Converting STI Edge to Open gun

[scottlep]

For a budget, I have $3000 max approval (wife) for gun and mags (1-2 170's & 1-2 140's).

There are brand new STI Trubors, Match Masters and other models on GunBroker for under $3000. Why not start with a brand new gun that was built for Open instead of trying to build one out of something that was not?

[roklock]

For a budget, I have $3000 max approval (wife) for gun and mags (1-2 170's & 1-2 140's).

There are brand new STI Trubors, Match Masters and other models on GunBroker for under $3000. Why not start with a brand new gun that was built for Open instead of trying to build one out of something that was not?

Yes, but I will still exceed my max budget buying the mags. I am just exploring options to meet my budget, yep after talking with a couple smith's the edge isn't cost effective. Will just keep eyes on classifieds this fall...

Picked up 10 pounds of WAC this weekend in anticipation that something will come along.

Edited July 30, 2015 by roklock

[Shmella]

Limited budget open dreamer here too.

I wanted a 9mm limited gun a while back and stocked the classifieds. Bought mags, DAA racer pouches, DAA racer holster with the anticipation of picking up a limited gun. A nice 9 major gun came up and I jumped on it. It was at the top of my price range but was worth it. If I would have waited and looked in the classifieds for mags, and pouches I could have saved a bit more since those came up a couple of times after I already bought mine. Theres some "cheap" options out there for holster and pouches (DAA Racer ) and they perform the same. I wish I could have the best of the best in everything but its not realistic to me cost wise. I went with bone stock 140 sti mags and no issues so far. Looking back I wish I did what you said and picked up 2-170 mags and 2-140 but you live and learn. I've seen plenty of deals on 9major packages and just guns where I could have made out spending a little less but I'm happy with what I have. Wait it out one will come up.