Canuck223

If your shellplate is snug but still moves freely, than adjust the height of the primer punch with the allen screw pin located in the tool head. By any chance were you using a different tool head when you were just priming?

Word! Nothing sucks worse than needing to load on a machine dead in the water due to a $.25 part. I have learned the hard way to keep a bunch of spares.

Just an observation. I purchased the PW Autodrive kit last year. I tend to find a load I like and stick to it. I generally buy componenets in bulk, and load most of the years supply in one large batch. Using the PW autodrive, I chose to pre-process my brass. (size, primer pocket swage) When I had time, I set up the press to do nothing but prime. After priming, I had my twin boys inspect each case for defective primers. None were to be found. Prior to getting the PW autodrive, I would have the odd primer turn sideways. I tried many of the tips suggested here. I replaced the primer seating punch as it was chipped, and the slide buffer as it was missing. Still, I could get the odd misfeed. Using the autodrive has seemed to eliminate that issue. I suspect that smooth operation is one of the keys to success.

STI have shown that they are not shy about cutting ties with suppliers that don't perform, or products that don't sell. As much as I personally love the gun, if it is not selling for them, it's always possible that they will not continue the contract with Grand Power. Still, that would be a shame, and frankly were that to occur, STI would have to eat some of the blame. They incorporated the product into thier line up to address the void in production class guns. The GP6 is a great fit for this niche. Where it has pooped the linen is in aftermarket or factory custom parts. The standard sights on the GP6 are at least as good as a Glocks, but competition shooters want better. Grand Power do make the fiber optic front and Dynamic rear sights (currently on my gun). STI seem to have ignored this and instead pushed the GP6-C. The C model uses the Elliason rear sight which sucks compared to the Bomar or LPA type. It looks ugly, and I half wonder if it was choosen because existing slides could be milled to fit it, rather than needing to start from new unmilled slides. In my humble opinion, if STI want this gun to fly, they need to address three key areas. 1) Get a superior rear sight available and a selection of fiber optic front sights. 2) Get the unit cost of the mags down to CZ prices. 3) Have GP make up a factory 5 inch gun with the slide full length to get that front sight out to the end. The trigger and recoil feel on this gun are superior to the CZ or any striker fired gun. It would be a shame for it to flounder.

As I mentioned before, I'm on my second. That's sort of a lie. My first was the first model Grand Power K100. It was slightly different in that the trigger guard was slanted at the front, and the safety was metal. My current model is the base GP6, but upgraded with the Dynamic fixed rear sight, and the fiber optic front sight and big button mag release. (The mag release works from either side without switching, but the big head is only on one side) Fed a steady diet of plated or jacketed bullets and using Viht N320 powder, it runs like a scared deer. I find it is best lubed with a small dab of grease on the cross pin, and on the front edge of the frame rails (4). If you use CLP or Militech as a lube it can combine with powder fouling and the gun can progressively run slower. I've used truncated cone, hollow point, and round nose bullets. So far I have not run into a combination that will fit in the mag and not feed into the chamber, but I suppose it could happen. Because the barrel never changes angle compared to the magazine or feed ramp, I suspect it's relatively less picky. For the same reason, I suspect the extractor will probably last the life of the gun. For those that want it, there is a 5 inch barrel available. I believe it is shipped with the GP6-C. The new versions are being shipped with 4 interchangeable backstraps so finding the perfect fit ought to be easy. The one feature I love is that when you slap in a fresh mag from slide lock, the slide will follow 100% of the time. It's not a flaw. It was designed that way. Now for the bitch and gripe list, it ain't long. The slide stop pin can tend to creep out to the left. Pulling it out using a slave pin and putting a very slight bend in it is suggested as a fix. The magazines are expensive by comparison. The 10 round mags are dimpled. I wish they were simply grooved like the Beretta mags so they would be easier to clean. The rear sight shipped with the GP6-C is the Elliason, and mounted further forward than I like. I wish they used a Bomar / LPA style mounted further back. The factory are quick to ship a replacement part if needed, and for the most part they are not breaking. However I am used to having a spare recoil spring and extractor on hand.

