[40S&w vs 9mm limited]

I have shot Limited 40 major for many years and now only starting to venture into 9mm Open.    Now for me, shooting single stack only for a few months out of the year prior to the WSSSC match, it doesn't make sense to load a a different case!    One case size, two divisions.

I do agree on a lot of what Pistolpete9 said...

 

9mm- A win for cheapskates and snipers  

 

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[What are the pro's and cons of building open gun on a para ord frame]

the only issue IMO, is the dust cover, maybe.    and I agree on using S_I magazines, in any para build.

[Vortex Viper PST 1-4x24 vs. StrikeEagle 1-6x24]

where did you get the coupon? 

thanks

[half cock swipes sear?]

I checked that. First I did. But stills swipes.   Could the bow be just a tad short?   Not moving the sear away when the hammers returns?

[Length Of Disconnector, Does It Make A Difference On An Sti 2011]

other area to look at, is the thumb safety.    the second hump, not where the sear is blocked but the another ledge where it can make contact on the hammer.    check for rub marks on that hump on the TS.    just file it down a bit.

[With AP customs gone...]

what AP handguards had to offer was a 17" length.   Not many others offer that length.

[half cock swipes sear?]

Checking contact surface between hammer and sear with a new sear, I can see the swiping marks in the middle of the sear from the hammer.  What would cause the half cock to swipe?   Is it not enough travel away from the hooks or the sear point to tall?

thanks for any ideas.

 

[Limited Gun Thumb Rest, Who else uses them?]

On 8/15/2016 at 3:59 AM, scooterj said:

Here's my latest. 

that an awesome gun!!!!     where did you get the trigger???

[Ejector loose]

4 minutes ago, rpm8300 said:

Here is a crazy one, that is related but different.  I was just at Area 8 and had malfunctions for 4 stages with my Trubor 9mm open gun.  Turns out the ejector cross pin had come out a little and was rubbing against the slide.  That is ALSO a new one - aside from ruining my match.  I think I can use a little glue to secure the pin.

[Autocomp 9mm Major Load Data]

I load 9mm,  MG 121, 1.145OAL, 7.1 AComp.   no issues, no pressusre signs.    fun to shoot.    

[Need help, C&S hammer kit sucks, what's wrong?]

I agree with pskys2 and the above statement.

[Filling 1050 Powder Hopper]

I use a funnel from Autozone for years, now.

[Para 16 40 Pro Custom Mag issue]

i believe the problem is that the magazine area in the frame is just slight too large, as to let the magazine tube move freely. Not ensuring a positive lock onto the magazine catch lip.

I myself, would get a welder to weld a bead onto the catch and then file, shape it to where you want it, to securely hold the magazine tube in place.

After welding a bead, you can look from the bottom of the mag tube (empity and inserted in the frame), you can see how far the mag. catch lip is into the tube. By pressing on the mag. catch and removing the tube you file the lip down, enough to clear the frame wall, ensuring the tube will fall out, completely, without hanging up on it.

BTW, by using this weld method, you can easily convert your gun to use S_I/S_V, magazines. A better option.

IMO

[Perpendicular mag holders ?]

ahh, yes...the Perpendicular mag holders! I always think of this commercial, when thinking about these mag holders.

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7f8r/raymond-james-the-cautious-hat-maker

JMO

[3 gun Handguard options]

What is ALG?

thanks

[10 round mags for SVI?]

shoot single stack

[Sight Tracker Top End]

I think Aircooled6racer is right on! buy bullets and "burn ammo"!!!

[Gunsmith in California]

RonPogi, where in DT do you live? I live in the Silver Lake area.

[1911 trigger creep]

I would take it back to the smith, that way he and you can both learn to solve the problem. It would be of great benefit for him.

[Gunsmith in California]

wil o Hara, same area as JVdynamics, in the Norco area.

[1911 sear spring / trigger contact]

if I think I understand...try beveling the edge of the leg contacting against the disco. also mark the inside of the disco hole with a blue marker ( where the sear pin) goes through. after dry fire, few times, disassemble and look inside of the disco hole, look for rub marks from the sear pin,

mentally picture, as you press the trigger, the disco will move up and rearward, look for rub marks and touch up with file or sandpaper. that "click" sounds come from those rub marks, too. along with the disco head moving "back and forth" inside of the frame hole at the top.

[Single Stack 9 vs .40 vs 45]

What Beauxdog said! FWIW... 45 brass is expensive.

[Need Input on Grip Options]

Jerry Barnhart grips!!!!

[Dillon Super 1050 Primer Hold Down Die]

I had to chuck it in a drill and use a lapping plate to reduce the diameter for it to fit in the shellplate

question? do you mean toolhead? "reduce the diameter for it to fit in the ?

thanks

[Dillon Super 1050 Primer Hold Down Die]

I think someone afready mentioned that the hole in the toolhead is not the same size for a 7/8 die. that cant be, should all be the same size.