G34 CORDY Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Is there alot of difference between a modified STI Edge and a custom? Say if you were to install a aftermarket barrel, trigger, hammer, springs ect would it really be far behind a custom performance wise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoomy Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Is there alot of difference between a modified STI Edge and a custom? Say if you were to install a aftermarket barrel, trigger, hammer, springs ect would it really be far behind a custom performance wise? The quality of the aftermarket parts can make a big differance in how your factory STI runs but these parts have to be properly fitted to get the most out of them. And that is where a good custom smith makes it all work. From the basics of a nice slide fitting to trigger work and extractor, ejector tuning and the all important barrel fitting. You can't beat the experience of a good smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.roberts Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Let's do some math!!! $2,040 STI Edge .40 $125 barrel fitting $225 Schuemann Bull .40 $75 DK hammer $30 EGW Sear $24 EGW Disconnector Soo...now we're at $2,519 and... There still aren't any holes in the slide! Figure another $150 for that. $2,669, not including shipping. We'll call it an even $2,700. That is well within custom gun territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G34 CORDY Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 Just say Benny Hill or any good smith does the work on the edge with the best parts can the edge hold its own performance wise to a custom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G34 CORDY Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) Let's do some math!!! $2,040 STI Edge .40 $125 barrel fitting $225 Schuemann Bull .40 $75 DK hammer $30 EGW Sear $24 EGW Disconnector Soo...now we're at $2,519 and... There still aren't any holes in the slide! Figure another $150 for that. $2,669, not including shipping. We'll call it an even $2,700. That is well within custom gun territory. My point is what if I already have the edge and want to mod it. I will have a custom built down the road but I would like to mod the edge until I can have something built. Edited June 24, 2013 by G34 CORDY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosa Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Let's do some math!!! $2,040 STI Edge .40 $125 barrel fitting $225 Schuemann Bull .40 $75 DK hammer $30 EGW Sear $24 EGW Disconnector Soo...now we're at $2,519 and... There still aren't any holes in the slide! Figure another $150 for that. $2,669, not including shipping. We'll call it an even $2,700. That is well within custom gun territory. My point is what if I already have the edge and want to mod it. I will have a custom built down the road but I would like to mod the edge until I can have something built. Edge with a good trigger job is as good as it gets, everything else is just style.. Seriously.. No performance difference.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G34 CORDY Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 That's good to hear, I don't need a great looking gun right now just one that hits what Iam aiming at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 As long as it shoots accurate and is 100% reliable your good to go. Use your money for ammo to practice. There is no magic part or gunsmith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G34 CORDY Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 As long as it shoots accurate and is 100% reliable your good to go. Use your money for ammo to practice. There is no magic part or gunsmith. That's the issue it could be alittle more accurate and not as reliable as I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Are you good/experienced enough to be able to tell the difference? If you are a newer shooter/competitor you might want to wait. Is the accuracy situation your ammo, you, what? Not a put down...just askin. Many shooters run out and change something...spelled spend $$$$$ and realize little or no return. BTDTBT (Been There Done That BIG TIME). Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G34 CORDY Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 I have been shooting uspsa since 09 so not new but not a vet. Ammo is Atlanta Arms 1.180 oal so the ammo should be good. It functioned well in my others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent1k1 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I have a virtually bone stock Edge. Paid $1800 for it about 6 months ago. Had hammer follow after 6000 rounds. Just had the hammer, sear and disconnector changed (Cylinder and Slide kit) and gunsmith out a 2.5# pull on it. ($275 total). The gunsmith mentioned that the gun was unbelievably accurate. Even though the slide to frame is a little loose and the finish is sort of beat up (cuz I shoot about 1k rounds a month), it is way more accurate than I can shoot it. Gun has gone banged every time I pulled the trigger until it broke. I think working 100% reliably is way more importantly than 2 inch groups at 50 yards Spend the money on ammo and spend time practicing and perhaps tweaking your recoil spring to find the right one for you with your style and ammo. Unless you just want a custom gun, then go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauza45 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Yes be carefull of the hammer follow. it can get you in trouble I have a virtually bone stock Edge. Paid $1800 for it about 