AF2010 Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Still planning out a single stack build and came across the gun pictured with a lack of Stirrup or butler cuts. straight line all the way to muzzle. Does anyone know how this will effect handling/muzzle rise? obviously that is added weight up front but is there such a thing as too much? Wish I could test fire something like this... any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpl Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 If you want the gun to feel heavy and slow that will do it for you. Personally I like it lighter and quicker. It's all a personal thing, what you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Like jpl said, it's probably going to be top heavy, but depends on what you like. Personally, I prefer more weight on the bottom and a light slide. Also, even if that's legal for single stack (probably not) I highly doubt it's going to make the weight limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewtac Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I put together something simply and Troy said it was legal for SS, I kept the email in case anyone ever said anything. Shoots fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 According to the mat under the gun, it weighs 32 ounces … Guess that's for another gun ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balakay Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 7 minutes ago, Hi-Power Jack said: According to the mat under the gun, it weighs 32 ounces … Guess that's for another gun ??? Wild guess here but I suspect 32oz is the weight of a Springfield XD(m) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Balakay said: Wild guess here but I suspect 32oz is the weight of a Springfield XD(m) Looks like a Great Guess, to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF2010 Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 3 hours ago, andrewtac said: I put together something simply and Troy said it was legal for SS, I kept the email in case anyone ever said anything. Shoots fine. When you say it shoots fine do you mean there's not much of a noticeable difference compared to any other single stack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssanders224 Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Waaaayyyy to much thought into it. A stirrup cut, ball cut, etc.. Isn't going to have ANY meaningful effect on the way the gun shoots. Pick a look you like, that makes weight, and go shoot it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF2010 Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 8 minutes ago, Ssanders224 said: Waaaayyyy to much thought into it. A stirrup cut, ball cut, etc.. Isn't going to have ANY meaningful effect on the way the gun shoots. Pick a look you like, that makes weight, and go shoot it. Thanks for your input. I Just don't want to end up with a gun that costs several grand and works against me. Since this gun does not have stirrup or ball cuts, it will definitely have a weight increase in that area... Combined with a heavy dustcover I'm wondering if it might make the gun noticeably nose heavy. Might end up being a great thing. I have no idea. Guess ill have to find out the hard way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewtac Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 4 hours ago, AF2010 said: When you say it shoots fine do you mean there's not much of a noticeable difference compared to any other single stack? Correct, mine with mag was slightly under max weight. I Tri topped it. I’ll see if I can find a picture later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trini Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I had an STI SS built that uses a Rangemaster slide that I got at DT. It makes weight. Shot it at A3 a few years back. Only thing is most regular 1911 holsters don't work (really tight fit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Hello: With that weight up front like that transitions will be a little bit of a challenge unless you can muscle it. It will recoil nicely. Now you will have to decide which caliber to run since the barrel weight will matter. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I forgot to add a Blade Tech holster for a STI Edge should work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdp88 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I had an STI SS built that uses a Rangemaster slide that I got at DT. It makes weight. Shot it at A3 a few years back. Only thing is most regular 1911 holsters don't work (really tight fit).Finding a holster was my first thought too. As long as it makes weight I don’t think it will make a difference. It might take a few draws if you’re accustomed to a non-rail 1911 but after a few reps it will feel normal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewtac Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Dropbox link to pistol gave up trying to insert image, link should work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightrod Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I would go for REAL BAD ASS look traditional stirrups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Does this gun have a bull barrel or a bushing barrel? Hard to tell from the angle. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrydoc Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 May have had the frame shortened to fit IPSC Classic dimensions , a few guy's over here did it with the STI Rangemaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 It might have trouble making uspsa weight with the thick frame and no stirrup cuts, particularly if it is a 9mm. I’d want to see that piggy on a scale before dropping the coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxj66 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 It would make very little difference in use. Being that you have to ask my guess is you won't notice the difference between it and a standard slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosswoodford Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 +1 for checking weight before ponying up. Would be interesting to see how that handles though. Haven’t had the chance to shoot a *ton* of quality single stacks myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleygt Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 I don't want to hijack this thread. Does anybody know the brand of the grips. Thanks Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Tons of edge's out there with the same style slide and no one complains about how heavy the slide is. Sure lighter is probably better but it's not really going to matter. 28 minutes ago, bradleygt said: I don't want to hijack this thread. Does anybody know the brand of the grips. Thanks Brad Looks like tech well, posi tech to me. That's what I have on my SS guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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