I do agree with you and I do give the warning, but at the Nats and SS/EX and above should know the rules.
As I said before, IDPA doesn't follow their own rules at the Nats. A DQ for safety isn't negotiable.
At no point did I say that they didn't wear out, I said mine haven't worn out, I have over 300000 rds on my 9mm, about 100000 on the 40S&W, about 150000 on the 38Sp and about 100000 on the 45ACP.
I'm still running the original KISS Bulletfeeder (the forerunner to MBF) funnels in 9mm, 40 S&W, 38Sp and 45ACP since 2007 and they aren't worn out out.
I remember the shortages when I couldn't get any Federal primers, so I started setting up my revolvers to set off CCI's.
I never had a problem with the Fed's and I load the in NT brass. I used a 1050 since 2006. Mind you, the latest Fed NT brass, the crimped primer pockets have started to pi$$ me off in that I chuck them in the scrap brass bin.
When I got my 1050 14 years ago, the thing that I noticed with the factory ejector was that the round would tip and jam the press. I removed the factory unit nd made my own, using the bend in the original as a guide.
Here is a picture of it and it works perfectly and took my 10 minutes to make.
The screwdriver head with the collar guide is helpful but not required. I've removed many extremely tight stock bolts with a large screwdriver with a square shank and vise grips, also a screwdriver socket with an extension and ratchet. You just take your time and be careful.
That's good the hear. What gun?
Mine is an STI ranger II and the 9rd Checkmates work, the MecGar 10'd don't, the Wilson ETM's, gen 1, don't, but the Dawson did.
Neat concept, but making sure that you have the correct orientation when loading under stress - either competition or a dangerous encounter - will make then virtually useless.