[Atlas vs everyone else]

I've handled an Atlas Nemesis and Titan, and definitely prefer my SVI Hybrid barrel. Like MaX_1 said, considering the price points, I'd recommend you go with Infinity. Their customer service is top notch, and you might as well get a truly custom gun for the money you'll be paying vs a semi-custom that will look like everyone else's Atlas (depending on finish etc...). I've also noticed more than a few people run into troubles with their Atlas' at matches, mostly FTFeeds. A guy I shoot with quite often ran his Atlas Nemesis as soon as he got it at a match and ended up walking away because of FTFeeds. He shoots open now with guns from RSU and Venom Customs instead 

[2011 that runs well on a factory ammo]

I shoot Limited Major and typically run Syntech 205 gr (not loaded long). Haven't run into a FTFeed that wasn't a mag issue in my SVI yet.

[MOA lightning load lifter vs. J kenny Auto loading lifter?]

Thought I'd chip in with my experience on the J Kenny lifter in my Benelli M2 field (heavily modded) with an A&S trigger guard. 

 

Overall it works great, I've only put ~1500 rounds through the gun since installing it, but have run into some issues that were fixable. When installing the J Kenny lifter it is IMPERATIVE that the torsion spring is set correctly, I can't help but think many people who say it isn't working are not setting the spring correctly. Another thing to note is that the addition of that torsion spring will cause the trigger guard to be "wider", and thus the shell release lever will be closer/interact with the shell latch. This is probably the culprit for many people's issues with the lifter (failure to feeds specifically: shell sitting on lifter). The shell latch/shell release lever are not interacting with eachother as they should during cycling. My fix for this was to file/stone a bit off of the backside of the shell latch that interacts with the shell release lever. Otherwise it was a drop-in part. Another thing I will say is Josh (the owner) is awesome in terms of customer service/trying to help with troubleshooting issues, if you have troubles you can just message him on bookface and he responded to me within 24 hours. 

[TX22 SCR Holster?]

Awesome! Paul (the owner) replied and confirmed that the SCR fits the open muzzle option. I’ll order one now. Thanks guys!

[TX22 SCR Holster?]

35 minutes ago, robertg5322 said:

• Internal clearance for most thread protectors. Option for open muzzle available. Will not fit any muzzle device wider than gun slide.
• Will NOT FIT TandemKross Game Changer Pro Compensator with closed muzzle!

 

Get the version with the open muzzle, it's one of the drop-down options at the bottom. It fits any comp that's not wider than the slide. 

 

I have the Game Changer, the angled one, it's not wider than the slide. Not sure about the regular Game Changer, I have on on a Ruger, I'll measure it and see.

Thank you for pointing that out! I sent an email just to confirm the open muzzle option will fit the Gamechanger Pro. Will follow up on this thread with the response for posterity

[TX22 SCR Holster?]

Thanks for the reply, unfortunately it explicitly states in the listing that the SCR won't fit (SCR comes with the TK Game Changer Pro Comp)

[TX22 SCR Holster?]

Hey all,

 

Wondering if anyone knows of a holster manufacturer that makes an OWB holster for the TX22 SCR model? 

 

Much appreciated!

[cracked 2011 slide question]

50 minutes ago, MikeBurgess said:

Short of massive wear causing a gun to no longer fit properly, how does cleaning, or not, affect slides cracking?

 

Not cleaning your gun leaves excess debris that is being reciprocated back into the frame/the riles etc... as the gun is fired. The less the better. 2011's these days (depending on slide/rail/frame fit) can go quite awhile without cleaning and still function, that doesn't mean it's a best practice or optimal. Only cleaning when functionality is compromised could have led to OP's problem.

 

14 minutes ago, ltdmstr said:

 

 

 

On the grease v. oil question, if a modern car engine can last 100k+ running 0W-20, which is like water, I'm sure your handgun is going to be just fine with oil of just about any kind.  Doesn't really matter if it's vegetable oil, CLP or Mobil-1.  And while oil helps remove impurities via wicking action, grease traps dirt, sand, powder residue, and all kinds of other stuff, which is detrimental in terms of function and wear.  About the only positive for using grease is it feels good because it masks sloppy fits.

 

Yes, I'm sure owners of Bugattis/Ferraris/Lamborghini's are using 0W-20 in their engines. Certainly not a synthetic grease of any kind. That would be preposterous -_-. 

 

Redirecting your statement to the context of this thread: any high-end 2011 manufacturer recommends grease. When I received my SVI it came greased up, along with a recommended grease product from the factory. In talking with sponsored shooters from PT and SVI, I've also found that grease is used more often than not, especially on parts/areas that see a lot of violence (slide stop pins, barrel lugs, etc..) 

 

OP was asking for suggestions, and I gave my opinion on the subject. Ultimately my advice is worth as much as you're paying for it YMMV. There's actually been a few threads/research on this subject and the consensus always leads to: grease protects parts from wear better than oil. If you find evidence of otherwise, please send it my way, I'd be interested to read it. 

[cracked 2011 slide question]

There are a lot of variables when it comes to parts wear unfortunately. Breakfree is a pretty good lubricant, but I'd recommend using actual grease (like Slide-Glide from this website). Grease does a better job than oil/lubricant at protecting parts from wear. Be sure to use the appropriate thickness of grease for the weather conditions you're shooting in. It will require your cleaning the gun more often (grease traps debris more than oil), but at this point I'd say protecting your slide from wear is more important. 

 

How often are you cleaning the gun? That could have had an impact on the formation of the crack as well. 

[cracked 2011 slide question]

You should be fine, but pay attention to it. I'm not an expert, but I'm guessing you're well over 20k rounds at this point, and that slide's days are numbered. I'd recommend greasing the rails on your slide and your barrel lug/link areas to extend its life as much as possible.