Alaskapopo Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I am getting a larger than expected tax refund and was considering a STI Match master from Dawson Precision. Is there anywhere else I should look? Also still debating going to 9mm major or sticking with 38 super comp. I have about 1500 rounds of 38 super comp brass and I have some load data for it. But I also have a STI Steelmaster in 9mm for steel challenge and three gun with a ton of mags converted for 9mm. Was considering going 9mm major but I have no experience reloading a 9mm that hot. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcs Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Shooters Connection. They are forum dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KermitShooter Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Stay with 38 super for the MatchMaster, the 38 will give you more powder choices to use in the shorter barrel. I currently use 8.0 grains of AutoComp with a 124gr MG bullet and 173pf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick88 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Basicly one is just as good as the other if the 38 brass isnt an issue, but one thing to consider is resell if you ever need to do so the 9 will hold more value and sell much faster then the 38. However the 38 is faster to load without spilling powder, the 9 is pretty much full at major power factor. Its a personal preference 9 people will say 9, 38 people will say 38 pick the one you like and go for it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcs Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I've had the MatchMaster in 9Major. It is easy to load for with 124s. Several powders like HS6 come to mind. The MatchMaster is not as flat shooting as a standard length 9 Major gun. In my full length I load 9 grains of HS6 with 115 and can crank them out pretty fast on a 650. You can use the search function and I believe you will find folks shooting 9 major in the SteelMaster. You have 9 mags, go with 9 major. Go out to Starline and price the cost of new 38SC brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Also look at the Open Nationals survey. 9 is more popular than 38 again. There are plenty of loads out there for 9MAJOR that don't fill the case too full to load. I use WAC and can crank them out as fast as minor loads with no spillage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcl Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 My vote is go with a 9mm, then I can buy your 38 brass On a side note hopefully Doug will be calling me soon to send my gun back. I can't wait. I have already loaded the last of the brass I got from you and I am ready to start practicing. And I wanted to say thanks again for setting me up to shoot open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I vote 9mm major. It is not that hard to load 9mm at major safely and you already have the mags set up for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike3232 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I vote 38. I have a Match Master and love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Stay with 38 super for the MatchMaster, the 38 will give you more powder choices to use in the shorter barrel. I currently use 8.0 grains of AutoComp with a 124gr MG bullet and 173pf. I was petrified to load 9mm MAJOR when I first got my gun, so I eased into it slowly - now it's a snap. And you can use the load above from Kermit (WAC & 124 gr) in a 9mm MAJOR with only 7.0 grains of WAC - save a whole grain, and get the same power factor. Don't sweat loading 9mm Major - even I can do it. I bought my STI TruBor at Dawson and my 2nd TruBor at Brazos - LOVE the one from Brazos. Edited February 13, 2014 by Hi-Power Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RammerJammer Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Akai usually has a couple complete builds and sometimes used guns ready and on their site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) I would go custom build by a name smith. As stated many have spec guns in stock I like 38 Super because I don't have to worry about any powder. I can use them all. Yes you can leave 9mm brass but I look at picking as crunches and lot's of you could use crunches. I also think 38 is little easier to keep reliable. Edited February 13, 2014 by BSeevers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40S&W Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Shooters Connection. They are a Forum Dealer and their prices are as good as anyone's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Ok still waffling back and forth. A bird in the hand or a nicer one in the bush later on. I am tempted to get an in stock 38 super from Dawson or sign up for a build from Freedom Gun works and waiting. What say you all?Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnyglock Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Pat Go the custom route period. You have guns you can use while its being built. When the custom gun arrives the only thing that will go through your mind is i'm so glad I went this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Price Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Absolutely agree with Donny. What I do is pick up parts here and there prize table classifieds ect. I have had some awesome guns built for around 2300 like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Pat-yer young, so don't sweat the wait. I contacted Bobby last July and had the gun in 6 mos. Worth the wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Thanks I am going to follow your advice and wait for a gun from Bobby. I want the new one he is developing with the RTS 2 sight and his own frame. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Thanks I am going to follow your advice and wait for a gun from Bobby. I want the new one he is developing with the RTS 2 sight and his own frame. Pat You will like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Looks sweet. pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerassassin22 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Akai usually has some in stock on his website mostly trade in's I run on in 38SC and a Brazos 38SC love the SC brass sucks for it but don't have to worry as much about powder/kabooms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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