Rambo

I have a 2011 open gun (Serendipity sight w/blast shield and a go guns thumb rest). I currently use a COM holster and like it. I'm interested in purchasing a second one. However, I no longer seem to be able to find the website. Are they still around? Did their name change? Alternatively, are there any other options? (a locking kydex would be awesome!) FWIW: I use an 014 for USPSA but I like the kydex protection for multigun matches like the Ironman/HaH. Thanks!

+1 on cleats while competing. I come from a sports background so I am used to wearing cleats for extended periods of time. -Make sure you don't cheap out...buy quality! -Make sure you get something stable and flexible. There are different types of cleats for different terrains. I went with Mizuno "turf" shoes and love them! http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008ENFLZ4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1406667958&sr=8-1π=SX200_QL40#

If it's working great for you... Don't mess with it I only run CMJs through my open guns... They've been very accurate and I figure it's the profile least likely to have feed/cycle problems. FWIW I haven't tried anything else as I've had no reason to do so.

I think this should be the first step... Test with factory ammo to create a baseline. Maybe something like Atlanta Arms and Ammo...

For those of you running both the Dillon sizer and the u-die... I'm curious why? I just replaced the Dillon die with the u-die. Is there something I'm missing?

Can you fit enough of it in the case to make major with 9? I've been told it fills an entire 38SC case.... ps... Should move this to the 9/38 sub forum...probably get more responses

I just use sharpie... They make plenty of different colors... Cheap, easy, and no mess

Great drill! Thanks! I'm all over the place...which is ok since that means I have lots of room to improve! PM incoming for Part 2. Can't wait to find out what it is! Raw, Down, Adj Time 4.07, 2, 5.07 3.98, 0, 3.98 3.65, 0, 3.65 3.62, 3, 5.12 3.73, 2, 4.73 3.79, 3, 5.29 Avg Adj Time: 4.64

Great recommendations from the guys above. I would also suggest trying to find someone local that can help if needed. Good luck!

Black Blast Shield FTW!

I made mine as well... No primer and colored differently. I also never chamber a round while dry firing... They are simply to add weight to the mags and gun.

I've always wondered the same thing... I guess ultimate magazine loader just doesn't have the same ring? That being said this is one of my greatest 20ish buck purchases ever... I challenge you to find a quicker way to blow through 22 ammo!

I would ask your gunsmith if he has a preference. Yes, it's your gun and I'm sure he would make it how you want. BUT I believe part of the pricetag is paying for the gunsmiths knowledge and expertise. Plus he's the one that has to fit it, etc...

FWIW... Maybe try calling instead if email? In my experience it normally has better results. Can't hurt right? Good luck! Hope you end up with an awesome gun

I use a Ruger MKIII 22/45RP, bull barrel, volquartsen trigger kit, Cmore. Might be the most fun gun I own... Especially coupled with the "ultimate clip loader" ... Wow you can shoot 22 ammo fast! As to cleaning... You get good at taking them apart. I normally just wipe mine down and run a bore snake through it. About every 5k I'll strip it. I had to replace the extractor at about 20k.

I've also been using the 124gr CMJs. No complaint here! Both my open guns love em.

If scoring isn't an issue I sincerely doubt we would all be running around at 170 power factor... I think minor is under rated. Look you aren't going to win open nationals shooting minor (actually Eric won by 5%... It'd be interesting to run the math and see if he would have still won with minor) but most of us won't anyways. If the reduction in impulse and therefore the increase in confidence results in you shooting more/better/faster... Which in turn leads to more fun... DO IT!!!

FWIW I've been seriously considering getting an XDs...

Wolff 9lb Variable... If you have questions I wouldn't hesitate to get ahold of him. He's always been very helpful to me.

I bought a JPL gun last winter...got it about 4 months after ordering it. Couldn't be happier with it... I'll be shooting it at Nationals next week

There are lots of great 1911 gunsmiths around the country. Depending on where you are from I would pick one nearby that I could visit in person

For starters we are playing a game not fighting. Second Open guns don't have all that much recoil to start with and second even for fighting guns .22 practice helps with the fundamentals and its very valuable. Practicing with my 22 is what has helped me go up to B class recently in Open. I also use my .22 AR a lot for practice. I am not saying you still should not practice with your full power race gun you should. But practice with a .22 trainer where you can litterally afford to shoot thousands of rounds is also a good thing. Proof is in the pudding and its working for me. pat 22 practice has helped me greatly as well. I normally fire twice as many 22 rounds as match rounds when I practice. I make the targets harder for the 22 and always finish sessions with my match rounds. Is that as good as only using match rounds? I don't think so. Is it the best alternative I have found to maximize my ability to do live fire practice? Yes, from both money and time perspectives. Ohh... And the 22 is just fun

"Are you ready" You'll hear a lot of incorrect range commands at local matches...

When I bought a bunch of tubes I also got the two different 'types' ... Though on mine the hole for the mag catch was also different. So far both have run flawlessly... Like yoshidaex said I figured it was just a manufacturing change to make them cheaper...

I'm not sure that this is really a best practice... But on the 1911 can she rack the slide if she cocks the hammer first? Might try some different arm angles/grips as well. I know when I first got a desert eagle I could only rack it if I got a really strong and firm grip. Improving hand, wrist, and forearm strength never hurts... There are many fancy thigs you can buy but I just use racquetballs (squeeze them) and wrist rollers.