cavallino Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I'm thinking of buying a Targetmaster for action match but nobody I know has one to try out. Does anyone shoot one of these that can give a reveiw as to wether or not this is a good gun to use for metallic division? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Pistolero Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Ken Macari has one. If he doesn't chime in then send him a PM. He seems to like his. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 There is a Springfield Custom Shop gun in the classifieds. 6in in 45acp http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...c=67466&hl= Less money than the off the rack gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavallino Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 There is a Springfield Custom Shop gun in the classifieds. 6in in 45acphttp://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...c=67466&hl= Less money than the off the rack gun. Thanks for the link Flex, but I'm in Australia and unfortunateley not allowed to shoot above .38 bore diameter for almost all matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm iprod Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Cavallino I have an STI 6" 38Super specifically built for NRA AP matches, it was built by Alan Mclean here in NZ. I can't see why the Target Master would not work for what you are doing if you wanted something factory or the shelf. Alans guns on the otehr hand will shoot sub 1" at 50y. I just wish I could!! PM me your email address and I will send a photo of the beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMacari Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I've had a Targetmaster chambered in 9mm for about a year and a half now, and I've been EXTREMELY pleased with it. Right out of the box it shot sub 2" groups at 50 yards, and it functions flawlessly with 130pf AP loads. It’s extremely easy to shoot…the 6 inch bull barrel all but eliminates recoil and muzzle flip (not that there’s much with a 9mm). It came with a decent trigger, but I’ve changed out many of the internals to get it to feel exactly like my open gun. The only problem that I’ve ever had with it (of course, at a match) was due to a new extractor that was not tensioned correctly. Some day I’ll learn not to mess with things that work….. All in all, I cannot say enough about this firearm! For a relatively inexpensive price (less than $1500), it performs as well as many custom firearms costing twice as much. I know of two other AP shooters who have the Targetmaster in 9mm now, and I believe that they have been just a pleased with theirs. I’d definitely recommend this to anyone interested in shooting competitively in the AP metallic division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavallino Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 Thanks for the report Ken. Seems like your pretty happy with it. Is the overall fit of the slide and barrel petty tight, and does it feel sluggish to cycle? I think I'm almost sold on the idea, but none of the dealers here have one to check out so I would have to put money down and order sight unseen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMacari Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Slide to frame has essentially zero play, and barrel fit is excellent. It definatly doesn't feel sluggish when cycling in any way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnuke146 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Greetings, Am looking for some Tech Info on the Targetmaster.... what is the thickness of the dustcover of the frame? Is it the same thickness as a standard 2011 frame? Thanks in Advance, Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allgoodhits Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Greetings,Am looking for some Tech Info on the Targetmaster.... what is the thickness of the dustcover of the frame? Is it the same thickness as a standard 2011 frame? Thanks in Advance, Doug Maybe this will help you. Gilmore shroud inside rail dimensions .750 Gilmore shroud outside rail dimensions 1.250 Gilmore rail thickness .250 STI Targetmaster dustcover is .766 Caspain 1911 dustcover is .7645 MJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Service Desk Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Maybe this will help you.Gilmore shroud inside rail dimensions .750 Gilmore shroud outside rail dimensions 1.250 Gilmore rail thickness .250 STI Targetmaster dustcover is .766 Caspain 1911 dustcover is .7645 MJ Is the Gilmore still available ???? I have one on a 2011 frame and wouldn't mind a spare. Last time I checked Riley's website they were NLA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Pistolero Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Call them. Kelley had some at the Cup. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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