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I think he may be referring to the bolt bouncing off the spacers at the rear of travel. I had that and with my original setup, and it manifested with noticeable up and right dot movement.

But the previous rule only zeroed a single stage if a CoF was shot with equipment out of compliance. A bump to Open would be for entire match. It's one thing to say you move to Open if you use equipment not legal for your Division. But this concerns the adjustment of otherwise legal equipment (in most cases). I'd be in favor of leaving the other Divisions with zeroing the stage and fixing the equipment, while allowing for a bump to Open in cases where the equipment cannot be brought into compliance (and there are no anatomical considerations).

I think you mean "moot". ? Sorry, couldn't help myself.

This is what comes from the shooter hearing, "you get the points and the no-shoot because the bullet was touching the perf," at some point in the past. But because the shooter never bothered to actually read the rulebook, they are taking this as gospel without the clarification that it only applies to the outer perf of the no-shoot. It's one thing for a shooter to be misinformed, but if the squad, and especially the RO, is supporting that call, I'd attempt to politely show them the correct call. If they don't agree, then you could have a polite discussion with the RM/MD after the match to gauge his/her response, and use that to determine whether you want to go back again.

Double action vs single action in the traditional sense has nothing to do with what, if any, safety mechanisms are actuated by the trigger. If the trigger pull does nothing but release the hammer, it was considered SA. If it retracted and released the hammer, it was DA. The advent of striker guns has made the terminology no longer all-inclusive. And you'll note that there is no rule anywhere that specifically prohibits single-action guns on the whole. There are only statements, like this one from the Sig section of the Production list: "Notes: No SAO (Single action only) versions are approved."

I think they are just using Glock's terminology as a description for any striker-fired pistol. A CZ TS or a 2011 have hammers. Hammer-fired guns are classified by one of the traditional descriptions in the rulebook - SA, DA, or DA/SA (selective). Anything with a striker gets the "safe action" description. And they can generally get approved for Production, regardless of whether it operates as a SAO, like the PPQ or XD. SAO hammer-fired guns don't get to play (at least, until they change that rule, too ? ).

I don't remember where it's stated what information sources are considered official. I know the Rulings website and articles in Front Sight are, but are the DownRange emails included in that? For that matter, is there a way to access past DownRange articles through the new website? I have bookmarked the archive, but I can't find a link in Member Resources.

I can guarantee you the 320 and 320 RX have different SKU's, because one is sold with a dot on it and one isn't. But the 320 RX has been in use for CO since it's introduction. I don't think it was necessary for them to add it to the list, as the only difference is that the RX is a standard 320 that has been milled for the included dot. I think this should be allowed as well, but no ruling has been made on it that I'm aware of. The only possible catch I can think of would be, What is that custom plate made from, and could it offer an advantage if it's lighter/heavier than the steel that was milled out?

Barrel requirements are still the same (the following is from App D7, Feb 2018 revision)... 21.3 After-market slides and barrels SLIDES: Current rules remain in effect – You may replace the slide with an OFM or aftermarket slide of the same length, contour and caliber as the original slide for that model of gun. BARRELS: Current rules remain in effect - you may replace the barrel with an OFM or aftermarket barrel of the same length and caliber as the original barrel for that model of gun. Special Notes/Clarifications: A barrel within +/- 0.1" of OFM is the same length. Barrels of the same length and caliber but with different crown profiles are authorized. If there is still no TB model listed on the Production list, then you can only substitute a barrel that's within +/- 0.1" of the stock barrel.

I've only RO'd locally, but I've never had anyone ask for a solo walk-through. I admit that I have done them myself when I'm the only RO on the squad and I ran the shooter right before me (thankfully that doesn't happen often). I always make sure that the first shooter has the view they want for demonstration of any moving targets. Depending on where the moving target needs to be shot from, that can actually be an advantage that only the first shooter gets.

I don't know. All of the Open shooters I've seen run their comps straight up, and I'd expect a pistol to show more up & right impulse than a PCC. But if nothing else, it might help a little in blowing smoke out of your line of sight.

