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One thing I learned when I started shooting is that occasionally a popper won't go down even if you nailed it. I was shooting 9mm but the rounds weren't under powered. You should be able to ask for a "calibration" if you hit the target and the popper didn't go down. I didn't learn this until after the second time it happened to me. This was IDPA just outside Austin, Texas in 2011 so check with your range officer before shooting as this may not still be the case. Also, you came to the right website. I've gotten nothing but great advice from these guys since I started. Cheers, -JD

I've been reloading handgun rounds for a while now so I'm not entirely unfamiliar with the process involved with reloading. However, I've been shooting a lot of 12ga (#6, BB, 00Buck) and would like to spend less on new 12ga ammo. I've been saving my hulls and have a Lee Load All 2 and the Lyman 49th shotshell manual and about 50 Winchester WAA12 Wads. Questions: 1. Should I stick with Winchester or Remington primers or are Cheddite primers just as good? 2. I've heard once you start using Cheddite primers you have to stick with them because they supposedly widen the primer pocket just slightly. Thoughts on this? 3. Any powders or wads I should stay away from? I've dot plenty of load data so I'm not going to pester anyone for data (yet) but anything y'all can help me watch out for would be appreciated. I apologize in advance if these questions have been asked before. -JD

I don't think it will fit. The only adjustable sights they offer for the XD/XDm are dovetailed. The slide itself is milled out for the SA Adjustable sight and secured with a roll pin.

MidwayUSA is doing the same things for mags in stock. One one hand I'm glad they're doing it to look out for customers. On the other hand it would be nice to be able to order more than two at a time when they were taking orders for high capacity mags.

Congratulations on your progress and positive outlook throughout. It's encouraging to see someone can face so much at one time and still remain positive. Cheers you you! -JD

Is this what you're referring to ? http://www.dawsonprecision.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=21B0000-1094593468

Very nice! Mind if I check in with you after you do the trigger job? I'm interested to see what you go with and how it compares.

Chris, Bravo to you man! My shop gave this to me at their cost of $729. You sir, got an awesome deal! Congratulations!

Does anyone have an opinion on aftermarket (or factory if Springfield makes them) adjustable night sights for the rear sight? Pros/Cons? I just picked up an XDm 5.25 45acp the other day and absolutely love it! The rear sight is great for daylight but was looking at using this gun in a low light and vehicle training class. Any and all thoughts are welcomed and appreciated. Cheers, -JD

I just picked one up this week and absolutely love it! It's been on my list for a LONG time. I was surprised at how smooth the trigger is out of the box. It took some playing around with the backstraps before I found that I shoot best with number three. That backstrap roll pin is a pain to get out! I was also really pleased with the accessories that came with the gun. Now if I can only find some more magazines!

I was really hoping to see the video. Anyone know if it's posted anywhere else or YouTube?

Remington makes a great product and I've never had any reason to dislike their rifles or ammunition however I find myself again questioning Remington's quality/reliability. I'd like to think that this is just a fluke and that I've maybe just had bad luck with them lately. I took my Marlin's(30-30 and 35Rem) to the range the other day to try out some new ammo I got. I'm trying to improve my 100 yard accuracy without optics(primarily just to see how good I can get without a scope) and thought perhaps I would see how much of a difference ammo makes at that distance. I wanted to compare the new ammo I got the the two other rounds I had been using(Remington Core-Lock 150gr and Federal 150gr.) I also had some of the cheap Academy brand ammo for kicks. Everything went boom except for some of the Remington rounds where I had 5 duds in 30-30 and 6 duds in 35rem. The gun fired and clearly left a sizable dent in the primer. The bullets just didn't want to wake up. I remember my father saying something to me years ago about remington's 30-30ammo being unreliable but you would think it wouldn't be this bad. I really like Remington and would like to think that it's just a fluke but that now makes 3 calibers(30-30, 35rem, and .38special) where I've had trouble with them. Has anyone had any trouble with Remington ammo lately? Thoughts, comments, suggestions are welcome. Cheers, -James

Thanks! That answers my question about how it makes it easier. I'll be starting another batch next week and I'll be sure to use case lube this time and report my experience with it. -JD

You make it sound much easier than the can of OneShot did. I might have to give your method a try. Can I ask what it is about the lube that makes it easier? Is there anything about using lube that can contribute to bullet accuracy or is it simply something that just makes it easier? DO you have to tumble the completed rounds to clean the lube off? Thanks for your input. -JD