Alaskan454 Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 We have HS6 on hand, I saw the Hodgdon data was pretty close to major at standard pressure. Shouldn't be hard to get a bit more velocity. I forgot about the straight vs. tapered case which makes a big difference. I'm thinking 38SC is going to be the winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan454 Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 So I think it's been narrowed down to a CK Arms Thunder vs STI DVC Open, both in 38. I've handled the DVC and aside from a bit more flash and flare I'm betting you guys will likely give a nod to the CK? I was not impressed with the factory trigger on the DVC I handled, but compared to the Steel Master and Eagle sitting next to it it they were both much better. Maybe it just needed some break in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthshine402 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 So I think it's been narrowed down to a CK Arms Thunder vs STI DVC Open, both in 38. I've handled the DVC and aside from a bit more flash and flare I'm betting you guys will likely give a nod to the CK? I was not impressed with the factory trigger on the DVC I handled, but compared to the Steel Master and Eagle sitting next to it it they were both much better. Maybe it just needed some break in? you guess correctly with the nod to CK. There's not much to think about when choosing between any STI factory gun and a CK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Hello: I shoot 9mm and don't have any problems at all. I also know lots of others who do also. Just pick a load and shoot it. Either gun will work, it just turns into a pride of ownership thing. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan454 Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Thanks for the advice on both fronts, I appreciate all of the help you guys have provided so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyshoots Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Go with the CK. Customer service is great and the gun has alot of the parts that you will probably change out on the STI at some point. If you have not owned an open gun before you won't ever know the difference between 9 and 38. I just switch back to 38sc because I liked the recoil impulse of the 38 over the 9. That being said if I had not shot alot of both 9 is the way go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan454 Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 This one is going to be for my Dad so 38 is definitely the way to go, if I get the itch for one I might try 9mm down the road. How hard is it to just have 9 and 38 barrels fit? Unless I'm missing something I would assume everything else is the same aside from chamber dimensions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Extractor is different. But you could probably tune one to work with the other cal. Ejector may or may not be the same. Some makers just make a 9/38 ejector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan454 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Thanks, I was wondering about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Hello: Actually the extractor is the same for 9mm and 38 super comp. No problem having a 9mm and 38SC barrel fitted to the same gun. If fitted the same you will not even have to adjust the C-More. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Thanks for the clarification. I was thinking regular 38 super. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan454 Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 Just wanted to say thank you for all of the advice on here. He decided to go with a CK Arms Thunder RTS2, MBX mags, and DAA rig. It's the tightest semi auto I've ever handled, very well made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chutist Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) I like the STI DVC's but it will need to be tuned. If money is no object, get the CK Thunder to shoot now. Then get the custom on order... SVI, Matt or Bobby. I like the Freedom guns. Any of the big name guys can build a great gun. Call'm, who do you mesh with on the phone? Who's cosmetics do you prefer? Nice thing about the "starter gun" is it will help decide what you want from the custom gun. EDIT: I was typing while you were typing! LOL!!! Edited March 5, 2016 by Chutist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelix Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Let us know the gun shoots and how he likes it. I'm thinking of getting the same gun in fall. To me looks like the best gun for the money in a over the counter gun. Plus it looks cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahanshew89 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 If you decide to go the custom route now that the stock gun has been bought, I'd give Limcat a look too. He makes some damn fine blasters. Bank vault tight, and ridiculously accurate, with all the features you'd want in a custom 2011. A guy I shoot with has one for Lim in 9 minor and between the Indian and the arrow, he wins every match. I endorse this guy's work so much, I should be getting paid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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