9x21 Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 (edited) Back in ancient times, Soon after fire was discovered, (fire being a .45 single stack pistol & USPSA) Match sticks were soon developed (in this case match sticks were .38 stupid single stack comp guns!). I made B class, then A class with my .38 super single stack . I shot my 1st USPSA nationals in 1990 using my gun built by my pistol plumber Dan Sierpina. (I'm sure I came in last!) Then came the golden age! (think cigarette lighters & blow torches) P-9's, Caspian, McCormick -Tripp (STI-SV for you youngsters) The arms race would make some pistola obsolete before they were delivered. My old friend, my sadly forgotten .38 super sat quietly in the safe, hoping to someday lead a useful life.. I always promised her we would shot some steel, but......................(I suck at steel, so I lied!) Then last Fall, I tried shooting IDPA. Seeing the opportunity, I asked Dan if he could restore her to glory by putting a bushing barrel back in the old girl. (in spite of the 1 degree angle slide cut of the era) Well, I got her back last Sunday & shot it today, redone in 9x21 (what else) she runs like a Champ! Now I have an IDPA & Single stack (minor) pistol. So, recycling is great! If you have, or find an old single stack race gun around, they can be rehabilitated to a useful life! I'll post pics when I can..... Edited March 19, 2008 by 9x21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Excellent. Hope to see the pictures soon. My project gun (very similar) is slowly taking shape also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revopop Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Something about a single stack with iron sights and a comp, it's just...sexier...than other 1911s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x21 Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 Excellent. Hope to see the pictures soon. My project gun (very similar) is slowly taking shape also... Here it is. Recycled & ready to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x21 Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 and a few more.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 John, Submit those for the Single Stack Snobs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x21 Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 John, Submit those for the Single Stack Snobs! Will DO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Wow its sure is PERDY!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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