Brazos SC Shooter Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 (edited) It is official, my addiction can no longer be denied. I started competing, Feb 2006, in IDPA SSP because I didn't want to have to spend a lot on a gun . I then found USPSA and the Production division were my HK USP .40 could be used as well. I started looking at all of the amazing Limited and Open guns. After I found out my annual bonus amount this year, I made the leap and bought a Brazos Custom SC Limited gun. Now I have to wait until April 15th before I get to shoot this bad boy. Lastly I might have to update my screen name. LOL Edited December 31, 2006 by Texas HK shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Nice...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazos SC Shooter Posted December 31, 2006 Author Share Posted December 31, 2006 Thanks Merlin. I also have to thank Mark (ima45dv8) for all his help in the process. He really helped answer a bunch of questions that made the decision a lot easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Anyone with a name like that (ima45dv8) has to be a good guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazos SC Shooter Posted December 31, 2006 Author Share Posted December 31, 2006 Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mousekiller Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Bonus ? geez i seem to recall long ago what those are... feel fortunate you work for a company that still gives them out.. they are getting to become far and few in between.. Congratulations on a very nice pistol.. my best friend shoots one and he's loved it since day one. Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Yes, be thankful. My company bonuses come from my Uncle. Sam that is. April 15th can't come early enough for me every year! Nice blaster. You will soon feel the need for another ... and another! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 NICE BLASTER!!! If I EVER get another Limited gun, it will have sexy cuts on it like yours!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Amazing heater! I work for the county, and these assholes wouldn't give out bonuses if their mothers lives depended on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Chris that is not a bonus. That is YOUR money the the Government got to use for free. You would be far better off giving the Government less money each pay check and investing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazos SC Shooter Posted January 1, 2007 Author Share Posted January 1, 2007 Thanks for all of the comments. I am very grateful for the company that I work for and that they pay generous bonuses. They do not believe in annual cost of living increases (3-4%/yr) but everyone in the company is in a "pay or performance" bonus plan. If you kick ass they pay. They just like every company can be pretty pety when it comes to finding ways to minizmize what they pay out but generally are pretty fair. I am so excited about this gun. Now there are a couple of other things that I could use some advice on. 1. What new rig to get? I am leaning toward a Ghost holster but can't decide on the belt and mag holders. 2. Mags, tuned or just start with the factory S_I ones. I realize this is probably like buying a Porsche and putting Sear 100K mile snow tires on it rather than Z rated Perelli's. I have the new .40 load as my starting place that was provided by Brazos. Any additional input would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Hello: I work on Porsches for a living and can tell you to use good parts. I had some help with my setup (thanks Merlin for the holster). I use a CR speed belt and mag holders and a Gugas holster. I like the setup the first time I used it. I like the fact that you can lock the pistol in the holster. I have a Safariland 012 as well and it works very well. I like the Gugas better. Can I kill a deal or what? For sale 012 Safariland ;-). Hope this helps. Thanks Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazos SC Shooter Posted January 1, 2007 Author Share Posted January 1, 2007 Hello: I work on Porsches for a living and can tell you to use good parts. I had some help with my setup (thanks Merlin for the holster). I use a CR speed belt and mag holders and a Gugas holster. I like the setup the first time I used it. I like the fact that you can lock the pistol in the holster. I have a Safariland 012 as well and it works very well. I like the Gugas better. Can I kill a deal or what? For sale 012 Safariland ;-). Hope this helps. Thanks Eric LOL. Tough to close a sale with a lead in like that. I certainly appreciate the honesty. Are the tuned mags significantly better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Tuned mags..? It has been my experence that most mags I have bought ran just fine with factory parts. It seems to ME that it is when you simply must have the absolute most bullets you can cram in a mag that tuning has to be done. If you are shooting an S_I 140mm mag with a +1 mag base on it you can load 18 and never ever have problems. If you want 19 or 20 is when you have to pay the money.... IMHO YMMV yada yada .02 from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazos SC Shooter Posted January 1, 2007 Author Share Posted January 1, 2007 Not having competed in Limited before, does two more rounds make that big of a difference? I can't imagine that it does. Can't I buy the parts and create the extra space myself? Is it really that hard to make it them work on your own? YMMV?? probably a dumb ? but it is new to