I have thought about the GSG 1911, but there seem to be more frustrated owners than overjoyed owners up here. The Chiappa made versions seem even worse. Since they will likely wind up shooting NRA Action Pistol with the gun, I figure a 9mm with a .22lr conversion is a good place to start.

My twins asked me to teach them to shoot. They are 9 1/2 years old. We practiced making my STI GP6 safe over a few nights, and I'm proud to say thier getting very good at it. However, the reach on the gun is a little too large for my comfort. While I want them to learn on a real sized gun, I don't want them to be handicapped with a poor grip. I've got a 5 inch 1911 in 9mm on order. With the factory beavertail and short trigger, and a flat mainspring and thin grips, it's about perfect. I suspect I'll get a .22lr conversion kit for the frame, but I'm thinking about setting up the 9mm top end for light loads. My guess is that if they get a good start on the .22lr top end, they will be able to make the jump to minor power factor 9mm easily. However, in the interum, I was thinking about some 100 pf ammo to bridge the learning curve. I was thinking about using a 10 pound recoil spring and a thin shock buff, running 115gr plated bullets at 900 fps. Opinions???

Well, it's been an interesting month. After 6+ months of consistantly losing 12 lbs a month, I hit the wall. From March 15 until May 01, I'd hovered around 295 lbs +/- 5 lbs. I revisited my eating habits, and really didn't find a lot to criticize. I may have had more carbs than ideal, but on the whole my diet has been on track and realistic. Even during our family vacation, I was being fairly restrained. I'd hit a plateau. Seems like I must have needed a break, or somehow my body needed to readjust to the new regime. Anyway, that seems to be over. I doubt I'll see 12 pound monthly losses, but I seem to be on a slow decline again. The best part of my week was this morning. I needed to buy new shorts, as mine from last summer are all size 54 waist. I hit my favourite clothing store today trying to find 46 inch waist shorts. Not a damned one to be found anywhere. In frustration, I grabbed a pair of size 44 just to see how close I was... Holy heck, they fit fine. Only downside for me right now is I've not been shooting this season. I need a new belt. I tried on my old one, and when adjusted, the velcro patch goes past all the velcro on the other side.

I'm shocked. May I ask, what type of failure was it? Did the round come out of the mag at all? Part of the way? Stalled on the way into the chamber?

If anyone has a free afternoon, may I suggest that an afternoon infront of 1625 South Ocean BLVD when the tide is at it's lowest may yeild some treasure. If you find the wedding band I lost in the damned waves, please spend the proceeds on ammo. That is all

Forgive me if this reply is fractured. It's 3am and I'm annoyed to be awake and my coffee is not quite finished. I'd skip the 7.62 conversion, and just get the seperate primer system. 7.62 x 39 is likely to remain a surplus caliber for decades, and odds are you won't get the use out of the shellplate you expect. Yes, you are best off to adjust the swager for each brass type. Sorting by headspace is a really good idea. You can get away without sorting, but odds are you will appreciate the results if you segregate the brass. It's primarily the backing rod in the toolhead you need to adjust to account for the web of the case. If you are looking to get this just for yourself, equip it to suit your needs. If you are buying this as part of a larger group, work towards the needs of your least adept member. I recommend the Dillon primer tube filler. You mention a group, and that you have a 650 in the inventory already. In your shoes, I'd suggest your members invest in a poopload of brass, and get the Ponsness Warren autodrive kit for the 1050. Use the 1050 to bulk process your brass. Set up a toolhead to size and swage your brass, and run all of it through the 1050. Now all your primers pockets are done. Set up a toolhead without dies, and take the sized brass with rims you know are not bent, and pre-prime the cases. With sized and primed cases in bulk, when you go to load ammo you only need to worry about powder level and bullet seating. With the P/W autodrive and the Mr. Bulletfeeder, you can load your ammo with full attention to this and never have to worry about a munched primer, bent rim, ringed primer pocket, etc. Or alternatively, you'll have processed brass to run on your 650 by hand. As for the Mr.Bulletfeeder, mine runs well and reliably. Only time it's puked was on a bad plated bullet. If you and your group are shooting the same bullet, there should be no issues. If you need to adjust to different bullet shapes, there may be some fiddling, but odds are it will just be in the noseplate and you should be able to mark the position for each type. The biggest headache I can envision for your plan is money and scheduling. If you have a group that can be relied on to pay upfront, and respect the hosts homelife schedule, you're good to go. If there are concerns, discuss them before committing to the project.

