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Ross Chevalier

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  1. If the answer to Duane's question is "no changes" I would be very inclined to pop in an extended ejector and test fire a few rounds. If the gun ejects then, you know the preexisting one got chipped enough that it impacts performance under load. If the ejector is the cause, your gunsmith should be able to tune it properly. Alternatively, if you are comfortable doing some work yourself (or your friend is) Bob Londrigan had an excellent article in Front Sight a few months back on properly tuning an ejector. Cheers, Ross
  2. I attended a class with Eric Grauffel in Sept 03. He advocates the racker on the strong side as he teaches to reach across the top of the slide and use the weak hand thumb to rack the slide. When HE demonstrates this, his weak hand returns to proper support position faster than if the racker is on the weak hand side. I confess I haven't been able to get this method to work for me. If your racker bites you, check out one that comes out, then up to the height of the base of the dot, then out again. I've got an EGW one that does this very nicely. Cheers, Ross
  3. And so you did Phil. Sorry for being blind. R
  4. Every place seems to sell the GSG-9s at full list ($252) I got mine from New York Shoes (in Texas I think - about a year ago) Zappos.com has them in stock. Phil, could you direct me to where I might see these Bates boots you wrote about? My GSG9s have been great thus far, but given that you are far more fit than I, that may be why mine have held up so well. Of course I'm putting a lot more weight in each step so it probably helps the glue stay stuck Cheers, Ross
  5. Hello all, I would like to solicit your opinions on a starting load or your experience with a successful load. Gun(s) SV Infinity 5" AET barrel Bullets Montana Gold 165gr JHP Primers Federal Sm Pistol Brass Winchester 1x fired OAL - TBD A couple of shooters of my acquaintance have recently moved to 165gr bullets from 180gr. Their experiences have all been very positive so I thought I would give it a try. I have consulted the excellent resource that Jeff Maass provides but would always like input. Your comments on 165 vs 180, recommended powders, loads, would be appreciated. I have found that the MG bullets are extremely accurate in both guns, and unlike other bullets, the aggressive rifling of the AET doesn't rip off the plating or the jackets. Plus I can get 2K at a pretty good price right now. Thanks in advance, Ross
  6. Riden, The theory on the brass is as follows; 38 TJ and Super comp have a recessed rim, (hence the need most of the time for the smaller shellplate) It is very common for brand new 38 Super brass to hang itself up in the magazine because the diameter of the rim is nominally larger than the diameter of the rest of the case. TJ and Super Comp solve that problem. Strayer Voigt actually sell different breechfaces for TJ/SC vs. regular .38 Super. It is common to experience extraction problems on an inconsistent basis with TJ/SC brass in a gun with a .38 Super breechface where the extractor is set up for .38 Super. I have personally experienced "fascinating" problems with a .38 SC breechface (installed in error) and regular .38 Super rounds. The top open shooters in my area seem to prefer Super Comp or TJ, but challenges with getting the brass up here leave most of us using regular .38 Super. Using once fired brass seems to eliminate any catching in the magazine. Best regards, Ross
  7. I would follow the guidance you have received thus far Pete. The other big difference between the two different 627s is the positioning of the chamber versus the cylinder. In the .38 Super version the chamber is much longer than in the .38/.357 version. If you were to load .38 Supers in moon clips in the .38/.357 cylinder, on firing the bullet would have a longer jump to the chamber. While I am not a gunsmith, all the texts I have read on this subject suggest that this is not a great idea. Of course, every lucky stiff I know with a 5" 610 shoots .40 in it, not 10mm, and ostensibly the same problem exists. Congratulations on your purchase, the 627 is a beautiful gun, and both versions are still listed on the Performance Center site (or were a month ago) Best regards, Ross
