[Any new gear or reloading items at SHOT show that caught your eye?]

For the last 3 years the mark 7s have caught my eye. Even the consumer model without an auto drive. They feel so smooth

[Small pistol primers in 9mm major]

Never had any issues with SPP. now adays they are a lot cheaper and run the same PF

[Czechmate vs. 2011 for Open]

a Czdchmate is not going to satisfy your needs lol. IT was a viable option until colt and CZ merged. 2011 is the way to go 

[Oil or grease?]

Thick oil all day. If your 2011 can run on grease, its not tight enough 

[Cracked slide, how can I fix it.]

On 3/12/2023 at 9:53 PM, Reloader98 said:

So my slide cracked on my shorty open gun. Mine is old and I’m the second or third owner. It’s an older J.L Hardy “Shorty” 4.25 gun with two popple holes in the barrel. The crack is on the edge of the ejection port towards the chamber. Small but undeniable. I only put a few thousand rounds through it but I’m unsure of how many were put through it before me, I’m sure it was a lot. 
 

my question or questions are, can it be repaired and is it worth repairing as compared to a new slide ? 
 

secondly, if getting a new slide for it is the better option, would the frame start to over wear at some point ? And If I decided  to sell the gun after all that, given the slide is made by a different builder, would it be worth less in the resale market with the frame and slide being made by different people? 
 

Eventually I want to buy a brand new open gun built for me so I kinda want to sell this gun eventually so I can help fund a new one. What would you do? 
 

thanks! 

you need to replace it. You may also be able to get away with making it a SCSA gun and only shoot minor out of it. I would only recommend that if the gun has been looked over by a competent gun smith. Otherwise its trash 

[9mm Major OAL]

Definitely depends on case fill volume. I run 3n38 in 9MAjor so i load to 1.18 to make sure im not compressing the powder too much 

[What Open Gun holster is Everyone Using]

On 12/24/2021 at 12:14 AM, sc68cal said:

I had this issue too with the Safariland 015. Not fun.

A henning holster hanger will fix this issue 

[Is 3n37 still a relative option?]

I think AA#7 is a good choice if you can find it. However it leaves a ton of unburnt powder (gravel).

I load 3n38 in 9 MaJor with very little issues. A little spilling here and there but fine otherwise

[Atlas Gunworks Big Stick "170 mm" Magazine doesn't fit the IPSC Magazine Gauge ...]

As stated above, ordering the other basepads will work. Ive never had a Chrono officer even gauge my open mags 

[1911 9mm Open division load]

The 3n38 load makes about 174. Ive also used the same bullet over 7.4 Sillhoutte and 6.9 Autocomp with about the same results

[1911 9mm Open division load]

I load 124 grain .356 Blue bullets. 1.175 OAL with 8.5 3n38

[CZ Shadow 2 Load Data]

Ive tried many different powders using 147. My favorite loads are 

 

147 FP Blue Bullets over 3.1 GR AA#2

147 FP Blue Bullets over 2.9 GR Titegroup

[What Size 9mm Bullet Do You Use?]

Blue bullets are the best coated bullets out there. Beware of Hitech coated bullets. They all smoke. Blue bullets uses a proprietary coating that smoke very little even in 9Major

[For $4000 is there anything better than the MPA DS9 LOC for Limited Optics?]

MPA is going to be your best option for an OOTB GUN

[Shooting bags]

wiebad fortune cookie. Sits flat for barricades but also curves for fences ect.

[savage b22 for NRL22?]

The b22 is a solid choice for the price but they are known for accuracy issues

[Scotch or Bourbon]

Bourbon for sure, but im also from KY. Knobb Creek

[Harbor freight mini mill and c more Mount]

Ive seen people do it with a hand drill. you CAN do it with anything. Is it worth messing up a $300 lower? Probably not 

[Lead levels]

Do you wear a respirator when you cast? just curious?

[Does anyone use chalk?]

1 minute ago, Kravi said:

 

What about products like "liquid chalk"? I haven't used it yet, but I have it in my kit and was planning on testing it this weekend.

I think its about the same as dry chalk. Itll work, but it gets slippery in my opinion. Yes it dries your hands but makes them slick. Academy sells a tennis or racketball liquid grip that is the same formula used in most shooting specific grip enhancers. 

[Does anyone use chalk?]

10 minutes ago, Sarge said:

I know of a few guys who swear by plain old right guard spray deodorant sprayed on the palms.

  Believe it or not there is a product pole dancers use that is pretty good. I have some I use if it’s rainy 

That makes sense. I can trust a pole dancer backed product. lol 

[AMG Labs Timer Wait Time]

Ordered August 1st. Still no word. 

[Holoson scs vs 507Comp green dot]

Too big of a difference to compare. 507Comp is huge. I just dont prefer the dot options it comes with. 

[Does anyone use chalk?]

dont use chalk. It will gunk up your gat and make it more slippery than what it is with little sweat. A rosin ball works great if you can find one. If you cant then use pro grip or something even tennis grip 

[Relaxed face]

I have no relaxation. I try but as soon as the beep goes off its toast