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  1. My favorite spring set up is the Wolf factory spring with a 15# rebound spring. I shorten the strain screw a little at a time testing with CCI primers. Then I use fully seated Federal primers from that point on.

    With some good stone work on the trigger hook and the cylinder stop for recovery, this set up works well for me. Now if I only could shoot :(

    Happy Holidays,

  2. Gary,

        I would like to think that with 3 trips to S&W and 3 trips to my local gunsmith that timing and sharp edges are not the problem. 

    I would hope that is true, Joe, but were it my revolver, I would check the timing. I have seen some revolvers out of the Performance Center in the last couple years that were not fitted as they should be. Long ratchets was the greatest problem.

    As far as the other post on customer service, unfortunately not all repair people are as familiar with revolvers as others. Sad, but true. I think I would explain the problem to a Customer Service Rep, ask for Don, and see what he thinks.

    Best of luck,

    Gary

  3. PLUS the SL Variants are much harder to find and more expensive. any info for me on that subject ?

    Here is the e mail for the SL distributor. Very good to deal with and take a look at the discount structure for multiple purchases. It includes handles, leather, loaders, etc. Regards,

    Gary

    speedloaderslvariant@yahoo.com

  4. Joe,

    My 625 is an older model and shows no wear. My thought on this is Timing

    If you are getting lockup so early that you are forcing the hand against the cylinder stop, it could be a problem. Also, check the cylinder stop for razor sharp edges. I usually break the edge when I fit a stop to reduce cylinder line wear and to ad to smoothness of the action. Sorry I have nothing further and I hope this is a help.

    Regards,

    Gary

  5. I was at the Utah State I.D.P.A Championship and the Arizona Regionals where guys took home first in there classes and at the AZ Regionals he beat all other revolver shooters and made me a believe. :D

    Good to know, but will they hold up for more than a couple matches? I still have most of my original batch of metal clips and can only remember bending one. (Prone does a job on them :blink: )

    I guess I am just a frugal guy. Paying more than .50 each for moon clips rubs me wrong. With the 300 I have now, I won't be buying any for a looooong time :D

    Also, I got an e mail asking where I get my clips. Return message bounces so here is the address:

    Ranch products has them for $20 per 100

    Ranch Products

    P.O. Box 145

    Malinta, Ohio 43535

    Ranch has a web site too, WWW.ranchproducts.com

    Regards,

  6. With the prices I have seen, (I don't recall what they were) and the fact they are loose so they can not be used reliably for competition, I will stay with the metal clips. I buy the metal 45ACP moon clips for $20 per 100 shipped. At that price, when they bend beyond repair, I throw them away.

    In my not so humble opinion, those touting them on those other forums you mention are occasional users and will probably be sorry they bought them.

    Regards,

    Gary

  7. As someone who competes (and I use that term loosly) with a revolver, I feel you need to figure reloads very close or you may be short a few rounds. There are times when it makes perfect sense to reload with 2 rounds left in the gun, but with all these 8 round neutral stages, those 2 rounds usually are needed somewhere ;)

    I usually figure the stage from start to finish rather than reverse as you suggest. I like to end up with un-needed rounds at the end. Your best bet is to make sure you have what you need to finish the course. I have only run dry one time and it was totally mental on my part. I got psyched out by the complexity of the course of fire. My problem on the stage was not reload related it was being mentally handicapped by the course.

    I have changed my ammo carriers to the doubles that TK Custom cells which allows me to carry 54 rounds with no trouble. It adds to my ability to not worry about running short if I dump a partially loaded clip here or there. It takes one more of the mental aspects out of play.

    Regards,

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