  8. So IMHO, I prefer shooting challenges that provide challenge to all levels of competitors, stages that let new shooters get through without zeroing, and master shooters to compete with each other. My personal favorite techniques are using multiple target appearances and effective use of vision barriers and sufficient distance that if you have not planned effectively you could end up shooting the same target twice - the penalty here is time. I also try to avoid all hose or all accuracy stages and prefer to do change-ups as it keeps up the mental aspects of the game. Also I prefer wherever possible to give opportunities for capable shooters to shoot on the move but still provide the capability for newer shooters to get through the stage without tanking if shooting on the move is outside their skill base. Excessive use of penalty targets or targets for the sake of targets annoy me, but again this is only my opinion. From a match/RO perspective, no traps, easy to score and not set up to cause arbitrations. Good stages are hard work and part of the gratification comes from top shooters and new shooters coming off the line and saying that they enjoyed the stage. Cheers, Ross
  9. Vince, As an NROI CRO, I have had more than sufficient experience with stages built in a manner only to permit the admission of a holster retention portion. These sections have invariably not been driving to the point of safety, but simply as a way to implement yet another rule test. These rule test, which are invariably coupled with "interesting" procedural penalties are never in the spirit of the rule's intent, nor do they add particular value or challenge to the course of fire. A Range Officer has the responsibility to check questionable holsters and assist the competitor before a tragic event anyway. I vote to dump the rule. I have seen walkthroughs where the use or non-use of the lock (if present) is poorly or not specified and also where the use of the lock if present is specified, resulting in inequalities with holsters without locks. JMOICBW, but Vince, thanks for asking. Cheers, Ross
  10. Lynn, Thanks a lot, I will look into the Koenig hammer Cheers, R
  11. Pat, If you don't need the N350, I will be happy to buy it from you. R
  12. Couple of points, Firstly, Vince commendations on your call on the DQ situation where the holster failed. This is the kind of innovative yet practical thinking that great range officers come up with to maintain safety and provide the greatest benefit of doubt to the competitor. I hope that if I ever find myself in a similar position, that I think this through as thoroughly. On the subject of the banned holster, is there a repository of information on this sort of thing available to Range Officers? I was on a different squad in SA, but did hear about this holster issue while I was off the range attending to illness. I see a great many of these holsters in Canada, predominantly on the belts of some of our top competitors, and in the interest of keeping people in the sport would like to be able to provide guidance on this sort of thing. We have very few competitors with Sigs, but are seeing more variety as Production catches on. Your guidance would be appreciated. Best, Ross
  13. So I've gotten to where I am shooting Standard but have been advised by some far better shooters to shoot open over the winter as with practice and diligence it will actually improve my standard game. My current open gun is, shall we say "unreliable" and I am considering buying an alternate that is "proven but not dead". The potential gun is an SV and is fitted with a 38 Super Comp breechface. I of course have several thousand one fired and new 38 Super +P brass cases around. I have heard conversations on rimmed and rimless and would really appreciate some guidance on this subject, so please pardon my ignorance; What's the fundamental difference? Can you mix the two in the same gun? (I recently discovered I had picked up a couple of TJ cases and fired them in my gun - they worked fine but I caught them in the reload process - is this supposed to work?) If I change to Super Comp, is my Case Pro resizer useless, or is it a case of another sizing plate set? Since I already have a 38 Super, I'm inclined to ask that the breechface be changed from SuperComp, but am holding pending better data. Thanks in advance, Ross
  14. FWIW, last time I saw Pat Harrison he had gone back to the Bianchi Hemisphere. He would be better able to advise of course. What was appealing was the simplicity and overall size. Of course, what do I know, I use a CR2001 with the Arredondo muzzle platform. Cheers, Ross
  15. Hello all, At the risk of duplication of an existing question, I am seeking recommendations. I am near to having to purchase a 5000 qty of primers for my open gun. I have been using Federal Small Rifle with reasonable success, although I have taken to looking at every one in the primer tray as too many have insufficient primer. I have seen recommendations to move to magnum pistol or to different vendors. What would the seasoned experts recommend and specifically why? A recommendation is welcome, but I would more appreciate understanding the rationale. If it matters, I have been using 8.5g of N350 with WestCoast 124g FMJ in the .38 Super case Thanks, Ross
