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I could not get anything subsonic until I found some AA1680, I think it was 11.1 gr with 220/225 bullets.

I did not want to start loading 45 so went with 40. Once I started using Wilson mags and shot it in a bit my Trojan has been flawless.

Growth of all the shooting sports should be encouraged, especially with ladies and kids. Why? Because in reality they are dying! Trap is mostly dead, Bullseye dying, probably PPC, bowling pins etc. Action sports are the growth area because they are fun. But how many shooters are moving to CAS or IDPA and away from USPSA because they want a new form of fun? The shooting sports are expensive also. How many new shooters can afford to jump in and include the wife and kids too? My personal suggestion is to encourage shooters to shoot Steel Challenge with a rimfire. You can involve the whole family, does not break the bank and it is a hoot! Grow your local Steel Challenge program and your club will benefit. Then those who want more fun, drag them over to a USPSA shoot.

I shoot lead and Bullseye, the only downside is it is a little smoky.

It must be the altitude but I am loading BE 4 grains in 115 for 1230fps and 124 for 1040fps. Same weight for my .40 shoots 180 grain lead at 950fps.

I second the grip sleeve. A double stack 1911 fits great for me if I add a little thickness to the whole shebang... Now that I think about it, I have one laying around. I will send it to you if you want to try it.

"Speed is good. Accuracy not so much." While I am just a beginner, the "aim" of the sport is to get the hits and take the right amount of time doing it. I just finished reading Brian's book and am trying to incorporate some of the concepts myself. But by "slowing" down, I am getting the sight picture that I need to see, and my time, while compared to a master is bad, hangs in there with the middle of the pack. I have been concentrating on getting similar points as the stage winners, the time will come later. Get Brian's book!

I picked up a Chiappa because it was pretty cheap on sale. It has shot very well for me. The trigger has a longer reset than my 1911 but you can't have it all for $200. It snaps into my kydex and has been a decent trainer... Also you can't dry fire them.

I just tried a 16.5 Wolff variable in my Trojan and it really makes the gun shoot well. Brass is landing in a neat pile about 5 feet to the right. Recoil feels much more controlled. I am shooting 180 grain lead at 950ish.

After trying the Dawson and Arrendondo base pads myself, buy the Dawson pads. Worlds ahead in fit and function. I am using the stock springs and stop filling at 19. 38 shots should be plenty, even for a poor shot like myself.

I am loading them with 4 grains of Bullseye chronoed at about 950 fps. The Bullseye meters very nicely for me and its cheap(er). A little smoky but under $6 a box.

I tried the Metalform mags on mine with the EGW high and still jam o matic. The Wilson mags seem to have helped and I don't need the EGW stop with those.

I filled the guide rod of my XD tactical with pipe solder. Very easy to do and weighs the same as the tungsten one. Rough up the inside with some sand paper and degrease with alcohol or acetone for good binding. I have shot it a lot with no problems.

I saw on the Armscorp website they have 16 round mags for their double stack, just don't know if they would work.

You should replace the Mag catch from the plastic to metal. I was shooting a steel challenge with my P16 and on one of the later stages the mags just kept slipping out with recoil and requisite mag dump on the ground. Finally shaved enough off to have it not function. I dropped in one from Brownells for the wide body and it functions great.

Of course the question always comes up, what would you choose for zombie eradication. I am curious if the penetration tests of the 22lr has been completed or if a minor/major PF load needs to be used. I think a 10/22 and Mark II (except for the slow mag changes) and the brick or two of ammo in a back pack would be the choice of arms.

Federal Brass? I just started having this problem...

I have had mine for a month or two. I bought some Metalform mags and they work ok (what STI sends with the gun), I ordered an EGW mag release and am waiting on that. I am shooting 180 grain lead at 950 and had some hang ups on feeding the last match I shot during the last two stages. I think the lube, lead and tight chamber caught up with me, I need to run the bore snake thru between stages. I added a Fusion Chainlink mainspring housing/magwell and changed the grips. It really is a tight and accurate gun, I have been keeping it well lubed for the break in period and think it is a great gun. Chainlink mainspring and front strap.

Looking for a gun for the wife and kids I was leaning to the Ruger as I have many Ruger guns, but liked the fit and feel of the Buckmark. It has performed very well and I am happy with the choice. FO front sight, 1911 type controls, accurate, great trigger out of the box, $300 from Sportsmans Warehouse (cheaper than my wholesale price).

I installed a Fusion Chain link Mainspring and magwell combo. The magwell dovetails into the mainspring housing which is nice. The photo shows the mainspring housing on left and front strap on the right. I thought is dressed it up some too. The mainspring housing is more glossy than the frame. http(colon)//i101.photobucket.com/albums/m70/supercrewd/Guns%20and%20Ammo/Guns/4cf7237692025preview-300.jpg Not enough posts to link the pic...

My friend I shoot with started USPSA after shooting Bullseye for 2 years. When I watch him it is interesting to watch his target stare thru the draw and thru the target. I wish I could do the same. It is almost slow when watching but he is not slow. I should try to video it.

It is a golf club regripping trick.

I am shooting right around 4 grains of Bullseye with a lead bullet and it makes major at 950. I think you are too hot with that load.

I am loading the 180's over 4ish grains of Bullseye and it does pretty well in my P16.