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This was my second class with Max and Travis. I have to say the class was just as good in the rain as it was under clear skies. I was a bit surprised at the amount of shooting we managed to get in considering the weather.

My X-5 Allround slide is approx. 1.75oz lighter than a P226 slide. People obsessed with high slide velocities will have problems with extraction for sure. The Wolff 14lb P226 recoil springs works just fine with minor PF loads. I have never had an extraction issue with my Allround. In fact the only problem I have had with my Allround was self induced. I had it lubed with slide glide heavy and when you combine that with cold temps and rain the slide sometimes would not go all the way into battery. Cleaned off the heavy slide glide and replaced it with light slide glide and all was well again.

Heavy slide?? The X5 slide is lighter than a standard P226 slide. Replacing the the main recoil spring with a 14lb wolff works just fine for minor PF loads BTW.

If they are using 9mm gun custom built for steel challenge it is not very likely that the gun could stand up to 9mm major. I would be all for allowing 357SIG scored as major in limited. 1) Factory ammo can make major 2)They would have no capacity advantage over 40.

FYI,Powder Valley shows Solo 1000 in stock again.

The Elite does have the SRT trigger. But it doesn't come from the factory with a "trigger job" so to speak. As far as how smooth the trigger is seems to be the luck of the draw. Some will be smooth and some will be a bit gritty.

Looks good Chris. If BarSto ever sends me a barrel maybe Bruce will get mine finished before it gets too far into the season.

With the pair of inline ports in the barrel, the comp is best with one large chamber. Scott, How hard was it to graft that DP magwell onto the X-5??

Bruce can get rid of the 2 piece buffer assembly. Although it is not really recommended for reasons he can explain. Give Bruce a call and I am sure he will be happy to explain everything. With Roger Shermans basepad/spring/follower you can get 18rds of 40. I can also get 18rds using a modified follower from a SIG SCT magazine and it allows me to have a magazine that will still lock the slide back.

sorry I don't remember exactly how much weight was removed you can contCt Chris (cpufixers) or call Bruce Gray for specifics. On Chris's gun the beavertail was narrowed, the dust cover was lightened inside and out, and the trigger guard was reshaped.

I will be sending mine to GGI in a couple weeks. I will be having mine lightened but not to the extent that CPUIXER's gun was lightened.

look here at cpufixers post. X5s

Can you switch top ends between your two X5s? Just wondering if the All Around top would fit on the SA lower. I am considering a Tactical for work but would like to use the better sights on the AA for competition use. Craig Yes, the top ends can be swapped. No issues there. You can even use any regular P226 top end.

It works on my X5 Allround and my X5 comp. 18lb mainspring gives reliable igntion with CCI mini-mags. 17lb sets them off about 95+% of the time. The only ammo that consitently runs well for me with the conversions has been mini-mags and Aguila 40gr super extra.

...that sounds good to me.

ORPCI match video I have two VHOLDRs (not the HD version). Since the HD versions came out you can find left over standard resolution (640x480) VHOLDRS for less than $100. My two cameras set me back less than $200 total. I have mine mounted upside down on a pair of Sordin earmuffs. This puts the lens at the same level as my eyes.

My 610 and I look forward to being there.

You could also make a cardboard blast shield to put up in front of the chrono.

One thing I should add. International is not recommended for pistol use. I played around with it out curiosity after talking to someone that has used it in pistols before.

Are you positive of that?? I messed around with some low velocity loads before and ran into a problem with the muzzle blast tripping the chrono. moved from 8ft back to about 12-15ft and all the sudden my reading were in the neighborhood I had expected. ...and if that is the actual velocity you are getting I agree with Cy Soto your OAL is way to long for that light load. IMO

200gr Zero 3.8gr Clays ave. 848fps 1.15" OAL with with FC100 primer it showed slight pressure signs. switched to FC200 primers and everything looked good. 200gr BBI 3.6gr Clays ave 855fps 1.135" OAL no pressure signs with FC100 primer. very smokey 200gr Zero 3.6gr International Clays ave. 843fps 1.135" OAL FC100 primer no pressure issues at all 200gr BBI 3.6gr Inernational Clays ave. 877fps 1.135" OAL FC100 primer no pressure issues. almost no smoke When I started playing with the International I was very surprised that it only took 3.6gr to make major. Since it is a slower powder I thought for sure it would require a heavier charge weight. Not sure why it doesn't. All of my "bulk" chrono testing was with a S&W 610 and SIG P226.

Shake Blueridge's hand and you'll get an idea why it didn't appear to recoil much.

Robert, The video of you shooting the classifier at MCC is getting close to being the most viewed video I have posted on vholdr.com Looks like you are becoming a star!! I'll have to get your autograph next year!!!

Hop, I plan on shooting the 610. I could certainly use some pointers.

No reason not to compete with a snubbie. Here is Blueridge shooting a Ruger Alaskan snubbie in 45 Colt at the Memphis Charity Challenge.