6 months ago.Had hammer follow after 6000 rounds. Just had the hammer, sear and disconnector changed (Cylinder and Slide kit) and gunsmith out a 2.5# pull on it. ($275 total).The gunsmith mentioned that the gun was unbelievably accurate. Even though the slide to frame is a little loose and the finish is sort of beat up (cuz I shoot about 1k rounds a month), it is way more accurate than I can shoot it.Gun has gone banged every time I pulled the trigger until it broke. I think working 100% reliably is way more importantly than 2 inch groups at 50 yardsSpend the money on ammo and spend time practicing and perhaps tweaking your recoil spring to find the right one for you with your style and ammo.Unless you just want a custom gun, then go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberacp Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Let's do some math!!! $2,040 STI Edge .40 $125 barrel fitting $225 Schuemann Bull .40 $75 DK hammer $30 EGW Sear $24 EGW Disconnector Soo...now we're at $2,519 and... There still aren't any holes in the slide! Figure another $150 for that. $2,669, not including shipping. We'll call it an even $2,700. That is well within custom gun territory. My point is what if I already have the edge and want to mod it. I will have a custom built down the road but I would like to mod the edge until I can have something built. Edge with a good trigger job is as good as it gets, everything else is just style.. Seriously.. No performance difference.. what Carlosa said! good TJob. everything is just style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son Of The Griz Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 That's exactly what I'm doing with my Edge. I bought a stock CRP Edge from Dawson that's almost taken me to "B" classification (operator shortcomings, not the gun). A good Edge, in my opinion, is a heck of a nice place to start. In a world of custom race guns, it's easy to overlook a basic "stock" 2011-frame gun but there's a TON of potential in both shooter and pistol waiting to be unlocked. As I mentioned in a different post, I've finally taken mine in after about 9 months and 3,000 rounds to start the process of getting it tuned and fitted for me. I'll be about $2700 in by the time I get the slide cut up, but I'm making the changes that will best work for me and am working them in stages with my gunsmith, who's been GREAT about explaining exactly what we'll be doing and why. I say go for it and don't look back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paopao Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 The big difference between a factory made gun compared to a custom gun is the slide to frame fit. Custom guns has a tighter fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lppd4 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Had stock Edge for 10+ years once a trigger job was done and a little tweeking to make it 100% reliable I felt it would take me as far as my capabilities would allow, gun ran like a top even with factory length ammo and was highly accurate, sold it this year when I had the chance to buy a ground up custom build on a SV frame and caspian slide. The gun is no better than the Edge i just like the looks of it better, standard length dustcover and traditional stirrup cuts on the slide. Was a solid A class but not so much anymore. Wonder if it has anything to do with my practice regimen or lack of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent1k1 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Custom guns normally are much prettier too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G34 CORDY Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 Yeah they are nice to look at but my hard chromed edge with a poshied Dawson magwell is also good looking to me. I would like to lighten the slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeke013 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 You will have to refinish it if you do. That sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 1. Reliability 2. Sights 3. Trigger In that order. Everything else you can do is only going to get you the last 2-5% of the way to a perfect gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHX Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Ive seen many shooters run edges with little mods done to them smoke guys with full custom guns. As long as its reliable, and you get comfortable with the gun you will be set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBoyle Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 All you need any gun to do is be reliable and have decent accuracy for uspsa. A lot of reliability does come down to ammo, a lot of people do not really pay attention when they are loading. A decent trigger job with a reliable running edge, eagle, or even para can win any match! It just might not look as nice doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermoto Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 The benefit of a custom is longevity. A properly build gun will last longer, retain accuracy and reliability longer than factory. Put 50K thru an Edge and it will feel sloppy, a custom should still feel tight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviesterno Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I have a really nice, custom 6" 2011, and when I was getting started I regularly got my ass handed to me by guys with the finish rubbed off their stock Edge or Eagle. Found out it was practice practice practice way more than chasing gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now