1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[RockAndSage]

Anyone know if someone's making an Aimpoint COA plate for Staccatos?

 

[RussDXT]

Anyone know if someone's making an Aimpoint COA plate for Staccatos?

I called forward control designs today to ask that. They said the way they have to mill the slides for it a plate will be very difficult, substantial higher than other sights, and not something they plan to offer soon if ever.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Anyone know if someone's making an Aimpoint COA plate for Staccatos?

I haven't been able to find anyone who will do a coa cut on a non Glock. Been looking since SHOT

 

[RockAndSage]

I called forward control designs today to ask that. They said the way they have to mill the slides for it a plate will be very difficult, substantial higher than other sights, and not something they plan to offer soon if ever.

That's a bummer. FCD puts out some really excellent work, too. But it makes sense.

 

[Dobermann]

I haven't been able to find anyone who will do a coa cut on a non Glock. Been looking since SHOT

Hmm ... Form seemed to suggest that someone would do it ... maybe hit him up directly?

 

[43.6N]

For anyone looking for wood grips, I’ve used 2 different brands, and wanted to offer a comparison.

First is Wood Caliber walnut in their “combat checkering” pattern.
-these have a nice sharp 20LPI checkering pattern that carries very easily against skin and clothes. They handle well in dry conditions, and look awesome. Really nice fit/finish.
-Only drawback is they start getting slick when any moisture gets on your hands.


Since I’ve been shooting in a lot of rain lately, I wanted to see if there was a more aggressive set of wood grips. A retired FBI agent I met at work told me about a company out of Twin Falls Idaho called Herrett’s stocks.

I looked through their website and decided to take a flyer on a set.
- they are 16LPI, and feel similar to a barbell with new sharp knurling.
- shot in the rain today, and they stayed well planted.
-they are slightly thinner than the wood caliber grips.
-tbd if they snag on clothes. But I’m not expecting any issues.

Nice to have options for anyone in the market

 

[Dobermann]

-tbd if they snag on clothes. But I’m not expecting any issues.

This would be the interesting part ...

 

[fwafwow]

Two updates.

First, I finally shot the C with the RMR HD. I found the auto brightness adjustment to be a bit on the bright side, so I may need to tinker with it. I also need some work on improving.

I also shot my CS today. I like it. I do not yet have a RDS for it. I almost bought 2 when I bought my RMR HD for the C, but I didn't. Now the price seems to be all over the place for that RDS, except only all over the place significantly above what I paid for the first one.

I did have an issue with the CS (which I purchased through the Staccato CPO program). The slide would not lock in the open position after the last round. I tried both of the magazines that came with it (OEM and "brand new" per the company). I eventually figured out that both magazines are the problem. (I put a C 17 round magazine in the CS and had no issues manually racking and locking the slide with an unloaded magazine.) The company sent me a warranty claim link, and I'm sure it will all be fixed. But this development isn't cool. I've had zero problems with the 6 mags I have for the C.

Anyone else have OEM mag troubles with the CS (2024)?

 

[cubdriver84d]

Two updates.

First, I finally shot the C with the RMR HD. I found the auto brightness adjustment to be a bit on the bright side, so I may need to tinker with it. I also need some work on improving.

I also shot my CS today. I like it. I do not yet have a RDS for it. I almost bought 2 when I bought my RMR HD for the C, but I didn't. Now the price seems to be all over the place for that RDS, except only all over the place significantly above what I paid for the first one.

I did have an issue with the CS (which I purchased through the Staccato CPO program). The slide would not lock in the open position after the last round. I tried both of the magazines that came with it (OEM and "brand new" per the company). I eventually figured out that both magazines are the problem. (I put a C 17 round magazine in the CS and had no issues manually racking and locking the slide with an unloaded magazine.) The company sent me a warranty claim link, and I'm sure it will all be fixed. But this development isn't cool. I've had zero problems with the 6 mags I have for the C.

Anyone else have OEM mag troubles with the CS (2024)?

No issues with five mags (3 16ers and 2 15ers) in my 2023 cs. I guess the newest 15 doesn’t drop freely when it’s released but I suspect it will after some more use.

 

[JohnJohnson]

Went to the range today and my friend was doing the first shots out of his Sig P211. His didn't have any malfunctions or issues at all from the start. Mine (a couple months ago) had 2 malfunctions in the first 40 rounds and has been flawless for the last 1,000 rounds so far.

 

[TradLife406]

Hit 600 in the Kimber today.
No issues.
Had one fail to lock back on a Springfield mag. Blame the mag.
One time I didn't let the trigger reset.

