RobW

I just did a batch of 5000 in a dollar store bin with a pressure washer. Spotless after an overnight soak and a few minutes of agitation with the pressure washer. I wouldn't go out and purchase a pressure washer to clean brass lol but if you already have one it works great.

I geeked out pretty hard on the thing when I got it after Nathanb recommended it. It's a lot of fun but I am having an issue with the 320-style grip module screwing up my actual live-fire index a bit. It's a subtle but very real difference. I'm on the fence whether or not I'm going to stick with it until they either add a way to change point of impact or add a 2011 or CZ grip module.

The MPA is nicer than the Air, but that impression probably has more to do with the stock polymer grip on the Air and a "more custom" aluminum grip on the MPA. The MPA grip fits my hand absolutely perfectly as well. I bought my BUL armory I think in 2020 if that matters. I bought my Brazos two years ago and IIRC I waited about 12-13 weeks from order to delivery.

I own and have plenty of rounds through most of the guns mentioned in this thread. I have a Brazos SC for Open, 100% reliable from day-1 and I would (and probably will) buy another one. I have a Bul SAS II Air, 100% reliable from day-1. Won't buy another, but that is because I switched to optics before they offered that option. I own a Prodigy, the 4.25" model, and I was an "early adopter" that purchased at release. I've had all of the reported issues, sent it back to Springfield and also had a local smith redo the trigger. It's finicky about mags, prefers Atlas to MBX, but has otherwise run fine post-repairs. I would not buy another one, there are other sub-2k options out there nowadays that I would take a shot on. Finally, I bought an MPA for Handgun Nats last year when they opened up the LO spots. Gun is perfectly fine, runs great. YMMV. I would not buy another MPA, I'd go for a little more and buy a Brazos. If it wasn't a short notice thing I probably wouldn't have one. All said, only the Prodigy didn't run out of the box. It is the cheapest option by far, it was a brand-new design, and Springfield made it right with a sub two-week turnaround. YMMV.

I'm all for dots in any/all divisions for purely selfish reasons. I'm blind as a bat although I do occasionally get stubborn and shoot my limited or SS rigs. It never lasts, I can't see WTF I am doing. If optics are legal in Revo, I'll get classified for sure.

Same for me, first Nats and I had a blast. I shot LO, on the second day I was like "damn, I'm glad I have a dot".

I used the STI insert and it took about five minutes with a file to get it to fit. Figured it was easy enough to replace the trigger block if it didn't work and I have open and limited guns that the holster could be used for as a fall back. I took the side off the holster, aligned the trigger block with the gun, scribed a line and hand filed until if fit correctly.

I ended up on Merrell Nova 3's for the same reasons - I need a wide shoe and PA is very rocky. I tried Salomons, Rockport, and Columbia hikers and my feet would be killing me after every match. Since I switched the difference is dramatic, very happy with the Merrell trail runners.

I emailed Area 8, this is what he sent me. HHF to be based on Open division to start, recalibrated every three weeks: 20221220 USPSA Limited Optics Provisional Divisional Rules Recommendation.pdf

Durp. 4.25"

According to the dude at Trijicon same as for the ODP models, they have them as a stock item.

That was me, call Trijicon and they will send you the correct screws gratis. I had them in my grubby mitts two days after calling. I ran my Prodigy in an IDPA match today after a $60 action job by my gunsmith and installing the Atlas guide rod. Ran perfectly in 20 degree temps. I have an Aftec extractor coming and will probably polish and ream at some point just for kicks.

For me, being realistic I know I am not going to win when I show up for the match. That doesn't mean I am not taking the competition seriously and trying my best to improve. Both things can be true at the same time.

+1 for Federal Syntech. If you can find any lol.

I went to Mountain West Optical on the recommendation of ESS when I wanted to update my glasses. He made me two inserts, one for irons with a split prescription (distance left eye, +2.00 right) and one for optics with regular prescription. I had no problem adjusting to the split and it works great. I actually wear it for optics as well, YMMV.

Just got my Trijicon pattern this week. Off-topic note: contact Trijicon and they will send you the correct length screws for an SRO gratis.

I am running the SC Open this year, exclusively feeding it Eley factory ammo. 29 matches and counting without a hiccup (the gun, not the shooter lol). Zero issues with the guns or mags (MBX, purchased with the gun). For the money I could not be a more satisfied customer.

I reached out to them a couple of weeks ago. "We have an exciting announcement soon". Ok.

FWIW I've been shooting the .38SC major all year. I chrono'ed at 177PF at Area 8, Brazos comp with no popples.

I've done some limited testing with the 4.25" - first impressions the 17rd mags run fine, the 20rd does not. MBX mags work fine.

Don't last and prone to issues? I don't know anyone that has had that experience. I have many many thousands of pasters thru mine without any issues. Except rain, but that has nothing to do with the tape gun ;->

We are talking about a Sig factory team shooter using Sig match certified ammo. What about this scenario makes no sense?

I've been shooting the Eley all year since moving to Open. 38SC only, makes major in my gun (no popple holes). The price has increased of late but when I stocked up it was $410, then $450 per case delivered. At the time not really that much more than factory 9mm.

For me it's the "eyes getting old" factor. I don't care about stage design, reloads, 15 rounds in production, etc. At this point I'm shooting for fun - it ain't fun choosing between seeing the sights or seeing the target. No fun at all! Open is the way

I've got 2K ready to try, just waiting for the new gun