reccomends for my STI Spartan

[shooter.860]

looking for advice

holster that does not mess up the finish, i like my guns to stay pretty

which magwell

what mags

spring weight - my minor load is a 124g Precision Delta round nose FMJ powered by titegroup at max length that fits my glock mags. I got it written down but not here right now

thank you

[Corey]

Any holster will mess up the finish with enough practice, just depends on how much you plan on drawing it. I like the Dawson magwell setup, but the Techwell has a good following and I've heard nothing but good things there too. I dont shoot a 9mm, so I cant help with loads.

Most of your questions have been answered before, try searching around the 1911 area and the 9mm reloading area and you might find some good stuff

[R-Bros_JLR]

My setup for a Spartan 9mm is Tripp mags, Fusion magwell, DOH holster, 9lb spring with minor loads. I doubt you'll find a holster that won't mess up the factory finish as I don't think it's too awful durable. As for your 124 load, it'll likely work just fine being it's a fmj.

[D.Hayden]

If you're going to shoot single stack.. pass on the BladeTech DOH, or make sure you get some adapters to replace the drop-offset part - so it can be made SS Division legal.

[Corey]

If you're going to shoot single stack.. pass on the BladeTech DOH, or make sure you get some adapters to replace the drop-offset part - so it can be made SS Division legal.

The DOH holster can be taken apart and the drop piece removed. Makes it into a Stingray holster. Then its legal for SS and you can always put the drop portion back on for L-10 or something down the road.

[ck1]

Like was said, if you plan on using it the finish is going to show it with whatever holster you choose, I'd go with a Blade-Tech or a Comp-Tac.

Mags for a 9mm 1911 are critical, most guys have success with the 10red Wilson ETMs (I use these) or the 10rd Tripp cobra mags, but since the Spartan doesn't have a ramped barrel; I'd consider going with the 9rd "Springfield/Leathem" Metalform mags (widely considered to be the most reliable 9mm 1911 mags available), the one's I'm speaking of have a indented crease running down the front of them, no spacer in the rear of the mag tube, and a little built-in ramp integrated into the followers and are usually kind of spendy ($40+)... try not to confuse them for the other lesser 10rd Metalform mags out there (which are also sometimes marketed as having "built-in ramps" too, but really aren't the same thing at all and don't run nearly as reliably).

A 9mm 1911 is heavier than one in .45, so what magwell you go with is important if you want to make weight. There are a couple guys on here that have claimed they're below 43ozs even when using an S&A MS/Magwell and G10 grips, but my Trojan 9 with a Slimline S&A and slim Alumagrips covered in skate-tape (a lot lighter than even "lightened" standard-width G10 grips) was 42.9ozs or over depending if it was clean or dirty so I'm not convinced that can be so. I'm switching back to standard-width grips and am waiting for a Techwell set-up to show up which will allow me to use a polymer MSH to save a bit and with grips+magwell weighs in about the same or less than just an S&A by itself. The Dawson Ice is also popular and is light enough to make it from what I've been told.

Seems a 9 or 10lb recoil spring is the consensus for 125-135pf loads around here, I've been using a 9lb ISMI with a 17lb ISMI mainspring shooting cheap factory stuff for over 1000rds and it's been solid reliability-wise while still shooting super-flat (might go to a 10 though for a little extra muscle chambering fresh rounds when the gun starts to get dirty). YMMV here, everybody's different.

Good luck, hope this helps, a 9mm 1911 is super enjoyable to run, but you've gotta stay on top of what your mags and springs are doing even more so than with the .45's.

[fred5876r]

For my 9mm Spartan I have a Blade-Tech SRB holster, Dawson Ice no-gap magwell, 10 rd Tripp Cobra mags with Dawson basepads, Dawson .100 FO front sight (works great with the stock adjustable rear), ISMI 10# recoil spring and a 17# mainspring. I didn't like the Parked finish, so I had my slide Cobalt plated by Plate Tacular, and the frame refinished in Atranite by Freedom Gunworks (actually waiting on the frame to come back). I just shoot local club matches, so no one ever weighs my guns, but I admit this setup would probably not make weight.

[BallisticianX]

My setup for SS; A Blackhawk CQC holster(without the serpa lock) it draws very smooth, adjustable retention, and secures the gun very well. I liked it better than the bladetech for its rigidity on the draw. I use a Wilson stainless magwell (clip over style, clips to the two bottom grip screw inserts.) It is very secure and works great without the cost of the magwell/mainspring housing combo type. I use Metal Form Elite mags, the most dependable and tough mags I found. They use a "steel" rounded follower, Cobra removable base and Wolff springs. I use Hogue finger groove grips, they just feel right for me. As far as recoil spring for a 9mm I cant say, I shoot major with .45 with an 18lb wolff spring.

Edited March 4, 2011 by BallisticianX

[Larry Alexander]

Larry

[whatsupglock]

Be careful with a magwell. I see Larry made weight with the Smith & Alexander magwell. I couldn't. I was over with an empty mag. I can't tell it Larry's Trojan is a 45. The 45 make weight more easily because of less material in the barrel.