Slow250 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 So I found a DVC for 2300 and scooped it up. I have mostly shot production, but have done a few limited matches with my G35. Obviously I'll be focusing on limited shooting now, what are the must haves? Can I expect good results using the STI mags (one or two more at 63 bucks each is pretty easy vice another 600 for 4 Brazos tuned mags)? I'm thinking a race master holster with my ghost 360 pouches for now. Upgrading my mag pouches seems to be my lowest priority right now. I'm used to guns that are pretty easy to keep going, do I need a bunch of spare parts and springs in my range bag? Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Factory STI mags should probably work, but you will be getting hurt on the capacity vs the fancy magazines. Most magazine problems seem to happen once you start messing with the guts and basepads and everything. RM is a great holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unibrain Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 You may also want to experiment with load length if you are having feed reliability issues. A friend had feed issues until he settled on 1.2" vs SAAMI specs. I learned from his experiments and spoke to my gunsmith and settled on the same 1.2". YMMV Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow250 Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Factory STI mags should probably work, but you will be getting hurt on the capacity vs the fancy magazines. Most magazine problems seem to happen once you start messing with the guts and basepads and everything. RM is a great holster. Thanks, I'll probably start with STI and see how that goes. It's almost the same cost to get a mag vs just the tube anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Factory STI mags should probably work, but you will be getting hurt on the capacity vs the fancy magazines. Most magazine problems seem to happen once you start messing with the guts and basepads and everything. RM is a great holster. Thanks, I'll probably start with STI and see how that goes. It's almost the same cost to get a mag vs just the tube anyway.Good plan. And then down the road, buy some TTI guts and basepads and bump up your capacity to 20/21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chutist Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Load long -> 1.180 or longer. Drop the recoil spring to 12lb and have a 10lb to try. I went with MBX Mags and they work great. I didn't want to buy tubes and guts and it be on me to get them to work. If it's like mine...Get a couple of hundred rounds through it before you mess with anything. Mine was VERY tight from the factory and ran better the more I shot it. ENJOY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpulled Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Trade it to me for a CZ TS and mags when you decide you don't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EclipseDS Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 That's a freakin steal. Enjoy it OP. Coming from Glock, you'll need time adjusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Factory STI mags,grams spring followers,Dawson base pad. You get 19 maybe 20 rounds and all mine have worked fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Hello: Factory 140mm 40 S&W STI tubes, Dawson "SNL" base pads(check with gauge), Dawson follower and ISMI 11 coil spring. 20 rounds. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow250 Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 That's a freakin steal. Enjoy it OP. Coming from Glock, you'll need time adjusting. Thanks, it was the only .40 DVC in the shop, ( backwater guns in Wilmington, NC). They had a 9mm for the same price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow250 Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 Thanks for the magazine advice, I've ordered an additional 2 STI factory mags for a total of four, along with two sets of 11 coil springs, followers and base pads to experiment with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_Sweeney Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Count me in on the MBX mags. I bought 2 and wish I'd got 3. 20 rounds reloadable no issues so far. Lots less hassle than setting up your own with iffy STI tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow250 Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 You may also want to experiment with load length if you are having feed reliability issues. A friend had feed issues until he settled on 1.2" vs SAAMI specs. I learned from his experiments and spoke to my gunsmith and settled on the same 1.2". YMMV Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks for the advice... I've been shooting factory rounds with my glocks with no issues. I saw that the ammo I've been generally using was 1.125 OAL, and had several failure to feed issues during my first day at the range with the DVC. I've never had to pay much attention to ammo beyond what felt the best in recoil, so this will be new to me. I probably wont begin loading my own ammo in the near future unless I simply can't get anything to run reliably. I will find some longer rounds per your advice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnr88 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I finally settled on 1.175 LOA SNS 200 grain bullets , 4.0 grains WST and a 12.5 ISMI recoil spring. This was a very soft and repeatable combination. Feel free to ask more questions as you will certainly get more advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_Sweeney Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Load long -> 1.180 or longer. Drop the recoil spring to 12lb and have a 10lb to try. I went with MBX Mags and they work great. I didn't want to buy tubes and guts and it be on me to get them to work. If it's like mine...Get a couple of hundred rounds through it before you mess with anything. Mine was VERY tight from the factory and ran better the more I shot it. ENJOY! I second this advice - two MBX mags gets you 21 reloadable - Load to 1.18-1.20 - Dawson Ice magwell, 12lb spring, and shoot the piss out of it. Recommended load is 180gr rnfp at 1.185 over 3.9gr E3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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