Is an STI Trojan 40 good for Limited-10?

[msg73]

I'm in NJ w/ 15rd max so limited-10 makes more sense than limited. I was thinking of getting an STI Trojan 40 to use in Limited-10 instead of the more expensive hi-cap 2011 route. If I'm shooting limited-10, I don't see a reason to spend more money on a 2011. I would also be able to shoot single stack major with it. Does this make sense?

[Braxton1]

The main disadvantage of using a single-stack in Limited-10 is that, during a reload, you're stuffing a non-tapered magazine into the magwell, as opposed to a 2011 mag that has a definite taper. It makes reloading a hair more-difficult, but it is not something major to worry about.

That is why a lot of people shoot double-stacks in L-10.

Look at it this way: with all the money that you're saving, you can by a lot of bullets and primers!!

Edited July 22, 2012 by Braxton1

[dsmw5142]

Makes perfect sense to me. The Trojan is a fine gun and should serve you well. I prefer a single stack grip anyway, so that's likely what I'd do if I didn't live in the gunshine state.

[dsmw5142]

The main disadvantage of using a single-stack in Limited-10 is that, during a reload, you're stuffing a non-tapered magazine into the magwell, as opposed to a 2011 mag that has a definite taper. It makes reloading a hair more-difficult, but it is not something major to worry about.

That is why a lot of people shoot double-stacks in L-10.

Look at it this way: with all the money that you're saving, you can by a lot of bullets and primers!!

And a nice magwell

Dawson Ice or Techwell will solve that problem.

[waynes_world_45]

That way you can shoot SS with the same gun

[MartinLei]

I used to shoot Limited 10 with my single stack gun with a Dawson Ice mag well. I now shoot open with 2011. I don't think I can reload any faster with my 2011 than my 1911.

[RH45]

For ME it is a lot easier to reload a 2011, than a 1911, especially with 10 round ss mags.

[RePete]

I'm running a 40cal Trojan for ESP in IDPA with Tripp 'System' mags (10rd), and I don't see a problem running it in L10 major for USPSA.

Note to self - Try it.

[jualdeaux]

Well, at the very least, the magazines will be cheaper.

[USCSBarney]

Ran a L10 single stack for years without a problem. Gives you the option of Single Stack or Limited 10 with a mag change. I now shoot an STI 2011 for the L10 to Limited option. I notice very little difference in my reload times. If anything it helped my reloads stating where I did.

[msg73]

I'm running a 40cal Trojan for ESP in IDPA with Tripp 'System' mags (10rd), and I don't see a problem running it in L10 major for USPSA.

Note to self - Try it.

How do the Tripp System mags function? I'm hearing that single stack 40's have some FTF issues.

[RePete]

I'm running a 40cal Trojan for ESP in IDPA with Tripp 'System' mags (10rd), and I don't see a problem running it in L10 major for USPSA.

Note to self - Try it.

How do the Tripp System mags function? I'm hearing that single stack 40's have some FTF issues.

The Tripp's are working fine, but occasionally the slide fails to lock back. The cure, in my case is a replacement slide stop, and it will be a Wilson Bulletproof.

My FTF's were attributed to the use of truncated cone bullets, but the Frontier RNFP, Hornady RNFP, Bayou Bullets and Rainier JHP are working fine.

[Steve L]

I'm in jersey and have a .40 single stack, and a 2011, you are welcome to try both. I have system mags and to get the loaded 10 round mags in the gun takes a good slam, 9 or less and they go in with no effort. The 2011 though I use for limited, L10, and 3Gun.