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Hayes Custom makes some nice pistols. Got to see one run at a local match because there was a gentleman in my squad who had one, forget his name but his gun ran like a top. Looked pretty darn cool too.

Yea just used the same screw. The gun functions fine but I was unable to get the screw to back out to get as much over travel as I would like. The trigger breaks smooth, but then there's really no overtravel or bounce at all. It didn't feel like the hammer and sear were making unwanted contact but I'd just like more overtravel.

So I apologize if thisbhas been covered before but I couldn't find this anywhere through search functions on-site or going through google looking for info on various sites. So I got an SVI short curved insert and installed it, but was unable to get the proper amount of over travel with the short curved. Switched back to the Enos Top Curve for now which allows me to get the proper overtravel. Is there a specific over travel screw needed for the short inserts? Should I get a standard overtravel screw and cut it down with a dremel? Has anyone else found this to be an issue? Thanks

Personally since it is not an NCAA sport and can't "help" the school in any real way I would ommit it. Unless the school has a bullseye team and you're a strong bullseye shooter I would not make any mention of shooting sports. Especially if you are applying to a public university I would leave it off your resume/application.

I ended up with WSF because it had a lot of data online as well as published. I discovered that for my gun I'm going to have to do a ladder in reverse. For data I used the Hodgdon reloading on their site (which is also published on the Eggleston Munitions site with minor changes to coincide with E.M.s coated bullets. Chrono was set up about 10 ft from the firing line. My gun SV 2011 with 6 inch Schuemann ultimatch barrel (standard type. Not aet.) Anyways loaded up 180 grain Eggleston Munitions coated bullets (used .401) Winchester Small Pistol Primers OAL 1.14 WSF 5.5 grains (suggested starting load) Velocity through 15 shots ranged netween 1070 and 1089 with one outlier coming in at 1010. Ten came in between 1070 and 1073. I had made 20 rounds of 5.5, 5.6, 5.7 and 5.8 grains but I'm going to have to pull the other bullets I think. The gun felt softer shooting than the normal factory stuff I shoot, but I was really surprised that even with the longer than Saami spec the velocity was that far over what it was 'supposed' to achieve with saami spec. (Suggested saami spec velocity for 5.5 grains was 950 fps.) I didn't notice any signs of over pressure or anything. Primers were all with clear firing pin strikes. Didn't appear to be flowing or creating excess pressure ( no sign of raised primers or anything). In working down from the suggested starting load what should I be watchful for? Trying to avoid squib city. Thanks as always

I see what you did there. A gunsmith and a wordsmith. Bully times! STI gunsmith trigger is a great idea for your application

RIA make some solid guns. However, imo, if you're really jonesing for a 2011 or any other specific type of gun for that matter, it probably pays to just save a little longer to get exactly what you're really wanting. Otherwise you may invest money and time into a platform and in 6 months time go out and buy the gun and accompanying rig you've been wanting all along. From a more practical stand point, a good quality pistol is all you need to go out and compete. The "gains" you make are going to be from training, not your new gun. Also from my perspective, it is practical to look at the financial aspect of getting a competition gun and rig. The RIA will depreciate significantly more if/when you ever decide to sell it. A well made 2011 will depreciate a lot less and if you bought a used one you might break even or make a little money on it. Also most people invest some time, money or both into their RIAs to get them up to their standards. With a tuned (either a Brazos or Dawson or by someone else) or a well made semi custom those details are usually already sorted out for you. The 2011is equity that you can turn back into basically what you paid for it. The RIA is a nice gun but you'll take a hit when you go back to re sell is the TLDR. Of course these are just my opinions.

What are you planning on doing with it? It's not a bad deal, not a screaming deal either. If you're looking to shoot USPSA Limited I'd suggest looking elsewhere for a used Edge in 40 so you can shoot major. If you're looking for 3 gun the 9mm is probably preferable. Even then, the gun isn't a screaming deal, its a fair ish price.

Went to the local shop to pick up some powder today and the number of options was a little overwhelming. The powders they had that I rember offhand that had load data that looked promising in the Lyman book the guy showed me there were Win 231, WSF, AutoComp Alliant Unique Hodgon TiteGroup Hi Skor 800x They also had powders from Accurate. They did not have n320 which i see gets rave reviews. Of these powders or any others you can think of that might be at a local shop would you recommend for my gun. SVI 2011 longslide w/ 6 inch Schuemann ultimatch barrel. Looking to make 40 Major. Press to be used will be a Hornady LnL. I'm intending to use 180 gr FMJs from Precision Delta. A little nervous about messing up plated bullets. Should I consider 200 gr or just stick to 180? I'm just getting into reloading so I've got some manuals on the way to me but figure it would be good to have some idea what powders would work best for me. As always thanks guys, Alex

I can't take all the credit. My wife had shot rifle, pistol and bow growing up because she would do those activities with her dad and cousins. I was able to get her into action shooting first by showing her videos and then asking her to come to a local uspsa match. I asked if she would ever be interested in action shooting and she asked me if there was such a thing for revolvers. Luckily we have icore in the area as well. The other important thing I found was to not just buy her a gun and say "surprise!" We went out shopping together and got her a gun that we were both really excited about in a Ruger Match Champion. It's not an ideal gun for uspsa for sure, but is a great gun for Classic division in icore and overall just a great all around gun. If she wants something that is more "game ready" like an 8 shot 9mm we can always get that for her when she wants it.

