USPSA Limited gun, what are you using?

[Zak Smith]

My SV (pictured) was right around $2000, but did take quite a while to get done.

It's not that hard to build an SV/STI-- I suggesting getting a frame kit and having someone competent build it.

-z

 

[TwoGun]

I use a Para P-16 Limited. I've got Dawson basepads that adds four rounds to the 16 that the mag normally holds plus one in the tube. The guns is extremely reliable with my simple handloads and is easily accurate enough. I've been shooting this gun for six years now and I put about 2000 rounds a year through it.

I think I paid like $650 for back then and I always felt like I got my money's worth.

 

[3 gun]

I shoot a bone stock Para P-16 with Para +2 bases. Well, maybe not bone stock. I have had to replace a few bits and pieces that have broken over the years. For the 12k rounds or more that have gone thru the thing the list is very small. Mag release, bushing, springs, slide stop and sight screws, grand total of about $70 max. Having a custom pistol would be nice but I know my gun is better than I am. I spend my extra $$ on ammo and range fees.

 

[firesafety3]

Another Para 16-40 Limited here. S&A Magwell, Dawson FO front sight (green), STI mag release. 6 Para mags, 2 STI mags all with Dawson +2 pads. A bit of grip tape for good measure.
Drawing from UM belt holster and Fobus double mag pouches.

Having fun and burning a good bit of ammo.

 

[MoNsTeR]

SV standard frame
STI 6" slide
Schuemann bushing barrel

Dawson-tuned STI tubes, Grams spring/follower kits, Dawson +1 pads (in super-stylish discontinued purple); 19 rounds, reloadable

courtesy of BrianH at http://www.experimentalmachining.com

 

[Zak Smith]

Hoser, if you ever want to get rid of one of those limited guns, I can provide a good home.

Monster,

I've been tempted by the long slide, but never tried one. How do you like it?

 

[HSMITH]

Monster, that is one DEAD SEXY longslide!!!!

 

[Island Beretta]

guys, seeing these pictures of these guns make me believe I don't have a gun..

Seriously though equipment helps.. I have shot a tuned g35 (KKM barrel, trigger change, magwell, striker parts change) and a STI Edge and believe me my performance was way better with the STI.. and I had considerably less trigger time with the STI.. it was easier to time the gun, the gun resettled quickly, the gun has better balance etc. etc. - I consoled myself with the difference in price..but still big difference in performance..

it is going to affect you psychologically knowing that you are not giving yourself the best chance..

 

[MoNsTeR]

The longslide is definitely nice, but I'm not sure it offers a real, objective advantage over a 5". It does let you have a soft shooting gun at a lighter overall weight, partially by needing less powder to make power factor and partially by shifting the weight distribution forward. I think, though, that the longer overall length might make it a bit squirrely in recoil if you have a loose grip, since that far-forward weight has greater leverage. Oh, and reassembling the guide rod sucks

Zak, you (or anyone else) are welcome to shoot it any time you make it down to an Aurora match. I just "volunteered" to be on the board so I'll be there every time, bright and early

 

[Zak Smith]

Good idea. I need to start shooting IPSC matches again.

 

[Wakal]

A properly set up 6" competition gun uses a 5" guide rod and has the slightly lighter slide than a factory 5" gun




Alex

 

[lycanthrope]

Dawson Edge.

 

[sturmruger]

While equipment doesn't make all that much difference for GMs it made a huge difference for me. I shot production last year with a bone stock XD40. This spring I bought a tricked out XD9. My times and scores have improved considerably!! I won't credit it all to the new gun because I have been a lot better about practicing this year. Bottom line is equipment can make a difference. I won't be shooting limited for a while, but I am planning on shooting a XD40 in Limited 10 next summer.

 

[Guy B. Meredith]

PC 627 V-Comp, 686+ with moonclips depending on my mood. The M66 with the new moonclip conversion will probably be getting some use on my return from competition haitus.

 

[Morgan]

Sturmruger - I'd bet even money that the main equipment related difference you experienced was from the XD9 being 9mm, versus the XD40. Shooting about 135-140 pf is a breeze after 165-170.

I've been shooting L10 with full-power .45 loads, and I know I need to get my damn press set up for some reduced loads, or simply switch to .40. Hell, I'm running upwards of 195 pf, and only need to go 165.

 

[Tory]

I started with Paras;

a P-14 and then a P-16. Now I have a long-slide SVI Sight-Tracker in, of course, .40 S&W. It's fun seeing the fiber optic sight waaaay out front!

 

[sturmruger]

Morgan I am sure that is a large part of the equation as well. The largest difference in my opinion is the sub 2 lb trigger I have on my XD9! It is one of the best non 1911 trigger I have ever felt. The lower power factor is really nice. I had to shoot a G35 a few weeks ago and noticed a hug difference in my splits.