Steve-O
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1 hour ago, JMike said:
Give Brownells a try.
I checked them out also no luck.
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6 minutes ago, ccoker said:
oh yeah, forgot about those.. more than an STI though
I am sure they are very well done..
My Valor has ran flawlessly since day 1 with all sorts of ammo..
The Discretion will be used for silence reviews.. took it out Wednesday and it ran great, shot some pigs with it and 250g hardcase
I’ve never owned a DW but have my eye on the ECO for a carry gun.
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Slide Glide Lite here
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1 hour ago, ccoker said:
I have custom rifles, so, I get it..
If at some point I feel it is holding me back or my needs/requirements dicate that I need (want ??) a full custom I will go that route.
I just got a Dan Wesson Discretion threaded barrel 45 in too.
Already have a Valor. DW makes nice guns. they should do a 2011
They do make a 2011 check out there website they look nice.
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After doing some looking around I cannot seem to find a right side release for my Colt 1911. When I call Mitchell he tells me call back in 2 weeks then I call back in 2 weeks and it’s the same story after a few calls so does anyone have one for sale or where can I find a right side release? Thanks
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Well I just ordered some VG Double Diamond Slimline with the thumb notch.
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The Magpul don’t look like it comes in thin?
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I have a Colt Competition .45 for SS and I would like to buy slim grip panels that are smooth so I can put grip tape on them. Anyone have some suggestions? Thanks
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I have a Colt Competition.45 and has been 100% reliable so far with all kinds of ammo.
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I have a Colt Competition .45 for SS using Winchester White box 230 grain ammo until I start reloading my question is what recoil spring to use at the moment? I have Wolff 11-15 lb conventional and 13-15 lb variable recoil springs. I just don’t want to beat up the gun using the wrong spring and also never used a variable spring before so I bought some to try out. Thanks for the help.
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Check out the Colt Rail Gun and the Colt Delta Elite Rail.
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3 hours ago, jim m said:
Use a 14# Wolff variable, Also use a shock buffer. Experimenting is the way to go.
I bought a variety pack of regular and variable springs
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9 minutes ago, Steve in Allentown PA said:
For a competition pistol you're looking for the combination of parts, fit, and springs that will allow for the fastest shot-to-shot times. What that means is being able to get the sights back on target in the shortest time possible. So, the less muzzle flip and the less muzzle dip there is, the faster you will be. The best combination of parts, fit, and springs is different for each shooter and you should be prepared to experiment to find the what works best for you.
With all that out of the way, the first thing I would do is fit an EGW flat bottom firing pin stop. It should prevent the extractor from "clocking" (rotating within the extractor tunnel) and should fit the slide closely. It will have the effect of slowing the rearward movement of the slide and may allow the use of a lighter recoil spring.
The next thing I would do is replace the maninspring (hammer spring) with a Wolff 23lb spring. I do this so I can establish a known baseline if I want to put in a lighter or heavier spring later.
Finally, I'd get an assortment pack of conventional recoil springs from Wolff. Then go to the range and test each one to find the one that gives you the fastest time for getting the sights back on target.
Factory standard recoil spring is 16lbs but a lighter recoil spring will very often allow for faster shooting. Keep in mind that the heavier the recoil spring the faster the slide will come forward and the greater the muzzle dip as the slide comes to a sudden stop when the barrel goes fully into battery. You're looking for a balance between muzzle flip and dip.
Great info thanks! I just ordered the assortment pack and a recoil spring tester. Should be a fun process.
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I still have the dual recoil springs in my Colt Competition but don’t have a clue what the weight of the dual recoil springs are, I have a tool-less guide rod that I would like to get some different recoil springs to try with my 170 pf loads. I’ve had some tell me stick with the conventional springs and some say the variable springs are the way to go. As far as the variable spring goes as far as I understand it it unlocks the slide quicker but with my gun wouldn’t I want it at full lockup as long as possible for best accuracy? This is my first single stack competition gun and need some help from you guys on this subject. Thanks
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48 minutes ago, Tampa-XD45 said:
How do you like the flat trigger?
I like it better because it feels more consistent.
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Its no custom but I bought a series 70 Colt Competition .45. I shot it some and recently upgraded the trigger to a short flat trigger and trigger job to 2.5 lbs, extended mag release, Wilson Combat larger safety, full length guide rod and Dawson Ice Magwell. It shoots great and has been 100% reliable so far with many different mags. Just wanted to show it off some and ask what belt, holster and mag pouches do you guys recommend?
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My guns feel so much better to me when I grease them vs oil when I rack them ect. After a match the grease is still there and when I would oil them not so much. I use Slide Glide Lite and love it. I do put oil on the trigger components and grease on everything else.
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I have been using Slide Glide for years now and never had a issue but I also live in Texas. What is your take on the no grease video?
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I called Dawson today and they are sending me a no gap basepad to make sure it works before I order more. There customer service is second to none and will be doing most of my parts ordering through them.
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Just installed a Dawson Ice magwell with the no gap insert onto my Colt Competition .45. I bought the competition ready Wilson ETM mag with Dawson basepad and the basepad hits the magwell insert. Should I just make some clearance with a file or sandpaper or should it fit without any modification?
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16 minutes ago, belus said:
Did I miss this? What caliber are we talking about?
That seems like a key piece of information before we start throwing around advice.For example, I've never had an issue with Wilson 47D/E in .45, but can't even get the 10rd 9mm ETMs to seat in my minor gun. I can't recommend Wilson mags until I know the caliber.
Anyways my advice would be:
.45acp - Wilson 47DE trimmed to fit in the box
9mm - Metalform or Dawson (mine required a little adjustment of their integral feed ramp to drop free)
.40 - no experience.45
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I order 1 Wilson ETM with a Dawson basepads to try out
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Well guys my Colt Competition.45 just came in and I have to say I love it! I only shot 150 rounds at the range today but it ran like a sowing machine. Trigger is great for a factory gun, G10 grips really grip your hands, I will be putting some grip tape on the front strap since it’s smooth. It shot a lot better than I did and need some time getting use to it being a new platform for me.
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Sorry this probably has been asked before but I just got my Colt Competition in that I will be using in Single Stack with a Dawson no gap Ice magwell. Iam about to order the Dawson no gap basepads but need to order mags as well. This is my first single stack gun so need some help from you guys. Thanks
Dan Wesson ECO 9MM or STI Staccato C
in 1911-style Pistols
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Looking to get a new carry gun and narrowed it down to the Dan Wesson ECO 9MM or STI Staccato C. Just wanted to see what you guys think that have shot or own either, I watched a review video about the STI Staccato C and they had a failure to go into battery and some failures to lock back on the last round but they don’t mention it but corrected it quickly and acted like it didn’t happen and then continued on like everything is fine so that had me concerned for a pistol of that price. Skip to 9:30 to see it not go into battery.