[Does anyone use variable springs?]

I run an 8 lbs variable for 9 major and 7 lbs variable for 9 minor in my open gun

[Range Bags - Watcha Guys Got?]

I’ve been running the DAA medium bag for about a year now. Previously was using a standard range bag like the Midway one

 

The DAA medium is great holds everything I need and more

[Zero distance]

I’ve been zeroing at 17 yards

[Open pistol consideration....Which/What/Why...]

Don w/ Venom Customs makes great guns.  He's built me 3 open guns and worked over my STI matchmaster.  Don does phenomenal work and he is such a great guy.  He can do pretty much anything under the sun.

[Red dot for G17]

I have a Vortex Razor on my G17 Gen 4.  Been holding up great so far.

[Which one is the most reliable red optic these days? for Carry Optic]

Most of the people I shoot with run the DPP and they have no problems.  I'm running a Vortex Razor on my G17 Gen 4.  No issues so far but its only has around 2K through the gun.  

[Hearing protection]

I've been using the MSA Sordins for the last 5 years and I love them.

[Taran base pads]

I'm running a 3mm pad on my 170 gen 1 STI.  Holds 29

[Aftec Extractor?]

I run both springs.  When it gets really dirty is when it has issues.  A good cleaning and its good to go again.

[What size moa]

Been running a 6 MOA on my RTS2.  Also have tried the 8MOA

[9 Major with Autocomp]

I tried blue bullets and black bullets in the past and they were very smokey.  Running precision deltas and no issues

[Backup open gun- Yes or No?]

I think it's a must especially for traveling to a major.  I've never had to go to my backup gun during a major, but always good to know i have it if my main ever went down

[Mag Setups]

MBX mags have always run great for me out of the box.  140 & 170 mags

[Best route to get into Open]

I started in open and never looked back lol. Started with an open glock then moved on to 2011’s. I’d try what you have now then decide on what division you want to shoot. If going to open, go the 2011 route for sure 

[mag's witch one]

MBX 100%

[MBX mag problems open ?]

Have you adjusted the feed lips of the magazine at all? I had a slight issue from dropping mags hitting the floor from reloads, but after the feed lips were tuned it was good to go

[Who are the up and coming Open gun builders?]

Venom Customs builds amazing guns and Don is a great guy!

[KKM barrel quality over stock]

I ran a KKM barrel on my G34, really didn't see that much of a difference on accuracy.  For what I was using it for, USPSA, the stock barrel was more than enough 

[Do glocks ejection pattern beat up RDS?]

Same with my Gen4 G17, brass is hitting my Vortex Razor.  Not too bad, but its definitely hitting the edge of the optic

[Favorite trigger group kit?]

Extreme Engineering are in all my built guns, great trigger group kit!

[Production hanger: Boss, Henry, Cr C-bax, eBay version?]

Boss, great for adjustability 

[First Production Holster Rig Advice: RHT Competiton Kit vs. BSPS Boss Kit vs. ???]

I have a DAA holster for my CZ Shadow 2 and I use CR Speed Mag pouches 

[Popple holes. What's your opinion.]

I have 2 popple holes on all 4 of my open guns, helps keep the muzzle down

[170mm mags with 28 rounds]

30 with my MBX 170 mags

[Should I stay or should I go?]

I started in Open and love it.  Messed around with a few other divisions for fun, but Open is where its at