  16. Hello all, I strongly advocate the SV Tri-Glide trigger system. I use them in any gun that will take them. The interchangeable faces are very useful as they really allow you to "fit" the gun to your hand. On my SV Limited guns I use the straight face, on the STI open gun I use the Enos face - subtle differences to be sure. The only note I would advise is the use of a high quality trigger prep on the bearing surfaces. For lack of a better alternative and insufficient knowledge I use the STI Trigger Slick product. Use of a ball bearing fitted TriGlide without this or similar product will over time create wear on the opposing parts. The gentleman who worked on my guns in the past preferred to use BreakFree, but I did not find it suitable with the TriGlide. Perhaps one of the more knowledgeable contributors could recommend alternatives to Trigger Slick if necessary. Also if you elect to fit the trigger system yourself, be sure that the bow does not bind in the track, and that the shoe itself slides cleanly. Some of the trigger sets require fitting to move easily. Lynn, would you elaborate a bit more on the Koenig hammer? Why do you prefer it? I use SV products today, but have spoken to others who advocate the Cylinder and Slide warp speed kit. Thanks, Ross
  17. FWIW, YMMV My open gun is one of the first STI Grand Master series. In the time I have owned it, it has been mostly down for maintenance. The only truly good news is that since going back to SG1 from Kellube is that the slide performance is less degraded by use or temperature. I followed Brian's original guidance and just stuffed the gun with SG1 and after wiping off the seepage, it just goes on and on. SG1 is on the rails, the cone, link and lugs. For those of you who detest the oil spotting or filming of the C-More after a few rounds, this eliminates that problem. As my barrel has some small ports in it, I am using the Kidd blast shield to assist in this area. Shortly (I hope) I will pick up an SV pistol that is capable of ejecting when clean and that won't hang up only at matches. That gun will also eat the SG1. In the Limited guns (both SV) SG1 works extremely well, even in the cold we are starting to get up here. Cheers, Ross
  18. And now we need another iteration in the dictionary..
  19. Definition : BiPolar Disorder The unnatural and prevalent fear of being chased by two annoyed polar bears.
  20. So the word is that Geraldo Rivera has gone to Afghanistan to PERSONALLY hunt down Osama Bin Laden, and is all armored up with plenty o guns... Hmmm, Geraldo has guns, Osama has guns.... This could work out real well
  21. Of course, that makes basic sense. As a former physics major I should have figured it out with bugging you. The inertia in the greater mass would impact the effectiveness of the lighter spring as well. Thanks again. Ross
  22. Thanks a lot Brian. I'm glad the issue with the Sprinco wasn't just me. I have now ordered one of Bevan's mag wells, as I'm finding the arthritis notices the smack more some days, and the softening wouldn't be an all bad thing. Thanks also for the comments on the spring weights and the Cominolli. I assume you use it to reduce the smashing of the frame? What are your thoughts on the tungsten reverse plug? Cheers, Ross
  23. Thanks for the first bit of spring feedback, it's already trending towards commonality. Brian, I understand you use a Grams magwell. Thoughts, recommendations? Of course the Enos spring info would also be welcome if you care to share. My gun is a long dustcover if that is relevant. Cheers, Ross
  24. Hello my friends, sorry for the long absence. It seems that I actually have to buckle down and work for months at a time... <sigh of chagrin> So let me start the thread as follows; Since switching to an SVI Limited gun in .40 from the STI Edge .45, things have improved mightily. I've moved to B class, my accuracy is more consistent and the times are reduced even if shooter bulk is not. I'm now ready to start "playing" with the gun. Mainspring is stock Recoil spring is now an ISMI 14lb (original was 1 inch shorter than all others any of ?? weight) Guide Rod is tungsten with 1 x .125 Hiett Red Buff Could you folks who are willing to comment make some recommendations as to recoil spring weight, mainspring weight etc.? BTW I did try the Sprinco Tungsten captured guide rod and didn't like it with the 14lb spring, is it better with a lighter spring? Will adding a Grams tungsten magwell change the cycle feel (current mag well is the stock SV)? Thanks in advance for the coaching. Cheers, Ross (Edited by Ross Chevalier at 11:28 am on Dec. 8, 2001)
  25. Eric, I bought the AA kit so my 11 year old daughter could start shooting pistol without the noise and recoil. Fit on my G22 frame is flawless, and no other problems. Ross
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