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Understand there is a difference between what John is using and the 5906 police turn-in guns. John's is the Performance Center 5" gun. You can see a pic of it on the S&W website. The gun is intended for PPC competition and is only listed with a single action trigger, but you can get them with the DA/SA. There is no comparison. I wouldn't waste my time with an off the shelf 5906. It's about dead last on my list of potential Production class guns. Erik

Hold on, Patrick Sweeney took some pics of John's Production gun at this years Nationals. I'm sure his article will include it. John is using a Performance Center 5906 longslide with absolutely the best DA/SA trigger I've ever felt. I predict it will quickly become one of the top Production class options very soon. I was so impressed I dragged Flexmoney over to check it out. Flex, any opinions? Erik

+1 on the Glock 35 for Production. I use Montana Gold 155's at around 900 fps. Very nice setup. Erik

Anybody use a Harrts Mercury guide rod in their P226 (9mm)? I'm interested in your impressions. I'm considering trying one in my 226 Production gun. Erik

Speed kills....but only if you hit the target. Erik

You guys watch too much TV. There are no such things as Black Helicoptors. What a bunch of non-sensical crap.....We use Blimps with Stealth technology. Erik

Rhino, That is another design I'll be working on, more for ninja applications. In general, its very tough to get both in the same design. A good comp captures the expanding gases and redirects them to keep the muzzle flat and/or pull the gun forward to soften the recoil. A flash suppressor provides an open area for the unburned powder exiting the muzzle to continue to burn and redirect/diffuse the flash, but allow the expanding gases to escape. Both designs contradict the other, but I've got some ideas, stand by. Cy, The comps would be manufactured in 2 or 3 pieces and be assembled onto the rifle in a specific order. This complicates the overall design and manufacturing process, but potentially allows some better, more intricate designs. Unfortunately, it would also cost the end user more. The performance of the comp would have to justify the increased cost. Not sure if it would, but I'll got some ideas. Of course, I'll be looking for some T&E help if your available? John, You are correct, but a ruling from Amidon stated the comp length measurement is taken from the end of the muzzle, not from where the threads start. Most comps are threaded at least 1/2" over the barrel. Subtracting this from the overall, stand along comp length of 3 1/4" results in an overall comp length from the muzzle of about 2 3/4". Well within the overall length rules for a limited rifle. Having said all that, I do have some designs strictly for open rifles. Erik

Guys, Now that the off-season is here I'll be working on some new rifle compensator designs. Nothing currently produced has all of the features I'm looking for so I've decided to spin up some prototypes and do some testing. I'm looking for some opinions. What is the longest comp. you'd use? I think the longest on the market right now are the Bushmaster Y-Comp/TTI eliminator/Z-M Weapons. They are all right about 3 1/4" long. Any thoughts Pro/Con on a 2 or 3 piece design comp? (Assuming the durability is on par with a one piece design) Erik

Anyone played with one yet? Erik

Jake, Did you catch it with the Pain or the Rage? Erik

In General, I say yes, but it depends on the COF. Most of the discussion on this thread seems to revolve around an unspoken, wide open, target array. Hard cover, Swinging/Moving targets, and No-shoots, play a very important role in determining your "Percentage of points" available statistic. If you have a no shoot blocking the entire A zone, but the head is open, are you going to try to get the 2 A's on the head shot? If it's more than 10 yards, probably not. Trying to steal an "A" on a 12-15 yard, half no-shoot target array can be done, but the time it takes to do it usually is not worth the extra point (or 2, if minor.) A certain percentage of "C's" is desireable, maybe even necessary. Erik

Don't forget about the Weaver 1-3x20 variable. The magnification is a little light for shots over 300 yards, but it's a true 1 power reticle. On the hose stages I shoot with both eyes open and use the crosshairs like a dot. It's relatively compact, light weight, good clear glass, and it only costs about $150. If your going to stick with the dot scopes, I would get the EOTech with the Saturn reticle. I would look at the 512 model. It uses AA batteries and has a relatively long battery life. It's also a little cheaper than the 552. The main difference is the 552 has setting for night vision. Don't pay the extra money unless you intend to do some real low light shooting. Erik