@Ken6PPC the electronic plugs I'm using are the Walkers Silencer, they're great for outdoors, even around open guns. Indoors I've found that I like to put a pair of howard leight muffs (passive) over them. They work really well in my experience. For under 200$ I don't think you can find a better electronic set of plugs.

I had been using plugs but opted for electronic plugs after considering that so much of my shooting is around other people either at the range or at uspsa events that being able to protect my hearing while hearing the RO or anyone at the range give commands was also of paramount importance. Spend the few bucks extra to get some good ear protection whether you prefer over ear or in ear protection

Gas was how much back then? A road trip with friends is always a blast, but that kind of drive by yourself can be a bit taxing. If you've already arranged to do the transaction in person then see if there are any good places to eat along the way and at least enjoy the trip as much as you can. Sounds like a sweet deal on the gun though.

An 11 hour trip seems like you might want to really weigh out your costs like gas and food vs just having the stuff shipped. Also just the hassle of losing a whole day for an 11 hour trip. Even if you got the gun and components for 1700 shipped you'd still net a great deal and not feel like death warmed over from being stuck in a car all day

First thing I did when I got my used SV earlier this year was give everything a thorough cleaning. Then assembled and did the safety checks for safeties working properly, no hammer follow etc. Cycled ammunition through it to make sure it ran. Having extra sear springs, recoil springs and things like that are great just in case you need them in a pinch.

She's shooting in Classic with a Ruger Match Champion. She wasn't really planning on doing competition shooting but I got her to come to one and she's really enjoyed it.

Hi all so I mostly shoot USPSA, I've got a full blown 2011 setup for Limited and that's the division I really plan and work on for improvement. My wife however is just getting into action shooting and she shoots iCore right now ( our local matches are great, about 20 or 30 people and a little less intimidating for her than our USPSA matches.) I went to the last match with her and they invited me to shoot the course for no score with my Limited setup. It was fun, but I'd like to share the experience of revolver shooting with my wife at these events. My main goal isn't to be ultra competitive. Would a Smith 625, at the right price be worth the investment for me? Also what do you all view as a fair price to pay for a 625 given that it really isn't al that sought after as most folks are shooting 8 shot minor guns these days. Thanks a ton for your input, Alex

We're in complete agreement here. The standard TS is a heck of a deal and is very much ready to go right out of the box. The Orange I think is very cool, but the diminishing returns vs the TS aren't worth it if you're looking to absolutely maximize your dollars.

Price difference between the Orange and the normal TS is like 650ish (1100ish for the TS. 1750-1800 for Orange. But those prices may have changed)

When pinning a grip safety for a competition gun it isn't much of a safety or liability risk since it's going to sit in a safe unloaded when its not in use. The redundant safeties aren't necessary. That said, its also personal preference. I got my 2011 and undid the pinned grip safety to reactivate it. For me its just piece of mind because I'm fairly new to shooting, not just action shooting. It will be easy enough for me to re pin if I want, but my hand seems to have meat in the right spot, as I've never had a GS issue even with a bad grip that I had to adjust mid stage. Do what you feels best for you. If you are going to disable it I would suggest some form of pinning.

If you've already got a G35, I'm guessing you have 4 or more mags for it? If you've got one already my advice would be to get a capable holster (bladetech or something similar) and mag pouches and run with that for a bit. If you don't have a gun that will let you shoot Limited Major then I would tell you to pump the brakes on buying anything just yet. My reasoning is this, it sounds like you're already looking past the Glock as a "starter gun". That gets really expensive if you buy a Glock, a rig and then in 6-8 months get a CZ, Tanfo or 2011 because now you're changing platforms and need a whole new rig. You may also need to get used to how the new gun feels, so your scores may take a dip. If you are looking past the Glock to something "better" I would say hold off and save up that difference to get one of those "better" platforms because you'll enjoy the sport more If you have the gear you really want. In the meantime if you have a gun already, see if it qualifies for production or something and shoot in that class until you can get your Limited gear. CZ and Tanfos show up on here and GunBroker for around 1k used, often with magazines and maybe even some internal work. The other advantage they have is they can run factory ammo if you don't currently reload. The CZ and Tanfoglio guns aren't that much more than the Glock and would be worth saving for if they're what you want.

Add a vote for the 014 from Safariland. Really smooth drawing holster. A very stable muzzle support. Its built like a tank. The chasis is all aluminum as opposed to the various plastics a lot of other race holsters are made from.

FO color is kind of subjective. Yes, green is brighter (technically) but do your eyes pick green up as fast as red? I really like the Oakley prizm shooting lenses for the Tombstone Reap glasses. The prizm series really highlights contrast making it a little easier to pick up the fiber. I've been running clear lately since it hasn't been as bright, but in the sun those oakley prizms really help. If your looking for more generic advice. Red lenses help your eyes contrast their surroundings. How dark or light is up to you depending on where you shoot.

As others have mentioned if you're looking at putting 800ish or more into this project you really should consider picking up an older Para or a used Tanfo Limited. For around a grand you can even pickup a used CZ tac sport from time to time. Any of those just seem like a better, more feasible option than trying to chop up a frame to get a poor fit on an existing slide and/or fitting an existing slide to the new frame and basically diminishing the usability of your existing 1911. Just my 2 cents, but for about the money you're looking at spending anyways you can get a gun thats ready to go, in 40, and probably with enough mags to get started (lots of used packages crop up on GB)

I definitely put more than normal pressure on it trying to cram one more round than it wanted easily. Some new guts and some tuning are in order. Thanks for the help Hi Power Jack.