me. Merlin - having helped Aircooled with the holster, what is the biggest difference between Ghost and Gugas and what feature/function was most compelling in your decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_pinto Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 The extra rounds are a must, when you need them! If you can get 19 or 20 in a mag, you can shoot 2 arrays, with an extra oops shot or two and still reload without slide-lock. As far as the belt... Get the CR Speed. There are others that will work, but the CR is the most rigid and will last the longest IMHO. Whatever Merlin says about the holster/mag holders is good as gold. He has been shooting this game for a long time and the company he keeps has as well. Give him or Benny a call and talk to them. They only bite on Thursdays, so make sure you catch 'em early in the week! That is the best thing about this sport is that you can call the best shooters out there and they will be more then happy to chat with you about equipment. If you are thinking of shooting 3-gun, you might want to look at a Blade-Tech or Kytac for a little better retention in movement. Mike Oh by the way.. Helluva nice gun.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisa006 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I shoot a Brazo SC almost exactly like yours. CR speed belt with the ghost holster. I got the 4 tuned mags from Bob and 3 stock ones. Two of the 3 stock will not drop free so I vote for the tuned and use the stock for dry fire. On the tuned I have the Grams base pad on one because it takes 20 rds. more easily than Dawson but is harder to clean and will crack if it hits just right on a rock or concrete. The others have the Dawsons. It is a great set up for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoofy Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 HK, I started off much the same way. Shot HK USP compact for over 2 years in Production and L-10. It is my duty gun, so I felt like the experience I was getting with it was worth what I was giving up in competition. The bug bit. I got the Brazos SC Limited in September and "oh what fun it is." I sold my Safariland rig to buy the Ghost holster and CR speed everything else. I got the tuned mags after watching so many feeding problems in all the Open guns. Don't know if it was needed, but they sure are pretty. Little things I've noticed: Glocked brass that fed in the HK won't in the Brazos A range diary is a necessity Your friends will turn a deaf ear when you complain about how long it is taking to get your gun When you pick it up, bring a soft cloth to wipe down all the drool from the local FFL We'll all be waiting to hear your range reports in June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moneypenny Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Congrats on the awesome blaster man, It's a great feeling to get your first "race" gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Hepworth Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 same boat as you. I started out shooting an HK Usp in production. recently acquired a HC STI Edge .40. Feel odd gripping the USP now. Edge is very reliable so far in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Hello: You asked about the tuned magazines. I had to tune all of my mags from STI. Being a tool and die maker I could not believe they were so different. The feed lips were all undersize by different amounts. I spread all the feed lips to 0.496 and polished the lips with 600 grit wet/dry paper. The mags work great now. There is a great article on this sight from our host about tuning SVI magazines. The question about the holster is that I liked the fact the Gugas holster has a locking lever were the Safariland is a friction lock. I like to help tape the targets so I was affraid the pistol would fall out of the holster and I also pick up brass. I think Merlin sold me the Gugas holster because he has too much stuff ;-). For sale Safariland 012 HaHa. Thanks Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Aww it looks like every Brazos gun I have ever seen. Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al503 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Nice choice, Texas. When you get the gun and rack the slide a couple of times, it'll feel as smooth as two wet ice cubes rubbing on each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazos SC Shooter Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 Little things I've noticed:Glocked brass that fed in the HK won't in the Brazos A range diary is a necessity Your friends will turn a deaf ear when you complain about how long it is taking to get your gun When you pick it up, bring a soft cloth to wipe down all the drool from the local FFL We'll all be waiting to hear your range reports in June I was wondering about the "glock" brass issue. I have been so happy with the HK's ability to eat all brass it is fed. I noticed that when I gauged checked Glock brass, it wouldn't fit, but when I chamber checked it in the HK it all fit. Luckily the primer strike helps to easily identify them. I figure that the "wait period" is the right of passage to the first race gun. I appreciate all of the help and feedback everyone is providing. Please keep it coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Little things I've noticed:Glocked brass that fed in the HK won't in the Brazos An EGW U-die will take care of that for you quite nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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