RodneyLtd Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Here is my new limited gun. After handling the fat free 6" Benny built as the prize gun at Jeff's shotgun match, I really liked the balance and was inspired to build this one. Thanks Benny! Doug Jones did the Accurail installation and I did the rest of the work. It is in the white and will go out for chroming after a few thousand rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 No pic for me. Benny sure does build good guns, though, doesn't he. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Righteous! Tell us all the gory details! What's your slide weigh? What kind of spring plug and what weight spring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyLtd Posted January 10, 2005 Author Share Posted January 10, 2005 Monster, Here are the details. The slide weights 12oz. The reverse plug is from EGW, frame-saver stainless guide rod with 12.5 lb spring, the complete pistol is just over 37oz. SV hammer, EGW sear, EGW disconnector, SV ambi, STI grip safety, the barrel is from Schuemann and the bushing is from SV. After it is plated, I will post an updated picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinity Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 how flat does it shoot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 how flat does it shoot? WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin40 Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Nice gun Flyin40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 QUOTE (infinity @ Jan 13 2005, 08:08 PM) how flat does it shoot? WTF? bullet should drop about 9 inches at 100 yards with a 50 yard zero..so it doesnt shoot very flat how much recoil the gun has is relative to the shooter, i saw a girl shooting a 1911 9mm and i swore she was shooting a 45 with full power loads.. enough thread drift,,nice pistol Yendor, how much weight did you save by cutting the spot where the recoil spring goes?? Wonder if a person could tri-top and put the EGW style racing stripes on the gun and still get it as light as an unlightened 5 incher without cutting the spring plug area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Not quite, but pretty close. Mine has 6 pairs of cuts similar to the EGW style, and the 3-side top treatment, and weighs in around 13oz, a smidge more than a plain 5" slide. If I decide to have more cuts done, the spring plug area will probably be where I start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyLtd Posted January 27, 2005 Author Share Posted January 27, 2005 Harmongreer, I was weighing as I made the milling cuts on the sides and the top and can not remember the exact amount since I did not write them down, but I think it was around 0.8 oz for the spring plug area. How flat does it shoot realative to perceived recoil? That is a good question. But the reality is I can 'see' and 'track' the sights much better than with my 5" pistol. So based on that, it is much better for me and I am sure that 'seeing' better will = better shooting with all the other variables kept constant. IMO...anything will work for anyone, it just comes down to what we individually shoot the best at a given point in our development as a shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 So will we be seeing you at some of our matches at AtlantaCC and Terre Haute this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 i bet you could hull out the last .8 oz from behind the breechface ala the springfield factory custom steel challenge pistols.. MoNsTeR, do you think lightening the slide any more will actually increase scores?? I would have to shoot one before any lightening was done to really be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyLtd Posted January 28, 2005 Author Share Posted January 28, 2005 Rhino, You bet, I am looking forward to the warmer weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Heh, probably not, but who says spending money on guns has to be about increasing my score? When you can't practice, the mind wanders to silly projects... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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