skdmrklcy Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I have a Glock 17 with an RMR setup coming my way as an experiment with this concept as mostly a defensive handgun. I was thinking I could play a little with shooting Open in USPSA and a Local Steel Match. Can I use just normal 17 round mags or some 17+5s to start or do I have to get the 170mm gear. I mostly just want to see how it runs and for some fun etc.. if I like it I will build a more traditional open gun. How many mags etc do I need to get started? The Steel match I assume the smaller mags will not matter at all as nothing I have seen has been more than 10 shots before a mandatory reload. I fully know I will get my butt kicked but I just want to try it. Anything else I NEED to try this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edison Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 You can use the stock mag to shoot in Open. If you have 11 rounds in a mag after the start, they make you shoot in Open also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skdmrklcy Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Would that not be Limited? When I have the thing in hand I will post some pictures but it is just a One Source Tactical setup. I got it for what I think is a fair price, and I could move it along if I do not like it for not much out of pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred5876r Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I have a M&P 9L Open gun with a RMR milled into the slide. I like it. I have one 170mm mag (26 rounds) to start a stage, then if necessary go to 140s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 You do not need a big stick but they are nice to have. Just run the 17+5 ones and you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I shot Open at a major match and only used/needed 2 mags with +5's for the entire match. However, I recently shot a major that had a bunch of stages that were around 24 rounds each. If I had been shooting Open at this match, I would have wanted to use the +10 base pad mag. In Steel Challenge (5 rounds per run), I use mags loaded to 10 rounds. I use a fresh mag with 10 rounds for each run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skdmrklcy Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 I will have to see what I can come up with. I should have it by the end of the week. If I really like the idea I may convert this into a more game oriented gun, and send in my 19 for the work as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skdmrklcy Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Just picked it up today! I also got two +8/10 base pads today as well as a late birthday gift from the father-in-law... of all the things to pick from the wish list. I can not wait to try it out and then try and run it! Can the Gen 4s use the "-" connectors? Or do I need different trigger gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I have a M&P 9L Open gun with a RMR milled into the slide. I like it. I have one 170mm mag (26 rounds) to start a stage, then if necessary go to 140s. That's it? I could get 23+1 with the Taylor Freelance 140mm extensions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly76 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 skdmrklcy, congrats. It looks like it's going to be a ton of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfred Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 G17 open, really looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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