Precision40 Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 Has anybody weighed an STI or SV widebody with magwell and a magazine for use in ESP? I'm wondering how close it is to the 43oz. limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusher Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 Of course, can't go using an ILLEGAL (over weight) pistola in IDPA. Bushed barrel 40. cal STI with an STI stainless magwell (machined to fit in the box) FLGR (stainless) and magazine (Arrendondo international plastic base pad) weighed in at 40.5 oz. Have not fit a stainless mainspring housing yet but I think I can use the mainspring housing to balance out the gun and bring it right up to 43 oz. limit Advertised weight of the Eagle is 34 oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precision40 Posted March 27, 2005 Author Share Posted March 27, 2005 Thanks. When my new gun gets here I'll weigh it then go from there. I was just curious whether or not a stainless mw would put it over the limit. If not, then I'll go with stainess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 My para with S&A magwell and mag fits right in there at 42.something ounces, I'm sure an S*I frame weighs less than my Para frame so I'd guess you are in the clear. I'd be more worried about your magwell fitting the box, not sure which STI wells work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazos Custom Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 STI stainless magwell weighs 2 oz more than the aluminum. The STI magwell will fit if you trim a little off the sides. You should be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precision40 Posted March 28, 2005 Author Share Posted March 28, 2005 Thanks for the good info. Luckily I have access to several milling machines and can easily trim to fit. Someone told me the SV magwells require no trimming to fit the box, so I'll have to check that one out as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyG23 Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 SV magwells will fit the box without trimming. I've got one on my "dual use" Eagle with bushing barrel. As to the weight issue I haven't worried about it, the gun weighs 34 oz less magwell and mag. My magwell is aluminum but several of the other guys in this area have stainless SV's on their guns and I have never heard of anyone getting dinged on weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 My para with S&A magwell and mag fits right in there at 42.something ounces, I'm sure an S*I frame weighs less than my Para frame so I'd guess you are in the clear. I'd be more worried about your magwell fitting the box, not sure which STI wells work. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> How did you do that? My P16 with a S&A magwell that's been shaved to fit the box comes in at 43 ounces without a mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Honestly I don't know. I havn't weight it yet myself either, but George at EGW said he made it work. I believe he removed some weight from the MSH and could have also milled out the holes in the frame under the grip some if he needed to, but he didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 My para with S&A magwell and mag fits right in there at 42.something ounces, I'm sure an S*I frame weighs less than my Para frame so I'd guess you are in the clear. I'd be more worried about your magwell fitting the box, not sure which STI wells work. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> How did you do that? My P16 with a S&A magwell that's been shaved to fit the box comes in at 43 ounces without a mag. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Now that I think about it, you must have a different well than me. Mine is unmodified and fits the IDPA box with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I know they have a IDPA version and an aluminum version. Mine is just the standard steel one which is a tad too wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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