sheepdog69 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Can the comp be taken off of this gun to shoot limited? Witness gold ? I see it has a ported barrel so I know the barrel has to be swapped for a non ported. How much work to shoot 9mm from this 40 frame ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 It comes with a comped non ported barrel as well. The factory comps are silver soldered and not easy to remove but can be done. However they are cone comps rather than bull barrels. Once you have the comp off you wouldn't be able to shoot the gun. I think Your best bet would be to weld up the top of the comp on the non ported barrel for limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalShooter69 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) Above is correct. Your best bet is to get a barrel from eaa and for it. Only if you have a caliber w large breach face already. Edited June 19, 2017 by SoCalShooter69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepdog69 Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 So if I get the 40 model I'll be good to go? Would a new barrel from EAA need fitting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalShooter69 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Yes, lugs and hood. It's very simple. You'll also need an extractor, mags, and possibly a slide stop (iirc). I'll need to check my notes on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 So I understand your question Sean, You don't own the pistol at the moment, but you intend to buy a Gold Team in 40, a Stock II barrel in 9 and switch back an forth between shooting 40 in Open and 9 in Limited is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepdog69 Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 Class I'm not to worried about but I want to shoot both limited and open, the question was can I switch back and fourth between 9 and 40 with a gold with out too much effort or cost i shoot 9 limited now. It want a better gun ...eventually I want to shoot open. 40 is my end goal caliber due to power factor, cost to reload over 38 super etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 If you have a 9mm Limited now, the best way to shoot Open is to buy a 9mm barrel/comp for it. Are you currently looking loading your own ammo? I don't suggest shooting factory ammo in a Gold Team of any caliber, you'd be better off adding a dot to a Limited gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepdog69 Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 oh i plan on loading my own, i have a dillon 650 all ready to go... in the box lol also checking into the T1 ammo company. so kneeling... is open best shot in 9mm? or 40? im starting to see that is or what seems to be more prevelant thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 42 minutes ago, sheepdog69 said: is open best shot in 9mm? or 40? Most people shoot Open in 9mm or .38 Super. A few hearty souls use a .40, but they're the distinct minority Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalShooter69 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 1 hour ago, sheepdog69 said: oh i plan on loading my own, i have a dillon 650 all ready to go... in the box lol also checking into the T1 ammo company. so kneeling... is open best shot in 9mm? or 40? im starting to see that is or what seems to be more prevelant thanks 9, no doubt, if you're not using a v12 gt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 5 hours ago, sheepdog69 said: oh i plan on loading my own, i have a dillon 650 all ready to go... in the box lol also checking into the T1 ammo company. so kneeling... is open best shot in 9mm? or 40? im starting to see that is or what seems to be more prevelant thanks I shoot 9mm exclusively at this point, although in the Gold Team I think 38 super performs better than 9 because of all the holes. I've owned a 9mm GT, shot a GT in 38, but I prefer custom Open guns based on a 9mm Limited. There's actually a pretty nice one for sale right here with everything you need to shoot Limited and Open in 9mm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepdog69 Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 interesting, so then do most shoot 40 in limited? i love my 9's and im geared up for it. i do own a few 40s but again my favorite is 9mm. its what i carry , its what i shoot in speed steel.... is there a link to the 9 for sale ? ill look for it and see what i find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 1 hour ago, sheepdog69 said: interesting, so then do most shoot 40 in limited? i love my 9's and im geared up for it. i do own a few 40s but again my favorite is 9mm. its what i carry , its what i shoot in speed steel.... is there a link to the 9 for sale ? ill look for it and see what i find In Open the minimum caliber for Major scoring is .38, in Limited it's .40 (.357 sig included), most people shoot .40 in Limited for the Major scoring, most people shoot 9/38 in Open for the capacity advantage. While it's tempting to put together a presto-chango, caliber-swapping, one gun fits two divisions pistol, I don't advise it. It's more than just caliber which separates Limited and Open guns, Limited guns used added weight at the muzzle to mitigate muzzle flip whereas Open guns use a compensator, so more weight in the muzzle just slows you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I've found when I have a pistol which can be set up two ways, I find my favorite and never change back, leaving me with a bunch of extra parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepdog69 Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 awesome advice Kneeling thanks for the replys do you shoot open or limited? maybe i just need to jump right into open and call it happy. i want tp play with the big boys anyway... at least thats what i consider to be the big boys. whether there better shooters over limited or not is speculation..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) @kneelingatlas has a collection of Tanfoglio open guns that's pretty impressive. Edited June 21, 2017 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalShooter69 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 57 minutes ago, sheepdog69 said: awesome advice Kneeling thanks for the replys do you shoot open or limited? maybe i just need to jump right into open and call it happy. i want tp play with the big boys anyway... at least thats what i consider to be the big boys. whether there better shooters over limited or not is speculation..... Put a production rig in the hands of 75% of open shooters, let alone any mag less than 28 - and watch them go into full meltdown. Sans the elderly, fundamentally sound shooters, and handicapped - most people are in open for two reasons; less or no reloads, and a optic supported by compensation. That said, it's prob the funnest division you can shoot. Enjoy if you male the jump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepdog69 Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 so SoCal, what is the best division in your opinion and why? one of my good friends keeps wanting me to shoot limited and i think thats what i shoot in speed steel. im ok without an optic, i actually prefer it even though im blind as a bat....i always envisioned that the open shooters were the best of the best because of gun etc.... maybe LOL im blind again my goal is to be in the best division to become the best shooter i can with the best equipment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) Production is hard in a whole different way than Open is hard. And Revolver is hard in a different way than those. The best shooters don't all shoot open. Many, like my own division preferences indicate, are addicted to Production... or they're Limited lovers like Vogel. You won't find all the best guys in any one division. Shoot a little in each with borrowed gear. Then set yourself up with a gun and rig for the one that makes your inner child grin like a fool when you load & make ready. Edited June 21, 2017 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepdog69 Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 brought a smile to my face.... well fricken said memphis!!! well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalShooter69 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 1 hour ago, MemphisMechanic said: Production is hard in a whole different way than Open is hard. And Revolver is hard in a different way than those. The best shooters don't all shoot open. Many, like my own division preferences indicate, are addicted to Production... or they're Limited lovers like Vogel. You won't find all the best guys in any one division. Shoot a little in each with borrowed gear. Then set yourself up with a gun and rig for the one that makes your inner child grin like a fool when you load & make ready. 100% correct. Shoot what gives you the most pleasure. I hate revo, but my buddy LOVES it. I appreciate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 If you're even considering Open, you'll love it! Poor eyesight? Even more reason. Welcome to the dark side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 5 hours ago, kneelingatlas said: If you're even considering Open, you'll love it! Poor eyesight? Even more reason. Welcome to the dark side And if you're poor, (like me) there is carry optics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintMorris Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 On 6/21/2017 at 7:14 PM, johnbu said: And if you're poor, (like me) there is carry optics. I was going to say, come shoot Bropen with us broke guys! Guess it's a compromise between open and production, but it's fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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