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  1. On 3/24/2024 at 9:17 AM, BasM said:

    I want to see if an open gun is the the thing for me. (I'm afraid it might be, love speed,  tinkering and nice stuff🤪)For that reason I want to keep the initial purchase between 2 and 3K€ for the gun and not go all out on it at once. 

    You can get "something" at that price but it may be wore out or very old tech. Keep looking. Hoping something pops up.

     

     

  2. On 3/21/2024 at 1:16 PM, HOGRIDER said:

    Being inspired by @scooterj's success at installing an Atlas trigger in an MPA grip, I decided that since I really liked the look and function of the Red Dirt USA triggers, I was going to see how much work would be involved in adapting one for an MPA SS grip.  I decided the "Cheely" version offered the closest dimensions to the MPA; and that it might be able to work with some dedicated modifications; especially the OAL of the trigger bow which is quiet a bit longer on the Cheely . 

     

    My first observation is that MPA is dedicating the manufacturing of their grips to be a bit "proprietary" in order to encourage (?) shooters to use the OEM offerings for their replacement triggers.  For my personal use, I like a trigger that has a fully supported bow rather than having the front of the bow aligned in the MPA grip's trigger bow channel by the height of the trigger shoe in it's dedicated track.  I'm sure others feel my concerns are unwarranted........

     

    After having a Master Machinist friend reduce the thickness of the front of the trigger bow, I was able to utilize the Red Dirt USA trigger, have all safety functions pass,  and still have sufficient "pre-travel" to allow full function of the hammer's half cock with full disconnector reset!

     

    IMHO, I think it turned out very nice and am in the process of field testing in the very near future.  Dry fire, feel, fit, and function are excellent in bench testing!

     

    💡

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    Looks good! I have the same trigger 

  3. On 3/19/2024 at 4:17 PM, Murzikrv said:

    I sent pictures of the dent on barrel and slide to Limcat...... Apparently that how the mark the parts to know which barrel goes to which slide after slide comes back from coating :)

    That’s great news. Have fun. 

  4. On 3/20/2024 at 8:19 PM, Twilk73 said:

    I don’t get the appeal of the DWX? Either you want a 2011 or you want a shadow. The shadows shape is better I get that and the 2011 triggers are some of the best. I understand these two things but the slide on the DWX would be the downside for me if I was a shadow guy.

    It shoots as soft or softer than any 2011 I have owned and is still the most accurate gun I’ve ever shot. Wish there was more parts support though. 

  5. 12 minutes ago, beastmode_05 said:

    i use my Atlas Artemis(sight block) for LO i like the sight block for me it keeps the gun very flat and that's what i like. i think all of this is personal preference and if possible shoot as many of these variants as possible to see what feels the best to YOU. also recoil spring tuning on guns can make a world of difference with the competition ammo you use. like most said 124g ammo is what most run its usually lowest PF factory ammo. 

    Thanks!

  6. 2 hours ago, Murzikrv said:

    Dont have any other choice now anyway :)

     

    Btw, what guidrod this gun uses ? Im so used to toll less but this looks like a regular one.... Jsut an to get a spare.

    Standard 2011 rod will work 

  7. 7 hours ago, Murzikrv said:

    Got the gun and shot club match the same day ! Feels and shoots pretty good. Got pretty good results.

     

    After inspection of the gun next day found a few thing that previous owner was aware of but did not tell me :)

     

    Small chip on the slide and small chip on the barrel.... Does not look like cracks... But makes me little nervous.

     

     

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    That looks fine to me but ask Johnny if you really feel the need. I would just keep shooting it! 

  8. 4 minutes ago, MHicks said:

    I'm curious on the bullet weights used. I have mostly shot 45s. For 9mm minor it seemed that a lot of shooters liked the softer feel of 147gr bullets. Shooting LO now and I've been using 135gr coated bullets. Thought they were a compromise without going all the way to the 147s. Have they waned in popularity? It seems I see a lot more shooters using the lighter bullets these days. 

    I started shooting IDPA years ago and everybody wanted heavy bullets and I always thought they felt good but wondered why the slide was slower to return. I think the majority of people shoot 124 or in that range now. 124 is a really nice all around feel and speed. 

  9. 5 minutes ago, shred said:

    No idea how long they last with minor ammo.  The ones I've experienced had not been very durable for major Open, but those guns break a lot of things that don't otherwise normally.

     

    I messed with 115's in CO last year and they did ok, but I ended up back at 125s.  115's with heavy brass grips was interesting if you don't mind the weight (yeah, even centered in your hand there's a difference).

    I’m not in a position to get a LO gun yet but am getting ready. Still have a lot of loaded 124g ammo.
     

    The draw of a slight block gun is the smaller and lighter slide. I would imagine it would be nice. 

  10. 1 hour ago, shred said:

    I've tried everything from a 9mm Edge, 5" and 4.25" Prodigy/Clones to a 5" bushing-barrel Eagle with and without metal grips.

     

    Fastest cycle time will probably be a 5" bushing barrel and light slide or a 4.25".

     

    The heavy guns shoot plush but don't transition as cleanly.

     

     

     

    Thanks! Also, what’s your opinion on steel vs aluminum or plastic grips? I’ve always used steel for open. 


  11. you’ll be hard-pressed to find better people than the Lim family. I would just be a little persistent in reaching out to them and they can talk to you about this specific gun and what they have done to it during service and things.

     

  12. 6 hours ago, ALL_comped_EVERYTHING said:

    Have not tried the 507 Comp but I did recently get a FTP Alpha 3 and I’m really liking it so far. I’m a big fan of the Alpha 3’s reticle size options and brightness settings. Listed battery life isn’t close to the Holosun’s but they appear to have similar  glass size & shape and cost about the same

    I’m using both the FTP and the 507 comp. So far so good. 

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