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I'll disagree with this statement. 40 is a higher pressure load and distorts the webbing and base enough to affect reloading even with FACTORY once fired loads. I do most of my reloads with RP nickle cases from the PD, I know its only once fired and it still has issues in my gun if I don't use a push through resize. Like I stated above its a problem only some people with some guns will have. If you don't have issues, great!, But some of us do and we have to go further to fix the problem.

FCD would work perfectly. It sizes thing to Sammi spec perfectly. It's normally sized exactly .003" smaller then sammi spec and with brass spring back sizes right at sammi. I am not a fan of the FCD as it's not a good "sizer" because it's sized much larger then a regular sizing die. But thats how it's designed to do so thats not really meant as a critique. That's good to know. I never tried pushing through the FCD. When I run my finished cartridges through the Lee FCD they rarely would have any resistance, as the U-Die I use is pretty undersized. Since I rarely would feel any further sizing going on in the FCD I ASSUMED that it would not cure the problems some have with bulged cases. In my experience its the very last bit of the case and the rim that need to get sized and doesn't get sized even by my U-die.

Try some new factory ammo and see what happens. As Cha-lee stated the Limited is picky about reloaded ammo, and if Atlanta Arms left a little burr on the rim or didn't fully size the case, that could have been the cause of the nose-dive. I had problems with mine. because I have never used more than 10 rounds of factory ammo in it, I never had a base line for how it functioned. I now have zero problems now that I fully size my reloads.

This while issue really is gun specific. Getting the 40 case completely resized, including the rim, is important to certain guns, like my Tanfoglio Limited. Some designs have no issues with over sized bases, some are completely intolerant of anything outside of factory spec. Also certain mags prefer certain specs. Your case gauge may or may not give an accurate "test" of what your gun needs, they only let you know when the cartridge is WAY to big. (my Limited will not function properly all the time even though my rounds will pass a gauge test and a barrel test, as feeding is a function of more than just getting a cartridge in the barrel.) If you are having nosedive issues, and tuning the magazine doesn't work or if you can't get the full capacity in your magazines the next step is to see if factory spec ammo will function properly in these regards. If factory new ammo works and your reloads do not, then you're gonna need to more fully resize than the "regular" sizing die will do. First get a EGW (Lee) U-die. They are supposed to be a couple thousandths smaller and size lower than the standard die. The reason to do this first is it may cure your problem and this can be integrated into your progressive press. If the U-die does not cure the problem, then a push through system is your next best option. Either a redding GR-X or a hacksawed carbide standard die will work. I have not tried the bulge buster, but since it uses the FCD, I would bet it does NOT size the cases enough to cure the problems some have. the push through systems are a pain as they require a beefy single stage press, but the extra work is worth it if you are having issues. The more expensive route is the CasePro, which I have no experience with, as my hacksawed standard lee die push through system works.

To answer this question: Best EAA gun for limited division is the Elite Limited in .40S&W. To be competitive you will need a good holster rig (CRSpeed is popular) and 3-4 of Hennings 141 mags. Do a little trigger work and shoot it tons, they work great. I would suggest getting a whole new system and keep your Production intact for use in Production. Reloading for 40 is not much different than 9mm, but with the Limited you must fully resize the case. The Limited is a cost effective way to be competitive in limited division.

I bought mine through Reeds Custom Ammo. They did ok, but they did send me the wrong gun (it was misboxed from Italy and no one bothered to check the actual gun in the box).

Bianchi made a good shoulder rig that fit lots of full size pistols. Maybe start there?

I used to get nosedives no matter what my OAL was, using used brass. Then I started forcing my brass through a hacksawed sizing die, so the ENTIRE case, including the rim, was resized. That cured all the feeding problems I had. The 10mm mags allow you to load longer, and present no drawbacks, so its better to get them as opposed to the 40 mags. Loading longer OAL also gives you more options with no drawbacks, so some who enjoy experimenting see it as a win-win.

Slowest that I remember for .40 is Alliant 2400, and there is a load for it in a book, I think the Lee reloading book.

