Rob Tompkins
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The act is not unsafe in itself, but sweeping your self (or me), pointing the gun above the berm, losing control of the gun, etc. while doing so may be. I don't like it and I ask the shooter to not do it but I know I can't really stop them if they keep at it. But know if you sweep someone or do something unsafe you're going home whether you flip and catch, just flip, or even dribble it out.
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Don't overload it and the case feeder works fine. The adjustment for rifle can take a few min and .223 is small enough that it can be very problematic if you overload the feeder. If you use the proper feeder plate pistol has not been a problem
The LnL with Ez-Ject is what I have and I've not had any real problems. The way the stations are arranged, its very, very easy to inspect the powder charge before you seat a bullet. Also, the size of the machine gives you good room to work in and the shell holder systems makes it very easy to pull or insert cases anywhere along the process for inspection or fault resolution.
IMHO both produce good ammo and at the same rate or close enough to not really matter. Each has different aspects that some folks like and others don't. I went with the LnL for easy caliber changes thinking I'd load few of this then a few of that. Didn't work out that way as I just find I like to load in bigger batches. But if you do want to load for more than a few calibers, I think the total cost of ownership is lower with the LnL but not so much as to notice over the life of the machine.
You'll be happy with either one.
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In addition to shooting Open, I shoot a lot of iron sights as well, so for me and IMHO a:
90 deg mount is a keeper: I started Open with a 9mm Major gun using a vertical mount, had a couple jams in the first 500 - 700 rounds and difficulty switching back to iron sights. Switched to a 90 deg mount and no jams, less parallax, bit better transitions back to iron's.
*thumb rest [generic]* from GoGun is not a keeper: Tired one, really liked it then noticed I had a really screwed up grip when I went back to an iron sighted gun. If I shot nothing but Open I'd keep it.
Slide racker is not a keeper: I don't have one and have not tried one but I've wanted one. However, I'm concerned it could possibly snag on my shirt during a draw or I would do something stupid with my left thumb and just have a bad day as a result. The possible benifits do not seem worth the risk to me.
I've only been shooting Open for ~1 year and have only acheived a very low "C" so ... YMMV.
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From the rule book:
"Gun belts may be no wider than 1 ¾” or thicker than 5/16” and must pass through the pant loops."
Local clubs are supposed to require IDPA membership (many don't for your first match) so I'd suggest a $40 / year membership (
http://www.idpa.com/) at some point.The rule book (available on line under the "About IDPA" link at
www.idpa.com) will discuss equipment in great detail. I don't know what the DAA mag pouches look like I can't comment. -
In my experence IDPA tends to shoot prone a bit more (once out of ~ every 100 stages maybe) but we've often started shot the entire stage prone, very little getting into prone "on the clock". The few times I've done it in USPSA (once ouit of ~ every 150 stages or so), you got into position on the clock.
If you have a physical problem, seems like everyone has been ready and willing to find a solution that is fair to everyone.
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Sorry , I forgot to mention T4. T1 T2 T3 T4 were shot retreating to cover with 2 shots anyway you wanted to. Then once I made it to cover I reloaded with retention and shot T5 and T6 with two hands in order, with 2 shots per target. T5 and T6 should have been engaged strong hand only. I got 2 PE for this and I think it should have been only one. I was told 2 PE because it was 2 targets engaged the wrong way.
SO was wrong - should have been on PE.
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Just droped my entry into the mail this morning! As well as for VA-MD Sectional and Mid-Atlantic Regional!
Due to circumstances beyond my control I will not be able to participate.
I changed jobs and moved out of the area.
Can someone PM me the name and e-mail of who I need to contact for a refund?
Thanks,
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If you had shot T4 and T5 out of order, or engaged with less than the min required number of rounds, improper cover, etc., that would have been a second PE.
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W231 for both major and minor.
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you are absolutely correct . that is exactly what they do . they bring bth 9 and 10 rounders . and then decide which ones they will use 4 the match .
That is legal, but I doubt it makes a difference anywhere except in their imagination.
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If the COF is all paper & 2 rnds each it might make a difference. But throw in 3 rnds / tgt, the odd bit of steel, or a make up shot and you are hosed.
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I had a 6" revo before I decided to try SSR in IDPA. I had "objected" to anything less than 6" but I got a 4" gun for the game. I now think the 4" is much better balanced and a 6" gun feels awkward. A 5" gun might be ok but then you're limited to USPSA.
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Cover:
1st - you must comply with the stage description but lacking directives in the stage description...
2nd - closer then 1 arms length and much more then 1 1/2 arms length off cover is not good, as pointed out to close is hard to maneuver and to far you have to move more but to far off cover also makes it harder for the SO to see you are in compliance and more likely to give a PE - that is how "proximity" to cove is enforced.
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Its a game, play the game to the limit of the rules!
One thing not mentioned but I think is assumed is when you're moving from point to point - RUN!!! Don't walk, saunter, or jog! So many times I've seen shooters lose time by not going as fast as they can.
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http://www.hornady.com/assets/files/manuals-current/metalic-reloading/LNL_AP.pdf
page 6
Also look under trouble shooting.
