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  1. I have two. One is on a single-stack rig, the other is on my wide-body rig. Both use the CR Speed belt system. The STI Eagle 6.0 for open has a Docter Sight that Grams lowered into the slide, so the typical C-More mount issue isn't there. There is a full lock, half lock and magnet only position, operated by the thumb as you get your grip. Use the full lock for walking around. I learned the hard way to use at least half-lock if there is any significant movement before the draw - dropped gun DQ on first stage @ Area 2 several years ago - never fired a shot. Holster wear on the gun is a non-event since I had the Ion Bond finish done about a year ago.

  2. I use a laser bore sighter <http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=332264&t=11082005> indoors to match my Docter's point of aim with the laser's point of impact. With that you'll soon discover which way the dot moves in response to adjustments and not burn any ammo. Be sure to tighten the locking screws on the back when done. I check my sight alignment periodically because it will drift.

  3. +1.

    I also have them. The insert follows the contour of the face rather than being square to the face. With my astigmatism I needed a slightly different Rx because they are closer and angled. Don't remember the adjustment because it was 3-4 years ago when I last had the inserts ground. Your optician will need the insert frames to fit the lens blanks.

  4. With new Starline brass I was having to apply case lube, but don't need to since I started running the new brass through the case cleaner before loading. I also deburr the case mouth inside and out. I'll wipe down the belling die if I begin to feel resistance at the loading station. (550B)

  5. As I read 8.6.2.1 ANY shooter can request assistance, subject to RO approval. Nothing in the rule limits the coaching to new shooters only. I guess that's where RO discretion comes into play.

  6. American Handgunner World Shootoff uses combination - some stages are plate racks, some are field courses with poppers/colt speed plates/split poppers. Plate racks and crossovers have rope to avoid downrange time. Starter in the center has a bicycle horn to start, and there is an RO for each shooter. Field courses normally have some local kids to help with resetting steel. Plate racks have a variety of target shapes.

  7. Our standard target sticks are about 5'. Two across the top per pair of target stands, 3-4' between the parallel rows. Space target stands so distance between adjacent stands is same as distance between uprights of a single target stand, approx 18". With 8 crossmembers, tunnel would be 10.5' long. It also helps to stabilize the uprights by stapling no-shoots or scrap cardboard to the uprights. A picture would probably make it clearer, but I'm currently at work.

  8. Ok, this weekend Our local match will be shot in low light conditions. While this is new to me and I have been practicing a lot I am curious how you would reload while holding a light in yor weak hand.

    My technique (shooting a Springfield TRP operator) will be holding my Surefire light in my weak hand (left hand) between index and middle finger with base of light pressed against palm to activate. I have been trying to reload while keeping the light in my hand and have also held the light in my mouth during reload.

    How do you reload under these conditions? Pros and cons of either way I mentioned?

    I'm anxious for your answers!

    -Chris

    Time for the SureFire lanyard on the weak hand wrist. Then drop the light, do the reload, and reacquire the light. It will require practice.

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