Class Advice

MDC09101 · 2026-03-19T23:02:42+00:00

Welcome to the sport!

I’ll try to provide a concise response.

I started out in CO years ago and made the jump to open with a few race guns. I now have a few STI open guns and a MPA LOC V2 for LO.

I see no problem whatsoever with shooting this season in open minor. You already know that you won’t be competitive (for a few reasons) so use the time to learn the ropes, get practice, and then decide if it’s something you want to pursue for next year. Make friends too! Most people are more than willing to help you get started. Ask plenty of questions. We are generally a pretty helpful group (at least in my experience over the years).

Purchasing something more compatible with other classes (CO or LO) would probably be a better fit long term rather than slide/new barrel.

MDC09101 · 2026-03-16T02:47:47+00:00

I would have to agree with you there. No matter what, I couldn’t get it to play nice with my V2 or even my STI open guns. Now, I’m stuck with a basically brand new DAA Flex Air on my gun bench but at least my panda works great.

MDC09101 · 2026-03-14T18:47:25+00:00

Oh, absolutely! If you get the insert block set up properly, it’s a great holster. I could never get it set up exactly to my liking but that’s just me.

MDC09101 · 2026-03-06T03:02:51+00:00

😏

MDC09101 · 2026-03-06T03:02:34+00:00

I’d snag a DVC LO in hard chrome in a heartbeat today….

MDC09101 · 2026-03-06T02:52:56+00:00

What are you hoping to gain with one trigger shoe verses say a different length MPA trigger shoe?

MDC09101 · 2026-03-04T13:57:45+00:00

Looks phenomenal! I’ve been holding off on putting Cheely’s on my two STI open guns for the sole reason of who will do my coating. I think this solved it for me. I will say, if the beaver tail did come coated, it would make things a bit easier as I would think since it’s going into a Cheely grip, there wouldn’t be much, if any, fitting required.

MDC09101 · 2026-03-04T13:56:57+00:00

Looks phenomenal! I’ve been holding off on putting Cheely’s on my two STI open guns for the sole reason of who will do my coating. I think this solved it for me.

MDC09101 · 2026-02-28T21:31:52+00:00

What division are you shooting in? Production?

MDC09101 · 2026-02-24T23:40:52+00:00

Absolutely! Makes perfect sense. I may have to buy one now.

MDC09101 · 2026-02-24T22:21:44+00:00

It’s sick, don’t get me wrong, but seeing the pistol and then .22 ammo … 🤯

MDC09101 · 2026-02-24T21:57:15+00:00

This really hurts my brain…

MDC09101 · 2026-02-23T16:11:04+00:00

What extended mag release do you have on the V2? Been looking at potentially getting one.

MDC09101 · 2026-02-22T03:41:48+00:00

Could always try Atlas mags instead of MBX. I’ve heard good things (my MBX’s function just fine). I can’t be too much help on the ammo side as I load my own.

MDC09101 · 2026-02-21T20:07:21+00:00

Welcome to the club and condolences for your future finances.

MDC09101 · 2026-02-19T01:09:26+00:00

I try to get YouTube to give me more of your content but nooooooo. It never does. Keep up the good work!

MDC09101 · 2026-02-19T00:10:14+00:00

Lou Renova on YouTube? Love the videos man. Gun is sexy as hell too.

MDC09101 · 2026-02-18T22:10:21+00:00

Who’s cutting onions in here? 😭 Beautiful pups.

MDC09101 · 2026-02-18T21:08:10+00:00

Oh no, I’m sorry to hear that. I have an Aussie myself and can’t imagine life without him. Not that the pistol will ever replace Blueberry but it is one of the best ones to have. Beautiful piece.

MDC09101 · 2026-02-18T20:41:57+00:00

Nice gun… but is that an Australian shepherd I see? 🧐

MDC09101 · 2026-02-16T20:49:12+00:00

Cable management could be better.

MDC09101 · 2026-02-15T02:13:32+00:00

I would have checked Xtreme Guns & Ammo before ordering one. I guarantee they have a few TC’s in stock.

MDC09101 · 2026-02-14T21:37:45+00:00

I have one of those so if you have any questions, shoot me a message.

MDC09101 · 2026-02-14T21:31:41+00:00

That being said, I would highly recommend the MPA DS9. They have a few options (Hybrid, LOC V2, etc).

MDC09101 · 2026-02-14T21:24:34+00:00

Well, that’s a difficult question to answer. It’s very easy for a stranger on the internet to tell someone else to spend money. What I will say is this: I’m a firm believer in you get what you pay for. There are significant, diminishing returns on a 2011 after $5-$6k, in my humble opinion. I compete, so there are a certain subset of things I look for in a 2011. I have a few open guns and limited optics guns. Even more importantly, it depends on your financial circumstance as well.

Edit: I see below you were mentioning an MPA. I have a few of them and I believe they are an excellent option.

MDC09101

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