DRichardson Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I'm looking at trading a sti trojan 40 and the associated gear for a stock 2 40 and gear. On the surface it seem the stock 2 in 40 would be a great multi purpose gun. Shoot it as is with minor for production, add a magwell, extensions, and possibly a flat single action only trigger and shoot limited with major. Other than giving up a little sight radius over a tanfoglio limited gun is there anything I'm missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) You hit the nail on the head. Edited November 14, 2014 by Nealio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 the only real difference between the limited that you can't easily change (apart from barrel/slide length which you mentioned) is the pre-drilled optic mount holes which on a limited gun can be used to mount a thumb rest. otherwise there's nothing in it. it's a bit different in other markets where the limited comes with the lightened slide but from what I understand the US market guns just have the regular slide same as the stock 2. magwell is easy to get and fit SAO trigger is easy bases for mag away you go. probably 99% as good as an actual 'limited'.just missing a tiny bit of length and some in the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I wouldn't even both with the SAO conversion unless your plan is to get one and use it for Limited exclusively. I shoot one in Production and it's gotten be plenty far in the last 5 months since I got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) How often do you think you would switch? Edited November 14, 2014 by kneelingatlas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc88 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I'm looking at trading a sti trojan 40 and the associated gear for a stock 2 40 and gear. On the surface it seem the stock 2 in 40 would be a great multi purpose gun. Shoot it as is with minor for production, add a magwell, extensions, and possibly a flat single action only trigger and shoot limited with major. Other than giving up a little sight radius over a tanfoglio limited gun is there anything I'm missing? You're not missing anything. I did the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowtime Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) I do this as well. I use K40 mags for production and 10mm mags for limited. Edited November 14, 2014 by chowtime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRichardson Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) How often do you think you would switch?Not often. Usually I pick a division and shoot it for a year or so. I actually shoot open mostly but would like to get classified in production and limited at some point.Most of my experience is with 1911 and 2011 guns but do the tanfos run ok on regular length ammo or is it best to long load 40 like for most 1911 and 2011's? Edited November 15, 2014 by DRichardson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Mine will run with either but the 40 mags won't take long loads. You can use 10mm mags though, but I don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc88 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I do this as well. I use K40 mags for production and 10mm mags for limited. [/quote May I ask why the 2 different mags? I know you can load longer in the 10mm mags but if the K40 mags feed in production would they not feed in limited? I'm not being critical I'm just asking to learn. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc88 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I do this as well. I use K40 mags for production and 10mm mags for limited. May I ask why the 2 different mags? I know you can load longer for 10mm mags but if the K40 mags feed in production wouldn't they feed in limited? I'm just asking to learn not to be critical. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRichardson Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 I do this as well. I use K40 mags for production and 10mm mags for limited.May I ask why the 2 different mags? I know you can load longer for 10mm mags but if the K40 mags feed in production wouldn't they feed in limited? I'm just asking to learn not to be critical. Thanks I was wondering this too. Only reason I can think is to be able to use really fast powders like clays or n310 at longer lengths? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 "Load as long as you can" is a popular word of wisdom which I belive is rarely tested empirically, but is certainly rational enough given what is known about OAL, burn rates and bullet weights. There are some pushing the envelope to see where the limits are for their particular equipment: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=205116&view=&hl=&fromsearch=1 To me, loading long with non compensated pistols seems to run counter to the goal of a softer load since the longer the load the more powder it takes to make the same velocity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aric Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Is there a disadvantage to running 10mm magazines in a 40 gun? It seems like I could load to what ever length with that set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayougump Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 My Stock II that I used to have in .40 shot soft in minor for production. Converting the trigger from SAO to DA/SA is not a pain at all. The Stock III in chambered in .40 does well too. It's production legal and I used it as a backup limited gun and the extra weight at the front helped with recoil running major loads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axel1841 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 My buddy is doing the same thing with his stock II, he recently decided to go primarily production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetskidawg Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 This whole concept of using a .40 for production is very interesting. Should have thought about that before buying my 9mm stock II. Nah, I like the 9!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 10mm mags for Limited? The ones I had bulge badly when loaded to capacity and won't fit in the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayougump Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 This whole concept of using a .40 for production is very interesting. Should have thought about that before buying my 9mm stock II. Nah, I like the 9!!!! I know a few shooters who shoot .40 minor out of their Stock II's and love it. With the right load it's soft but I liked 9mm after all said and done better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aric Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 What loads are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) Right now I am shooting .40 Minor with my Stock 2. I am shooting Extreme 165 gr's seated at 1.135 with 4.0 grains of Titegroup. I was using BBI's with the same powder load, same weight but they ended feeling a little too soft in the gun. Before when I ran 180's they were alright but super slow and felt very sluggish in the gun. The 165's from Extremes just are better for my gun in my opinion. WJM Edited April 22, 2015 by WJM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eboadway Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Right now I am shooting .40 Minor with my Stock 2. I am shooting Extreme 165 gr's seated at 1.135 with 4.0 grains of Titegroup. I was using BBI's with the same powder load, same weight but they ended feeling a little too soft in the gun. Before when I ran 180's they were alright but super slow and felt very sluggish in the gun. The 165's from Extremes just are better for my gun in my opinion. WJM I'll have to try that load. Right now I'm using 180g Extreme's at 1.14 with 3.4 grains of Titegroup. Plenty accurate, but a bit sluggish as you mentioned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aric Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 What recoil spring are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 9 or 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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