CrankyCrash

Check out the American Gunsmith Institute (AGI), I got their 1911 3 DVD set and it was worth every penny. I own at least 8 of the pistol and rifle DVD's and they are all good.

American Gunsmith Institute (AGI) has some good DVD's on pistols and rifles. I especially liked the 1911 3 DVD set and the Rock Your Glock DVD. Once you get on their mailing list you are there forever, even if you don't order anything. The instruction was good though.

My favorite powders for my Glock 17/34 using Precision Delta 147gr FMJ-TC and FMJ-RN is: Accurate #2 Accurate #7 IMR SR4726 Hodgden HS-6

I spent tons of money on the various Lee Powder dispensing devices and/or accessories for my LoadMaster and basically gave up on them. I could hardly ever get the exact amount of grains that I wanted. I saved up for a few months and bought this: RCBS ChargeMaster 1500 Powder Scale and Dispenser Combo This is extremely slow and is a manual process, yet I know exactly how many grains of powder I am actually putting in the case; no more guessing/second weighing because I don't trust the Lee Powder dispensing equipment.

Here's a few of my favorite 124/125 gr loads that I've used in my Glock 17: Bullet: Precision Flat Nose; Powder: Accurate #7 7.8 grains; Power Factor: 131 (Jarvis barrel) Bullet: PD Sales, Lead Flat Nose; Powder: Accurate #2 4.2 grains; Power Factor: 127 (Jarvis barrel) Bullet: Precision Flat Nose; Powder: Accurate #2 4.5 grains; Power Factor: 133 (Jarvis barrel) I keep the OAL for my cartridges between 1.089 - 1.115, depending on type, shape, and weight of the bullet and the powder that I'm using. I also have loads for 147 grain, my favorite bullet, it you are interested.

Left handed - right eye dominate. It does present an advantage sometimes when the course of fire favors right-handed shooters, I breeze through without any problems.

I'm a lefty and shoot the following: Glock 17, Glock 34 -- USPSA/IDPA Colt .45 ACP -- Action Pistol On the Glock 17 and 34 I use my middle finger on my left hand to press the mag release. On the Colt, I have an ambi mag release. It took some time to get used to using my middle finger but I've been doing it so long now that it comes natural.

I use a Lee LoadMaster progressive press. The gun powder measure DOES NOT like BlueDot at all. I have used it a couple of times and ended up manually checking it every time. Other than that, the few batches I've made with BlueDot shot pretty good, nice groups, cycled the gun (Glock 17) really well.

I've seen them used at sanctioned matches (Regional and State) in Texas. There is nothing in the rulebook about specifics, other than slide lightening is prohibited.

OK off to convert my Stock Service Pistol to a "Stock <cough cough> Service Pistol" I have a Jarvis drop-in barrel in my Glock 17 (SSP) and a BarSto custom fit barrel in my Glock 34 (ESP). I've shot both guns at regional, state, and the Nationals with no questions asked. See Appendix One, Section A.1.A and A.1.C, page 18, of the IDPA Rulebook. As Jim Scoutten says: "Shoot often and share your sport"

Short answer is yes. I had my Glock 34 grip customized by Dale Hunnicutt at Grip Reductions . He did an outstanding job for me and the fit is incredible. Dale can also be reached here: Dale Hunnicutt I met Dale at the 2009 IDPA Championship in Tulsa, OK last year. Really nice guy and gives discounts to IDPA shooters, not sure about USPSA folks though. I do not work for Dale or receive any compensation for endorsing his services. He's just someone that does quality work at a reasonable price.

Check out the DVD 3GM 2 -- very good section on transitions..

Let's do it. I had a severe case of cranio-rectal infusion last year when I shot it. I need revenge!!!!

I got a drop-in barrel from Jarvis for my Glock 17. Fits really nice. Noticeable improvement in accuracy. I like it alot. The only difference is it doesn't seem to like cartridges with an OAL greater than 1.110. So far, all of my reloads that have an OAL of 1.110 or greater have had problems. All the cartridges with an OAL of 1.080 and less are great! FYI, I'm using Winchester brass and Rainier 124gr FP Lead-Free bullets.

I have a similar problem. I bought an L. E. Wilson case gauge for 9mm from Midway and have had issues with some of my cartridges fitting in my Glock 17 with a Jarvis barrel. I've since adusted my dies and check about every 5th round in my Jarvis barrel just to make sure the dies haven't gotten out of adjustment. I've also noticed that my Jarvis barrel prefers a different OAL than my OEM barrel. Nothing is perfect

The first time I shot seven steel in less than 5 seconds.

I try to dryfire at least 3 - 4 days week, 30 minutes each. I use the drills from Steve Anderson. In just 4 short months of this I've gone from a low USPSA Production "D" class to a very high "C" class, so high in fact I think I'll be a "B" class very soon. I've also gone from a mediocre IDPA SSP Marksman to a Sharpshooter. So, is it worth the time and effort. YES!!! Happy Shooting and SEMPER FI!!!

I just recently started reloading and would like to color code some of my cases. In previous USPSA matches I've seen people use some type of quick drying spray on compound. I've seen it in red, orange, green, etc... Does anyone know what this is or where I can get more detailed information about it. Thanks, Steve

I like my Nike Land Sharks.