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If you'd go to the same matches I do, there is always someone shooting SS!!!
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What seems to be the general consensus on recoil spring weight? I'm loving mine so far, and can't wait to get a 5"!!
-Mike
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Welcome back........... enough of the shooting stuff, where are the Yellowstone pics?
-Mike
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Talk to BJ Norris on here..........I know he's done a bunch of experimenting.
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Shred is THE best lefty I know.......... I'm a southpaw, too, but not in the 'good' category...YET.
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I went back and grabbed the camera and took some new pics, just for comparison. It does look like the original ones were kinda at a weird angle or else my grip has gotten better since those were taken.
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Nice Open gun too, huh?
:blush: Wifey won't let me keep it though. -Mike
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Wow, I had forgotten about this--- had the ejector cut at a different angle, and the problem was all fixed. I also have gotten a little more used to 1911/2011 frames from the Glock transition now, too. (Even though I've now gone back to plastic, in the form of my M&P!)
-Mike
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Just an addition to my earlier post--- I tried several loads to get away from smoke, absolutely HATED Titegroup/Precision combo--felt like a mosquito fogger. Tired the Clays load I listed, some WST, some 231, etc.....For my money, VV n320 and a 180 JHP bullet are the LEAST smokey combination I have found, after a bunch of experimenting.
-Mike
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I have some load data at home, but most people are going to chime in and tell you Clays is not a good choice for .40..........
Edit: had spreadsheet here at work, too.
Here is the data using a 180, so you could back it down slightly.
4.4G Clays 180 MG JHP
936.1
937.9
931.7
935.2333333 168.342
STI Edge, loaded to 1.200................
Just FYI, I don't use this load.......... but I have shot it and it was ok. I chose to go with VV n320, a much safer load.
-Mike
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Brazos. Bob's stuff always runs GREAT.
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I'm gonna go w/ Max.......... I don't think he likes losing.
I'm also going to put my buddy and forum resident Dave Re making a solid top 10 appearance there.
-Mike
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Kudos go out to you and the crew, Wayne. A VERY nice job putting together Area 4. Thanks for a great match!
-Mike
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Chet,
Slightly off topic, but if you liked the shirt.......you'd LOVE the match.........it was AWESOME.
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Good deal. I'll just go with what I've got. I have some mags on the way (thanks!) and a holster.......so after Area 4, I think it's back to Production for a while for me.
-Mike
Good to hear you'll be back playing production Mike -
Let's see if a year's worth of shooting Limited did me any good. LOL
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Damn Hop..........was looking forward to squadding with you........
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Good deal. I'll just go with what I've got. I have some mags on the way (thanks!) and a holster.......so after Area 4, I think it's back to Production for a while for me.
-Mike
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Not too shabby...........so gonna sell the old ones?
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You may want to check w/ Glock on cost of replacement frame, too. It's tough to find any microscopic cracks that may have happened....... it won't be covered under warranty, but they WILL give you a really good price on replacement.
I hate to ask, but what load data were you testing that caused this? Only ones I've ever seen are double-charged or squib/full charge.
-Mike
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Damn glad to hear this happens to other people besides me........ I was afraid to discuss it for fear of people thinking I'd gone nuts......(well, more nuts than I already am......)
-Mike
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Wifey and I usually squad with our buddies, and we all work together picking up each other's brass...... we all rotate running the timer, taping, scoring, and brass shagging. It works pretty well..... and everyone knows up front how we do things.
-Mike
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21.6 Aftermarket grips which match the profile of the OFM standard for
the approved handgun and/or the application of grip tape or rubber
sleeves is permitted. Modifications to grips, other than previously
mentioned, not allowed, such as grooves cut to reach mag release
or size reduction.
Looks ok to me.
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+1 on cool logo. I ordered mine.
-Mike
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Hop,
Here's a good task for you: since we're squadded together at A4,you can coach me out of mediocrity.
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John,
We were having this issue--ordered the extended TUNED part from Bob at Brazos, and it fixed it. Can't say enough GOOD stuff on Bob's stuff.
May be worth checking out.
-Mike
:blush: Wifey won't let me keep it though. 
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BOTH of them build quality guns, and you won't be sorry either way. You'll have to walk a fine line here because forum rules state no vendor bashing---even though that's not the intent, it could be misconstrued that way. I'm fortunate enough to have handled both, and they are indeed nice. For me, Bob & Brazos is local, so if I have a problem--drop in the car and drive is better than mail, but that said, I may have Dan build me a "spare" when I get extra cash. Wifey is currently shooting a Brazos, and loves it. Also, I've talked to both Bob and Chuck/Dan and they are both awesome to deal with.
Shoot both, and buy which YOU like better........ as Xre said, price isn't a good indicator. Good luck.
-Mike