170s only?

[Bakerjd]

So I'm going to shoot open exclusively now that my girlfriend has switched. I'm thinking of just running 170s except if there is a stage where I need to go prone or kneel. I've found reloads are fine, actually IMO a little easier after doing some dry fire. What's yalls opinions?

[echotango]

I ditched all my 140's and went 155/170. The 155's reload nicely.

Edited September 23, 2022 by echotango

[zzt]

I did the same, except I also have three STI Gen2 mags with TTI guts and base pad.  I use them for classifiers and any time I have to drop a mag in dust or mud.  I generally only load 10-11 in the STIs, depending on stage plan.  It is not a good idea to drop a mag with 20 rounds still in it.  So for 30 or 32 round stages, I start with an STI, drop it at the first reload point that costs no time and continue with a 155 or 170.

[OpenshooterMclass4lyfe]

I start with a 170 and reload to a 155 if I have to reload.   I find the 155s easier to reload for me over a 170 or a 140.    Recently sold all my 140s because of this 

[LordManHammer]

Concur.  I start with the 170 and reload to 155's.

[japarker82]

I run mostly all 170 and have a couple 155 when needed

 

[Bakerjd]

Ok cool. I'm not crazy on this idea then. 

[HI5-O]

On 9/23/2022 at 5:25 PM, Bakerjd said:

Ok cool. I'm not crazy on this idea then. 

No you’re not crazy. Seen a few guys who done this route and had no issues reloading.

[zzt]

I shoot with a friend who runs 4 170s.  I was planning on doing the same, but I got a deal on the 155s for the same price as the 140s.  155s and 170s are close enough in size there is no issue with reloading.  I generally start with a 170 and reload with a 155, except in the instance I outlined above.  It all depends on your stage plan.

 

I will caution one thing with all 170s.  Dropping an almost full mag, as you would on a classifier with a mandatory reload, is not a good idea.  Sometime a round will slip under the follower.  Other times it may jam down in the tube.  In either case, you have to disassemble the mag to fix it.  That's why I have the STI Gen2 mags.

[Bakerjd]

6 hours ago, zzt said:

I shoot with a friend who runs 4 170s.  I was planning on doing the same, but I got a deal on the 155s for the same price as the 140s.  155s and 170s are close enough in size there is no issue with reloading.  I generally start with a 170 and reload with a 155, except in the instance I outlined above.  It all depends on your stage plan.

 

I will caution one thing with all 170s.  Dropping an almost full mag, as you would on a classifier with a mandatory reload, is not a good idea.  Sometime a round will slip under the follower.  Other times it may jam down in the tube.  In either case, you have to disassemble the mag to fix it.  That's why I have the STI Gen2 mags.

Yes I plan I keeping a couple 140s in my range bag just for these instances. I figure I already have them and may as well just keep them for the occasional need. 

[HI5-O]

Just make sure they all fit the gauge. 

[Bakerjd]

19 hours ago, HI5-O said:

Just make sure they all fit the gauge. 

Oh I know all about the gauge. I've watched my girlfriend get bit by it a few times with her old P320