I was running a 16lb'er but the slide started to perculate on ejection and wouldn't close the slidem until I thumbed it. I can't complain though, it has over 50000 rds on it - the original spring from STI. I only had an 18lb Wilson Combat spring so in it went, runs as it should.
As far as the Case Pro is concerned, do not lube the cases because it's friction that allows it to work correctly - the cases rolling. Use lube and the case will skid and not roll.
Forgot to add no to roll sizing loaded ammo - an accident waiting to happen.
My STI Trojan (45)and my STI Ranger II (9mm) both have ramped barrels. The 45 never had first round feed issues but the 9mm's feed issued were magazine related.
I must change what I said in the above post.
The Hornady died on the 03 June, I was urinated off. Hornady have 3, 2 of which are too small (smaller than the old unit) and a larger one that will take a 16" AR upper, nice but too large for me.
I ended up getting a Lyman TurboSonic 6000. So far it works well.
It doesn't change that it goes against the Founding Concepts.
I've been saying that they shouldn't be legal because they are too stiff and that you wouldn't wear them on the street for 10 or so years.
That goes against the Founding Concepts of IDPA.
"Participation in IDPA matches requires the use of handguns, holsters
and other equipment suitable for concealed carry self-defense. With that in mind, and keeping the shooters' best
interests in mind, IDPA's founders established equipment requirements that are based on commonly available firearms
and gear, allowing individuals the opportunity to compete with minimal investment."
I completely strip the 1911's, Glocks, Rugers, SIG, and revolvers and clean it all in the cleaner using the Lyman Steel Solution.
I run the cleaner, generally for 30 mins with the heat on, sometimes longer.
I use an older Hornady US clear (metal case) for 10 years and still working fine.
Good quality and not breaking the bank don't seem to go together when it comes to US cleaners.
From all that I have read, the cheap ones calve in 2-5 years and most of the goods one damn near need a second mortgage.
The one vest that's legal and should be because you would not wear that as a CCW concealment garment, is the Armadillo vest.
From the first time I saw one, they are too hot, too stiff, take off and they will stand on their own. CompTac now own them.