idleclamp
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Still waiting for the Lockwood slide.
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Is ClipShot available anymore? The app won’t work on my phone now, and I cant’ find it in the App Store.
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20 hours ago, Boomstick303 said:
Did the Cerakote make the grips more slick?
Yes, a little. That’s the one thing that I’m not very fond of. The gun set up the way I have it shoots very smooth, probably better than my legions. But I still like the Romeo 3 max better. I had my Legion slides milled to direct-mount them about a month before the P320Max came out. It’s a fun project, but for now, I’m still shooting the Legions.
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I guess I’ll use it if I can’t find anything else. Thanks for the replies.
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I know there is data on Alliant’s website for using Sport Pistol in .45ACP. But does anyone use it for 200 or 230 grain bullets? If so, how much of it to make major power factor in a 1911?
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Any idea how much weight they were able to shave from the Full size slide by doing the Isaac cuts?
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Just now, titandriver said:
Carver Custom in Florida did mine.
Do you have a pic of the finished product?
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I have a couple of X-five Legions that I compete with. I shot all year with the DPP optic. I want to switch to the Romeo 3 MAX but don’t want the optic to be so high on the slide. Has anybody milled a slide to direct mount a Romeo3Max on a X-five Legion?
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21 hours ago, K-Texas said:
Then maybe I should apologize for making an assumption. With your original post being 11/30/17 and no activity on the thread except for one post between 2/28/18 and 2/6/20, I figured you had resolved the issue.
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16 hours ago, K-Texas said:
For recreation or competition, USPSA is a good thing. I remember back to when this forum's namesake was first drawing attention and I looked forward to reading every article he wrote.
IPSC gave us the power factor values without any pretension of being something there weren't. Events like the Steel Challenge or Bianchi Cup are also things I'd still like to try. I was around when IDPA got started, and the truth is that there was some contention with USPSA. IDPA offered a way to get defensive practice, but turned around and used the gaming load power factors of IPSC.
Any shooting time someone can get is a positive. Shooting is a perishable skill. With the costs associated with competitive shooting, I think many would do well to consider Training at the various academies around the country as often as possible. There are some good ones.
I know the point you're trying to make regarding ammo at near the same PF levels, but they're hardly the types of loads I would recommend for defensive carry. And I would encourage anyone selecting defensive ammo to verify the loads velocity by chronographing. They seldom match the advertised velocity where the exception seems to be the "boutique" ammo-makers like Double-tap, Underwoods and Buffalo Bore.
I do a good bit of ballistic research and I highly recommend getting a handle on things like Momentum and Sectional density. And as far as female shooters, I would not recommend a 151 PF 165 gr. JHP .45 ACP load when they would do better to choose a 9mm 147 gr. JHP. For 151 PF, such a load would need 1027 FPS while most are loaded to 1000 FPS or less, and unfortunately, Federal dropped their 147 gr. HST +P. But the thing here is that a 147 gr. .355" bullet has greater sectional density than a 230 gr. .451" bullet. Sectional density being a great contributor to penetration. My current defense loads are handloads, and because I live in Texas where when a shooting is deemed justifiable . . . end of story. I don't advocate that for anyone else and you must know the political environment you live in. But you still have the option of some very effective "factory" loads from the smaller companies I mentioned. I happened to obtain both the 124 gr. and 147 gr. HSTs as pulled bullets. My 124 gr. load chrono's 1250 FPS while the 147 is at 1125 FPS. 155 and 165 PF respectively from a 4.5" 30 oz. pistol with both being thoroughly tested, as well as the same weight Gold Dots.
Likewise to you.
All of this has zero relevance with the thread topic. But I'm sure you feel better now.
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9 hours ago, K-Texas said:
I suppose that shooting IDPA is great fun. But as far as any meaningful training for a real life defense scenario? Not so much. I was working in Arkanstein before the 1992 election while Bill Wilson was such a non-entity as to question him being a Clintonite. A good .45 ACP JHP defense load ain't likely to be as low as 170 PF, nor a 9 x 19mm load at 130 PF. But if you're aim is a sport to increase your own sales . . .
But for the subject at hand, whatever powder will get you enough power factor that when subtracting standard deviation is still at least 165. For me, I've had good results with WST and 200 gr. SWCs, but never single digit SDs. That wouldn't stop me from looking at powders with a similar burn rate. Clays hasn't come from ADI for a while now, and the Canadian version doesn't seem to excite anyone. If you like flake powders, there are some very good ones that are as old as any in the case of Bullseye. For a spherical or flattened ball type, Ramshot Competition looks like one worth investigating.
Thanks for crapping all over something you’ve never even tried.
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I’m shooting Revolver again this year in IDPA, but this time with speedloaders. I’ve seen this modification in my research for speedloaders, gear, gun, etc. What exactly does this do to make the reload faster?
In just the little reload practicing I’ve tried so far, I think the hole definitely needs to get plugged. But I’m trying to figure out how the grinding makes it faster. I’m certainly not doubting, just wondering the ‘why’.
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On 10/31/2018 at 2:52 PM, Racinready300ex said:
Like this?
What product did you use?
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On 10/30/2018 at 11:38 AM, PatJones said:
Leatham wears his moon rack in that position. He was fast enough to win USPSA revo Nationals a couple times, should be fine for IDPA.
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Yeah, because USPSA rules are exactly the same as IDPA.
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1 hour ago, pskys2 said:
As I said Pat I don't shoot much IDPA, but my experiences with IDPA have shown a very rigid mind set on the rules.
But you're saying it is ok to wear all 3 on the weak side if one wanted due to the word "may"?
I'm genuinely asking not trying to be difficult.
Just saw idleclamps post. Reason I was asking is I've thought of changing to full time weak hand reloads, both methods have pros and cons.
You can put them all on the weak side, but they have to be behind the hipbone. It’s not as fast.
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40 minutes ago, pskys2 said:
The rules I read seemed very specific about the 1st two which was my complaint.
2017 Rule Book
8.1.5 Loading Device Count
A. A “loading device” is a magazine, speed loader, or moon clip.
C. Shooters starting with 6 or 7 rounds in all loading devices are allowed to start with the loaded firearm plus three
additional loading devices.
D. Shooters starting with 5 or fewer rounds in all loading devices are allowed to start with the loaded firearm plus
four additional loading devices.
E. No additional loading devices beyond the above limits may be used during a string.8.6.3 ...
E. Two speed loaders/moon clips may be worn directly in front of the holster. The speed loaders/moon clips worn
in front of the holster must be within 1” of each other, and the speed loader/moon clip nearest the holster must
be within 1” of the revolver pouch of the holster.
F. The shooter may wear additional speed loaders/moon clips behind the hipbone on the weak side or behind the
holster.So I take it that one can only have 3 - 6 shot speed loaders or moon clips carriers, 2 must be in front of holster and 1 behind holster or on off side.
Or have I missed a ruling or change?
You are correct. Most revo shooters (that I know) have two in front of the holster and one behind. I know of two people that shoot with all of them behind the hipbone on the weak side. To me, that’s slower, but legal.
I shoot with two in front and one behind holster. Additionally, I’ll keep one on the weak side behind hipbone, but that is only to hold the ‘load and make ready’ ammo. So it’s empty when I start the COF.
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Can you even call that a P365XL anymore?
Also, bought the X Macro. Was not really a fan out of the box. Trigger was stiff and gritty. Just put a trigger kit in and some polishing made it much better. It seems like there are a bunch of holsters now. Kinda sucks that it won’t fit in the XL holster due to the picatinny rail.