sauza45

My limited guns around 42oz Its a edge style with polymer grip. To be fair I have not shot my limited gun in about 3 years. I shoot open now, and have added the metal grips to the open gun. If I where to shoot a lot of limited again I would add a metal grip to it.

Not saying there is not a problem with Winchester primers, but I have been using Winchester small rifle primers for 6 or 7 years and have not seen any problems in 2 different guns. What kind of load are you running with these primers?

Are you using sti mags if so what generation, 1 or 2

I clean after every match. Replace recoil spring , firing pin spring, every 5,000 rounds and take the gun completely apart about every 5,000 rounds. When I clean I look at the gun for any unusual wear marks and fatigue.

Yes you need to re zero after you change the module.

I have several stock gen 2 170 mm mags, they run great. All I did was replace the guts with grams springs and followers, and TTI base pads. This is in 38 sc

Corn cob in the tumbler works great. Depends how bad they are but just and hour or two is all you need.

Yes Atlanta arms is good stuff

I use N105 it is a slower powder.

Check if the front grip bushing in the grip is rubbing on the holster for the sticking. Take the little barrel and screws out of the front of the grip and try it then. If it does not stick you need to shorten the barrel with a file, just a couple passes is all that is needed.

Is there a problem with the pins coming out? Should I get some spare pins to keep on hand.

Check with Brazos custom, they are making there own frames and are selling frame and slides already fit, he may also fit a barrel.

If you are looking for a drop in kit the Brazos Kit is very good, I have used several.

What size dot are you using? are they all the same size, and do you like the small or larger dot.

A couple of other shooters use VV 3n38 they like it a lot. You can get that in 4# or maybe 8# jugs. One guy with the popple holes had a hard time making major power factor. He was using something like 11.2 of N105 and just making major. With 3N38 I think he is around 9.2 ish and making major. When I load to major I shoot for around 172 to 175 pf. It all depends how the gun is set up.

I shoot 38 super comp and load with VV N105 and 125 jhp it shoots great, but to be fair that is all have used. It works for me so no need to chase different loads and powders.

Yes I also run 12# wolff variable recoil with a 17# main spring.

I like to keep the weight around 50 to 52 oz for my guns.

I like the short dust cover, the long is to heavy but if you want heavy then long is good. A long dust cover with a metal grip can get heavy.

Depends where it is hitting, but if you need a good round file a chain saw file at the local hardware store works great

Brazos has a good article on this on his web sight.

Find a local skate shop near you and buy some of the skate tape. I use a hair dryer to heat up the tape before you put it on, it helps with making the tape easier to install. For about $5 you can get enough to make about 10 to 15 grips.

For open given the 2 choices, go with 9 major

I have had the problem with gen 1 mags. All you have to do if file a little at the top of the trigger bow just behind the shoe. Take the grip off install the trigger and mag release in the grip slowly insert a mag and you can see where it hits the trigger bow.

Option 5 would be the way to go, but if you want to shoot open I would save up a little more money and get a good open gun. Shoot Carry Optics for awhile until you find the right open gun you want.