Adam Sills Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) I have a 9mm Springfield Loaded Target, and it's been running wonderfully after I: * Got a trigger job (the stock trigger pull was ugly) * Got ammo that consistently would feed (factory worked fine, but the only time reloads would is those run through a Lee factory crimp die) * Found a magazine that worked reliably (Checkmates... tried Wilson, Tripp and one other and none would feed well) It feeds 115gr RN (FMJ), 135gr RN (moly coated) and 147gr FP (moly coated) for sure, hasn't had any reason to shoot anything else. That said, I'd probably buy an STI were I to buy another. Edited February 18, 2014 by Adam Sills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael b. Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 My Dan Wesson PM9 ran perfect out of the box with Tripp mags. I've made some minor enhancements, but it has been a lot of fun to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckstur Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I owned a Springfield 9mm Target loaded and was very disappointed with it's accuracy. After two trips to the factory it would not do any better than 4 to 6 inch "shotgun patterns" at50 ft. I sold it and purchased a Dan Wesson PM-9 which provided nice tight ca. 1 inch ten shot groups at that same distance. Spare yourself the grief and get the Dan Wesson PM-9. Similar problem with accuracy but I am continuing my experiments with bullet types, crimps, and charge weights. The chamber is the right length but throated way long. (I made a cast, nowhere close to SAMI.) I suspect that this is the cause. Any recommends for a know-good aftermarket barrel for coated lead bullets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS26 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I too have a Springfield while it is a good gun I don't think I would make the same choice again. I have had several problems twice it failed during different matches and was a big disappointment but now that everything is fixed I'm happy with it. I has made two trips back to factory for the same issue before they got it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srv656s Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I have a Dan Wesson Guardian. Have had a reoccurring issue with a 3-point jam. It seems like it's happening most often with the Wilson mags. I've tried Metalform, Metalform "Springfield" mags, and Checkmate. The Checkmate (that came with it) seem to feed most reliably, but don't lock the slide back. I love the gun when it runs, hate it when it jams in a match. Getting to the point where I don't really trust it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I have had a Trojan 9mm for about 20 years, probably put 30 - 40k rounds through. Very sweet gun. I hear the best magazine solution is to load the 9mm rounds a shade long and use the .38 super ten round mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) I have a Dan Wesson Guardian. Have had a reoccurring issue with a 3-point jam. It seems like it's happening most often with the Wilson mags. I've tried Metalform, Metalform "Springfield" mags, and Checkmate. The Checkmate (that came with it) seem to feed most reliably, but don't lock the slide back. I love the gun when it runs, hate it when it jams in a match. Getting to the point where I don't really trust it. First thing I thought of seeing that is extractor needs tuning and maybe some relief at the bottom. Also maybe the feed ramp top needs rounding over a bit and maybe the top inside of the barrel throat needs polishing. I had a Para that did that a lot, was able to fix it. Any gunsmith should be able to tune it up pretty easily. Another thing is to shave the feed lips at the front of the mag just a touch so it lets the round go a little more smoothly. Edited March 4, 2014 by bountyhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike21STI Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I had that issue once with my 9mm 1911, it was with a wilson mag. I only use that mag as a barney now because my tripp mags have been 100% reliable since I got them. It could also be the feed ramp, or the extractor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcs Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I have a Dan Wesson Guardian. Have had a reoccurring issue with a 3-point jam. It seems like it's happening most often with the Wilson mags. I've tried Metalform, Metalform "Springfield" mags, and Checkmate. The Checkmate (that came with it) seem to feed most reliably, but don't lock the slide back. I love the gun when it runs, hate it when it jams in a match. Getting to the point where I don't really trust it. Reduce your OAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFromHouston Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 You know.... I have about 3000 rounds thru my 9mm PT-1911 with NO trouble.... OH.... but that's right.... people POO-POO Taurus pistols here.... It's such a shame too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 My Spartan has been 100% with Dawson 10 rd. mags, ammo loaded out to 1.15". