Bird_Dog0347

Something to think about, if you buy new 9mm brass all head-stamped the same you'll likely have fewer issues than running mixed once-fired (and have to trust that it was truly once fired and not previously 9mm major). Then if you do that, you'd be paying a premium for single use brass. If you are willing and able to pick up your brass then you halve the cost of the .38SC each time you reload it. I've personally loaded the same brass over a dozen times before any wear was noticeable shooting major out of my SV. If you're willing to pick it up, it's better in the long run. Not to mention the powder options that you now have using 38SC (I prefer 3n38) that wouldn't be possible to make major in 9mm due to volume.

lol, I was shocked it wasn't the first response! I have two SV's, an open gun and a Single Stack and I'll likely order more. I've been to the factory and seen how they are made and I do not believe any other gun manufacturer can compare. Everything but the optic is made in Texas out of either Steel, Aluminum, or Titanium billet and is machined in house, even the screws and mag springs. There is SO MUCH detail in each and every part, and the workmanship is what sets them apart from everyone else. Also, they are not gunsmiths, they are a manufacturer so comparing gunsmiths to them isn't apples to apples as they have to buy other companies frames, slides, parts, etc.

Very nice! What is the weight with a full mag?

.40 makes the most sense for the reasons already listed, but just start a WTB ad in the classifieds here and I'm sure someone will part with a Trojan or something.

What problem did you solve with the high mag catch? I've got a SVI SS in .40 that runs perfect with Tripp mags and 8 rounds, but when I try to load 9 or 10 (depending on which follower I use in the Tripp 10rd mags) it just nosedives on the feed ramp and won't chamber. I'd really like to get at least 9 in there so I don't have to barney up. Just not sure if I'd need to go up or down on the mag catch?

Actually with Infinity (and most other manufacturers) and their PVD coatings, or blueing, they are fully prepared and ready to go before coating... Coating is the last thing before final assembly. The coating is just showing the finish underneath it be it polished, brushed, or blasted (how they do the designs like mine).

Prototype, there won't be a hole there for production guns with this setup I'm positive...

Dealers do the supporting after the sale... NOT Lexus, Entirely different scenario outside of a recall.

So far I've seen mentions of gun smiths that would support their product 5 years or more after it's been delivered, but what Manufacturer would do that? None that I can think of. And keep in mind that they have long wait times on new guns, and they do stand behind their products with great warranties, but still, this isn't warranty work so it shouldn't count. I think 5 years is fair given the amount of changes to the manufacturing process that happens, tooling, materials, etc.

Are you looking for the back (nearest the breachface) or sides (perpendicular to the breachface)? Or both?

So when the gun/feed-ramp is clean (before the first shot) it was like 50/50 on the 10th round. The more you shoot the less it works with even 9 rounds. 8 rounds always works, no issues ever with 8 rounds in the mag. I got a corey-hybrid follower from Tripp and even dirty it feeds the 9th round so in this gun I've abandoned the idea of major/minor and will just go major as it's more points too. I went ahead and ordered 4 more mags at 9rd each with aluminum basepads, so should be good to go. I really wish it was more reliable with 10rds but whatever...

In addition to the breechface, it's 100% home made in TX, USA.

Here are my two...

My new to me SVI SS in .40, I plan to start shooting SS later this summer after A4, we will see how long that lasts though.

Dillon 1050 or the new brass prep "press" for that volume. Or sell all that and buy new in bulk then be sure to pick up your brass.

So I just used a file to round the edges of the top of the basepad as it was easier than modifying the magwell. It didn't take much and the mag fits fine now. I loaded 10 rounds of my 180 gr Blue Bullets (long load) and tried to hand feed it and with 10 in the mag the first one will not load and nose dives every time. I tried 9 rounds and it was about 50/50 but 8 rounds seems to work every time. I then tried some hollow point 180gr bullets I had and they will feed with all 10, so I'm gonna have to test a few different bullet types but I REALLY want the coated bullets to work as that's what I already have a ton of.

It looks to me like the very front where the base-pad has the 45 degree cut is hitting the rounded corner of the magwell, and the marks on the base-pad also indicate that's where it's hitting... It will not seat fully in the frame as is. My initial plan is to remove a tiny bit of material a little at a time from the relief cut in the magwell (it's AL) until it fits so as to not modify the base-pad. Thoughts or ideas are welcome before I take action. Worst case I was planning to get a new SVI magwell anyway in blue so I don't care if I modify the under-side of this one as it's already well used anyhow. Thus the reason I didn't/don't-plan-to start with the mag...

Well, I got the mag in the mail today, and it's very well made and looks fantastic. I wasn't a huge fan of the lack of communication from Tripp about shipping, but I could be spoiled by large companies automating all of that where smaller businesses don't have that kind of budget or staff. I never got a tracking number but I did receive it in the mail today (same state, but holiday week) 7 days after the order. So, the basics out of the way, the mag does not fit my gun with the SVI large magwell (yet) and it appears the clearance issue is on the front. Instead of modifying the mags first I plan to remove the magwell and retest the fit. If that works and it cycles ammo I will likely remove a bit of material from the magwell underneath the front strap to make it fit. I will take some pics this weekend to let you guys know how it goes, but based on the marks on the front of the extended (vertically) portion of the basepad (aluminum) the problem currently is the pad hitting the magwell.

I like it a lot, it's a well made holster for sure. Certainly more flexibility in the design than I require but I appreciate a well thought out piece of hardware!

Or just set a reminder on your smart phone or calendar to change the battery annually.

I don't like the barrel support for no other reason than getting in and out of awkward positions where at strange leg angles it can jab my thigh. With my Alpha-X the gun is just as locked in as with my old safariland while holstered, and when I'm shooting it's more out of the way.

I went ahead and ordered a single 10rd 10mm mag from Tripp to give it a shot, I'll report back after I've tested it.

It's gotta make weight and fit in the box... I don't know that I care that much about 10rd vs. 9, but would prefer 9 over 8 just so I don't have to barney load on the first one. I may just buy 1 and test it to see, it's not that much money in the big scheme if it doesn't work.

So I plan to start shooting SS later this summer and since I already have the gun with some 8 round mags (CMC .40 mags as well as Wilson 47D .45 mags) that work perfectly I wanted to get the opinions of people who may have already gone down this path. Some matches/stages just setup better for 8 rounds vs. 10 rounds so I was thinking of getting the Tripp System Mags with the Flex follower for 10 rds and bringing major and minor ammo to the match and deciding when I get there, or just declaring minor and getting 10rds if need be. I already know I love .40 minor as it's super soft, and with those mags holding 10 rounds I think it's the perfect balance. I searched but most threads on them are 1+ years old, so I'm hoping for some specific advice before I start buying them at $50 a pop. My gun is a SVI .40 Single Stack with the large competition style magwell (no front relief), and currently has no problem eating factory length or long loaded .40 ammo in either minor or major out of any of the mags I currently have... I'm thinking I'll buy 1 mag to begin with and add a Corey follower that only gives it 9rd capacity with the aluminum base pad and test with that first. That minimizes my initial investment risk and gives me time to play and make sure it fits in the box and makes weight, but most importantly runs 100% before I go full retard. What say the experts?