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I too am a fan of slapping the cylinder closed on a reload like it owes me money.

Agreed with Mike here. I made GM in USPSA, Master in ICORE. Per my Finishes at nationals % wise I should of probably been a Master in USPSA as well. Much easier to make GM in USPSA than it is in ICORE.

98 OSR was my peak, but usually around the 103-105 mark.

In my experience with the "new" style extractors you need cases in the cylinder for the timing to properly register.

I'm just waiting for Carmoney to get here and destroy this whole thread. Ha.

Revolver Nationals 2022 Super squad.

I've found the best method of shortening strain screws to NOT shorten them. I know there is plenty of information around about why you should, but i've always had pretty good luck with some blue loc-tite. There will come the day where your cylinder end shake loosens up and you'll appreciate being able to tighten the strain screw a bit to get thru a match.

If the hand is moving the cylinder, but the hammer isnt moving back - the hammer sear is not engaging on the trigger. It's either gunked up terribily where its not resetting, broken, broken spring, or something of that nature. That all assuming its not something more major like a broken frame pin that's messing things up. You really need to open the side plate and inspect. On the trigger - Hand moves cylinder Sear moves hammer.

I've got one laying around , DM sent.

Also, Dont expect the trigger weight to get down to what center fire revolvers can do. Just wont happen. They need alot more main spring pressure to function.

cause a factory 929 is about as front heavy like a cinderblock.

I'd say so. Thats what is on most all my guns. Best of luck.

.400 tall rear with a .250 tall front is what is on probably 80% of my revos

The bowen classic arms are the best IMO. LPA is popular as well, but I dislike the fiber rears.

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That's about it. The older 625s had 5 inch barrels, which some find more desirable. The 325s have scandium frames and titanium cylinders S&W will tote the PC guns have "more action work" but that really isnt true. If you plan on slicking up the internals yourself, or having a gunsmith take care of it, buy the most affordable version you can find with the cylinder and barrel specs you like.

Totally based off the gunsmith you're sending it to, and their schedule and back log. I've had turn arounds between a couple days and over a year.

Dont know if it was mentioned already, but extra rebound springs and extra hand springs. Those things have a tendency to go flying into alternate dimensions when you start taking parts out at the safe table.

Listen, There isn't a single advantage of "setting up a stage" that I can think of. Be serious, these pre published stages are a step above being scribbled on a napkin with a crayon. There are no specifications of distance, positioning or obstructions. Anything somebody sets up on their own time will not reflect the actual stages one they are on the ground. Have you ever setup a steel challenge stage to practice ? I have. Have you ever setup a difficult classifier to practice? I have. Have you ever looked through a match book to find some difficult scenarios you might find difficult and practice? I Have (weak hand, low ports , balance beams, etc ) Have you ever setup Far and Near before the old IRCs to practice before hand? I have. Practice is NOT cheating.... Let me say it again.. PRACTICE IS NOT CHEATING. Practicing is what makes a shooter a better, safer and more proficient shooter. I encourage everybody to do so. -am

Just wanted to chime in and state that this email is currently being discussed by the ICORE board of directors. Also this email does not express the opinion or intent of the ICORE board of directors, as we knew nothing about it. The assistant match director for the IRC does not speak on behalf of ICORE. Thank you Alec McMahon North east regional director, ICORE

you can go as light as 4 lbs , but your return spring will suffer. most people stay around the 5-6 lb mark

From experience, there is such as thing as *TOO DEEP* when it comes to seating federal primers. There is a sweet spot from about .008 - .012 below flush, anything past that you start seeing a degrade in performance

929, no question. Sincerely, -627 shooter.

I'm of the opinion of that as long as your reload is done by the time you get to the next shooting position, it doesn't matter.

i'll remember this when it's up for sale in a few years " low mileage, few boxes of ammo, like new! "