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NO, NO, NO No benefit to the 200psi other than the piston cylinder will wear out faster if the belt does not go first. Do not get caught up in a numbers game. Compressor manufacturers are always looking to throw a number out there that will sell the compressor, but most times it will not help the consumer. You do not need a compressor that pumps over 125 psi for any normal operation. 2 stage compressors run up to 175 psi because of the basic design effeciency, and in industrial aplications this gives you more draw down. Randy

For longevity, the only way to go is cast iron pump and belt driven. I would not recommend the cheaper import stuff with too many corners cut. Purchase this unit, and it will give you 20+ years of trouble free performance. I have had mine for 13 years, and only checked/changed the oil. I have worked on many of the previous pump design models installing pressure switches and components that are well over 30 years old. http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/SPEEDAIRE-Portable-Air-Compressor-1NNF6?Pid=search Buy a direct drive and or oilless unit, and you will buy several. Buy a good quality belt driven unit, and you should not have to replace it. Randy

You really should not have to trim your pistol brass. Straight wall cases are not known to stretch much when fired. Also, the majority of pistol bullets do not have a cannelure groove. Check your case length and i think you will find they do not need trimmed. Randy

Storage containers for my stuff I am not using right now. Shelving from Costco to put the storage containers on. All 45 mags in one container, 9mm in another, 40 in another, etc. I usually leave commonly used magazines in Shooters Connection magazine storage pouches stored inside the containers. That way I can grab the pouch with 6-12 magazines of any given caliber and throw it in my range bag on my way to the range. I like the clear storage containers so I can see what is inside. Randy

Come on over to Missoula and shoot some USPSA matches with Big Sky Practical Shooters. Randy

It is not the press, it is the primers. I have had a couple of lots of bad CCI primers lately. Way out of spec, and oblong. It is hit or miss with the CCI primers I have. CCI says there is no way I could have primers that far out of spec, but they will not even come close to going into the primer tube. Randy

For hand trimming, I use a Lyman. I like the universal cam collet set up, so I do not have to have shell plates for different brass. Randy

Lee parts and dies are pretty cheap, so you should be able to get it running in 9 for a reasonable price. From what I hear from 2 friends who load on Lee progressive presses, the Loadmaster is a way better press. Just an FYI, you can get shoot a Glock 21 in 45acp, and it is not very pricey. You can also pick up some pretty decent values in 1911 like the Taurus PT1911 for around $550 Randy

My brother and my wife run it on their phones, and both love it. They do not offer it for a Windows phone, so I can not use it for now. Randy

What ranges are you shooting? My go to for a newby to precision rifle would be a Nightforce NXS 5-25x56. I am an MOA guy, so I really like the NPR1 reticle, although I also have the NPR2. You really can not go wrong with this scope, and can recover almost all of your money on the used market if you want to try something else(although I doubt you will). Optic quality on my U.S. Optics 3.5-25 is superior, but the scope is quite a bit more money, and heavier. Randy

If you do use an Air assist nailer on Pre-finished flooring, try and get one that has the wider pre-finished flooring shoe on it. The wider shoe spreads out the impact energy of the tool so you do not chip the edges of the finish. It also has urethane rollers in it to keep you from scratching the flooring from sliding the nailer. Randy

I have several of the Shooters Connection Mag Bags(http://shootersconnectionstore.com/CED-Magazine-Storage-Pouches-P145.aspx). Keep magazines of different calibers in them. You can take them to a local embroidery shop, and have your caliber/brand embroidered on them. Randy

A mile from home? I got kicked off for a week one time, and had to walk 8 miles each way to school. And it was truly up hill both ways(large hill in the middle of the trip). Dad told me if I took a ride from anyone, I would really be in trouble. Had to get up at about 5:00 to get going and be to school on time. Grade probably 7th. I did however have a lot of fun growing up. Randy

That is very thoughtful of your wife. My school bus drivers did not care that much. Got kicked off a few times, and for no reason at all. Randy

I was gonna respond, but not sure it is worth it. Just curious how many people would be willing to reset, run the timer or scoreboard, or pick brass with your opinions enforced. Seems to me much more time would be wasted waiting for people to help out. Randy