Kyle O

Yes, this is what I was looking for! The "I've done it and didn't screw it up" saying. thanks.

Pics 1 & 2 are as the gate appears without modification (pretty sharp!) Pic 3 shows a very minor removal of the points, say like with dremel/sandpaper Pic 5 shows a heavy removal of the points I've heard of welding the gate, and I tried to demonstrate my thoughts of what I am imagining in pics 4 & 6, Am I even close? What is done when a gate is welded? What will reduce the risk of tearing flesh out WITHOUT F***** up the shotgun is my main question I guess? Does anyone have pics of their gate mods? I've seen some where the port was dremeled out, but I'm strictly referring to "Thumb saving mods on the gate itself" Does anyone know if sanding off the sharp spots will cause malfunctions? I'd rather ask for advice, than for spare parts thanks, kyle.

I felt a trigger by Bruce Gray/Grey (spelling?) that was AWSOME! on an USP 45 Tactical. Made me want to throw mine away! I'll just get a BG trigger job myself instead one of these days.

I have actually read several books in this field as I am an avid astronomer. 1. Look for the words (fully multi-coated) not fully coated, not multi coated, but both. You'll see in the reflections of the lenses purple and green tinted reflections, white reflections are not good red tint is not good either. 2. Check for good tight fitting focus controls, no slop. 3. look thru the binoculars focused at something distant (preferrably steady on a shelf or something) and back away slowly, check that the black circle that comes in from the edges is perfectly black, and perfectly round. You do not want to see any of the "inside" of the binocular. A sqare shape here is bad also (sign of cheap prisms). Also, during this test check that the focused images don't become separated "double vision" so to speak. The images should stay focused together even as you back away. 4. BAK-4 prisms are the best 5. Make sure the binoculars are comfortable to your eyes, if you wear glasses get 15-20mm eye relief, or adj eye cups 6. Anything over 10 power will require a mount of some sort. I have found that some $200 leupolds, and several Nikons fit this criteria, and you don't have to spend huge money on a great pair of binos, good luck. also, for further info there is a book by Phil Harrington, called "Starware" I think, and is pretty much the bible of binos.

Ahhh, all the single stack snobbery makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside, I think I might buy 6 more ss mags today.

Trees all in the berms looks very cool! Also, looks very shady! I must say I am jealeous as we have NO naturally occuring shade at The Shootout Range.

I can't reinforce enough the advice on going to a local competition! I love giving advice to shooters to whom I think I can teach something, and I also love it when better shooters than myself show me things. All things tactical were birthed in competitions. You will definitely find some great people on the range, and out of those people there will be someone who will enjoy showing you something, as much as you enjoy learning it. Tell them your new, and you'll get nothing but pats on the back and advice (unless your unsafe) Four rules of gun safety, and your good to go! Trust me, you'll wish you had done it sooner!

My first sanctioned match, first stage. Had my loaded mags, but in my back pocket. Reached for air, then realized what I had done. Won't do that again.

I just got an SLP, and I couldn't be happier. Sorry, no way for me to compare to the mossi

True: Jerry was asked once, "What powder has the least amount of recoil?" Jerry's answer: "Unfortunatly, I can't answer that because I've been blessed with the ability to not feel recoil anymore."

This will be my second USPSA match, and I am really looking forward to it. I was broke in right, down at the Gator Classic.

I'm glad you two are making the trip, I hope we impress you enough to come back sometime. Stages are shaping up to be pretty exciting! In fact, so exciting there might be something there no one has ever seen before as an IDPA stage. You'll have to come to see it, cause I'll never tell.

Low light would be exciting, but a night shoot....well....I might have drank too many by nightime.

Cool. I'll have to poke holes to see. thanks, kyle

Varget 25gr, 2.235" BTW the 550 powder bar throws better than some of the reviews with this powder. 24.94gr - 25.10 is my outer spread. Just curious about bullet stability. What do you guys go for? Haven't grouped these on paper yet, I am still in the preliminary phase of this load, and thought I'd ask the crew. thanks

Copycat I've got a Caspian frame with a TacSol upper. Kyle shot one mag out of mine after the last steel match then went home and ordered his upper. I might be shooting a S&W 617 in the next one. And I am so glad I did! BTW.......I have the same shotgun as him too. and I'm glad I did that too.

Kimber stainless II frame, TacSol upper.

I get pumped shooting a pistol match. That would most certainly kill me......heart explode via too much pumped.

I've considered these options. Photo anyone, of the magwell or chamfer cut? .......from underneath please?

I see Jerry Miculek all the time. I help run his IDPA club.

I'd also add Bill Drills. Also, not just timing drills where you are aiming at a target, but shoot [fast] into the berm and learn to track the FS. +1 on the bill drills/sight tracking, this is where I gained leaps and bounds.

I dropped the extra for a timney 3lb single stage, and couldn't be happier. I also did it for the 15min of day it cost me to install. Time is worth the money for me, as I don't have a lot of extra. It feels good.

Thought I'd let everyone know. One of the best prize tables I've seen at an IDPA event in years past, I hope this one will come close. It will be at Jerry Miculek's home range in Princeton Louisiana. Also, home to Clarks Custom Guns. Details can be found at www.miculekidpa.com

Damn, I better go clean my AR right now!!