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonm1 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 My Spartan is fun and accurate. I gave up trying to get it to feed anything but roundnose bullets through the unramped barrel. This from a man with no 1911 gunsmithing skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srv656s Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I had that issue once with my 9mm 1911, it was with a wilson mag. I only use that mag as a barney now because my tripp mags have been 100% reliable since I got them. It could also be the feed ramp, or the extractor. I bought 3 Tripp mags yesterday for it. Hopefully they'll work reliably. If not, I may send it to a gunsmith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I had that issue once with my 9mm 1911, it was with a wilson mag. I only use that mag as a barney now because my tripp mags have been 100% reliable since I got them. It could also be the feed ramp, or the extractor. I bought 3 Tripp mags yesterday for it. Hopefully they'll work reliably. If not, I may send it to a gunsmith. Or call DW.. you have a good warranty for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 The trojan is a very nice running, reliable, no fuss gun. there is a reason they are very popular in IPSC/USPSA single stack... you would not be dissapointed with one. my other fav 9mm 1911 (unless we are talking really big $$ wilson etc) is the smith and wesson 1911 9mm pro series. cost should be around $1300 in the US, maybe a bit less even. the word I have (don't know how true this is) is that many of the parts in it are wilson combat. it's one step between a factory stock gun and a custom shop gun. the advantage over the trojan is that it's stainless (very nice looking gun) and has checkered front strap and mainspring housing. I have held and shot one and when I buy a new gun for single stack (or classic we call it in IPSC) it will be either a hard chrome trojan or a smith pro series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srv656s Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I had that issue once with my 9mm 1911, it was with a wilson mag. I only use that mag as a barney now because my tripp mags have been 100% reliable since I got them. It could also be the feed ramp, or the extractor. I bought 3 Tripp mags yesterday for it. Hopefully they'll work reliably. If not, I may send it to a gunsmith. Or call DW.. you have a good warranty for a reason. Quick update, for some reason I hadn't considered sending to DW. I contacted them and they discussed briefly and decided to have me send it in. Got a pre-paid Fedex shipping label and I sent it yesterday. They said turnaround is about 10 days. Pretty impressed with their customer service so far. Thanks for the advice DWFAN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
762rocstarr Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Has anyone handled a Tisas 9mm? They are about 400 bucks. I'm curious how these are put together and how the parts are fitted to the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkguy Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 i bought my wife a spartan and up graded it as time and money allowed. It is a great gun for the $$. I had some issues with feeding early on but STI paid for shipping there and back and make the gun right on the first trip back. Accuracy has been great with factory ammo and my reloads. for me, parts drop in but the fit has not been ideal. i have a small gap between the bottom of the frame and the magwell i put on it. other than that, its been great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Out of curiosity I bought a Citadel 9mm and so far it has run flawlessly out of the box. Mags that came with it worked fine but I got some 10 round Tripps which also work flawlessly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 no one with any love for the smith pro series 9mm 1911? I thought it might be more popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glocktogo Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 no one with any love for the smith pro series 9mm 1911? I thought it might be more popular. They are hard to find at times. I couldn't get one when I bought my DW PM-9. I paid a little bit more for the DW, but it's a better value IMO, when compared to my other S&W 1911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 no one with any love for the smith pro series 9mm 1911? I thought it might be more popular. They are hard to find at times. I couldn't get one when I bought my DW PM-9. I paid a little bit more for the DW, but it's a better value IMO, when compared to my other S&W 1911. hmm, I can relate to that. they are bit hard to get here too. my LGS was supposed to have some some time late 2013 but that batch still hasn't arrived. trojan's on the other hand are everywhere. I guess that makes the decision for a lot of folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oak hill Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 no one with any love for the smith pro series 9mm 1911? I thought it might be more popular. If you want a stainless gun, it is worth considering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonarmory Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I've found that the Tripp mags are the only ones that will reliably run in EVERY gun. There are other mags out there that may run in some guns, but I've yet to see a 1911 that wouldn't run with Tripps (unless something was seriously wrong with the gun itself) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimcrew Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Not sure if you are still looking, but I love my DW PM-9. It's accurate and reliable. What more could I ask for... 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