matteekay Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 I'm toying with putting together an open minor 2011 because, hilariously, it would work in IDPA Carry Optics provided I don't use a comp. The build plan right now is a 9mm with a dot mounted on the slide. I know lots of folks are using mid-length slides on their major builds to reduce reciprocating mass but they're typically pairing it with a comp - would the same logic hold true with no comp? Or should I just stick with a 5" slide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 IDPA is OK with bull barrels on short guns.... Maybe a Rogue Tactical shorty with one of their really big barrels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 It's still just a 9 minor gun. Do t think a shorty will make a difference without a comp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnVacation Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Guncrafter makes one. STI has the DVC carry. I've seen several at 3 gun (normal to run a 9mm minor in 3 gun). Lots of commander length 9mms put there. I see no reason it wouldn't work. And with a dot, sight radius isnt an issue anymore. You're not treading new ground I dont think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 3 hours ago, OnVacation said: You're not treading new ground I dont think. Didn't think I was. I was mostly curious if anyone here had done it and what their impressions were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnVacation Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 8 hours ago, matteekay said: Didn't think I was. I was mostly curious if anyone here had done it and what their impressions were. 3 gun guys seem to like it. fewer long pistol shots on most 3-gun stages so the decreased sight radius isn't a problem. plenty of barrel to get enough velocity. lower reciprocating mass keeps muzzle jump in check. I'm doing a 5" build for 3 gun right now, but I'm sticking with open sights. I had very seriously considered a commander slide with a sight block, but figured I'd save that build for another day. Everyone who has one I talked to seemed to like it. (and I think the DVC carry is the nicest looking pistol STI makes, so... there's that...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 i use now 2011 with commander slide .and 5" barrel with sight block. it's almost like open gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 I use my CO pistol and I can’t imagine it shooting any softer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 There are many ways to reduce reciprocating mass. Tri-top the slide. Cut an Open gun scallop on the rear of the slide and mount the dot on it. Use a bushing barrel. I'd stick with a 5" slide because there are more tuning options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Hello: I have a IDPA bull barrel 2011 I built a couple of years ago. It has a cut down 5" barrel and slide to meet the rules. It also has a custom guide rod and uses a flat recoil spring. I run iron sights on it but it is a very fast pistol and accurate as well. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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