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preach it bruthah! I worked area 1 and the last 2 nationals, so I got to see a LOT of shooters running the same stage. Many of the top guys (nils, TGO, bob krogh, and others) had pretty normal sounding splits, they just didn't waste *any* time, and they got their hits. I think any B shooter has fast enough splits (in terms of trigger speed) to compete at the highest level. the problem is because of there accuacy at speed they can matntain faster splits to a smaller tgt, I get real close to them on easy wide open tgts but squeeze that tgt down with no shoots and hard cover and my splits get really slow. where it seams that they can run a higher rate of fire through a dificult array I wouldn't say "problem", I believe just a greater level of confidence in their ability in addressing that tight array. Which can be misconstrued has "double tapping" without regard of aiming. We've all read in Brian's or Ben's book that we need to practice on our opportunities, not what we are already good at.

I agree Los, Less "flow" as per our conversation, As I shot the Open match, I shot 92% of the points and caught total 50 points in penalties. 30 of which are mikes. Here's a little data I found interesting. As I compared times to the shooters above me, it reinforced it's still still a game of speed and accuracy. I squadded with a buddy and GM Jojo V. I'm still alot slower but similar points (in fact better points factoring in penalties) His overall time 280 mine 337.....Due to comstock/hit factor scoring. We still had a 49 place difference overall due to better time. I'm still on the pursuit to get faster and more efficient, in which I see is moving, engagement and transition. Not necessarily trigger speed or splits. .

Mikebravo, You're welcome. Yea, Brownells is my go to when I need the rare parts. Pick up trigger return springs, trust me..

Welcome! I also run a 92FS in Production division. Quick answer if using your pistol in Production division. No, Per the current rules, please see Appendix D4 for Production division http://www.uspsa.com/rules/2008HandgunRulesindexed.pdf (Special conditions: — Handguns with external hammers must be fully decocked at the start signal. — Unless specifically authorized above, modifications are prohibited. Except for Item 7, revolvers are subject to all restrictions above. — A handgun may be approved and added to the USPSAApproved Production Handgun List after the NROI Manufacturer’s Declaration form stating that a minimum of 2000 complete handguns have been manufactured and available to the general public has been submitted and NROI has inspected the handgun for compliance) Sounds like the pistol is broke, I would repair it back to original condition. Good luck!

Turned on when "on deck" During Make ready. I do full speed draw( check dot) Load, holster and one more full speed draw at full weight reholster, then stand by.

Good for you sir for expanding your horizons..... My train of though is this: 1. 180 rule... Once you understand what and how. stay within it. (Imagine a specific length of chain on the muzzle of your pistol and attached to back berm... 2. Always Keep finger off of trigger until ready to shoot. ( NRA's interpretation of Colonel Cooper's rule "Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target. " You agree the gun will never go bang if the finger off the trigger? While simultaneously the muzzle is pointed in a "safe" direction based on the 180 degree rule? Once you agree, your confidence should rise and all you have to do is RUN.

My Favorite gunfight. Equilibrium Fantasy gun fight with cool reloading!

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I say go for it and try a 92.... or a CZ or a G34. It doesn't matter. As for the ,"illprobabblyactivatethesafetywhenidpowerstroketheslide" issue? That can be resolved with ideal technique and practice. I'm a Production A, knocking on M using my 92FS and never inadvertently activated the safety in a hot and fast match/stage. I'ts only a pistol and it operates just like 99.95% of all semi-auto pistols on the market. Why I use one? My dad gave one to me and it was the only full size 9mm I have. Hmmm sounds like the exact same reason why USPSA started Production division "Use what is likely already in your safe".

Glad you got it sorted out.... For my 92FS, the culprit is usually the magazine. Number each of them, if issues arise, note which one, set it aside and debug later.

What velocity is your 40 ammunition now? Very easy to reach major using 180 gr...moving at least 930 fps.. 167 pf.... I use WST btw..

kneelingatlasI just learned about the T120, how do you like it so far? Did you find the parts work with Tanfo/eaa or CZ? Thanks!

