2004play Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 So after shooting my shadow exclusively for 2 years I decided It was time for a new toy So I bought a new STI USPSA in 9mm + I also ordered 6 Tripp Cobra Mags I hope this combination will run reliably once I find a good load with my Berrys 124g RN Anyone have this same setup? Any tips or tricks I should know about? I will be shooting Classic division in IPSC Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy1629 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I don't know about the 9mm but I have the same gun in .45 and it runs well with Wilson and Tripp mags. Never an issue with this gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYC405 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 The Tripp and Metalform mags should work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mliebs Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I want one of these pretty bad it's a great looking pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2004play Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 My original idea was to buy the Trojan but there is non to be found in Canada and the waiting list with the importer seemed pretty long so I ordered one of these as there instock, I haven't seen one in person so I'm hoping its a reliable gun, I don't have any experience with the 1911 platform and hope it works well, I'm wondering if I should upgrade to a Aftec extractor & a regular guide rod any one have any insight on this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attila Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 My STI USPSA 9mm works great with Tripp Mags. Have fun with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy1629 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 My original idea was to buy the Trojan but there is non to be found in Canada and the waiting list with the importer seemed pretty long so I ordered one of these as there instock, I haven't seen one in person so I'm hoping its a reliable gun, I don't have any experience with the 1911 platform and hope it works well, I'm wondering if I should upgrade to a Aftec extractor & a regular guide rod any one have any insight on this?? I wouldn't change anything on it unless you have problems. I figure when/if the recoilmaster breaks in mine I will replace it with a standard spring. The one in my Edge broke but STI sent me a replacement for free so I stayed with it. But next time I will just go with a standard recoil spring instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2004play Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Thanks Cowboy1629 I'm feeling confident in my purchase after reading good reviews on STI's product and customer service/satisfaction. One quick question can I buy different springs for the recoil master to tune it to my load? It should be here on Thursday can't wait to try it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROY NEAL Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 So you'll be ready to come out and play with it in a couple of weeks at the Provincial Championship in Kingston??? Should be entertaining to shoot against Jamison (our favorite mortician) Ross................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 How about some pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2004play Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 I am ROing provincials on the Thursday(inside range) and shooting on the Friday, I'm signed up to shoot production with my czShadow I'm not even sure if I can change divisions and not sure if switching would be a good idea on my part with a new gun lol plus I don't think my mags will all be here by then Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2004play Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 How about some pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2004play Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 How about some pics? As soon as I get it tomorrow or Friday I'll post some pictures, also hope to try it on Friday and see if it was worth the $'s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphs Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 This combination (STI-USPSA model and Tripp mags) is being used by a couple of competitors in Alberta for IPSC Classic. They appear to be happy with this combination without modifications, excepting possibly the guide rod and extractor that you had mentioned. If yours is working now, then there is no need to change. In my Trojan and Sentry built for IPSC Classic I am using a full length guide rod and Aftec extractor, but that is my preference. Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy1629 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Thanks Cowboy1629 I'm feeling confident in my purchase after reading good reviews on STI's product and customer service/satisfaction. One quick question can I buy different springs for the recoil master to tune it to my load? It should be here on Thursday can't wait to try it out Not sure about the 9mm but in the 40 they make a heavy and light recoil master. I'm guessing your 9 will come with the light one so you may need to change to a full length guide rod and conventional recoil spring if it doesn't work with your loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2004play Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Thanks that's what I thought, I'll try it with my current load I'm running for the Shadow 131PF and decided if the recoil master will stay or be swapped out, Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2004play Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 Well I don't know how to post pictures on here But I had the STI uspsa 9mm out to the range yesterday and let me tell you I'm very impressed with it!! I only had the one factory mag with me so I only shot 125 rounds total but had no problems at all except that with my high thumb grip I use on my czShadow would slow down the slide This thing is very accurate at 12 yards freestyle I can punch 1" holes and at 20 yards I was getting 2-3" groups using 124g Frontiers behind 4.1g of titegroup, can't wait to try some longer shots outside with my match loads (125g Zero's) The fit and finish looks and feels great although I'm thinking of having it hard chromed down the road The trigger is crisp and light with a average of 2.11 lbs The Fiber optic on the front (smaller than the CZ) is easy to find. The rear sight I find is nicer than the CZ sp01 shadow not sure why but this combination seems to be quicker to acquire according to the timer It will take a bit of practise on my end with my draw and reloads and I will have to completely re examine my grip (high left thumb) on slide, but I'm sure once I work on these I will do just fine competing in IPSC classic division Not knocking Kimbers as I've never shot or owned one but I did handle a few in the same price range before I bought this one and they didn't have as nice of a trigger and didn't feel quite as smooth as the STI does, I guess the true test will be when my Tripp mags get here and I start with 300-400 round weekly practise sessions and see how reliable this combination really is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 I have a USPSA in 45. I am using Wilson 47 D mags with no problems. I changed to an Aftec extractor and a full length stainless guide rod and cleaned up the trigger. Did not change the sear because they come with the S-7 sear. I use Tripp mags in my Custom 9 mm SS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgood Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 I haven't been on the forum in a while so I just saw this post. I've had the exact same set up for about a year. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=153190#entry1737454 STI USPSA Singlestack 9mm. I have ten-round mags from both Tripp and Dawson. It runs flawlessly with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2004play Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Just read your thread mgood, glad to hear it worked great for you I'm really looking forward to some practise and shooting a few matches with it, I won't be shooting it much over the next few weeks as I'm preparing for our IPSC provincials and I'll be shooting the CZ shadow in production and don't want to complicate anything learning a new gun/sights & grip till after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgood Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Just read your thread mgood, glad to hear it worked great for you I'm really looking forward to some practise and shooting a few matches with it, I won't be shooting it much over the next few weeks as I'm preparing for our IPSC provincials and I'll be shooting the CZ shadow in production and don't want to complicate anything learning a new gun/sights & grip till after I think you'll love that pistol. I do. I'll be shooting my CZ 452 Varmint in a smallbore rifle silhouette match tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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