D__ Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Have two 170 mags set up for the states but have none for IPSC. Currently have Dawson basepads - they are longer than 170mm. Looking for what you are using to be legal for IPSC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Hello: You could use either the Grams 2.5mm and check the gauge or the Double Tap flat base pad with a STI insert to hold it in place. The Double Tap should work fine and are made in Canada. I am not sure if the Taran ones will fit the IPSC gauge? Hope this helps. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D__ Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 thanks for info. looks the Grams 2.5 is the way to go. Any one know if the stock STI baseband fits 170mm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Hello: Yes, the stock STI base pad fits the 170mm tube just fine. Check for cracks after you drop it a bunch of times. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbs007 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I recently acquired SVI 164mm tubes for use with Limcat +2 base pads and fit 28 rounds. I can also use the 7mm Taran/Bolen pad with plenty of space but can only fit 27 rounds reloadable. I would like to try and compare the Dawson next. My 170mm with 3mm Bolen is doubtful but fits the USPSA gauge with very little room to spare. I compared it side by side with somebody's 170mm at the last World Shoot and ended up borrowing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911Prof Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 If i wanted to buy a tuned 170 mm mag for my STI open gun, who sells them. I know that Brazos sells a tuned 170, any others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardinal Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I've got three 170mm mags which I use in IPSC. One older SPS with Grams, one relative new SPS which have a Dawson SNL pad. Those are 28+1. The last one are old style SVI tube, Bolen follower and spring, and a Dawson +1 pad. This is a 29+1 mag but you need to grind off some material at the back of the pad to make the 170mm limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtDiver Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 If i wanted to buy a tuned 170 mm mag for my STI open gun, who sells them. I know that Brazos sells a tuned 170, any others? You might try Shay @ Akai Custom Guns. (954) 749-0095 Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Elliott Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 SV with stock follower and base pad. I also have an SPS mag but the SV holds 3 more rounds (once I tuned it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolex40 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hey Guys, New shooter...how many of the 140mm and 170mm mags would you carry during a match?? JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parallax3D Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hey Guys, New shooter...how many of the 140mm and 170mm mags would you carry during a match?? JT 3 - 140mm and 1 - 170mm minimum. That's what I have on my belt when shooting. Of course, having a spare 170 and 1 or 2 spare 140s is a good thing, (in case a mag goes bad during a match.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip_E Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) Hey Guys, New shooter...how many of the 140mm and 170mm mags would you carry during a match?? JT 2 140s, and 2 170s. Max legal round count for a stage is 32....so you typically never need more than a mag to start, and a mag to reload to. HOWEVER, I (and most of the shooters I know) always start with 3 mags (one in the gun, 2 on the belt). The 3rd mag is incase you drop your reload mag, or have an issue with one of the mags. The 4th mag is your go-to backup or if there's a bunch of mandatory reloads. I try to stick to the same basepads, followers, and springs to minimize backup parts. Currently running Dawson basepads with Grams spring and followers. Edited August 31, 2012 by Chip_E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAB33 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 http://www.dawsonprecision.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=80001295-1320270373 SVI 170 tube with this basepads = right at 170mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D__ Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 went with Bolden. seems to fit tags guage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolex Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 SVI 170- tuned by Howard Smith-when he did them- Bolen base pad and spring- 30rounds in the tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardinal Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 30rounds in the tube. And IPSC (not USPSA) legal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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