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Pilot172

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  • Birthday 10/21/1967

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  1. Yes Hwansik Kim did well with the PPQ at Nationals. Someone else won with a PPQ at the Florida match also I heard. As far as recoil, most are running the Springco recoil reducer with low power spring (white). It helps a lot.
  2. I'm running the PPQ M2 4" this year in CCP. Haven't dropped it in an official box yet, but it should just fit. I'll be at the Razorback next weekend.
  3. Thanks sundevil and 57K for the excellent responses and info. I guess I wouldn't mind picking up that PPQ and just trying it out for myself side by side against my G19. Not much to do for aftermarket parts for it, Dawson sights is about it like you said. Even a reduced power spring is hard to find. Walther said I could use the PPQ Navy spring for reduced power loads, but they refuse to say what pounds the stock and Navy springs are, just that the Navy is less. I didn't know about the stepped chamber before you guys mentioned it. Thanks 57K for the info on the Canik. My LGS does have one there. I'll take a look at it next time there.
  4. Thanks for the info. I do shoot IDPA and Production only. I'm planning to shoot 5 of the listed Walther matches, all IDPA and the Area 5. I'm sure I'd win 1 or more of those matches as I'm at the top of my division at the moment. Still, not really worth it to buy a new gun for just the money. My main reason was to try a different platform. I have only ever shot Glock's in competition. Just curious if I'd be even better or not with the PPQ. The contingency money was just an incentive to me to try it (which is Walther's plan I'm sure). Even if I don't like it, I can always sell it and be out a $100 or so. The local dealer has a like new PPQ M2 for $450 with 3 mags. I almost wouldn't lose any money at that price. But then again, why switch if the Glock is working well, other than to see how I like it.
  5. Rule 9.3 states that a classification now applies to all semi-automatic pistol divisions. Does anyone know if this applies to BUG-S? BUG-S is a semi-auto, but it's not mentioned in the rule example (see below). Just wondering if I shoot a classifier in BUG-S division, and score higher than say my CCP classification, will I get bumped up in CCP also? 9.3 Universal Semi-Automatic Classification The classification attained by shooting the Classifier in any semi-automatic pistol division must be applied to all other semi-automatic pistol divisions. For example, if an SSP shooter receives an Expert classification, they are then also classified as Expert in CCP, ESP, and CDP
  6. Thanks for the info guys. Just a little extra info on me and why I asked about the PPQ. The only reason I started to look in to the PPQ is because of the contingency money. I actually won one of their matches on the list last year so thought it would be interesting have a chance at some cash. That got me just to look at the PPQ, which I new nothing about before. I like the trigger and the feel, but I also like my Glock 19 and shoot it well. My G19 and G34 triggers are at 4.2 lbs with all OEM parts. It's actually feels pretty good for a Glock. I have several hundred dollars into my G19 including a Blacklist match barrel and AA magwell. I was just curious if the PPQ is that much better, if any, than a Glock, or at least worth trying just to try another platform. A few weeks ago I would have never ever considered anything else than my G19/34. Just a week ago I got sponsored by Blacklist and they are sending me a G34 barrel, so I'll probably just stay with my Glock's. I do reload all my own ammo. I'm sponsored by Zero Bullets so reload using their bullets. I thought most people reload their own ammo in competition. Everyone I have talked to reloads. I mostly shoot IDPA though, just starting in USPSA Production. As far as saving a few hundred on a gun, I spend at least $3000 a year competing (travel, ammo, match fees). Spending a few hundred more on a gun is nothing compared to the other costs.
  7. I’ve searched numerous threads to see if the gen3 style captured steel guide rod (like the one by Jager Products) is legal in SSP in a gen4 gun. I know the polymer one is legal, but the steel rod is unclear. I submitted my question to IDPA. It took 2 months for a reply, but they said the steel rod is legal in SSP. Here is my original question, citing the 3 rules that effect the steel guide rod. “I would like to change out my dual recoil spring assembly in my Glock 34 to a single spring assembly. They come in steel or polymer. Can I use either one in SSP? 8.2.1.3.4 says "Recoil spring guide rods and dual spring recoil systems made of material that is no heavier than stainless steel" are allowed. Steel is lighter than stainless steel, so steel should be OK. But from the non-inclusive list, 8.2.1.4.5 Slide inserts to accommodate a different recoil assembly design. I'm not sure what is meant by slide insert. The new single spring assembly will drop in place of the old dual assembly, so no insert? Also from the non-inclusive list is 8.2.1.4.1 "Externally visible modifications other than those listed in the Permitted Modifications section". Does this mean steel is not allowed because the stock rod is polymer?” Here is the response from Robert Ray: “As long as your replacement spring does not have and insert, something that makes the guide rod hole smaller for using a Gen3 guide rod, you would be good to go.” I'm keeping a copy of this email just in case I get checked!
  8. I know KKM stopped making them for Blacklist about 2 years ago. I don't know if they make their own now or through a third party. I thought I read somewhere that it was still through a third party. Blacklist has their own tolerances and design requirements which make them different than say the KKM barrel when KKM made them.
  9. I also did not like the Warren front sight. It did not cover the hole completely, plus would always come loose, even with locktite. The Dawson has a recess that fits into the hole and a flat top that covers it completely.
  10. I tried the stock Glock sights, 3 dot sights, Warren Sevigny, and Trijicon HD's. I actually shot well with just the stock sights but wanted a red fiber front for faster acquisition. I then tried the Warren sights. They were good but I like the Dawson rears better with the serrated back. I have the HD's on one of my carry guns, the G26, that I shoot in GSSF and IDPA. That sight actually does well for me too, plus it's a good carry sight. Dawson has great service too and a nice website. They replaced a front sight for me free off charge (needed a different height).
  11. I use a G19 and G34 gen4's in competition. I did a polish, put in a minus connector (OEM), replaced the trigger bar with a gen 3, and added a reduced power safety plunger spring. Pull went from 5.5 lbs to 4.2 lbs and feels good. Under $40.
  12. They just did a test with all the major barrels and 3 different bullet weights. Bar-Sto was not included though, probably because they require fitting. Blacklist was #1 with 147gr. http://www.victorygunblog.com/blog/barrelrace17
  13. I shoot the G34 and G19 in competition. Haven't even tried another brand, just used to them and they work well for me.
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