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I've only shot 38 Super and never have considered going to the variations like SC, TJ, et. al. As for 9mm, there's SOME merit to it, but since I've got a LOT of 38 Super brass and it's easy to pick up (when the SC guys are fighting for there's, there's a nice pile of my Super waiting) I'll just stick with it. Having a Case Pro setup for 38 Super doesn't hurt either.
Rich
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Ed,
I'll say this about high dollars and STI frames. I brought a bunch back a couple of years ago and sold them off to friends that "bought in" at cost+$50. Bascially, the $50 paid for the transfer fees both in the state I was living and the declaration fee in California. The left overs I sold for somewhere around cost plus $50-100. I wasn't in it for the money as it's better to help a shooter than charge something just because we can. I've 2 or 3 (can't remember) frames in the safe now and while 1 of them is for a future project, the others are for those that want to get in to our sports and (for whatever reason) do not want to buy a Bar Sto (as they're the exact same thing) or SV.
I guess all I'm suggesting is instead of looking to cash in on a neighbor's pain, maybe breaking even or cost plus 2 tanks of gas isn't a bad way of taking it either. Maybe I'm getting kindler and gentler in my age.
Rich
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Well Nick...you can rent a room at me at Stef's place in GA when we move out there (probably a year from now).
Rich
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Well according to Bobby, I'm spoiled rotten. Between living in CA where I can get to 4-5 matches per month in about a 30-40 minute drive, Arizona where I can shoot 4-5 matches a week in 20 minutes and North Carolina where heck...we had a USPSA club on Fort Bragg, that driving 1-2 hours for a match is "normal". I suppose it wouldn't be so bad, if I can find a public range or someone's property to shoot/practice on.
Georgia is definitely in the lead, but we're looking more towards Atlanta than Savannah. Yes...for the shooting.
Cherokee and South River are just too nice not to consider as home ranges.Rich
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Well...don't get locked on to long range shots as there were only 3-4 over 300 last year.
Depending on which scoring system they use (Horner last year, but I have a feeling it'll be different) will dictate a lot. Like RS, do the lame boring stuff first and it will pay off down the line. Some other "tricks" are what shotgun shells to use. Pattern them and with whatever choke groups slugs the best.
There's a lot of the boring crap that goes in to a winning 3-Gun skill set. Of course we should do all the normal stuff that we would in a pistol match. However, this is a different animal and if the fundamentals are bypassed then you are just wasting time and ammo.
After that, work on gun transitions, SAFELY MOVING WITH ANOTHER FIREARM ON YOUR PERSON, and getting in to and out of positions with your long guns. From there, just execute good clean shots and you'll be surprised at how well you'll do.
Rich
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Z,
Not on there, but just a heads up that it's dying technology. They'll be old hat in about 6-8 months.
Rich
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Trapr,
I've got a Surefire on my 308 and it really doesn't add any more length than anyone else's brake. You live in Texas...get a can for that thing. Talk to Bobby.
Rich
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Bad gun presentation or trigger control.
Rich
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That's awesome!
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Good question. I can't disagree, but know that initially there was some hulabaloo over the thumb area being a "recoil controlling device". Maybe not initially agreeable, but in a rigid interpretation could make sense.
Rich
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You been watching Nick The Six haven't you?
Rich
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I would beg to differ. John's rulings, while maybe not favored, have been consistent and allow a basis for comparison.
The reality is that the pistol, while retaining the same name & number, is different. The grip is different and that's why it has to be re-listed with USPSA. That's the rules. We may not agree with them, heck...some of us don't agree with half the rules in the rule book, but at the same time, they ARE the rules (and procedures) for the game we play.
There's a pretty simple solution to fix it is to run for office and propose changes. Not criticizing any one in particular. Just saying that it's easy to find fault from the side lines.
Rich
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Pretty much. I'm #215, and I'm considering myself in.
Rich
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A set of Rudy Project glasses with the Photochromic lens (like your transitions) would do the trick. Norbs007 here on the forums uses them and swears by them. Too, you can the glasses where the prescription is in the lens (i.e. instead of an insert).
Let me know if you have any questions on these.
Rich
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Trapr,
I'm pretty sure the state of Arizona would beg to differ. Nothing like 4-5 matches a week within 45 minutes of Scottsdale.
Rich
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What was the muzzle velocity?
Rich
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I'll probably be shooting Trooper again this year.
Rich
ETA: This year I won't be as unprepared and give away 3-4 spots.
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I have the JP on the nightstand G22. It's really sweet and while I haven't tried many others, I don't see one much better.
Rich
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Well...no e-mail this morning from Linda. Plan B in effect. See you guys in GA!
Rich
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All I'm sayin' is that Stefanie and I are in tears reading this thread.
Rich
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I should have clarified. I use One Shot on all pistol rounds and my 308 brass. On my 223 high volume 3-Gun loading, it's with Dillon's lube.
Rich
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Linda - I got the error message too (according to Stefanie who did it for me, she got it a couple of times before it went through at like 9:31 or 9:32).
We'll wait and see. Thanks again Linda. Any word on Dan Carden would be great too.
Thanks again for everything.
Rich
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Harry & David Dark Chocolate Truffles. Noted.
I'm in class, but Stefanie is going to give it a go for the online registration.
Rich
Why 9mm Major?
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38 Super is always available.
'course...my gunsmith knows how to build guns.
Rich