PPGMD

I assume that I can safely toss the striker spring, since I am using a reduced power spring (not sure who made it though)?

So my XDM 9 5.25" is coming up on 5,000 rounds. Since typically 5k is when most companies, that publish a spring replacement schedule, suggest replacing the recoil spring I figured I would do the same with my XDM. Since Springfield doesn't offer a factory spring, what is the best spring that matches factory weight?

There aren't too many production guns that can shoot well at 50 yards. Anyways I think the production rules are fine, you can be fairly competitive with a $500 gun, and really competitive (assuming you do you part) for around $1,000. Also you can try the sport out with a USPSA Production, or IDPA SSP though obviously if you want to be serious you need a purpose built gun.

I would agree about calling up the NRA, when I talked to Tom about the Grip Force for the Glock, he basically said that they allow fitting the gun to your hand (not saying the Grip Force in Production legal as I haven't gotten around to email him, I have to make time for that). Now I am not sure how far that goes, but it seems like the NRA takes a more liberal interpetiation of the grip modification rules than say the USPSA, or IDPA.

A quick video from the match (won't be editing the rest until I get home on Tuesday), how not to shoot Rolling Graveyard. Fun match, will be back next year, Mayan gods willing.

That they do, I take it rolling graveyard is the new Pet cemetery. I'm going to have to add another mag to my belt, I've always only needed four, I think it would be prudent to bring five to this match. I pick up my leg for the match on Wednesday.

Any word on the match hotel?

I'll be shooting production.

What is the best distance to zero for the normal Action Pistol events? I used a 50 yard zero for the matches this year, and but I think that had something to do with my rounds going high on the plates. I've thought about using a 25 yard zero for every match but the practical, but I am not sure if that would work out. At the regional, and localish matches I don't think that would work out as they aren't multiday events. Any tips from the more experienced shooters? I'll be shooting a 115gr 9mm being pushed out at around 1,100-1,150 fps (depending on which gun goes to the cup).

Tempting very tempting, but alas I don't think I will have enough PTO to be there the entire week (I'm currently -22 hours in the hole from Bianchi). Next year I will probably do that, hopefully it all lines up again to save on airfare and ammo shipping (as I will have to be in Tampa for a follow up again that time next year). Question about costumes, it says you must shoot in your costume to be considered. I was thinking about having a peg leg (either actual wood or something stronger painted to look like wood) made, but that isn't safe to shoot on (stability issues need to use a real foot for shooting). Would that be considered for the costume contest? Or should I just wrap my normal leg with a wood type cover?

I arranged my schedule and I will be in Florida for this match, so it's a go for me.

At Pioneer Gun Club (outside of Kansas City) they use timers attached to radio remotes to control the plate rack, and the turning targets. From what I understood it was fairly new, but it worked pretty well out to 25 yards on everything except the barricade. Several of their crew posts here (at least in the Bianchi/NRA Action Pistol section), maybe they can chime in.

What is the snow thing you speak of? Frozen hurricanes. It must be quite cold to get rum to freeze.

What is the snow thing you speak of?

BJ was running a 686. Enoch was running a XDM 5.25. Rob had an interesting new sight on his XDM. Bruce Gray was indeed running a Sig X5. And the plates will be haunting my nightmares.

Almost here, practice session tomorrow.

Uphills both ways? Barefooted? Anyways hope to cya all there. I'll be the guy with the camo leg.

As much as flying sucks these days, driving 12+ hours sucks more for me. I'll be at the range on Friday doing the practice session to see how much I suck.

This match is coming up in two weeks. Anyone else going? It will be my first time shooting NRA Action pistol. So this will be interesting since I haven't had much time to practice either.

I have nothing to do with these guys, but I found them, and figured maybe some other shooters in the Republic might want to know about them. I am planning to make it down there for a match or two if I can. Website (can't post links so you need to complete the url): southtexasactionpistolclub.com Dates and events shot: 19 Feb 2012 Barricade Event 10.23 48 Falling Plates 10.25 48 Practical Event 10.22 48 18 Mar 2012 Practical Event 10.22 48 Falling Plates 10.25 48 Moving Target (Mod) 10.24 48 15 Apr 2012 Moving Target (Mod) 10.24 48 Falling Plates 10.24 48 Practical Event 10.22 48 20 May 2012 Falling Plates 10.25 48 Moving Target (Mod) 10.24 48 Barricade Event 10.23 48 17 Jun 2012 Moving Target (Mod) 10.24 48 Falling Plates 10.24 48 Practical Event 10.22 48 15 Jul 2012 Barricade Event 10.23 48 Falling Plates 10.24 48 Practical Event 10.22 48 19 Aug 2012 Practical Event 10.22 48 Falling Plates 10.25 48 Moving Target (Mod) 10.24 48 16 Sep 2012 Moving Target (Mod) 10.24 48 Falling Plates 10.24 48 Practical Event 10.22 48 21 Oct 2012 Falling Plates 10.25 48 Moving Target (Mod) 10.24 48 Barricade Event 10.23 48

It says I don't have enough posts to do a link. But here is a regional match: April *insert the usual http and such* swla-rifleandpistol.org/compete1.htm 20 - Crawfish Cup, Lake Charles, LA (Southwest Louisiana Rifle and Pistol Club, Inc)

Does Tommy have a website? I have been looking at a smaller framed 2011. Do they do full STI work, or do I need to buy one that is other wise made up the way I want and send the grip to either one of them? I have been looking at a Bedell Spitfire because they seem to be the only one I could find with some sort of grip work done.