Gun is too easy to shoot. I can shred the 10/x consistently at 15. So much fun!

 

[Dobermann]

I also shot my CS today. I like it. I do not yet have a RDS for it. I almost bought 2 when I bought my RMR HD for the C, but I didn't. Now the price seems to be all over the place for that RDS, except only all over the place significantly above what I paid for the first one.

If the RMR is too expensive, and you don't want to go the Holosun / made in China route, another option that uses the RMR footprint is the Meprolight MPO-DF (https://www.meprolight.com/product/mepro-mpo-df/)

I have the Mepro Pro-S on Tisas Raider, as it has the RMSc footprint, and is made in the Philippines, not China. Not enough use to give any feedback on durability yet, but I do run a Mepro reflex sight on a Benelli M4, and that's held up well so far.

Of course, you're then weighing up Israel parent company vs China ... will leave that with you!

 

[RockAndSage]

Thought some of you guys might appreciate this - there's some primo 1911 history/nerdery in here that you don't get to hear much about very often. Mike Pannone has a few interview segments that are super interesting on Delta's custom 1911s, and their evolution. @43.6N , apparently the Herrett grips were also commonly a part of them:

 

[Formidilosus]

Thought some of you guys might appreciate this - there's some primo 1911 history/nerdery in here that you don't get to hear much about very often. Mike Pannone has a few interview segments that are super interesting on Delta's custom 1911s, and their evolution. @43.6N , apparently the Herrett grips were also commonly a part of them:

Now the setup will be mainstream.

 

[fwafwow]

If the RMR is too expensive, and you don't want to go the Holosun / made in China route, another option that uses the RMR footprint is the Meprolight MPO-DF (https://www.meprolight.com/product/mepro-mpo-df/)

I have the Mepro Pro-S on Tisas Raider, as it has the RMSc footprint, and is made in the Philippines, not China. Not enough use to give any feedback on durability yet, but I do run a Mepro reflex sight on a Benelli M4, and that's held up well so far.

Of course, you're then weighing up Israel parent company vs China ... will leave that with you!

Eh - if I look at it objectively, it's not that it's too expensive. I'm just stubborn. I paid $636 about 2 months ago and now they are running over $700. The difference equates to plenty of dumb purchases on my part. And there is something to be said for having the same setup on both pistols.

BUT, I will check out the Mepro this morning.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

The GP Forza arrived. Have not fired it yet, but initial impressions are really good. Going back and forth between it and the CS, the grip size and angle on the Forza are noticeably better for me. The Forza is slightly more upright. Trigger feels very similar. I had Gilbert install a short/flat trigger.
While being slightly shorter overall, the steel frame adds some heft to it, coming in 6 oz heavier than the CS, which is what I wanted. I did not get the ported barrel, though the slide is cut for one.
I’ll update after getting some rounds down range.

 

[Formidilosus]

7 yards, 1.50 sec- 1.01 sec first shot. Shot cold from concealed under a T-shirt.

 

[RockAndSage]

7 yards, 1.50 sec- 1.01 sec first shot. Shot cold from concealed under a T-shirt.

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In case anyone's wondering, basic competence for this drill (the Mozambique), from OWB, is 3 seconds. Standards depend a bit on instructor/school/tradition, etc, but distance is 7-10yds, and can be scored either strictly gamer-target scoring with IPSC target and their zones, or anatomical kill hits, like 1 to the heart, 1 to the throat/spine, and 1 to the head.

Newer shooters, they're just focusing on getting 2 A-zone torso hits and one in the head, in under 5-6 seconds.

Intermediate skill is about 2.5 seconds, which most law enforcement have a hard time doing.

Excellent is under 2 seconds.

World-class is 1.5 seconds or less - from OWB. Add .25 to .5 seconds to that time limit from concealed.

Shot cold, that video is like watching the speed-painting of a Mona Lisa.

 

[Tell]

Anybody else watch it five times on 1/4 speed? Yeesh

 

[Formidilosus]

The GP Forza arrived. Have not fired it yet, but initial impressions are really good. Going back and forth between it and the CS, the grip size and angle on the Forza are noticeably better for me. The Forza is slightly more upright. Trigger feels very similar. I had Gilbert install a short/flat trigger.
While being slightly shorter overall, the steel frame adds some heft to it, coming in 6 oz heavier than the CS, which is what I wanted. I did not get the ported barrel, though the slide is cut for one.
I’ll update after getting some rounds down range.


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That’s a Pig nosed handful!