[Need help picking out a 1911 in 45acp for single stack USPSA.]

Wilson Combat, Dan Wesson, Night Hawk, and Kimber are all good

[How often do you check your PF?]

At least once annually but I should do it twice

[Gun Cleaning - How often?]

A gun can’t be too clean but it can be too dirty. I clean the bore and oil each time I use it and 100% strip clean every 2,500 round. There are a few variables such as the gun itself and how clean the ammunition burns. 

[Best bullet weight for coated 9mm competition]

What are peoples opinions on the best 9mm bullet weight for competition (IDPA) using coated bullets(125 pf) I understand that 125,s cycle faster and 147 have less felt recoil. Are 135,s a happy medium? 

[Best bullet weight for coated 9mm competition]

What are peoples opinions on the best 9mm bullet weight for competition (IDPA) using coated bullets(125 pf) I understand that 125,s cycle faster and 147 have less felt recoil. Are 135,s a happy medium? 

[VV N320 9mm load recipes]

I’m looking for loading recipes for N320 and coated 9mm Bullets of different weights(125, 135 & 147). What grains are you using and what velocities are you getting. Using 4 grains over a 125 gr Rn Blue bullet I’m averaging 1096 fps (137pf) out of a 5” 2011.

[Transitioning Drills]

3 hours ago, CHA-LEE said:

 

Thanks for your input. I like it. What do you mean by your edge of cone of fire?

[Transitioning Drills]

I think the area where I can improve the most is transitioning from target to target. Can anyone offer drills that they’ve used that help to decrease their time transitioning between targets with a pistol? I’m mostly competing in carry optics (IDPA and SCSA). I currently practice the Blake and cross cross drills. Thanks in advance my brothers!

[Alternative to US primers]

Being that US made primers are difficult at best to find and very expensive when you do, does anyone have experience with Ginex, Fiocchi or Servicios primers?

[Rust bluing]

Has anyone had any luck making their own (express) rust bluing solution such as peroxide vinegar and salt?  If so what did you use and what ratios? Thanks

[2011 magazines]

Good to know.  What is DLC?

[2011 magazines]

4 minutes ago, kk4364 said:

Depends on the caliber, and manufacturer of the pistol. 

Caliber is 9mm. The gun I built myself from a Brazos slide, Cheely frame and STI 1st gen grip

[2011 magazines]

Looking for recommendations on 2011 magazines. 

[2011 build]

Thank you all. You’ve been most helpful. I think I’ll be going with Brazos.  I’ve always used Bar Sto barrels in the past and don't mind the fitting I actually enjoy it being the 

meticulous machinist that I am. 

[2011 build]

What slide and frame is everyone using these day for a 2011 build and why?