mounting screws?
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My friend 3d printed me a spacer for my thumb rest so when I don't have my optic mounted and am shooting Limited, the thumb rest is the same distance from the frame.
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21 hours ago, Polymer said:
Wonder if all the guns will have the new style cocking serrations.
At least from their website, all the new guns will have the new serrations. Hopefully they import a good number of large frame pistols.
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I contacted IFG on Instagram and they're working on importing the EAA models like the Stock II (and presumably Stock III, the Xtremes, the Gold Cup, etc.)
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The good and bad of the Tanfo front sight swap is that it's easy. So easy, sometimes, your gun will do it for you by launching your front sight downrange never to be seen again.
Undo the set screw, tap your front sight forward, tap your new one in, and make sure you have the set screw well loctited.
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Atlas just released their 170mm magazines. Comes with Grams guts, they say it's 28 rounds in 9mm. $120
Anybody try out their magazines? Worth it over MBX or the usual tuned STI/Grams combo?
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Does moving the brackets to the hinge seem to reduce/remove the wiggle? How does it affect flexibility?
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What sort of battle belt? The padded type or the two-piece Velcro?
I think the biggest things to watch out for would be the typical drop holster puts the heel of the pistol below the top of the belt, there might be excess offset, and you can't have a leg strap.
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I've got a Lynx sitting in my DAA cart right now.
How "sticky" was the velcro on the Lynx? And is the velcro the molded type? I've noticed the brackets on gear tends to push down the velcro behind the belt, which is to be expected, but means if you move things around the belt might not stick as well where the pouch/holster used to be.
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I must have lucked out! My Honcho was ordered in April and I got the email about coating yesterday.
On that note, what OAL works in .40?
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$10 more than Racers. Have you noticed the tilt actually make a difference? The Racers and Ghosts only have angle adjustments.
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Beretta recently announced a comp for the 92 series. Looking at JJ's instagram page, though, it looks to be a different design from his. This one is a shorty and his is a full length comp.
https://www.berettausa.com/en-us/92-series-muzzle-brake-1-2x28-92-series/e02937/
What is the best 2011 Handgun running today
in 1911-style Pistols
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Those are all very Timmy options.
Triarc is a poor choice for competition, as is Staccato unless you want to only shoot Steel Challenge or 2/3-gun. Atlas is fine, but there are cheaper options with better lead times and availability.