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In my 6" STI I am currently using 180gr Zero JHPs (over 4.7gr VV N320 at 1.188 OAL for about 169PF), but I was considering trying out some Moly loads - possibly either the 185gr or 200gr Precisions... why do you prefer the 170 in your 6" vs the 185 in your 5"? I have experienced the same thing. My 5" Dawson Edge doesn't care what you feed it. They all shoot the same and my 6" likes the 175 LSWC best. It will feed and shoot the others, but best results are with the 175 grain bullets. When I tried the 200's I didn't see and increase in accuracy or reduced felt recoil.....so I went back to my other bullets. Howard Smith likes the 220 grain bullets and I have been thinking of buying a few to try. Probably next order I'll buy a thousand to check out. Buddy

Why? What is the specific reason to go to the 200 grain? I've run 200 TC moly coated bullets, but didn't see any difference. Thanks, Buddy

First I want to thank the RO staff....great bunch! Next the people that designed and set-up the stages, awesome. We had a great time and are looking forward to next year. Field of steel was not my best stage but was my favorite. I learned that I am too old and out of shape to shoot twelve stages in one day. We started at 8:00 am. and finished at 7:20 pm. on my last stage I shot a no shoot that was turned sideways and saw the hit. I couldn't believe I hit it at ten feet! So I shot it again and said I don't shoot like that...be darn if I didn't shoot it the third time before moving on. (Yep, a slow learner) (28 "A's", 2 "C's" a host {3} No-Shoots and two procedures for foot fault. I must have messed up on my math a bit too. I was shooting 184.6 power factor loads that I thought were 173. I need the book USPSA for Dummy's. Had a great time and thanks again to the Range staff. Buddy

Apparently you are new to reloading, but if you are not please don't be offended. You should get a reloading manual, a chronograph (when you can afford to buy one), and find someone that is experienced in reloading. Someone that can read pressure signs on your spent brass and give you sound advice. To punch paper you don't need the power of a tank killer. Most of the time a moderate load will be the most accurate, most enjoyable, and less stress on your pistol. The primers that you are using will boost your load a bit, but not too much. If you can trade them for small pistol, good. If not it ain't that big of a deal. Buddy

I have three 9x23 pistols and I really like the cartridge. As stated above, recoil is no different than the others. It seems to push straight back rather than flip up. To me, it looks like a great way to get someone started in the Open Division. Not too much money invested and if she likes it and wants to move up, I think that gun will sell. If you decide not to buy the pistol please PM me with the information...I'm interested. Buddy

Now you have us scared! We can handle rain, but we only get cold weather a few days each year. Snow? Is that the white stuff that is cold? Thanks, Buddy

What kind of weather can we expect. Trying to figure out what to bring. Four Louisiana boys shooting on squad 3 (all day Sat.) We are staying at the Hampton Inn. Buddy

I have been using VV 320, but had some problems getting it a couple of months ago. I went to E-3 and it does real well in my 6" STI. I'm still playing with it and the chrono and haven't settled on a load. Solo 1000 seemed too harsh in the recoil dept. where 320 and E-3 are much softer. Buddy

Myself and others have many thousands of rounds down the tubes of our S_I guns without any problems. If one breaks I can replace it a few times for much less than $400. Too rich for my blood. Buddy

I've used WW231 and a cast lead swc for years and have never had any problems with reliability. Check your pistol and try someone else's loads to determine where the problem stems from. The 231 and lead are dirty, but not that dirty. Buddy

If there are rules and you keep score it is a game. If you play within the rules you are not gaming, just playing a game. Do you have a trigger job or better sights installed? How would that be different than a vest with a stiff panel? By the way, the streets have no rules. Bring what you got! Buddy

Hmm, good luck getting anything from Tech-Wear. Buddy

If it is caliber specific you can count the forty-five out, it ain't going to fail you. Buddy

