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  1. Nationals will always favor major in SS, just the way it is.

     

    Most local matches will favor 10 round guns.

     

    If you plan on shooting a lot of level 2, 3 and National matches stick HARD on Major ( SS special matches)

    If you're mostly going to shoot local stuff and a level 2 once or twice a year , stick with minor.

     

    At least that's whay I've seen for the last 10 years or so.

  2. Maybe this photo will fit.

     

    I used a Gov't length recoil system, Commander length seemed real chucky when it ran.  Now it's smooth

    USed a top hat type guide rod bushing and shortened the dust cover of the slide to fit it. 

    You can see it sticking out under the island.

    Originally had a 1 1/2" island but it seemed front heavy.

    So I shortened it to 1.200 and recut the DT etc.

     

    It was a good project and it shoots and functions great.  Very easy to control for follow up shots.

    Biggest problem around here was by the time I got it done most of the limited shooters had moved to C/O division. :)

     

    40 TB to fit size.jpg

     

  3. I built one a few years ago.

    Used a Gov't slide cut it down to 4 1/2 cause that where my TruBor bbl blank squared up.

    Build it like an open gun, obviously with a solid bbl weight /island of steel out front instead of a comp.

     

    Mine had to run a 9lbs spring to get it running.  After a few thousand rounds it loosened up a bit and I can run a 10lbs spring now.

    Still run the 9lbs cause that where I get the least muzzle dip.

     

    My pixs are to large to post?!?!?!/ PM me and I'll email them to you if you want.

     

  4. 20 hours ago, Fishbreath said:

     

    It doesn't, though, at least not necessarily. I shoot .358" 160gr bullets in my .38 Short Colt, and crimp with a 9mm FCD. Pulled bullets still measure .358".

     

    The carbide ring can't size the bullet, because 9mm is tapered. If the case fits all the way into the die, the carbide ring must be substantially wider than .355". Size at the case mouth is determined by the adjustment screw. It can be backed out to the point where it crimps but doesn't swage the bullet down.

    Agree and have checked and verified this many many times!!!

  5. I run .358 160 Bayous or BBI RN in my 929 REVO

    They shoot just as well, very accurate, out of all my 1911's, Sig 226's and even the 320's shoot them OK. (320's like 124/5 at.358 a whole lot more though)

     

    Old school thought was run lead/coated .0002 over bore size.  I find testing 100 packs of .357 and 358. a lot easier than slugging my bbl and measuring it.

    Proof is in the puddin, Puddin!  If they shoot accurately and make PF they're good to go.

  6. Just built a JEM frame and slide with their Gunsmith fit 

    It was a breeze to complete and came very nice and smooth with great accuracy!

     

    In the past I've had good fortune with Chelly frames and slides or a Caspian slide if cheely's weren't available.

    JEM and Cheely frames mostly because I've found the rails are cut parallel to the frame and dust cover of the frame. 

  7. 14 hours ago, mrvip27 said:

     

    Yet guys throw in CGW kits and parts in their shadows all day long...😅

    And hours polishing all the internals.

    Everything has it's short comings.

     

    The good thing is everything can be made nicer than what you get from mass production!

  8. On 5/6/2021 at 12:51 PM, BangSwitch said:

    I called.
    The answer was "the magazines will tell you.  When you have issues feeding the last round or second to last round - it's time to replace"
    In general, they believe the 9mm magazine springs are good for 10-15k rounds

    I agree 

    BUT

    Springs are cheap so buy new springs for the most used set and use the other set for practice and watch for the above signs then change those.

    Changing the main set is more insurance so you don't get "told" by the mags during a match!

    Yes I speak from experience!!!

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