revvedup Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 New to 3-gun and new to 2011 platform. For local 3-gun competitions, how are most running their 9mm 2011s - slide locks back on empty or not? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72stick Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I've found on my STI Edge pistols, ones a .40 and the other is a 9mm, they both tended to lock the slide back before the last round entered the chamber. I modified both pistols not to lock back on the last round. Most stages have places to reload between targets on the clock w/o costing you any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggerman300 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I set up my 9mm 2011 to lock back on empty. 23rds is plenty in my opinion and I want the slide to lock back if I happen to run empty on a star or spinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 None of mine lock back. For one I don't like loading a 2011 to a locked back slide as its too easy to over insert the mag and snap an ejector. Other reason is the only followers that really consistently lock back well are the factory Sti and you loose capacity. The minimalist followers can be set that way and do work but don't always stay that way when springs wear, get bent a little etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer1 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Be very careful doing a slide lock reload with a 2011. In the heat of the moment it is very easy to over insert and snap ejectors or at the very least ruin the stage/ match.. I never set mine to do slide lock but I only shoot USPSA and 3 gun, IDPA I think requires it to slide lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amccallister Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I have ground down my slide stop to prevent locking back with any type of mags. As others have said, the lower profile followers can cause premature slide lock. I want the max amount of rounds, I don't care about having my gun lock back when empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightops Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Slide lock reloads on 2011 pistols are a bad idea. Standing reloads are a bad idea Shooting to slide lock is a bad idea. If you absolutely have to have slide lock on a 2011, do it with the short 126 mags and floorplates that won't allow over-insertion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRider Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 My STI Eagle is set up to not lock back, for the same reasons mentioned above. Hurley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revvedup Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 Thanks everyone for the replies, going with no slide lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckstur Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I believe Dawson makes a magazine latch that prevents over-insertion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I believe Dawson makes a magazine latch that prevents over-insertion. Posi-Lock. I haven't had an issue when using it vs the stock STI part. My 40 is set to not lock back, bit my 9mm is set to lock back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now