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Draw: Like Carlos said, you've got quite a hunch going in the head/neck/shoulders. If this is comfortable for you then maybe it works. However, this usually introduces some tension into the body that is not needed and for some, is actually a detriment. Try maintaining a mostly upright posture for a few draws and see if it make any difference for you - good or bad - then decide. Ditto on prepping the trigger, but not pulling it - at least not all the time. The focus should be on achieving the sight picture. Reloads: I'd try to keep the gun up a little higher so that you can see the mag into the magwell. It may also be that your dry fire target is close to the floor which makes it look like the gun is held low. You might also try introducing multiple targets (use at least two) and transitioning between reloads which is a more realistic exercise and something you'll see a lot of in classifiers.

I feel like a little kid with a beatup copy of Playboy who opens it only to find that my older brother tore out the pages with the pics.....

You'll need to check out the other USPSA... United States Practical Shooters Anonymous Welcome! Sounds like you're off to a great start!

This. You'll never figure it out unless you get some trigger time on your guns. Figuring it out is part of the fun.

Good you got it checked. Hopefully you can prevent an Achilles tendon rupture/tear, which I can tell you from first hand experience, is no fun at all.

I like the looks of the techwell but you have to buy their grips as well Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2 @bigdawgbeav, if you're handy with a dremel, you can buy just the TechWell and then mill the required recess in the grip panels of your choice. I think there's thread about the milling process either in this forum or the Gunsmithing forum. @OP, I have S&A, the Dawson gap and the SV. The S&A is the lowest profile and one piece msh/magwell The Dawson is two piece aluminum and nice because you can replace the insert when it gets beat up. The SV is two piece and available in aluminum/carbon/stainless and has no insert If low profile is a consideration, I'd do the S&A. If weight is a consideration, the Dawson. Pure game gun? the SV in stainless.

Congrats! Great news! MIL went through similar experience two years ago and is now cancer free.

Barry and the guys put on a fun match. I had a great time this past April. Highly recommended!

What are you kidding? You're like 90 pounds soaking wet. It has been quite awhile since I last saw you shoot and I like the progression. You're definitely much more decisive and sure of your movement.

Damn Gino. Glad you're OK. Any wreck you can walk away from is way better than one you can't/don't.

Glad to hear you're back Gino Depending on funds, my house remodel and work, I might be headed back to Maui later this year. I'll be sure to drop you a note if it works out. I'd love to shoot with you all again and this time, I'll have my SV single stack.

Welcome to the Fourms. Lot's of good info to be found here. What part of California?

It's like Christmas in June!

Yep. Cry baby got the coal mine. Kimber dude got the shaft.

Based on your video, the only way I can see that you could possibly sweep yourself is when reaching for the front of the slide to unload the chambered round. You clearly didn't sweep yourself in the video.

If I were buying new, I'd get the 40. The gun is a one time cost (mostly) while components are an ongoing cost. Having just converted from 45 (230gr @ ~175pf) to 40 (180gr @ ~170pf), I'll say that they definitely feel different and I don't think it's so much the PF as it is the lighter bullet in 40. They are both sprung with a 14# recoil and a 17# mainsping. The 40 feels snappy and crisp in comparison to the 45. This could also be the effect of a slightly lighter slide on the 40.

I like getting the email from Matt Cheely just as much like getting the call from Brandon. Just needs a bluing and final touches and this one is coming home.

Well, I guess it would depend on what caliber (9mm or .40) it its and what you plan to do with it. If you want to shoot in in a USPSA match, I'd suggest that in either caliber, L10 would be the most appropriate division. Whether you choose to shoot major/minor would depend on the caliber of the gun. If 9mm, you can only shoot L10 minor; if .40, you can shoot either major or minor but I'd suggest shooting major. I only know of a few 'smiths who really specialize in Hi-Power work: Garthwaite and Novak are the two big names that come to mind. I'm sure there are others that can do sights and trigger work. I've got a Hi-Power sitting in the safe that I'd like to do up someday. In addition to the sights and trigger, I'd do a weld on magwell and beavertail.

I have the small traditional grip - love it. I believe the medium/large closely approximates the circumference of the old plastic grips. SV is a little spendy in light of the newer CK and PT steel grips that have become available but you'll not be disappointed with the SV. If you have any concerns, contact Brandon. He has never failed to respond promptly and answer any question I have had on three projects.

If those little hairs on the back of your neck are standing up, that probably means something. Just saying.... You can't know unless you commit, but it's never fun buying someone else's problem.

Just received an email from Larry. Thanks guys....

Well, the parts are solid. Not sure how much you trust the gun shop staff, but I'd be suspicious with all you know about the gun. Anyway to test fire? Maybe chamber a dummy round/snapcap to see if it will do that at a minimum?

There. Re-arranged your post because I think you figured it out and answered your own question. I shoot Limited and SS. I shoot SS because it adds a more challenging stage planning and technical aspect to the game for me. With only 8 rounds in the mag, the stage math can be different and there are more chances to bungle the reload than when I'm shooting Limited. L10 provides a very similar challenge to SS (fewer rounds in mag, more reloads) just with a different equipment rule set. There's nothing wrong with bouncing back-n-forth between L and L10. The experience can do nothing but make you a more well rounded shooter.

There are ladies who regularly lay the beat down on many boys (me included) at my club. Keep practicing and let the beat downs continue!

OK, so maybe he's not getting the email submitted through the website. I'll give him a call. Larry did a set of grips for me about two years ago and I really want another set from him.