635 PCSO

I am not sure I just moved here about 3 months ago. I just looked at a brochure for the club. I have not met any gun folks in this area yet. I will ask around..

I know this is a good set up for ICORE, but ICORE doesnt seem to be around SW Michigan. Is the 8 shooter legal in IDPA? Also does anyone know of any clubs in SW Michigan that shoot 3 gun, IPSC, or Icore?

I cant decide, I have a chance to buy a 17c with a non ported barrel from another 17 in it for 400 would this be legal for production?

From the Front Sight mag this month it loks like all the revo shooters were using Hodgdon or Alliant. What is the popular load for IPSC? My guess is the top shooters are using similar loads since only 2 powders are being used. In the last two weekends I have tested a clays load and a bullseye load both pushing 230 grains of lead. I had pressure trouble with the clays load. I did not chrono the clays but I shronoed the Bullseye load just over powerfactor it was okay but nothing to write home about. Is it legal to shave some or all of the the hammer off in IPSC? I would like to grip higher but the hammer is getting in the way.

This is a model of 1988, I will call S&W and see what they say. What was the turn around times on the revos you sent to them?

The part that keeps the cylinder from falling from the gun that is a part of the frame is worn. This worn part is allowing the cylinder to fall from the gun when doing reloads. It looks like it is part of the frame. How can I fix this "cylinder stop"? Can I weld using a stainless steel wire in a mig then shae it? Or should I try to use a punch and build this stop up?

I am shooting a 625 45 acp revolver 5 inch barrel 230 grain lead round nose zero bullet, federal primer. After reading faster powder heavy bullet was the way to go I put together a Clays load. It kicked more than I liked. Any suggestions for an IPSC major load for this revolver?

I am transistioning from an STI Edge 40 caliber PFload 180 gr load to a 625 S&W N Frame 45 acp 230 gr PF load. I thought I was past gip but I find myself searching for a comfortable grip. I shoot Iso I have not shot weaver in years. Some say the c clamp inward pressure towards the pistol grip is best, others say a dash of push pull is in order. With the STI the ?C-clamp pressure was fine, with the 45 I fell like I am waiting on the front sight to drop. Would the push pull help pull the front sight down for me? I will have time to experiment with the timerand both grip pressures this weekend. I am hoping some advise on this board can explain the mechanics of both grip styles. Thanks in advance.

When is the next ICORE match? Ill be there for sure. The Office has been keeping me busy but I am ready to shoot. I have to order some miculek grips for the n frame, get the moonclips and I am set. Will all the standard moonclip holders hold the RIMZ moonclips? I am also looking into the fiber optics sights offered for the S&W's what is the most preferred?

I finally found a 625 and I am looking for the most efficient way to load my moon clips and strip them. What tools do you guys use? Also, what moon clips do you prefer for the 625?

At the Tulsa Gun SHow in October I am planning on picking up a 625 5inch for IPSC. What do you guys reccomend for a holster?

Thanks for all the information... I think I will go with the 625. When I shot with the 686 I spent a lot of time reloading, I need every advantage I can get. Thanks again...

I am currently shooting a 40 STI Edge. I started IPSC with a 686 and I miss the old wheelgun. I am considering a 625 or the 10mm equivalent. With a 4 or 5 inch barrel. This is going to be a IPSC gun only. I have several questions. I reload my own so I can set primers deep and I can use federals.. Who does the best trigger job? What revolver would you shoot for IPSC? What Barrel length? How low can I go on poundage on my trigger? Does anyone make replacement parts for the MIM? Do I need to worry about that? Who can give me a fiber optic front sight? Who makes the cylinder shaped moonclip holders I see in competition? If you reccomend the 45 or the 40/10 what reload recipe are using to meet power factor? Anyone know a good source for these revo's with hammer mounted firing pins? I know this is a lot of questions but this forum guided me into ipsc with my edge and I was very happy with every purchase I made. THis forum saved me a lot of trial and error buying. Thanks in advance for the information. My Edge is a 40 so I am considering the 40/10 revolver but I would go with the 45 it it offers a clear advantage in the game.

I recently installed a shock Buff on my Edge. Sight tracking improved, I dont know if this was mental or if the shock buff really made a difference. I only have had a chance to use it once. I do not know what brand it was it is clear. I had some reliability problems. What are my options for shock buffs? I have heard that someone makes them in different widths. I would like to experiment with thickness until I find the sweet spot. Thanks....

Thanks for all the information. I will take it all in and hopefully put it to good use. Today I was going through the range session in my mind. One thing that is holding me back is a tense trigger finger. I think if I relax as everyone has suggested I will increase speed and accuracy. I will also quit trying, after my first 6 runs my time started to increase. I was trying harder each time to go faster. Maybe this is why I felt like I was burning ammo. More practice is needed Yes I have Brians book I have read it about 15 times so far. So far I will read it but I dont know what he is saying until I experiance it. Then I read the book and think okay I know what hes talking about.. I guess I am a trial and error learner... Ever time I read it I pick something up.. or put 2 and 2 together