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jc3257

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  • Birthday 09/05/1959

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    Lexington, KY
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    USPSA, IDPA, 3-Gun, Golf
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    Joe Cerzosie

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Finally read the FAQs (3/11)

  1. I used hp38 for a good while before switching to N320. It will work well. Same as win231.
  2. IMHO the question is legit but asked in a poor manner. Regardless, all valid points have been made. My question, if match fees went from $20-25 to $45-50 but with the higher match fee, you show up, shoot and go home. No setup or tear down. Would you pay the extra cost? If there were two matches of equal quality within an hours drive of your home, one charged $20 but you would be expected to help setup and tear down and the other was $40 but you just show up and shoot and leave when finished. Which would you attend regularly? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  3. Have you tried different ammo? My M2 will do that with certain types of ammo. Winchester, Federal, Rio all cause problems. Fiocchi runs all day. I think it has something to do with the shape of the crimp. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  4. It’s all about the reload in my opinion. Round nose will find their way into the cylinder better than flat nose. Try some of both and see where you have the more success. 200 or 230 is a personal preference.
  5. I do the same without the SS pins. Works great and I never have to worry about pins stuck in the primer hole. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  6. Oops! Missed that part. [emoji2958][emoji23] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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  8. Georgia Brass https://gabrass.com/products/40-s-and-w-fired-brass-sale Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  9. Seems to be a theme developing! LTD minor is not a wise choice. If you are stuck on shooting LTD, buy a .40. If you want to shoot only 9mm, pick another division; Production or CO. When I was starting out, many time I was given good advice but stubbornly went my own way. It cost me a lot of money trading gear and guns when I finally saw the light. Don’t be like me! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  10. The only two things I don't like; it came as a series 80 and it does not fit in a standard 1911 holster. For my 40 I removed the Series 80 parts and installed a spacer. Did some trigger work on both and they have a crisp 2.5lb pull. The 45 I use for IDPA that still has the Series 80 parts is just a touch mushier than the 40. Sigs have a unique slide profile. I used a Bladetech OWB for a while with extra spacers. Then purchased a DAA PDR Pro II which worked great. Most recently I bought a GX Products holster for IDPA and it may be the best holster I own! Tempted to sell the DAA holster and order another GX Products holster for USPSA. http://gxproductsusa.com GX has a unique retention system for USPSA a great paddle system for IDPA. Best fit and finish of any kydex holster I have put my hands on. I have had no problems with my Sig Max's except for some 40 ammo I loaded. It was not a gun problem but an ammo maker problem! Both guns have roughly 5,000 rounds through them. I would buy again. I thought about getting one in 9mm but can't find one.
  11. I have 2 Sig 1911 Max’s I use in SS. One in 40 and one in 45. Decent guns for the money. The external extractor turns the traditionalists off but they run. Just sold a Springfield Range Officer in 9mm. It was a little to fussy about ammo. A 9mm 1911 shoots great. May replace it with a Dan Wesson PM9. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  12. I apologize if I did something wrong. I offered a heck of a deal on the GPS backpack thinking you might like it as well and save some cash. Someone took me up on the offer. It was not my intent to hijack your post. They just responded and then I took it off your post to a PM. Again, please forgive me if I stepped on anyone's toes. It was not intentional.

     

    If it is any help, if you are set on a backpack style range bag, the GPS is a good alternative to the DAA. I just didn't like the backpack style after trying it. Now if you put it on the DAA cart that may be a decent alternative. I now use a Alpha Dynamics small range bag and it is perfect for monthly matches and regular range use. 

     

    Again, please accept my apology!

     

    Joe

    1. gearguywb

      gearguywb

      No worries Joe, and I appreciate you reaching out.  No offense taken.  You did absolutely the right thing.  My issue was with someone else jumping on your offer before I even had a chance to see it.  

       

      Again, no worries.

       

      Thanks,

      Merle

  13. I can't say for sure with 9mm but Precision Delta 40 match ammo runs 169 PF out of my Atlas Titan and 170 out of my Sig 1911 Max. It would be my assumption their 9mm would be similar as they load for competition use. I have used Freedom's ProMatch some in the past as well. It ran a little hotter but still under 175. I just don't trust Freedom/Xtreme much lately. I ordered 5000 200gr 40's and received mixed boxes of 180's and 200's. Cost me at a major last year. I got bumped down to minor because the bullets were 180's but loaded for 200's. Never thought to weigh the bullets before but I do now! Found 3 of the last 6 boxes were marked 200gr but were 180's. Trust but verify!
  14. So Sean_ht 's original question is weather he needed to shoot hand loaded ammo to make GM. Personally the ammo has a very small impact on the ability to manipulate the gun to make GM. The discussion has gone towards the cost. If he wants to shoot lower power factor loads in 9mm or 40 but does not want to invest the time and money into reloading, I think the best option is a reputable manufacturer of competition specific ammo (regardless of cost). Precision Delta, NCShooters, Outdoor Dynamics...etc. all offer both practice and match ammo that would keep the PF around 130 for 9mm and 170 for 40 (depending on the gun) and do it for about the same cost of Federal or some other standard factory ammo. Plus the PF on regular factory ammo is going to be more in the 135-145 for 9mm and 175-185 for 40 range depending on the company and product. I personally shoot my on hand loads for practice and local matches but shoot Precision Delta for major matches. PD has never failed me in a match. I can't say that much for my hand loads! lol
  15. There are also a lot of excellent companies offering factory loaded/reloaded ammo for competition use. Lower power factor than regular factory ammo and very accurate and reliable. Precision Delta, NCShooters and Outdoor Dynamics are good examples. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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