At the risk of violating board rules about political discussion, does anyone else look at the causes now with a wider view? Much of what I learned in school about this period of your history seems frankly like revisionist pablum.

I am constantly amazed that this comes up as a concern.

I'd joke about Americans preaching about the proper use of the Queens English when in reality they should be more worried about the proper use of the Spanish punctuation. However the realist in my accepts that the Queens English is slowly morphing into Urdu in the UK. In the mean time, Canada will remain your favourite colourful friend to the north.

Well, I'm 2 weeks shy of 6 months, and so far I've shed 70 pounds. I went from a 54 inch waist to a 48, and probably need to look again for a 46.

Two words. Trigger feel. You really need to experience it to believe it. Put a mag through the GP6 and compare it to any other, and you will not begrudge the extra cash.

In Oct 2010, I was 360 lbs or more. I'm 42 years old, and 6' 2". I left high school weighing 185 lbs. I knew I needed to lose weight. I also knew I couldn't do a fad diet, or try to eat something just to lose weight if i couldn't carry on that way after losing the weight. I sat down and reviewed what I was eating, and what I could give up without too much struggle. I cut out my normal fast food lunch, my coffee shop bagels and coffee in the mornings, and my afternoon Coke. I worked within a 2000 calorie diet. I made sure I had fruit in the fridge at work for snacks. I did well for the first few months. I realized that while I was losing weight and counting calories, I had too many carbs and too little protein. My dirty secret are fired eggwhite omlettes with just a sprinkle of shredded cheese. The 500ml cartons contain the eggwhite from about 16 eggs and are cheaper than whole eggs. The fried eggs with cheese might be 60-80 calories. Most days I have them for breakfast and lunch, either on it's own, or as a sandwich. Depending on what's for dinner, I may try to skimp on the carbs earlier in the day. I still have a normal dinner, just with more realistic proportions. I'm down 70 pounds so far and rarely hungry. Now I just need to bust another 100 pounds.

OK, I get that with age comes baggage. However, this is getting on my nerves, literally. I've got a pinched nerve in my neck. It's the third time over the last 5 or so years. The first two times I followed my doctors advice and went to physio for a few weeks. Neck traction and heat provided some relief, but frankly I question it's worth. It will get better in a few days, but what's driving me insane is trying to get to sleep at night. During the day, I can work through the pain. More to the point, while I'm busy the pain is actually not bad. My problem is when I'm at rest, I can't get comfortable. I wind up taking 10 mg of Oxycontin to settle down and get to sleep, but wind up awake four hours later. On a good night I rarely get more than 6 hours sleep, but this sucks. However, it will not last.

I'm on my second, and love them. Some of the criticism is valid, but as I've never had a breakage or problem, I can't say the critics are on solid ground. Time will tell, but I think if more people could shoot a GP6 back to back with a Shadow, more GP6's would be selling.

The Dillon rep I spoke with on the subject said that part of the reason they are not pursuing a bullet feeder is export sales. As it stands now, they can ship tooling world wide without any problems. If they added a bullet feeder to the press, they would probably no longer be able to export the presses as hobby equipment. Each export order would have to be approved by the Department of State. However, as much as it would be nice to have a Dillon supplied bullet feeder, I'm extremely happy with my Mr.BulletFeeder.

