rc42 wrote:Both great pistols and would serve you well for many years but you'd probably be better starting with something like a second hand Ruger Mark series, Buckmark or S&W Victory that you can use and abuse until you know which competitions you want to focus on.
In terms of just those specific pistols, the Volquartsens have muzzle compensators which improve fast shooting but aren't allowed for ISSF and some other matches beyond local club level, they are removable but without it the shorter 6" barrel model is left with only a 4.5" barrel which technically isn't legal for a semi-auto pistol in Australia.
The Scorpion is a pain to take down due to the Ruger Mk III base but the Mk IV based Mamba is a pleasure to use and really accurate (I have one).
Haven't used the Model 41 but I've seen them at the range and only ever heard good things about them, they are primarily designed for iron sight target use so getting a red dot will be more difficult that the Volquartsens which have built in rails.
Bugman wrote:have used the 41 extensively and found it very accurate but not so reliable. They appear to be inhibited by any small build up of residue and the one I had sometimes failed to eject properly at the most inconvenient of times.. Most shooters I know who also had 41's ended up selling them and investing in a Pardini SP.
And yes, I sold my 41.
rc42 wrote:I have a Mark IV stainless lower with a Volquartsen LLV4 upper and all of the Volquartsen upgrades, it's just awesome. More and more people at the range are starting to go for the Mamba, you just can't get a better general use 22 semi-auto.
Woden wrote:Wyong District Pistol Club. Average facilities due to rented property but a great bunch of people of all ages. I want to get into any and all rimfire disciplines. Unfortunately, my club doesn't do all the ones I'm interested in due to space restrictions so I plan to visit other clubs as a guest. I'm really keen on IPSC so I think I'll have to go centrefire when I get my full licence in a month.
Back to the Mamba. Just shot 480 with 39 X's on 10 yard NRA TYRO. Best I've done so far. Was getting 470s+ with the club S&W Victory but the Mamba just rocks!
brett1868 wrote:Woden wrote:I have the Volquartsen 1911 Scorpion 6" amongst many other pistols and it's a tack driver, some will say that because it's based on a Ruger Mk.3 that take down is difficult but that's not the case as it's a far better quality build compared to the Ruger