bengreenwell Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Are the spring plugs the same on these as any other 1911? Yep, Full length guide rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengreenwell Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Are the spring plugs the same on these as any other 1911? Yep, Full length guide rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1094 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawgbeav Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Are the spring plugs the same on these as any other 1911? Yep, Full length guide rod. Unless you swap out and install a GI style rod and plug like I did to 1: shave weight and 2: the FLRG plug is a PITA without a bushing wrench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowfin Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Do you then have to have the bushing fitted for that slide then? I'm pondering getting one of these and vastly prefer GI guide rods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawgbeav Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Do you then have to have the bushing fitted for that slide then? I'm pondering getting one of these and vastly prefer GI guide rods. I guess you can... I just picked up a solid GI rod and plug from Brownells. No issues with fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightops Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Do you then have to have the bushing fitted for that slide then? I'm pondering getting one of these and vastly prefer GI guide rods. You don't have to change the bushing to go from a FLGR to a GI style. The half moon cut on the bottom of the bushing should be more than generous for either recoil plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTaylor Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Just picked up one in 40! It's the old 51782 with the rail but dang it, I'm excited. Found a good deal on 140mm STI mags, $67 each. Not sure if I want to go that route or factory mags & extensions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6Liter240Z Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 The factory armscor 40 mags are great, but with the extensions and other parts it would be over 67$ each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadus123 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I am using my sti 140mm mags. They run great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTaylor Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I am using my sti 140mm mags. They run great. 40 or 9? What capacity? I want to get max capacity of ~20 in 40 whichever way is most economical and reliable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamabound Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 What is the general consensus on these? For the people that own an STI how does it stack up? Coming from a Glock the 1911/2011 platform is new to me. Was wondering if I could save $1000 on the STI by going with this. Looking for someone's honest opinion on how accurate it is. From my understand the ejector is the weak point. I see that Hayes custom guns offers a "reliability package". I just want something that will shoot and not leave me disappointed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadus123 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I have a dvc as well. You can't compare it to the ria, but its $2500. I have both in 40. My sti mags run it the ria and they hold 20 rds. I replaced my front sight with a .200. The one it came with was too short. I also got a good price on an aftec, so I installed one just like I use in my sti. I have over 500 rds thru it now and it seems reliable. I want to shoot some more to be 100% sure. I wish ria hadn't shortened the grip for the para mags. I like the sti grip better. I still havn't decided on a taylor freelance magwell yet. The one on the gun works fine, I just don't like that the mags are below the magwell because they shortened the grip slightly. The gun weighs @ 1 lb more than my dvc. I was wondering if anyone has lightened the slide on theirs ? It now has a little movement with the slide frame fit and the barrel moves slightly. It seems just as accurate as the sti but on a rest the sti is probably tighter. I still have only @ $900 in it. For the money its a good choice. I may get to where I shoot it over the sti, but not yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debob Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 What is the general consensus on these? For the people that own an STI how does it stack up? Coming from a Glock the 1911/2011 platform is new to me. Was wondering if I could save $1000 on the STI by going with this. Looking for someone's honest opinion on how accurate it is. From my understand the ejector is the weak point. I see that Hayes custom guns offers a "reliability package". I just want something that will shoot and not leave me disappointed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I just picked a Ultra Match up. Ran it like a rented mule for 100 or so rounds, American Eagle 180gr, and it felt good and was reliable. I know 100 reds isn't that much but it was a hard 100. I'm in Oxford and will be at the CMP USPSA matches feel free to shoot mine if your there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamabound Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 What is the general consensus on these? For the people that own an STI how does it stack up? Coming from a Glock the 1911/2011 platform is new to me. Was wondering if I could save $1000 on the STI by going with this. Looking for someone's honest opinion on how accurate it is. From my understand the ejector is the weak point. I see that Hayes custom guns offers a "reliability package". I just want something that will shoot and not leave me disappointed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I just picked a Ultra Match up. Ran it like a rented mule for 100 or so rounds, American Eagle 180gr, and it felt good and was reliable. I know 100 reds isn't that much but it was a hard 100. I'm in Oxford and will be at the CMP USPSA matches feel free to shoot mine if your there. Excellent, I pretty much only shoot at CMP so I'd love to try. I have tried Keegans briefly after a match so I didn't get much of a feel for it. I was really looking at the Ultra Match like what you have. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debob Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) Yeah Keegan's is a little different. I'll be at the next match and will have it with me. Bring some 40 with you and run it hard lol Edited June 5, 2016 by Debob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamabound Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Do it run factory 40? I don't use anything but 9mm or 45 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debob Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Yeah I ran some American Eagle 180gr thru it fine. Recoil on the 180gr wasn't bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTaylor Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Anyone running a Race Master holster for these? Any idea what locking block is correct? ShootersConnection has a "1911 Steel Frame/Para (old)" and "Para Ordnance (newer)" option on their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadus123 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I am using my cr speed Same setting as my edge. The only difference is the white nylon screw under the frame. It has to go in a couple turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Stealth Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) Anyone running a Race Master holster for these? Any idea what locking block is correct? ShootersConnection has a "1911 Steel Frame/Para (old)" and "Para Ordnance (newer)" option on their website. Sent an email to DAA two weeks ago with that question specifically for my 51679 and Saul replied the next day with the following... "A 1911 insert would be the best fit, but possibly some fitting to the insert will be required. Not all 1911s are identical in their trigger guard area. Also, I would recommend you consider the optional muzzle support part. The round trigger guards of 1911 guns make it very difficult to keep them motionless in the holster when grips only on their trigger guard, as even with a perfect fit, the gun can rotate through the radius of the trigger guard. The 1911s are in fact why we started offering the muzzle support option. Best Regards, Saul Kirsch" Edited June 9, 2016 by M8Stealth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightops Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Anyone running a Race Master holster for these? Any idea what locking block is correct? ShootersConnection has a "1911 Steel Frame/Para (old)" and "Para Ordnance (newer)" option on their website. I'm using the the old style para insert, and use it on the pro match .40 and the HC Tac 9. I had to file on the locking tab for the insert a bit to get it to latch in, just go slow and mark where you need to remove material. I used the muzzle support for a few matches, but took it off once I had the feel for re-holstering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrswanson1 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 My Canadian built P16-40 would not fit into a Blackhawk Serpa 1911 holster until I filed some of the plastic off inside the holster where the front of the trigger guard was supposed to go. I used that holster on a thigh rig when I shot 3-gun with that pistol. Since I started USPSA Limited, I switched to a DOH setup. I found that a Blade-Tech holster for the STI Eagle works with my pistol. Insert pistol, rotate back to lock it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTaylor Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Blade-Tech makes a holster specific for the RIA full dust cover double stack guns. I've got one on order but keep flirting with the idea of a Race holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1094 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 mine fits in a G34 ALS with a little dremel work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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