I load my nines to the same length, however, most of mine are 147 LRN. I am running Tripp mags and they work just fine. I have used Super mags and all of the others mentioned (not the new Wilson mags) without a hitch. I have not run the Springfield mags, but a couple of friends have and they are not having any problems with them. My gun is a stock Kimber Target II and I have used 124 grain JHP before, but I don't remember the OAL I used. Buddy

i have had 3 baers with 1.5 accuracy,,it is no tighter to me then the others, they are all super tight. all very accurate, i dont know that many are able to take advantage of the accuracy guarantee. but is is the most accurate baer made, as far as i know..for me it is worth it i have never owned a Les Baer pistol but I have friends who have 8 of them. I have never seen one need even 100 rds of breakin let alone 5000! If you have a Les Baer pistol that is not reliable I think you need to be talking to Les. The two quoted posters above pretty well cover it, but I'll add a bit. I have three of the Baer pistols and my 6" Premier II has the 1.5" guarantee. Each and everyone has been reliable from day one. I have shot one of them over forty thousand rounds and it still runs like a fine clock. My main everyday carry gun is a Baer Stinger...unreliable? Not on my hip! Buddy

You can buy a new Edge for around 1600-1700 dollars and shoot it like it is with out any problems. You can always add bells and whistles as you get more cash. I know a good many guy around here that are shooting bone stock STI's and the targets don't know the difference. Most of us cannot shoot as well as a stock Edge can shoot, so for this game get what you can afford at the time and add later. You will need a holster, belt, mag holders, plus mags. At least four mags and you have spent about the same as the used "big name gunsmith" gun. Buddy

I just picked up a custom Limited gun last week and am having a custom carry gun built as we speak. I have about 7 other customs and a fair amount of semi-custom and factory guns. Three of the guns are Les Baer and a Wilson, too. The only thing that a custom builder can do better is cosmetics...yes, make it pretty with a little line here and one there. If you just want a gun that will shoot where it is suppose to and shoot every-time you press the trigger....Les Baer will sell you one and you will have money left over for other important things such as mags and holsters. Buddy

My 9 mm steel load is fairly hot (140+ PF), but it feels right to me. I like a bit of snap to make it feel right. I use 3.7 WW 231 with a 147 grain LRN for an average velocity of 966. If I wanted a very light feel I would try to drop a 125 grain LRN on top of the same charge. It cycles my Kimber Target II just fine. I just perfer the stiffer load. Buddy

+1.....I haven't found anything better and believe me I've tried most of them. Buddy

I've got Wilson fixed (plain black) on my G-24, Dawson adj. rear with fiber optic front on my G-34, (plain black) Heinie fixed front and rear on my G22, Fixed Dawson on the G-19 (plain black again). Out of all of them I like the Dawson Adjustable and a plain black front sight. It just seems to give a more precise sight picture and is not any slower. Buddy

I have switched back and fourth between different divisions and I see diminishing returns. I have decided to stick with Limited and try to increase my performance in that division. From my own results I think you would do better shooting one gun and changing the loads to suit you need at the time. Instead of worrying about more accuracy requirements from a G19 in a match (Maybe 150 rounds?)......practice with your G35 and shoot it in the match and get totally tuned in to one gun. Just my thoughts. Good luck in whatever you do. Buddy

LA Guns and Reloading carries the one shot and some other name brand. Brian, Hank, Joe or I can bring some to the match if you need something. Let me know. Buddy

Should be easy . Fit the comp to the slide and have the barrel fit unside the comp without touching the comp . I know absolutly nothing about comps.....so I'm sure that won't work for some reason, but it should give you a place to start. Buddy

I honestly cannot tell the difference in 165 PF ammo and 175 PF ammo. I load to 175 so I never have to worry about my Chronograph and the ones the match uses not getting the same readings or the weather turning cold and changing things. Just load your ammo to give you a comfortable margin. Buddy

Some years ago one of our indoor ranges up and decided to stop letting anyone shoot ammo that was bought elsewhere. They claimed that it was their insurance carrier's rules. Their number of shooters dropped drastically and suddenly their insurance carrier didn't care anymore, and decided to allow outside ammo. Yep, you could bring you own ammo to the range. A few years later no aluminum or steel ammo was allowed and that didn't last too long either. I would never shoot at a facility that won't let me pick up my own brass. Buddy