michmalo

How did the 5.0, 5.1, and 5.2 work out?

Love mine. A buddy and I ordered at the same time and split the shipping costs. I have had no issues with shells shifting or falling out on the run. Its really easy to rotate the belt to your back if you have to go prone. Depending on stage design I usually can get away with running a few slugs on the far left with room for normal shot...

I think the STI platform is the way to go for limited but agree with others that you need to reload your own ammo as they are finicky.......

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I'm using Red as I think its brighter on a sunny day and really stands out for me.

Look at the platform assembly diagram. The black block needs to be on the appropriate side for rifle (small slide). Its reversible depending on if you are loading rifle or pistol. If this is turned the wrong way it may cause what you are describing......

Welcome. I have been shooting USPSA for just over a year now in the Nampa, Emmett, Idaho area. I have managed to get to 5 or 6 3-gun events at Parma as well and agree with you.....Love It!!!!

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I also have the 650 and run a power check on all of my tool heads...

I prefer the Dawson. Like the way they attach and drop straight down without binding the spring.

I voted other - blade-tech but just ordered the DAA for the stiffness and extra thickness. This belt will be used for USPSA. I planing to go with a Safariland for 3-gun down the road.

650

Agree with go slow and have fun. I would try to squad with similar single stack shooters and It would nice if you had 5 mags....

The attached link is an example on a 650. Will be two parts so about 15 min of video including working with the case feeder. These examples are more time intensive due to changing from a large caliber to small caliber without separate tool heads. I have complete tool heads set up for each caliber including powder check, and powder measure so my time to switch out same caliber with same primer size is pretty close to the time it would take on a 550. Depending on how you manage the case feeder can add some time to the swap out but I usually have a predetermined amount of brass I plan to load in a one setting and pull corresponding components to match. Based on the quantity you plan to load the 550 is no doubt a good solution. If you are splitting hares on this and have few extra bucks go with the 650. If you think you may continue with this hobby and increase your loading output go with the 650. https://youtu.be/bMobf61rF8A