BlueLineFish 615 Posted December 29, 2012 Been contemplating a long slide handgun. Want to see what options are out there. I really like the Springfield but it doesn't have to be new either. Maybe a 7" amt hardballer. ...lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socom 19 Posted December 29, 2012 I think you should roll a 1911 long slide! Those are where it's at. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reed338 11 Posted December 29, 2012 Hi Joe i have the springfield 1911 long slide if you would like to try it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted December 29, 2012 Why? But, STI Trojan 6.0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_G 51 Posted December 29, 2012 AMT for sale: http://www.gunsamerica.com/967029102/Guns/Pistols/AMT-Pistols/1911-copies/AMT_Hardballer_Longslide_45acp.htm Or How'bout a custom 7" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NicePants 58 Posted December 29, 2012 Why? But, STI Trojan 6.0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted December 29, 2012 Hi Joe i have the springfield 1911 long slide if you would like to try it out. That's the one I really like. Simple and clean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted December 29, 2012 Go big! Fusion 10mm Longslide. Ballin!!! C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted December 31, 2012 ??thats just crazy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted December 31, 2012 Semi Auto? 17L would be long enough. There really is no reason to go beyond 6". One issue you have is the long long slow action of the slide unless you do massive weight reduction. I guess you can, but why? This year in USPSA, 2013, there will be no restriction on the length of slide or minimum production requirements so I am going to assume someone will play with the idea of a 7" gun, but it will surely be lightened, or weight on the very front, lightened throughout. Plenty of nice 6 inch guns in 40 cal, if you shoot 165 grain bullets, 180 there is no reason to at that point, you are getting more than enough velocity. If you must have a big barrel in a semi auto... the 7 or 8" or whatever it is in a Desert Eagle.... or you can get an HK Expert Elite or whatever it is with the 6" or slightly longer slide. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socom 19 Posted December 31, 2012 ?? that's the jokers gun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted December 31, 2012 that's the jokers gun! I bet that was fun to build.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoid 24 Posted December 31, 2012 Don't they have the G24 and 17L out again? I saw some at the local shop recently. Those would be good options. The 34 is not as long as some of the options mentioned here but it's a great compromise between a longer barrel and a gun that is well balanced and cycles fast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted December 31, 2012 I should have clarified. Long slide 1911's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deleteme 0 Posted December 31, 2012 ?? I DARE you to keep that scope steady at any distance! Unsupported of course lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GunByte 2 Posted January 1, 2013 I went with an M&P 5" 9mm Pro. Perfect for competition, range and home defense use. It is my only high capacity handgun and all that I need. Most of my guns have 3-4" barrels. I find that length balances well in my hands and allows me to quickly put the gun on target. I dislike barrel heavy guns and have sold a few that were like that. At my age my hand gets tired just trying to hold a long barreled gun straight for extended periods of time. I like the weight of my guns to be in my hand so that they feel like an extension of me when I point them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted January 1, 2013 I went with an M&P 5" 9mm Pro. Perfect for competition, range and home defense use. It is my only high capacity handgun and all that I need. Most of my guns have 3-4" barrels. I find that length balances well in my hands and allows me to quickly put the gun on target. I dislike barrel heavy guns and have sold a few that were like that. At my age my hand gets tired just trying to hold a long barreled gun straight for extended periods of time. I like the weight of my guns to be in my hand so that they feel like an extension of me when I point them. +1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites