Aircooled6racer

Hello: I am shooting Carry Optics right now and having a great time doing it. I have shot open for years and also enjoy it. They are two different divisions and two different mindsets on how to shoot. Shooting major you can give up a couple of points but in minor you need all you can get. I would stick with Carry Optics since you have all the stuff right now. When you get better and can beat some of the better open shooters then you can decide if you want to go to open. In Open you will have to reload your ammo to get the most out of the pistol. You will also need to learn how to keep your open pistol running. People think that switching to Open will make you faster quicker. That is not the case for most. It takes time to get used to the high speed game of Open. Open classifiers are done crazy fast with no points down. Shoot a classifier with your CO pistol but use Open scores and see how you do. If you want to be at the top of your club matches shoot PCC and see how you do. I also like shooting PCC so this is not a hate on PCC. Hope this helps. Thanks, Eric

Hello: Are the bullets you are using seconds or pulled bullets? How clean is your barrel? You may have a build up of lead or coating that is causing problems. The exposed back of your bullets maybe causing some problems so I would try some JHP's as well. Thanks, Eric

Hello: You beat me to posting about the grip weights on both. Well done. Mine weight about the same as well. Thanks, Eric

Hello: You may want to buy 2 DPP's so you can send one in for repairs so you can have one that works in hand at all times. That seems to be the trend around here with the Open and Carry Optics guys. I would do some reading to see what options are out there and what is coming down the pipeline. Thanks, Eric

Hello: The pistol with Holosun 507C and Springer plate, Tungsten guide rod, heavy grip with magazine with TTI base plate weights 44ozs. Thanks, Eric

Hello: I just don't get why they can't fix the problem with it. I know people here that have 4 in rotation that are either coming or going to Leupold for repair. I think I would choose a better optic that would hold up better. Some of the guys have gone back to the C-More slide rides since they just seem to work and last. Maybe the SRO or Sig Max3 will be the solution but at those high prices I will be a hold out for a while. Thanks, Eric

Hello: Way to much for an unproven optic that should cost around $300. I'll pass and stick with my Holosun 507C for now. Thanks, Eric

Hello: I am using the Holosun 507C with adapter plate on my regular P320X5. Thanks, Eric

Hello: The short stroke setup hits the shoulder harder for me even with a wave spring installed. I use a timer and hits on paper as my guide to see what works for me. I have been trying 3 different buffer setups including JP, MBX and a Blitzkrieg. Thanks, Eric

Hello: One of the cheaper powders is Clean Shot. I have been using it in my PCC and Carry Optics pistol with 124's. Two different loads. pistol is 3.9 grains and PCC is 3.1 grains in a AR-9 style. It burns clean and is softer than Tite Group and just as accurate. Thanks, Eric

Hello: I don't have a JP PCC but I like the longer stroke over the short stroke. I tried both and the short stroke is a little faster but my hits are better with the longer stroke. I also don't like the recoil impulse from the shortened stroke. Lastly I like to be able to lock the bolt back when I bag it. Thanks, Eric

Hello: I have welded up 6 STI 2011 frames that had stripped threads on them. No problem drilling and tapping them if you use the correct filler rod. As a note I was a Tool and Die maker in a past life. Thanks, Eric

Hello: My grip came today. Total weight is 44.90375ozs. The balance feels great but I have not shot it yet. I will see how it transitions for me after some testing on Friday or Saturday. Thanks, Eric

Hello: what magazines are you guys using for Carry Optics in 10 round states? Also what are you using for IDPA as well? Thanks, Eric

Hello: If you want to use a standard C-More slide ride then I would look at a two sided mount that is screwed to the frame with a metal support plate on the inside of the grip to sandwich the frame. That would give you a nice secure base. Thanks, Eric