Hmmm... let me give that some thought. Yeah- I'm strong. Oh- Hornady is sending a new one... the guy said no one has ever done that before. I feel proud in a silly way.... Well, he'd be lying on that one. I snapped mine in the same place after 50K or so.

My brother-in-law should be making his way home from Bagram Air Base as I type. This is the end of Jim's second combat deployment. He was kicking in doors in Bagdad in the initial invasion as a Lt. On this tour, he was a chairborne ranger in Afghanistan, riding herd at Bagram Air Base as a Captain. Our sister kept his deployment orders secret from all but her father until after thier daughter was born. She is ex-military, turning in her Captains uniform for a wedding dress. Jim was able to get permission to deploy late with his men to be with Charlotte for the birth of thier first child. The were able to move up the christening from the standard 6 months to 3 so he could be there. Being a base rat, he's had internet access, so he's been able to read to his daughter via a webcam. We're hoping his return trip is smooth, and that he get's along well with his new " Base Commander".

So a few months ago, I began noticing change missing from the armrest stash of my van while parked at home. Dummy me for not locking it more regularly. I suspected one of my eight year old boys might be helping himself, but he denied it. I began locking my car, and my suspicion move to the POS up the street. Nope, turns out my first hunch was right. Kind of suspicious when your kid hasn't earned his allowance in a few months, but mom finds cash in his backpack.

I made a concious decision to skip the scale at this point. While weight lose is one of my goals, right now I have to focus on making permanent changes. Getting into the good routine, and letting go of the destructive routine has to take priority. Hopping on the scale at this point could be counter productive. Far more important to me right now are two sets of numbers that don't include my total weight. First off, I want to see my blood pressure drop down into a safer range. After that, I'm looking forward to fitting into my current work pants properly, then the smaller waist size relegated to the back of the closet. I know this will take time. Ultimately, I'd like to see myself around 190-210 lbs. At 6' 2", I left highschool weighing 185 lbs. Time will tell.

I've progressively added weight every year since high school. I don't drink much, and never smoke. My addiction has been food. I'm not a glutton, but salad tends to get in the way of my steak. Fast food has been convienient for lunch. Grabbing a couple of bagels and a coffee on the way to work was easier than making breakfast at home. Every year, my doctor would politely bitch at me. Every year, she'd send me for tests. Every year, my blood pressure, ECG, blood sugar, and cholesteral would be near perfect. Every year I'd smile and nod, and do nothing different. A few years ago, my outlook changed. I gradually shifted from thinking of myself as a guy carrying a few extra pound, to accepting that I'd become morbidly obese. Somewhere between denial and acceptance, those little roadsigns became impossible to ignore. Little details, like having to avoid chairs with arm rests. Like having to be sure to hit my favourite clothes store at the beginning of the season, before the oversizes had been picked over. Like finishing an IPSC stage in the prone position, and having two friends at your ankles to see if you need a hand up. This year, I got the slap I seemed to need. My blood pressure spiked to 150/92 in the doctors office. While not horribly out of range, my liver function tests came back abnormal, most likely due to excess fat. I took a drive on the way home, and said enough is enough. I hit the grocery store on the way home, and bought a stash of fruit and cereal. I left it at work. I took a look on line, and figured out how many calories I was consuming between waking up and sitting down for dinner. I was surprised. Most days I was above 2300 before dinner. I had a realistic look at what I really needed, and what I could give up. I made sure I had fruit on hand to make sure hunger didn't drive me to cheating. I busted 1500 calories on average out of my diet before eating dinner. Dinner is with the family, but moderation is the rule, and seconds are out of the question. I'm now on day 15, and each day it seems to get easier. I frankly predicted that 41 years of indifference would get the better of me, and noble intentions aside, I would probably fail early on. I've been very pleasantly surprised by my willpower. Now my curiousity leads me to wonder, this time next year, will Canuck223 mean something more???