JMIS Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I just picked up my first 2011, a STI Eagle 9mm. This is my first 1911/2011 style pistol. I'm mainly going to use it for 3gun type stuff and some steel matches. I'm looking for suggestions on base pads and any other tune up parts. I did get a Dawson Ice magwell from my buddy so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poortrader Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Look at the Taran tactical base pads, follower and springs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumzer Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I'd stick a dawson toolless flgr in it and then run it like you stole it. These are so gentle in 9mm I find the rm unnecessary and a nuisance during stripping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMIS Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 I'd stick a dawson toolless flgr in it and then run it like you stole it. These are so gentle in 9mm I find the rm unnecessary and a nuisance during stripping. Do you have a link for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 http://www.dawsonprecision.com/CategoryProductList.jsp?cat=GUIDE+RODS And here you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgj3 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 You can stipple and undercut the grip/trigger guard. Add a mag release button that works best for you. Lighten slide and recoil spring if only running light loads for the purposes you mention in OP. These are just options, not requirements. A few different weight recoil springs is a fairly inexpensive way to do a little tuning of the gun to your preferred ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poortrader Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 How about trigger work? Just got my eagle back with a new trigger job. It breaks at 2.5lb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmine Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 The STI Eagle is a decent gun.....but like everything ells, you can tailor it to your prefered taste. 1: Function tune up. 2: Magazine Tune up. The rest is up to you. Here's mine.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1911 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 It all comes down to your preferences and what loads you're shooting. Few things I did to tailor to my wants / needs: Long flat SV trigger Double undercut / stippled grip Brazos micro dot Dawson toolless guiderod Again, just personal tastes. Other than more mags, there was nothing I really NEEDED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Double undercut of the trigger guard Grip tape (Dawson kit works well if you're unsure about stippling) I like a narrow fiber optic front sight (.090") Dawson +1 basepads are what I am using on my 140mm mags along with Grams springs and followers and can get 23 rnds in them. About a year or so ago I had an EGW hammer/sear kit installed and trigger job to a little over 2 lbs. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RigPig Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I bought a nice used Eagle last month. It has the Dawson CRP package. I added a few 140mm mags w/ dp basepads, and have spent some quality range time with it. I plan to stipple the grip, have a 2.5# trigger job done, have the slide flattopped/serrated and get the slide, frame and controls hard chromed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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