Revo357 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and to the open division and I've stumbled across what I think is a good deal. Tell me what you guys think: C-More Sight Caspian Slide Schuemann ultimatch .38 super barrel with compensator SV 2011 Frame 3-140mm magazines with arredondo basepads 1-170mm magazine with dawson basepad Comes with 250 rounds of .38 super comp, Bianchi inner/outer belt with 3 magazine holders and speed holster. Gun and gear look to be in very good condition. All this for $1200, would you buy this set-up? Thank you in advance for any advice. Edited February 2, 2015 by Revo357 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwoods Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Need pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revo357 Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Sorry guys, I'll have to post pictures after work when I can upload. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 If it was built by a competent smith with no surprises, it's a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crotchThrower Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 that is the key... parts are important, but the fit and feel is all about who put it together. Also the looks play a role. That sounds very low for an open gun ... it maybe an older model or someone's backup gun if I had to guess just based on the price. But if all is in good working condition and it is pleasing to the eye, I'd have to say this is a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinney Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Screaming Deal if it works. Maybe even if it doesn't, and someone can fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Tompkins Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 It sounds promising but its all about condition, how it runs, and how its been used / abused. If anything seems off (slide wiggles, rattels when you shake it, etc.), have a good independent gunsmith look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revo357 Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Thank you guys for the advice. I believe is was just an older gentleman getting out of the sport and decided to sell or trade to a dealer. I want to contact the original owner and get builder info before I make a move. I was able to take the gun apart for inspection and everything looked solid. If it is a good deal I definately do not want to miss my chance. Pictures coming soon so I can get some further opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyshoots Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Buy it the magazines alone are worth $400 to $500. Look at the breech face and if there is no major pitting a good gunsmith can have it running in short order for not a lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Looks nice for $1200. I'd take a chance for that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1125 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 You couldn't buy all of the parts and accessories for the asking price. If it runs as intended, it is a screaming deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revo357 Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 You all have officially talked me into it... I figure for my first open gun it'll be good to get my feet wet at least. Next is finding a recipe it likes, but I shouldn't have trouble with all the info on this site. Thanks again for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoBolo Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 That looks like a good deal. The gun is old school, so you need a old school load! AA#7, N105. Push the pf up 175 or better. With 115gr try 11.2gr of AA.7 or 10.5gr with a 125gr. To bring this gun out of the 1990's would just take a new comp and cut the slide down to about 10.5 OZ. Things to check: Slide for cracks near breach opening. C-more for cracks. That steel comp is heavy enough it is probably ok. It will take you 6 months go get good with the dot, so shoot like it is for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie the Swede Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Sounds like a god deal. But do check the age on the gun and see if you can get a round count. //Freddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revo357 Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'll keep all the above in mind. Thanks for the load recommendations CocoBolo! That's good news for me since I already have a few pounds of AA#7. I've seen some of your loads on another forum topic and wrote them down for consideration. I definately want to get a round count, but how many is to much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 From the pic provided, it looks like an excellent, no frills, entry level open gun. If the condition of the gun is good, I'd jump all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Yeah I reckon it looks good. Sure it'd be nice with a mount and slide ride cmore rather than the serendipity and a lightened slide and more modern comp would be nice. but assuming it's not shot out and runs well it should shoot nicely. Plus as mentioned there is about $500 in those 4 mags. Maybe $75 worth of ammo, depending on the rig that could be worth anywhere from $100 up to $350. I agree with the comment above that as long as the gun is reliable in it's current spec and you get a good load for it I'd run it as is for a few months till you're used to open. Then decide if you want to modernise it up a bit with stuff like a better cmore mount, maybe some slide cuts, a racker etc. Pretty awesome to get into open for $1200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgj3 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Screamin deal for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revo357 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Since everything looked pretty solid I went ahead and jumped on the deal. Tore it down and did a detailed search for any flaws and couldn't find a thing wrong. So I put several of the rounds that came with the gun through it and it functioned awesome. Now off to experiment with my own loads. Thinking about starting out at a 124gr Hornady, 9.7 grains of AA#7(and work up), Starline .38 super comp brass, and CCI small rifle primers since I already have these components on hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmo412 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 If you have the components, try 115s with AA#7. I run 9 major, but 10.5gr of #7 under a 115 gives me a 175ish PF and it really works the comp. I also ran 10.0 under a 124CMJ for a 180PF which gave me the only load with 124s I would consider using Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revo357 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Appreciate it Desmo412, I'm not against trying new loads at all. And due to my inexperience I'll take all the suggestions I can get. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyshoots Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Glad to hear that the guns is in good shape. Deals like that do not come along very often. Try the 115's you will be surprised at how soft they shoot compared to 124's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinney Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Do not listen to the advice to upgrade it. Buy it, shoot, it, practice. Use all the money you would have spent buying a $3000 open gun or "fixing" this one on ammo. If/when you get to a point you feel the gun is ever holding you back (if ever), sell it for more than you paid for it and buy a new one. Great deal to get into Open "turn key". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revo357 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Thanks guys, I'm glad for all the positive feedback. Since several people mentioned 115gr bullets i'm going to have to pick some up for sure, but won't I need at least 120gr to make major? I plan to start with this one and once I get a little better, and the funds, I'd love to invest in that new STI DVC that just came out, that's a sweet looking gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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