There is the KWA KZ75 and its a CZ75 copy. Its supposed to be real nice, but I have no first hand experience with it. Its NOT the large frame like a Tanfo Limited, just a small frame clone.

My Hennings mags with the Gramms followers engage the slide lock. Since I can't count to 20, I'm sticking with the OE slide pin till it breaks.

Did this unit work? Is it picky about ammo?

i wrote this a while back: witness limited review I have only shimmed the trigger to reduce the lateral play, and cleaned it occasionally, and it runs like a champ. The biggest issue has been with the mags and RELOADED cases. because the Limited mags are a little narrow, if the ammo is not completely re-sized it can hang up in the mag and your capacity is reduced by 5 rounds. I am now running all my cases through a hack sawed sizing die (.40 S&W) and it cured all my problems. I'm very happy with my Limited and have zero complaints, other than the cost of mag extentions.

One thing not mentioned is plated bullets are messy-er to reload. They can get little shavings in your press if you don't put much flair on the case mouth. MGs being jacketed don't put little metal shavings all over my reloading bench. I don't think (at least I can't remember) the residential charge from Montana Gold.

What is a "GK"?

180 grain Montana Gold FMJ, Winchester small primer, 4.8 grains of american select in a R-P nickle case. soft shooting, and looks great!

The trigger will have side to side play. I put a very thin bronze washer inn between the frame and trigger, held in with the trigger pin, to take up space. Cheap and easy fix. Or buy a Henning trigger. He's a great resource, and will help you out.

You have to remove the strip of metal that is spot welded in the mag. Its easy, hit it with a chisel and it will pop right out. Added: hit the little weld spots with the chisel from the outside of the mag. I spent a while trying to drill out the welds until I figured it out.

It's been purported that CZ grips MIGHT work. You could try shimming your existing grips to make them bigger. Just Ideas. Tanfo accessories begins and ends with Henning, unless you can make another part work from another gun.

Legal for what? AKAIK there are no laws that say you can't change the trigger in a pistol.

Lee's Modern Reloading has a TON of beginner info and enough load recipes to help experienced reloaders. Teh FIRST thing to do is read your loading manual.

Glad you are having fun with USPSA! The gear is fascinating to me, as I have been more of a gear guy than a racer all my life. The Limited division is where many modifications are legal. The biggest no-no's in Limited are ported barrels, optics, and recoil pedals (unless on the factory gun like my Tanfo Limited (its pretending to be an extended safety)). The best thing about Limited/L10 is the ability to really modify the pistol without the worry of altering the "factory profile" like in Production. Mill the slide, young man! remove weight, add weight, disable internal safeties, change barrels, change triggers. This is where real innovation is made in the pistol world. Race guns have to work, and work well. As these mods are on "factory" guns, sometimes you will see these ideas migrate to mass produced pistols. Be sure to do a lot of reading on this site on slide lightening, there are hundreds of threads here with tons of info.

One thing that bothers me is the list has both Tanfoglio and EAA as "MAKE". But EAA doesn't make anything, they import. The list has "Witness" listed. So is the Witness Limited Pro just a factory upgraded pistol, like the CZ SP01 Shadow? If so, shouldn't it be easy to get it on the list??

Try Boeshields T-9 for the .22. Its a dry film lube that won't slow down the bolt much in a light 22. (made by Boeing for aircraft industry) I've had issues with 22s getting dirty and stopping, T-9 helps lots with this because it dries and doesn't get gunky like a wet lube. CLP, I'm not a fan of it. I''ll use a CLEANER, like No9, or simple green or White Lightning parts cleaner (awesome stuff) or brake cleaner. Then I'll use T-9 or other dry film lube or some light gun oil if I feel like the dry stuff isn't working well enough.

If you don't have the rulebook, they are available for download from USPSA.org. The approved modifications are in an appendix at the back of the book. Be warned that when you lighten the slide on a pistol, you may have to tune your load and recoil springs to achieve proper functioning.