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Anyone try their loaded .40 minor? I have tried their major ...curious about their minor. Is it light like AAA or is it just wwb 165? Yes, I have searched, yes, I know they sell trial packs...

G33 because if I can't hit em, the sound and flash will stun em (but, there is a good chance I can hit em). And because everyone I know says there is nothing better for going through auto glass (less a FN 5.7). and because I just happened to have about 2500 rounds of bonded ranger collecting dust. I don't shoot it much, only about 50 round every couple of months. I enjoy shooting it, it makes me feel all manly man after shooting the regular calibers all the time. It's pretty darn accurate-even out to 50 yards or so...impressed me for such a short and lightweight weapon. I don't add floorplates, it's stock cept for the sights and I do have a regular 15 round backup mag in the car.

So what your saying is I need to try 165 going faster for lower 'felt' recoil in major? Now about the springs?

I love a 33 for ccw, and it's actually 'fun' to shoot. Gotta love those bonded win rangers

I searched, and got a lot of info as far as what everyone runs...but I really could not put that into perspective with how I shoot. New to .40 and coming from .45 Bought a 35, ran 500 factory rounds through it without a hiccup. Really like the gun. Only mod is a Vaneck trigger (huge improvement over what it came with). Picked up a set of Wolff springs and a few hundred rounds of Atlanta Arms .40 (both major and minor). Seem to prefer the major with either a stock spring or the Wolff 17lb and SS guiderod. The gun feels a little smoother with the non-captured spring. The minor was extremely nice with a 15 lb'er. Questions: 1) Are my observations normal (Ammo/spring combo) or am I missing something? I feel like I might like the heavier spring because it makes the round "push" more vs "snap" (is this coming from my .45 shooting?). I feel like I am quicker back to target with a heavier spring. Or do I need to run 2) Should I try a lighter spring (<15) on the minor ammo? 3) I did not notice much difference between atlanta arms major and wwb/umc 180 ball, maybe slightly lighter. Am I smoking crack and missing something? Can I handload 'lighter' feeling major than AAA or is this about what I should expect? Can I slow down a 200 gain to less 'snap' for major (and have you done this)? 4) I really really enjoyed their minor ammo and could keep on target and plug away out pretty far. Is there any improvements to handloading minor ammo?

Very cool, and they sell them out of spring. I like it when my coin stays 'local'

That's about what I have... but I use mine for USPSA Limited so I have a Dawson Magwell with a Ghost holster. Oh and the Dawson mag extensions so I can load 21 rounds. Where did you get the ghost at? I am trying to find out the differences between the dawson extensions and the Arredondo extensions

So, I picked up a new G33 couple weeks back as a new carry weapon (the wife claimed my usual CCW). Put 500 rounds through it without an issue. So, was on the lookout for a new weapon to start USPSA/IDPA...picked up a 35 at the gun show this weekend, wanted a 24, but figured I could do more with the 35, plus the only 24s I saw were ported less one that was only 999.00. Put 200 through it today on a USPSA target. First 5 at 7.5 yards all Alpha head. Woah...pretty cool I am thinking. Actually very cool using remington 165grain ball. Shot the other 190 rounds at varying speeds and distance out to 30 yards. Put all shots on the figure, (no 'mikes') and about 1 in 10 outside the alpha zone. Pretty impressed, good balance, decent trigger, ok sights (not for me). So, I have ordered some Delta and AA ammo to try, would prefer to do that vs reload for times sake. But reloading could be an option. Bought Charlie's Classic Kit Bought some new sights Bought an assortment of springs and an evil stainless guide rod from wolfe. What else? What next? I know I need a decent holster. Any reccs outside of the DOH?

You know those photos of kids in africa holding the AK. I think it came very early for them. Yes, I know that is tasteless.

If glocks don't fit your hand, what do you shoot...just being curious?

I am very interested in shooting USPSA (maybe IDPA too because they shoot more often). I have a pretty active club nearby so that is a big plus... Considering I am new to this, I am not new to shooting or shooting in competition (did trap and skeet for years). I don't mind an excuse to purchase another firearm, and no, money is really not an issue. Now for the questions part...I thought the natural place would be limited, however a friend advised me to shoot production for the first year (to get better and not be frustrated by my scoring). I would like to shoot a 9mm because, well, I can find the ammo easily. I already have a ton of firearms chambered in 9mm and don't want to fool with another caliber (.40). So, that really limits me in limited. Now, I thought for a second I should just jump into open and shoot whatever for production for IDPA/fun stuff. Anyone shoot glocks in open? Will this put me at a disadvantage? Should I go with a mod 34 and get a ported barrel (thinking bar-sto) or should I go with a 17 and get a comp put on it (briley)? Would shooting 9mm major loads with just a ported barrel put me at a disadvantage? Does a 9mm major load (like Atlanta arm's) kick like a mule (think 357 sig out of a glock 33) or does it faintly resemble a traditional 9mm load? I was thinking of melting in a jpoint or doctor on a glock as I already have those sights. Would this be a disadvantage to a more traditional rig with the sight mounted higher? Am I completely off by barking up the glock tree (don't like them much, rarely carry them, but they do have their place). Anyone shoot a sig platform in open (think x-5 or x-6)? Thought about that, but the lack of aftermarket items really has me concerned... So fellas, confuse me more!