STI Ranger II

[IC_Cyclone]

Whoops, should have used search first.......

Steve

Edited July 27, 2009 by IC_Cyclone

[Steve J]

so now you know - only if you have it converted to a bushing barrel.

[00bullitt]

so now you know - only if you have it converted to a bushing barrel.

Ummm......bull barrels are allowed if under 4.2"

See Appendix D5 #22 in the rule book

Edited July 27, 2009 by 00bullitt

[IC_Cyclone]

Well, that's what my search revealed...4.2 vs 4.15, whether the Ranger is really 4.15 as specified by STI because some physically measure it longer, whether the 4.2 rule for "compact" applies to Commander length....

While I'm interested in a definitive answer, it's probably not coming so I think I'll just shoot at local matches and have some fun, whatever the division...I've shot just two matches and my scores aren't indicating an unfair equipment (or skill) advantage.

Thanks!

Steve

[Steve J]

Exactly. A poster in one thread ground his barrel down to make it flush with the slide, because the barrel actually measured 4.2 or over. It has to be under 4.2. That's another option to make it legal if that is actually the case.

ETA: I found one of the references I remembered, but it was on another forum. Here is what that poster said.

My pistolsmith buddy at STI measured the barrel on my Ranger II from the end of the muzzle to the top rear edge of the hood. It was a standard Commander length.

4.15" is the length of the slide. I wish STI would advertise it right. The barral can be cut back to 4.15". That's what I had done to the Ranger and it actually looks very good...

Edited July 27, 2009 by Steve J

[Flexmoney]

That is good karma you guys are getting...trying to keep the integrity level high and follow the rules.

(I haven't seen a Chrono man yet with calipers...but it could be coming.)