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    Limited gun

    in 1911-style Pistols

    Posted

    I would like a STI. Can't have one. Barsto is 2475.00. Sig 226 X5 .40cal is available, they look nice, and feel nice. Never shot one. They are less than 2k for the Competition model.

    I'm not in a hurry.

    Please advise.

    Rick

    Tumbling Bullets in 9x19s

    in 9mm/38 Caliber

    Posted

    My 147 gn. lead bullets tumble out of any of my guns with 3.9 to 4.7in barrels. Fine out of my 5.3in Fire Dragon G34 barrel. Load is 3.4 gn. Clays, 1.1 oal. Guns are Steyr M9-A1 and CZ75BD. Just for drill I used these bullets with 3.6 gn. Clays, 1.45 aol in .38spl out of my 4in 686. No tumbling.

    Whatever.

    Rick

    Instruction

    in Revolver Forum

    Posted

    Thanks for all the help guys. I've taken to setting up courses of fire in my shop and running through them repeatedly. I like that. By the way tomorrow I am picking up a Model 15-2 4in with an extra wide checkered trigger. Very cool. I plan to shoot the CA state IDPA Championship with either that or my 686. Also I went to www.pistoltraining.com and looked at their offerings. Not bad.

    Happy Holiday,

    Rick Kelso

    Instruction

    in Revolver Forum

    Posted

    Let me ask a direct question. I am using the Jet Loader speed loaders. I have not tried the Safariland Comp IIIs. Is there agreement on the best product?

    Viggen - You are right.

    Pin Shooter - I'll make it happen.

    Bulging primer

    in Revolver Forum

    Posted

    Thanks guys,

    Upon closer inspection and some help from Carmoney I have discovered that the firing pin bushing has recessed itself. I wish I could fix this myself but probably not.

    Thanks again for your helpful responses,

    Rick Kelso

    Bulging primer

    in Revolver Forum

    Posted

    Sounds like you cases are kinda sticking in your chambers not allowing them to move back against the recoil shield keeping the primers in place.

    I am not real sure about what kind of pressure that load is making it may not be making enough pressure to push the cases back.

    Have you had the chambers polished?

    I polished them myself. Sometime ago. I don't know if I did a very good job. PF on that load is 144. Could it be that the chambers are dirty? I'll look things over and try again.

    Thank you

    Bulging primer

    in Revolver Forum

    Posted

    Hey guys I have a question. When I shoot my ICORE loads (3.8 Clays under a 200gr lead bullet) out of my 625 5in circa 1988 the primers bulge to the rear locking up the cylinder (titanium). I can open and close the cylinder by hand it's not jambed up. But no more shooting is possible unless I advance the cylinder by hand. This does not occur in my 1911 or my 625 4in. I think this started to occur before the IRC. I thought the sticking was the hand (floating) at that time, which came apart so I replaced it.

    Anyway to restate the primers bulge backward, like a little hat. Evenly, the dimples appear normal. Sorry no pics the camera is not available to me.

    Can you help me?

    Rick

    New limited gun

    in 1911-style Pistols

    Posted

    I am considering spending some doe on a limited gun. I am aware of what's out there and the various pros and cons of each gun. However I would like to know why .40 seems to be the preferred caliber.

    Thank you,

    Rick

    Because it the smallest caliber that is allowed by USPSA to make major power factor, there fore more rounds in the tube.

    Thank you, I guess I should read the rules.

    New limited gun

    in 1911-style Pistols

    Posted

    I am considering spending some doe on a limited gun. I am aware of what's out there and the various pros and cons of each gun. However I would like to know why .40 seems to be the preferred caliber.

    Thank you,

    Rick

    S&W 327 PC Jerry Miculek version

    in Revolver Forum

    Posted

    I have one. I like the lighter weight. It has been hodling up fine. I shot it at my first IRC this June and did reasonably well for my 1st time. I have 5 other revolvers and I want to buy something expensive so I am selling it and sticking with my six shooters. Plus I like project guns and this one is ready to go now. Email me and I'll send you pics.

    Rick Kelso

    625 5in 200gn

    in Revolver Forum

    Posted

    Thanks for the thorough response. The gun is used to me. Barrel says 1988. These same bullets do not tumble out of my 625 4in or my 1911. I could back off on the crimp also. I have been relying on that to assist my reloads. I will also try forcing one of the bullets through the barrel and see how it feels. By the way the bullets are from Mid-States. They are 200 gr round nose and they have a little shoulder that I was trying to crimp just behind rather tightly. I'll get the caliper out and check a large handfull.

    Thanks guys

    Kelso

    625 5in 200gn

    in Revolver Forum

    Posted

    I am loading a 200gn lead bullet on top of 3.6 gns of Clays, oal 1.200. It's a good load, good PF for ICORE but I am getting some bullet tumbling. What's up? I am posting here because I'm using a 625 5in.

    Thanks,

    Kelso

    Unsafe Gun Handling?

    in Revolver Forum

    Posted

    Enough of that gentlemen.

    I mean that when the gun is in my right hand while reloading I have to get my thumb out of the way and my finger pointed straight so that I am holding the gun with my medial, ring and index finger only. That doesn't feel secure to me. That is if I'm doing it right.

    However I do like the idea of not having to invert the gun, and dump the rounds. I'm not worried about breaking the 180 vertical plane, but it seems like an extra move. I always try to do it as I bring the gun toward me to reload. Also if brass sticks my thumb is not strong enough to dump the brass.

    I'll keep trying. <_<

    Kelso

    Unsafe Gun Handling?

    in Revolver Forum

    Posted

    Seems to me all are missing the true possibility of injury or DQ. All the reloads require the gun to be pointed near the feet for a good drop into the cylinder. That is when the gun is loaded and near the 180. Neither method of reload requires the gun to be completely inverted to unload brass.

    When I reload with my strong hand (rt) I am firmly gripping the gun with open cylinder with my left hand which is not as coordinated as my right hand but stronger. I like sliding my right and left hands back over the gun after the reload. After all isn't the right hand supposed to be more finesse and finger than strength?

    I hope that makes some sense. Just a thought.

    Kelso

    Anybody use Ahrends grips?

    in Revolver Forum

    Posted

    I've gone thru just about every grip out there. With the 625 I have settled on the Pachmayr Presentation grips, the Gripper on my 686 and the Decelerator on my 327. All these grips protect me from recoil remarkably well and provide me with the perfect sight picture quickly. I am very pleased. Especially since they are dirt cheap. My Ahrends, Eagle...etc are all beautiful grips and look great on my guns. But since I shoot so much I go for comfort. I think the Hougue grips are great too but the Pachmayrs cover the backstrap and I have long fingers, so it's helpful.

    Go with what is best for you. Don't be afraid to experiment.

    Good Luck

    Rick

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