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I have a Springfield Operator with the rail and I need to reduce the weight for IDPA. I need to drop the weight by a full ounce to meet the rules. It’s currently 42.8oz with an empty mag. Max is 43oz so I need a little more wiggle room for scale variance. Currently it has 10-8 G10 grips and slide stop, flat aluminum Harrison trigger and 10-8 Stainless steel GI recoil spring assembly and a Stan Chen Magwell. I want to avoid changing any of these as it shoots and works well for me. I’m thinking taking a bit of material from the back of the grips and possibly a little off the frame under the grip area. Thoughts? I don’t want to damage the gun but a little lightening should be an issue. Buying a new gun is not an option at this point do to timing constraints. Do not send me to a heaven where there are no dogs. Step Up or Stand Aside: Support the Troops ! Expectations are premeditated disappointments. | ||
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I know you don’t want to, but change out the mainspring housing/lose the magwell. __________________ "Owning a handgun doesn't make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician." -Jeff Cooper | |||
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Drill some holes in the stock panels, magazine and top of the slide. Done. | |||
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Barrel flutes would shave bit of weight. A different mainspring housing and magwell would definitely do it. Looks like there are quality aluminum units available by reputable parts suppliers, but not Stan Chen. | |||
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1. What level match? Level 1 club matches I have been to do not Box and weigh. 2. If you have time to change parts, you may be in love with all that steel but an aluminum, plastic, or short hollow GI recoil spring guide will take off a bit, as will an aluminum mag well funnel/mainspring housing. I saw a guy blow his stack at the Nationals when his gun weighed too much, he was going to give that Les Baer fellow a piece of his mind. Not including FLGR and steel funnel, I bet. | |||
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