TriggerT, Yet another excellent example. Erik

Bountyhunter, I agree that it would be hard to find someone who does not agree with this idea in principal. The problem is the lack of intestinal fortitude needed to apply this in practice. If you want some real world examples, look at the civil court system. Its always someone elses fault (Warning- sweeping generalization.) I deserve millions of dollars because I'm a dumba** and I spilled hot coffee on my lap. Well it must be your fault for making the hot coffee I wanted. And yes, I have met people who disagree with that prinicipal. Some are called Judges and the others are called lawyers. (Hold on, give me a minute to put on my flame suit ) Erik

As long as we are required to speed unload our guns, Mickster's advice is right on. A fast transition between platforms will save you a bunch of time. What a sad state of affairs, administrative loading/unloading determining who is the better shooter. Erik

Apparently, I should have realized a quote like this would start a political debate. It was not my intent. Flex was absolutely right to lock the first thread. My intent was to share a quote that was inspirational to me, for many reasons. This quote, "We will bring you to justice, or we will bring justice to you." President George W. Bush transcends the current war, and speaks to all injustice in the world. Political correctness is a disease that is destroying our country and our way of life. I long for the days when you were expected to chase a criminal, not let him go free because he ran away from you. Nowadays, if you chase somebody and an innocent person gets hurt, its my fault for chasing him. What ever happened to the idea that its his fault because he ran? Anyways, I could easily make this a huge rant, suffice to say, I won't, its not the place for it. I like the idea of holding people accountable for their actions, in all walks of life. This is why I find this quote inspirational. Siglady, I very much appreciate that all of the presidents for the last 50 years have probably had speech writers (it would be interesting to find out who was the last president to actually write all of his own speeches?), but I also think there's more to it than just the words. The tones, inflections, dramatic pauses, and panache, all combine to make the delivery just as important as the words. In that respect, I do credit the person saying the words, as well as the person who wrote them. Erik

He may not be the most articulate man in history, but he does have his moments. "We will bring you to justice, or we will bring justice to you." President George W. Bush

#2- "Hah, my book just passed Brian's on the best seller list. Where's your zen crap now?" #3- "Nice Hooter's, Daddy like!" Erik

Erik, Thanks for the slow chrono support. Erik

Tupperware, Thanks for the sponsorship offer, I accept. Where would you like you Tupperware logo? I've got some room on my *ss. Then with your excellent sense of humor you can tell everyone, "Yeah, I own his *ss!" Erik

Cy, Once again, call me, we'll talk. Erik

I used a Glock 35 when I last shot production, but during the winter break I'm going to give my Sig 226 some playing time and see how she does. After eliminating about 80% of the competition, it sounds like the P-18 is the one for you. Erik

Trigger T, Somehow, between TN State and the Nationals I lost about 50 fps. on my load. I only changed one component, I opened a new sleeve of primers. Same make and model, just a new lot number. I can't see losing 50 fps to a primer change. I think it was just a large combination of variables that stacked up against me. I probably lost a little with the primers. I chronoed early on tuesday morning, the temp was a little cooler, and I think the chrono was a little slow. I shot 10 majors this year and my load went 168 to 171 all year. Every person I told of my woes at the Nationals said the chrono was right on or slow. I didn't hear from one person who said the chrono was fast for them. But none of this really matters. The buck stops here and I didn't make it. End of story. I was just glad I found out on tues. morning. It allowed me to slow down and go for high "A" counts to save what I could of the match. Jake, When life throws some adversity in your path, what else can you do but throw a little Pain and Rage back at it. P.S.- Lead with a little Pain, then bring the Rage. IPSC34, Carlos, & Lynn, Thanks for the kind words. Never mind me next year. Look out for the little hoser with the new open gun. Yet another reason for me not to switch to open (at least until he goes back to his Glock) Mig, (Cartman voice on) I hate you...so very much. Screw you, I'm going home. Erik

Title says it all. First time ever in 10 years of competition (insert Homer Simpson voice, "Doah!") Erik

Cy, Email me and we'll talk. It depends on which on you have. Armalite made two versions. One does very little, the other is okay, but not great. Erik