If it's a loaded start and your gun lays too flat to easily get your hand on the grip, you can do it like a pistol pickup. Lift the gun up off the table with the weak hand at the optic while grabbing the grip with the strong hand, then move the weak hand to the normal position while bringing the gun up. I put a BCM Mod3 charging handle on mine, so it holds the gun up high enough to get on the grip without having to lift it up.

I think that's there to prevent people from completely skipping an activator for a NPM target (disappearing). If the target is available (before or after activation), it's not disappearing and FTSA/Mikes always count.

OK, I see why you're saying that, as Open had the same 2" measurement requirement previously. But 5.2.5.2. allows that some competitors may not be able to fully comply with the distance requirements for their Division. That precludes an automatic bump to Open, and leaves it up to the RM's opinion as to whether you will get bumped or be allowed to stay in your Division.

Not to mention that nothing has been changed with regard to 6.2.5.1 or 5.2.5.2 with the ruling. Those two rules have always been in the (2014) rulebook. It would seem that 5.2.5.2. just gives a specific exemption that lateral distance from the belt is a "must fix", not a bump.

Rule 5.2.5.2 only calls for immediate rectification of equipment positioning, so why would imposing a distance requirement on Open, Lim, and L10 suddenly cause a bump to Open?

I've tried Precision, Ibejiheads, Blue Bullets, and RMR jacketed. I have never measured diameter for consistency, but I do have data on some of them for weight. The coating on Precisions rubs off easily, like the Blue Bullets, but you can't drive them with Titegroup without leaving a TON of lead behind (in a 5" pistol barrel, never tried them in a PCC). I don't have any measurement info on those, as I only ordered them once. Ibejiheads (https://www.ibejiheads.com/) offers different 9mm diameters, listed to the thousandth, if you have a slightly over/underbore barrel and want to try them. My X5 had a 0.366" bore, so I tried the 0.357". You can use Titegroup with these, and I never had lead issues in a pistol. I've not tried them in a PCC. I've been using Blue Bullets with Titegroup in my PCC. Using my pistol load, they left a lot of lead. I've since backed it down to what would be sub-minor in my pistol, but they still leave a little lead behind. I only measured weights from the initial sample pack for those. I am planning on switching to RMR Matchwinners after I finish my current stock of BB, mainly because I'm tired of scraping lead out of my PCC comp. So I have some measurements from a sample pack on those, too. Ibejiheads 0.357" 124gr CN FB 10 bullets each from 4 boxes of 875ct Avg weight: 124.5gr, SD= 0.56 Blue Bullets 125gr TC 10 bullets from a 250ct pack Avg weight: 126.1gr, SD= 0.39 RMR 124gr TCFP Matchwinner [Jacketed] 25 bullets from a 250ct pack Avg weight: 124.2gr, SD= 0.11

If the OP doesn't have the rear sight plate at all, I don't see how he will be able to shoot Production. I don't think there's another way to install a rear sight.

It's legal to go back to Production if a cover plate is installed (https://forums.brianenos.com/topic/266244-has-there-been-a-new-ruling-on-milled-slides-in-production/). I'm not sure if it's legal without one.

So...not a disappearing drop-turner, then? Just wondering if this is like a "right answer, wrong rule" RO exam question.

I believe that rule still applies, even if the rear target is partially exposed before and after activation. You are still exposing part of the target when the clamshell is activated, it's just not a disappearing target.

Yeah, I have been on vacation for a week, but I still don't have a response.

I can muddy it up some more for you, Gene. The "gun" part of a 320 is the FCU, which is the same across all 320's with the possible exception of the X-series. With the February update to App D4, aftermarket slides are now allowed. Aftermarket grips have always been allowed, but the RX grip is the same as the stock 320, anyway. So the shooter has a P320 "frame" and grip with a 320 RX slide (minus the dot).

Certainly don't think this one merits yelling at anyone. ?

Yeah, it's not "kick" like you might expect from a .30-06 or a 12 ga, since felt recoil is very small. It's more about minimizing dot movement for quick follow-up shots. Some guys say they have managed to get Open gun-like stability in their rifles, where the dot doesn't move at all. I think a lot of those are shrouded barrels with mid-handguard comps, probably running lightened bolts. Rather than completely rebuilding my gun, I tune it as well as I can, then adjust my technique to help.