landry92 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I've been building my own open G22 and am just about finished. Just wanted to hear any comments or suggestions about it. Thanks -Cody 2nd Gen G22 Tungsten captured guide rod Burris Fast fire and fast fire mount KKM .40 threaded barrel SJC 5-port comp Extended Glock slide release Extended Glock magazine release Trigger job using lonewolf reduced power striker, plunger, and trigger springs Scherer Slug plug I plan on getting a mag well but do to funds I have decided to hold off. The reason being is once I do I know it will be more difficult to load my magazines with stock base pads into the gun and I do not have the money to buy all the magazine extensions I would need considering most of the ones I'm interested in range from $20 to $30 each and I have 7 magazines... I reload fast enough for now with the slug plug so until I can get more money saved I am staying with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashdown Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Are you reloading? What's your load? If you're buying extensions, get two Dawson or Arredondo for the 140mm mags, then get the Taylor Freelance +8. Yeah, it's about $50 bucks, but no one said going to open division would be cheap. I like the Dawson Ice magwell, if you're deciding on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landry92 Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 I do load my own rounds 180 gr berrys RS 4.0 gr titegroup 1.140 OAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashdown Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Does that load work the comp at all? I tested many many combos for my 40 open (STI) and found the 135 gr (Rainier) to work the best. Actually used Alliant Power Pistol for the powder. Someday I think I want a G22 Open gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66L Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I believe the factory Glock .40 22 round mags are legal for open and they can be found in the $30-35 range, with excellent reliability from what I hear. Your setup sounds pretty good and I can also highly recommend the Dawson Ice magwell when you get to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landry92 Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 That was a mag well I was leaning towards as well as the dawson precision tool less magazine extensions. They look the best and are very easy to install and they come with the spring needed for the magazine. But at almost $35 an extension they aren't cheap.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Nothing to do with an open gun, but we have several guys on my department using the factory 22 round mags and they have all been 100% so far. Again that is with a stock G22 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 the factory 22 rounders are a good value for the money. I would look at 1 Taylor freelance "big stick" extension. You can get by pretty well with 1 big stick and 2 smaller ones(factory 22 rounder or +5 extentions) and then add the other extentions as money comes avaliable. The 40 is already at a capacity disadvantage in open over the 9mm/38supers so a couple extentions help alot as with 15+1 your dry after 2 8 round arrays at slidelock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noximus03 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 As far as your load, in the future when your budget allows, you may want to consider a powder change. Something along the lines of Autocomp, silhouette, TruBlue, IMR 7625, or VV 3N38. It'll make the comp work way better than Titegroup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landry92 Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Why do these powders make the comp work better than titegroup? I've been using titegroup for a while in all my guns and I know people who have used titegroup in there comped guns for years. What do these other powders have as an advantage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shovel_doctor Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 As far as a mag well...I have two open glocks with the sjc mag wells. I really like them. I had the ice magwell and the mouth of the sjc is much bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shovel_doctor Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 As far as load I am using 7.6 grns long shot and a 155 gr bullet. I have always been told slower burning powder and a light bullet for a comped gun. The opposite for a non comped gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noximus03 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 The powders I mentioned above have more gas volume which equals out to be more pressure to make the comp do what it was designed to do. I love Titegroup, but it runs very hot. I load all of my minor loads with titegroup, and a good many people here do the same thing regardless of platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuentesd99 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I just finished building my G22 open today! Can't wait to use it in a match. I use Autocomp and 165 Rainiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Take what you know about loading for noncomped guns and throw it out the window. Open is a totally different beast due to the comp. With a std gun the fast powder and heavy bullet is your best bet. With an open gun, a light bullet and a slow powder is the way to go preferabley one with a sealed bottom ie CMJ or JHP. The slow powder which needs a larger charge produces more gas which makes the comp work better. The titegroup dosent work the comp near as well and feels more like a limited gun with a dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landry92 Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Anyone wanting to post their open Glocks on here I that would be awesome I will try to have mine up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchiepinoy Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 180grs is heavy bro... Get atleast 135gr of bullet heads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noximus03 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 (edited) Anyone wanting to post their open Glocks on here I that would be awesome I will try to have mine up soon. There's a HUGE thread on here already about open Glocks with pics, and a ton of great info. I'll bump it to the top for you. Edited November 29, 2012 by Noximus03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noximus03 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 EKU makes and excellent point about JHP'S and CMJ's. the exposed lead base of an FMJ will leave lead deposits in your comp and will gunk it up. Plus, it can be a pain to clean out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchiepinoy Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 RAINIER BALLISTICS All the way!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphamikefoxtrot Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I started out with an open g22. I speak from experience. Shoot limited with it until you can afford to buy an STI open gun. SO SO many headaches will be avoided. Don't try and do this by yourself. Talk to people who shoot open. If this is the first you have heard about loading differently for open, stop buying stuff and start reading more. Light bullets going fast are what open guns are designed for. Open is a razor's edge division. One reload or one makeup shot often times makes the difference between multiple overall finish places. With a heavy recoiling 40 with much less mag capacity, you will be severely disadvantaged. You are basically just shooting for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noximus03 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 You are basically just shooting for fun. Maybe thats his goal for now...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landry92 Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 For now it is as I mainly focus my skills in stock auto, thanks Noxinus03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphamikefoxtrot Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Not exactly stock auto......... Just sayin.... Tungsten captured guide rod Burris Fast fire and fast fire mount KKM .40 threaded barrel SJC 5-port comp Extended Glock slide release Extended Glock magazine release Trigger job using lonewolf reduced power striker, plunger, and trigger springs Look, I understand. Like I said, I had exactly the same gun with almost the exact same stupid, non open loads. 180gr bayou bullets at 208 pf. We all needed to work on our skills early on, but most of us get into the competition part of the sport at some point. You have almost the perfect rig already to shoot limited with. In that division, you have zero handicaps with that setup. Sell the sight and buy base pads and a magwell. Learn things like reloads, stage breakdown, movement, etc. as you progress and save up, get the perfect stuff for the division that you really want to play in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landry92 Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 I didnt mean this gun was for stock auto i meant that i invest most of my time and money into shooting my G34 and being the best i can with iron sights in a stock divsion. This gun i built is just to get started with in open and have some fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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