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I have an Oly Arms AR Service rifle with a Fulton Armory free floating handguard, great shooter, I also have an Fulton Armory Predator which shoots (off the bench) well within an MOA. I would now like to add a carbine to my collection as a fun shooter, but I would like something that is short, quick and accurate. My original thought was the FA Phantom Carbine, but lots here on the forum tell me that there are better options. I really don't care about all the STUFF you can hang on the rails, but I would like to go with both iron sights and the ability to bolt on optics. Would like to have a 16" tube. Other then that, I confess to being lost.
Regards
Rick Bunn
Alexandria, VA
Rick,
There are a lot of options and "better" can mean a lot of things to a lot folks. For a CAR I got a S&W M&P 15 OR (optics Ready) put on some flip up sights and a cheap BSA red dot on a riser so the sights are co-indexed. It's not a free float forearm, doesn't have any rails, and its a short gas tube. But the 6 position stock works well and the M4 feed ramps are well done. I've used it for reduced range 3-gun (out to 75 yards) and general shooting. I've not benched tested it so I can't comment on its best accuracy but I have no problem getting good hits. It's fairly light and handles well. Its a cheap rig but works for me.
You can spend a lot more and get a lot more tricks - its all about what you want.
Good luck,
BTW, I have a RRA NM Service Rifle and have been impressed with it, I'm sure a RRA would also serve your needs.
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The 9 Pro has a modified sear - very much like what Dan Burwell show on his slide show. The rest of the trigger group is pretty much stock as far as I know.
I bought the 9 Pro because i liked the fiber front and did not plan now want to spend more on a trigger job. I have done most of the non sear mods show in Dan's slide show.
Good Luck,
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The case feeder wil run the same, the auto switch is on the feeder and activates when ever a case drops.
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I recently bought one with a light rail, most for my Truck Gun. What shooting I have done with it,has been good, with a variety of mags. My main complaint is that it does not have an adjustable rear sight, nor have been able to find an aftermarket one for it.
Mark K
An interweb rumor I've hard says Novak has one but you must call - not on the web page.
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i have about 7k through my taurus pt1911. runs great. i have not changed any internal parts but i did do alot of polishing on it. best gun i ever bought for the money. dont get me wrong its not near the quality of my trip race gun.
I've got ~ 5k rounds through mine, its a SS without a light rail. Used it for IDPA CDP for over a year (then moved to SSP). When I changed the MSH to a S&A with a mag well I disturbed the ambi safety which then would work lose every few hundred rounds. Replaced it with a single sided safety. Other then that it was great until just recently when the extractor started to loosen up and causing a lot of issues. Replaced it with Cylinder & Slide extractor made from spring steel and has been perfect since then.
My conclusion is the PT1911 is a good buy and provides a big, strong value. While not all the parts are of premium quality they are quite serviceable for most users. I've been very happy with mine, its delivered more value then I expected.
IMHO, a $450 - $600 1911 can be a good or even a great value but if you expect it to be same as a $1200 - $2000 gun you're going to be disappointed.
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As a shooters, I admit I don't always verify the exact number of A's, B's, C's. and D's (well maybe D's) but I do make sure there are not any "extra" M's or PE's. Part of it is I don't want to hold up the next shooter while I try and count hits or debate 10 A's and 8 C's vs 8 A's and 10 C's - at my level of shooting its not likely to make much difference in the overall outcome and I want to keep the squad moving. Its not that I don't care but just considerate to the rest of the squad.
After the match, I might verify correct entry from the copies proved for each stage.
If I am taking score (normally at a local match) I will not hesitate to make the RO slow down, repeat, or what ever it takes to be sure what I note is ACCURATE!
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USPSA updates the scores in their database once a month. Once they are updated you can check them here http://www.uspsa.org...er-support.php# under the Classifier Record section (just type in your member number).
Plus, classifier scores submitted by the 10th of the month will be included in that months calculation. Scores are usually posted up around the 15th or so.
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It was a good match and its a very nice facility.
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I saw what you meant. Somehow there was an emoticon where the letter "B" should have been. So, yes Joe gets paid for 1st B. We are paying all classes with 5 or more shooters within every division. Don't worry, you'll be classified by June, and there are probably enough in every division of Open that you'll get paid if you win. There are lots of Open, Limited, and Production shooters signed up already.
Also, York will be having a Special Classifier match in May
SWEET!
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I'm running a used DIY Open gun so I marked "build your own" though I did not build it myself.
I have had to make a few repairs and I'm getting ready to change out the C-More mount to a Cheely and I'm thinking next winter I may send the slide off for a racker and maybe some weight reduction cuts, possibly replace or stipple the grip - then it would be more of a DIY gun.
That sounds like a very interesting AR.
Opps! Wrong gun on the brain!
For AR's I have a mix of factory std (Rock River NM, S&W OR), and guns with DIY lowers and semi-custom uppers)
Catching the bullet when unloading
in USPSA/IPSC Rules
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With respect, its not the same at all. When they do the flip and catch, they can't show me an empty chamber so I have to stop them and make them go back - its a waist of time and adds unnecessary (though small) risk. BTW: flippers often (but not always) over run the ULSC process and making a flipper go back and show an empty chamber often just pisses them off.
If you don't feel it's right to ask them to stop, then don't. But unless someone points out a rule that says I CAN'T ask them to stop, I'll keep doing it.
Be safe.