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Jack Olinick
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I'm working up a minor load for my 40 S&W limited custom to shoot steel challenge. A 180 grn Blue Bullet over 3.3 grn of Titegroup, puts the power factor right at 135. Considering reducing the recoil spring from the 11lbs that I use for USPSA major loads to something lighter - like 8 to 10lbs. Anyone else shooting a 180 grn minor load is a limited custom?
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I shoot UPSPA Limited Division and switched from a modified G22 to an Elite Limited Custom (in 40 S&W) late last season. For the most part, this is an out-of-the box, ready for completion gun. I installed a Dawson fiber optic front site, Henning magwell, and EGD grips. I also polished some parts like the feed ramp and breach face. Trigger pull is right out 4.25 lbs and very smooth.
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Awesome thread...subscribing.
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Using 180 grn blue bullets over 4.3 grns of Titegroup gives a PF ~170. Previously, I was using Berry's plated 180s with the same recipe.
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I had a similar dilemma last year (switching from a Glock 22 to a Tango) towards the end of the USPSA season here in Northern VA). I decided on a new Elite Limited Custom from the Ben Stoeger Pro Shop ($1,099). I big factor for me was the life time warranty from EEA only extends to the original owner. It's a phenomenal gun.
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I found that 1.125 works best in my limited custom. With an OAL of 1.135 , I would get an occasional FTF and I could only load mags to 18 rounds (with Hennings base pads). With the 1.125 OAL, I can load to 20 rounds and no FTF issues.
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Thinking of going to the EAA/Tanfoglio camp ...
JROTTY replied to lfine's topic in Tanfoglio (EAA / IFG)
Thanks for the recommendations. BTW - what thumb rest is that? -
Thinking of going to the EAA/Tanfoglio camp ...
JROTTY replied to lfine's topic in Tanfoglio (EAA / IFG)
Here's my light strike story. After initial break-in, polished all the recommended parts (trigger bar, trigger bar guide, feed ramp, breach face, etc.) also replaced the sear spring (Patriate Defense reduced power) and installed a 13lb PD hammer spring. Also replaced the recoil spring from the 13lb that came in the gun with the 12lb. Then installed a longer firing pin and firing pin block. Trigger pull was 3.5lbs – nice and crisp. Went to a match and had way too many light strikes. So, rather than continuing to tweak the gun and/or mess with the primer seater on my Hornady L-N-L (it’s not adjustable), I decided to return the gun back to all stock. Since then, the gun has been flawless – no more light strikes. Checked trigger pull. After 6 pulls, not more than 4.5 lbs and not less than 4.25 lbs which is fine for now. Probably go through a few thousand rounds this season (my first full season with the Elite Limited Custom), then check the trigger pull again. -
Thinking of going to the EAA/Tanfoglio camp ...
JROTTY replied to lfine's topic in Tanfoglio (EAA / IFG)
I should add that when I was loading to a 1.135 OAL, I could only get 18 rounds in the magazine (with the Henning base pad). At 1.125 OAL, I get 20 rounds. -
Thinking of going to the EAA/Tanfoglio camp ...
JROTTY replied to lfine's topic in Tanfoglio (EAA / IFG)
I shoot UPSPA Limited Division and switched from a modified G22 to an Elite Limited Custom (in 40 S&W) late last season. And really glad I did. This is an awesome gun. This is an out-of-the box, ready for completion gun. I installed a Dawson fiber optic front site, Henning magwell, and EGD grips. I also polished some parts like the feed ramp and breach face. Trigger pull is perfect for me - right out 4.25 lbs and very smooth. My Glock as at 4.5 - but not near as smooth. I reload so I had to tweek my OAL a bit - from 1.135 that I was shooting in the Glock to 1.125. The 1.135 OAL was causing some FTF issues. I'm shooting 180 grain blue bullets over 4.2 grains of Hodgdons Titegroup which gives me a power factor of ~170. Accuracy on the gun is amazing and very consistent. Looking forward to the upcoming season. -
It’s one eye for me – has been since my first BB gun at age 10 to now (almost 60). Also 10 years in the Marine Corps – just one with pistol or rifle (iron sights). I’ve had people comment on my ability to shoot with just one eye. So, at a match (I shoot limited division), everything is done with both eyes open until I raise my gun up to my right eye, while closing my left, and squeezing off a round (or 2 or 4…). It’s one smooth motion. When engaging an array of targets, I always start on the left and move right (to the greatest extent possible) because I have some peripheral vision on the right side.
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I'm using the DAA Racer Holster with my Elite Limited Custom - but it required a little tweaking. https://www.doublealpha.biz/racer-holster?osCsid=15b7b1c5d0f83151a58af14a1e26a981 The trigger guard was way too tight a fit in the trigger guard channel. But, after a few runs with a dermal on each side of the channel, it fit perfectly and securely. I decided to mod it myself rather than send it back because I figured I would another one with the same issue.
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Approximately... .40 S&W - 6,000 9mm - 2,000 223 - 2,500
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DITTO! I bought the same gun in .40 S&W back in September. It is a very accurate gun.
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Finally got my "Wheeler Engineering Trigger Pull Gauge" https://www.midwayusa.com/product/192807/wheeler-engineering-trigger-pull-gauge After 6 pulls, not more that 4.5 lbs and not less than 4.25 lbs. For me, that's perfect. No mods on the gun other than a good internal polish. Probably have about 800 rounds through it. Will be interesting to see the trigger weight at the end of next season (approx. 2,000 more rounds).