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johnhhuber

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  1. If you do a search on YouTube for Alan Watts you will find some great lectures he gave. I don't think you can go wrong with anything you choose of his and if you enjoy the lectures, he has a lot of great books as well.
  2. That Colt 1911 looks like a great one to get going with. It is very similar to what I use as well. Here is my Single Stack list of must have items: - Fiber Sight with Black Rear - Extended Mag Well - A Legal but Large Slide Stop - If it will only be a competition gun, an Ambi Safety. If it will also be a carry gun no Ambi Safety. The only reason I would ever use one is weak hand only shooting but I have found ways to get around not having one just fine. I like blade-tech holsters and mag pouches as well but remember for Single Stack the pistol needs to ride higher on the belt that in production or the other divisions. Hope this helps and good luck!
  3. External...on the outside of the chamber they do 2 cuts to help prevent debris from causing a malfunction. They are not deep and don't seem to provide any type of speed/competition advantage as far as I can tell.
  4. Are fluted chambers like the ones Wilson Combat add to their 1911s USPSA Single Stack and IDPA CDP legal? I don't see anything in the rule book about them but was not sure. Thanks!
  5. Thanks for the input. I have decided to go with the M&P platform and to try and be as competitive as I can be. Long term, I would much rather be a great shooter with an average gun than an average shooter with a great gun. Wish I had figured that out a few thousand dollars ago!
  6. So this is a very beginner question but something I have been thinking about for a while. How much does handgun fit relate to the performance of the shooter? I starting shooting 1911s in competition, then switched to M&Ps, then switched back to 1911s, then to DA/SAs as I honestly just love learning about different platforms. That said, I have shot my best times and groups hands down with M&Ps regardless of times spent practicing with various platforms. I have spent the most time with 1911s but my M&P performance still wins the day. As a beginner trying to get better, should I just stop trying to square peg a round hole and commit to the M&P platform so I can start dedicated training and begin shaving 1/10ths of seconds off my skills time? I am leaning that way but I love the idea of shooting with the other platforms. I don't know why I keep going back to them but I do. As I get older however, I want to stop wasting my time with a lot of pistols and focus on one pistol and division. Is going with what I naturally shoot best the logical choice or going with something I like the idea of shooting better even if it doesn't come as naturally for me? Thanks in advance!
  7. Yes, I run an ambi safety in both IDPA CDP and USPSA Single Stack. It is legal for both. I love the Wilson safeties and run them on my pistol. The one I run has a smaller left thumb safety though so being left handed it might not be ideal for you.
  8. Given your current skill set and goals, I may suggest just starting with a stock XDm in 9mm. Then I would strongly encourage you to start shooting production class and IDPA SSP with your stock pistol. Take the money that you would save in ammo costs and customizing and spend it on more ammo, more classes, and more range time. Then in a year, you will KNOW what you want. Trust me, I wish someone had told me this when I started.
  9. What kind of pistol are you shooting? I would think based on the pictures that a shorter trigger travel (1911, 2011, M&P with Apex FSS Kit, etc.) could help you as the pistol would be pushed less by the angle of your finger.
  10. I learned the L technique when I first started to shoot. At the time, I was also counting into my positions with pauses to help me learn the pistols path during draw. My instructor told me to learn it this way first and then smooth out all the motions to build speed overtime. I think it is a good technique to teach beginners especially for tactical shooters as it builds in the shooting from retention position. I would not recommend it though for more advanced shooters.
  11. Yes, it makes a difference and I would highly recommend it. Second, I do not have a vise so I just took it to my local gun store and they installed it for free since they had the rear sight tool. May want to call first though because some stores charge money for it. Either way it would be cheaper than buying a vise.
  12. Over the last few months, I have purchased almost every internal part for an M&P…not because of parts failing, my m&p has been very reliable, but because I wanted spares incase anything breaks at a competition. I have had no issues in finding any parts within reason. There were a few pieces on backorder but then arrived within a few weeks…another reason I purchased all the parts before something broke. I think there are a lot of m&p's for sale these days because there are so many of them available. Plus now is the time of year everyone starts horse trading their gear for newer and better gear for the upcoming season.
  13. I use 50/50 walnut and corncob with a cap full of polish for 12 hours in a dillon 750 vibratory cleaner. It works well enough for me to pick the brass out of grass its so shiny.
  14. Thanks to everyone for the comments. As soon as I get home, I am going to install a single stage press and a Udie on my bench. After that, I will resort all my brass by manufacturer and load in sorted batches to see what brass I need to put through the Udie. Sarge is right, I am new to reloading and did not even think this was an issue until I was getting the occasional malfunction and then noticing the bullet being shoved down into the case. I never knew before this to check for setback at the bench. Now I will! Merry Christmas!
  15. It is not the fact that I have 1 in 100 that scares me. It is the fact that in 1 in 100 I can push a good amount into the case, maybe and extra 1/4 of the actual bullet length. In fact, it has caused malfunctions in both my M&P and 9mm 1911 and it is visibly noticeable. I think I am going to give the Udie a shot. I am out of state at the moment visiting family and cannot look at the failed rounds but I am sure they were FC and Blazer. I know I have both types in my mixed brass and I would much rather sort that brass out and run it through the Udie than have a major setback issue. I only load minor at a 135 power factor so I have a little room for error…but I don't want to risk it and this is not a little room for error!
  16. Thanks all for the feedback on this. If I use a Udie on a single stage press before I run the brass through the SqD, will the undersized brass still function correctly in my standard barreled m&p? I am sure this is a dumb question but I want to be sure before I invest $60 in a single stage press and Udie. Thanks!
  17. I am fairly new to reloading and am having an issue with my ammo. I am loading 9mm with Rainier Bullets on a Dillon Square Deal B. I use mixed brass I collect and clean. I am having bullet setback issues (where I can push the bullet back into the case) on maybe 1 out of 100 rounds. Is this a problem with my reloader, the way it is set up, or me? I have searched this topic a few times but since my issue is not consistent, I wanted to start a new thread. Thanks in advance for any and all help!
  18. I enjoy dry firing 15 to 20 minutes in the morning and then 15 to 20 minutes before dinner. If I have a big comp coming up, I will fit in another session around lunch or before bed. For me, doing shorter durations throughout the day let me stay focused better.
  19. I really enjoy shooting my M&P 9mm. Plus if shoot production with it, you are not penalized for shooting minor. If you are just getting into the sport, I would save money on gear and ammo and spend it on practice and instruction. Then, once you are out of school and money is not as big an issue, you can graduate to your dream gun and will have the skills to back it up.
  20. I second this. You also never know when something might get caught on a mag and knock it out of a mag pouch. I have yet to have this happen but I have seen it enough to make me aware of its possibility. Plus, the extra mags come in handy if you want to do an extra mag change or two in your stage breakdown.
  21. I am amending my previous statement since I have changed my carry and comp pistols in the last year. I carry a full size 1911 and compete USPSA and IDPA with the same pistol. The only difference is in USPSA I run a DA belt system OWB, IDPA I run my carry gun belt but most of the time use a OWB holster, and for carry I use a IWB holster. Soon, I am going to run the IWB holster for a few club matches just to see what I can do with my carry rig.
  22. Welcome to the forum! I am from Nashville but hope to make the drive to ORSA soon to shoot with you all. Take care!
  23. I started with a Dan Wesson Guardian 9mm and love it. It is mainly a carry gun and I would only recommend it for IDPA and not USPSA. However, I recently purchased a Wilson Combat CQB Elite in 9mm and I have to say it is by far the best shooting pistol I have. Plus Wilson's customer service is second to none.
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