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Title: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: 4949shooter on April 21 2018 04:55:35 AM MDT
I was talking to a buddy at the range and saw a piece of brass fly by. Looked down at it and thought it might have been 10mm brass. It was! So I asked who was shooting 10mm. Got approached by a young gentleman shooting an STI Nitro double stack. Nice gun! I believe he said they were a limited edition run STI had. He had some handloads so we shot them next to some Underwood my buddy had. These were some hot handloads and topped off the Underwood.

So I invited him to the forum. Hope he joins up.

If you see this, welcome to the forum Chris!
Title: Re: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: brio on April 21 2018 10:01:09 AM MDT
I shoot there too. Maybe all 3 should meet up?
Title: Re: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: 4949shooter on April 21 2018 10:04:00 AM MDT
Absolutely brio. We usually go Friday nights but that varies.
Title: Re: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: Chris183 on April 21 2018 06:18:10 PM MDT
Hey there.  It was nice to meet you!  Thank you for letting me try the Underwood ammo.  It certainly is a rarity to meet another 10mm fan at the local range. 
Title: Re: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: 4949shooter on April 21 2018 06:20:08 PM MDT
Good to see you here Chris. Welcome aboard!

I luv that STI, by the way.  8)
Title: Re: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: Chris183 on April 21 2018 06:54:55 PM MDT
Hey Nick!  Let's link up again.  I love talking guns and 10mm, so it's nice to meet like minded folks.  I love my nitro, too.  I had some serious buyers remorse since I was an impulse b  no regrets after shooting it, though.  Are you reloading 10?  I can't remember if we had talked about that. 
Title: Re: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: 4949shooter on April 21 2018 07:10:43 PM MDT
Chris, I am not reloading. My friend Will, who you met, used to reload but does not have the time these days.

Sounds good. Will let you know next time we shoot!
Title: Re: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: Nitro10Tactical on April 21 2018 07:43:15 PM MDT
The nitro double stack is a wicked good gun, mine will never leave my ownership.  They are indeed limited edition guns.  They were built for the 2016 SHOT show and available only to STI flagship dealers from my understanding.
Title: Re: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: Chris183 on April 21 2018 08:15:38 PM MDT
Hey there, nice username  8)

I was perusing gunbroker for 10mm pistols.  I knew that STI made a single stack 10mm, but was not aware of their double stack version.  I already own an STI trojan in 9mm, so I'm highly aware of the quality and craftsmanship of their pistols.  An STI 2011 for a long time had been my grail gun.  As soon as I saw the nitro, my jaw dropped...I just had to have it.  The stock 26 lb recoil spring was a bear when it was new, but it's getting better with every round.  I've fully detail stripped it and put a mirror polish on the sear / disconnector / hammer basically anything that's metal on metal.  Anyhow, here's a pic of my two STI's. 

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/891/41612749941_c52045d766_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26pbdMT)
Title: Re: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: The_Shadow on April 21 2018 08:52:52 PM MDT
Welcome to the Forum Chris...you gotta watch old Nick over there!  :D

You have  some very nice shootin' irons there!  :o
If you're interested in handloading there are many of us here willing to help with what we can...and the forum has tons of information to study and learn from...
Best regards!  ;D
Title: Re: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: 4949shooter on April 22 2018 03:44:43 AM MDT
Lol/  :)

I really liked the grip and the trigger on the Nitro. The weight of the slide / full length dust cover really helped handle the recoil of the Underwood and Chris' hand loads.
Title: Re: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: Blades on April 22 2018 11:34:50 AM MDT
Welcome, Chris. Very nice STI's.
Title: Re: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: 4949shooter on April 25 2018 05:53:31 AM MDT
Will be at the range on Friday night if you guys are interested. Probably sometime after 7.
Title: Re: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: Kenk on April 25 2018 07:12:53 AM MDT
Yep, have wanted an STI for sometime. Whenever I bring it up to my wife, we end up getting new furniture or something instead, Lol
Title: Re: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: brio on April 25 2018 11:00:24 AM MDT
Will try my best to be there.
Title: Re: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: 4949shooter on April 25 2018 11:58:47 AM MDT
Okay. I'll be wearing a camouflage baseball cap from Cabelas.
Title: Re: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: Olgo on April 26 2018 08:18:32 AM MDT
Welcome aboard and nice irons you got there Chris.  8)

I carry a Glock G29 loaded with Uw 10mm 200g XTPs. I also Have the 9x25 Dillon and the 40sw barrels for some variations.

You have 26# springs? I have 21# springs in mine and it is stiff. It's for the 9x25 Dillon but it handled the 40sw very nicely.
Title: Re: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: brio on April 26 2018 09:06:22 AM MDT
10-4 8)
Title: Re: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: Chris183 on April 26 2018 09:37:49 PM MDT
Quote from: Olgo on April 26 2018 08:18:32 AM MDT
Welcome aboard and nice irons you got there Chris.  8)

I carry a Glock G29 loaded with Uw 10mm 200g XTPs. I also Have the 9x25 Dillon and the 40sw barrels for some variations.

You have 26# springs? I have 21# springs in mine and it is stiff. It's for the 9x25 Dillon but it handled the 40sw very nicely.

Hey there.  I swapped out the 26 for a 22.  Hoping that the slide stays open a bit longer.  9x25 dillon is an interesting round, just wish it wasn't necked  :o
Title: Re: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: Chris183 on April 26 2018 09:41:57 PM MDT
I'll try to be there at 7pm tomorrow.  I just rolled 300 tonight


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/828/39922105400_f2c4de43b2_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Met a fellow 10mm Shooter at RTSP Range
Post by: The_Shadow on April 26 2018 10:10:10 PM MDT
Just saw that on FB a little while ago... 8)