jbultman Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) Looking at playing around for fun in open. I’m a limited shooter, with 2011s, have been for a few years and am going to stay that way for a while, I love the division. However, a couple times a year I get the urge to shoot in another division just for kicks but don’t have unlimited funds (max: $3000) to make it happen. I want to play in open to stay similar to limited in stage plan, mag changes, etc. I’ve been looking into what to get and a couple of options have come up and I would like to know what you guys think... Option 1: I have a MOS Glock 34. Would buy a barrel, comp, racemaster insert, extended mags. $500 Option 2: Buy a used 2011 off the forums $2000-$3000 depending on the gun. Option 3: CK arms ‘open solution’. $3000 Option 4: buy a used 9mm sti outfitted for limited minor, have it converted to open. $? Thoughts? Thanks, J Edited June 6, 2019 by jbultman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsherRoe Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Option 2 would be what I would do. IMO the guys that build the glock , m&p open guns wind up not using them , and can’t get their money back out of them only to buy a 2011 a short time after... Some guys love them but the fact that you already shoot a 2011 Is another reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Don’t waste your time & money on the Glock, you won’t be happy. Keep an eye on the Classified, good deals pop up frequently. A used Trubor would be a good way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balakay Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Option 2 without hesitation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digi531 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Hello, option two would be my choice, forget the Glock thing for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Option 2 & 3 are both fine. Option 2, you'd have to really inspect the used gun - find out the history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk21 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Option 2 is far and away best scenario since you aren’t in a rush..... you can patiently wait out the classifieds for a deal at that price point. Then after you have scratched the itch turn around and let it go for little to no money lost. All the other options end with significant losses if you ever wash your hands of open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posvar Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Another vote for option 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchiepinoy Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Option 2Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 In your position I would likely go option #2. The Glock open gun is not a great idea. Have you given any thought to having an open upper for one of you 2011s build and then having the frame drilled/tapped for the optic mount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EazyRhino Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Stop fu--ing around. If you are going open, build a proper open gun. You'll probably like it and if you don't have the gun you want you'll just build it anyway. At least this way you'll save money by spending more on the front end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbrowngmc Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Option two Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fo0 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 glock open gun sounds fun to me depending on what level you want to compete at. magpul 170mm magazines for $17 i would like to build one on a oz9 frame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Option 2 is best but Option 3 is tempting also and a very good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Option 5,,, throw an optic on the Glock and shoot carry optics... Poor mans open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 56 minutes ago, Joe4d said: Option 5,,, throw an optic on the Glock and shoot carry optics... Poor mans open This actually not a bad idea. Magpul 140mm mags are really cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Option 2 for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvDog Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I went Option 2 since there are a lot of nice used open guns in the classifieds here. I've found out the hard way on another purchase that trying to re-barrel or convert a 2011 isn't cheap. I do like the suggestion of Option 5 though... toss an optic on your MOS G34 and have fun in CO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbultman Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) Sounds like it’s between option 2 and option 3. I’m not on a rush so it sounds like purchasing a used 2011 from the forums or elsewhere is going to be the best bet. I’ll temporarily play for a little in carry optics while I make my mind up and find an open gun. Anything I need to pay attention to or look out for? Mags? Sti vs mbx Dot? Slide ride vs rts2 vs other anything else? Edited June 6, 2019 by jbultman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauza45 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Option 5 would be the way to go, but if you want to shoot open I would save up a little more money and get a good open gun. Shoot Carry Optics for awhile until you find the right open gun you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 1 hour ago, jbultman said: sounds like purchasing a used 2011 from the forums is going to be the best bet. There's one for sale right now ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 As far as mags go, MBX stock are the best. Infinity Gen 1 mags with TTI guts are next best. STI mags are okay, but the feed lips need tuning from time to time. It's easy to do, but still a nuisance. I have all three I mentioned. The STIs have heavy extended base pads on them, so they hit base first when you drop them. That saves the feed lips. Dots. I have a Slideride, four DPPs, three RTS2v4s and five FF3s. My favorites are the DPPs and the FF3s. Both are extremely reliable and hold zero. Both are easy on the battery. The C-Mores don't hold zero well with major loads, and are hard on batteries. Three of my Open guns wear DPPs, as does my old Limited gun. The fourth wears a Slideride. Two of the FF3s are slide mounted on 1911 45s. 40,000 rounds of major or near major without issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbultman Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) 9 vs 40? i have the ability to reload both. 9 major is the typical choice but I already have the major load plus 140mm mags to shoot 40 Edited June 6, 2019 by jbultman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauza45 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 For open given the 2 choices, go with 9 major Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) I have both 40 and 9mm major Open guns and I still can't decide which I like better. 40 is easier to load for, shoots flatter and ejects better. 9mm brass is a problem. There is a lot of junk out there, and much of it is bulged. Case capacity is small, so you are really limited in what you can load. 9mm bullets are cheaper, and they go faster. The only disadvantage of 40 is 3 fewer rounds in the mag. Bullets are a cent more each. 40 and 9mm cost me the same to reload, because I'm not willing to push through size and swage primer pockets. So I buy fully processed once fired 9mm brass. With 40 a Lee FCD takes care of any remaining Glock bulge. Since the OP wants to stage plan like Limited, the extra 3 rounds of 9mm aren't essential. 20 rounds reloadable is just like Limited. 26 in a big stick is great for stages with lots of steel. The only time I have a clear preference is when shooting lots of steel. 40 Open major knocks them down faster. For steel challenge minor is minor; however, you can buy factory 135PF 9mm JHPs. You have to load your own 40. Edited June 6, 2019 by zzt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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