5” Open gun chopped

[mscott]

I wanted an Open gun dedicated to shooting minor ammo for 3 gun and steel challenge. The 5” ran on minor ammo but had this idea in my head so I bought a commander length Trubor barrel and got to work. I also put a commander reverse plug and spring in it and shortened the guide rod. Runs great on a 7# spring and 135 pf ammo. I have a couple of 8# springs in case the 7 proves to be problematic. I’ll refinish or have it chromed at the end of the season. 

[wanttolearn]

very cool....kind of reminds me of the sit match master

[orangeman711]

What does that make the OAL of the slide and comp?

[xjwalt666]

Is there any worry about the slide cracking where the slot for the popples is? I realize it's the same concept as a hybrid barrel, but without having the raised rib actually ride in the slot is there a chance of cracking? 

[mscott]

10 hours ago, xjwalt666 said:

Is there any worry about the slide cracking where the slot for the popples is? I realize it's the same concept as a hybrid barrel, but without having the raised rib actually ride in the slot is there a chance of cracking? 

It’s an Open gun so there is always a chance of the slide cracking. I’m not really concerned as there is really no stress in that area.