Try this: After you finish your dummy rounds and have a missing primer, fill with hot glue. Color with permanent marker. Or. If you have bad magazines, bent, crushed , what have you. Fill this bad mag with dummy round and squirt in some Hot glue so the rounds don't pop out during mag dumps. Permanent dummy mag.

Bingo! Think my RL550 just told me to service it ??? Yur an animal! Pat I have to proudly say that this press is 22 years old, same one my dad taught me how to load and has given many years of service. Dillon says materials are different and already shipped back the complete unit with RMA. Fortunately, I have a 2nd 550, so we are still good to go!

Bingo! Think my RL550 just told me to service it ???

Please add me to the mix A-15883 My highest divisions are: Open and L10 I gotta aim High! DVC Thanks!

Have you established which of your eyes is the dominant eye? After establishing that, align the sights behind that dominant eye and the "double vision" should be gone and be able to focus on front sight. Perhaps you are right handed and left eye domininant like myself? Taping over the non-dominant eye helps if the dominance is not distinct, but if you left eyed, embrace it and use what you have, don't force the right eye to be dominant. (Long guns are the exception) IMO then you are wasting time on developing your eye dominance rather than developing your shooting. Good luck DVC

Bingo! Thanks.. No need to mod.. more of a technique then..

Indeed, I head to LDF for multi-gun also. North to SWPL or Piru. Alot of practical pistol! in the area.

Good tips! I have a bone stock one. I'll send out my lifter out for welding too. Question. a buddy has advised me to mod the JM to allow "ghost loading" Benelli guys know what I'm talking about. Know of such mod?

Welcome ! Depending where in so cal. Look up our clubs! www.jvdyanamics.com (Norco/Corona, CA) www.prg-ipsc.com (Chino, CA ) See ya there DVC

Ummm....you do know that Comstock is just a scoring method for a stage, right (i.e. unlimited rounds)? There is also Virginia Count (fixed rounds) and Fixed Time (Fixed rounds and time). I get what you are trying to say though. Classifiers are scored on a curve, much like tests. But there is always that one guy who screws up the curve by actually studying. Your are right.. I only offered part of my point. comstock and virginia scoring is based on HF in which shooter earns points. Thus, the curve. Thanks for keeping me honest.

Welcome to your lifelong passion. As I have progressed in this sport my shooting partners and I gauge personal performance at major match. Remember, classifiers is scored on the curve. That's why Comstock scoring is great since it's based on the highest score (HF) attained in that division. Let's say you shoot Nationals, the best in the nation, let alone the world is shooting that match. Pick your division and after the match look at your percentage against the top shooter in that division. IE: I shot Open last year, so my percentage was based against Grauffel overall. Humbling indeed! Local matches? You are the Grauffel / Eusebio / Sevigny / Vogel/ Leathams of the match/ division. Helps the ego, but not a good gauge. Competition is what brings me back. I fortunately have a Top 10 in the Nation GM I shoot against weekly.

I agree on all points. If you want to split hairs, you will find improvement That's the beauty of production division, not a "gear race' Although I shoot OPEN also, I enjoy Production and use a run of the mill 92FS and still do fairly well. My local club, Norco Running Gun is ran by a World Class Grand Master, Jojo Vidanes. Let's just say, he shot his Single Stack for practice for Austral Asia. He STILL kicks everyone's ass !!! Including OPEN and LTD shooters! Brian E. mentioned in his book, If you need to change something to get better, do it. It's usually mental attitude change, hence improvement It's only a Tool. "One cannot buy skill" Spend the difference in $$ on ammo/components and match fee/range fee.

They are great guns and have owned many over the years. P12.45 to P14.45 and my current Para for Open, It started like any 1911/2011 project from frame up not a running gun then modded. If anybody happens to run a custom Para, consider using STI magazines and ask your smithy to make it run. Good choice.