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I have several Gen 3 Glocks that I shoot. (17, 30, 26 & 34) I've always just used my trigger finger and slightly changed my grip to release the mag. I've never liked the extended mag release. In the last couple of years, I have found other platforms that are lefty friendly, but the way I drop the mags on Glocks will never change.

I use primarily use Lee Dies in my presses. I also use RCBS dies in my single stage. If you already have 9mm dies, just use them. It's not precision rifle reloading. It's 9mm for competition and your max distance is no more than 40 yards.

The small amounts of lead and copper in the liquid are not going to damage the environment. When I wet tumbled, I just dumped it outside in the grass.

Tim is a good guy. I would call rather than email. He usually answers pretty quickly.

Usually too much crimp will make the bullets keyhole. Do you know what your crimp is? Here's how to measure crimp. "With a caliper measure the thickness of the brass at the case mouth, multiply times two and add the bullet diameter. That's your zero. After running your rounds through the crimp die, measure the loaded round at the case mouth and the difference from your zero is your crimp".

Never counted how many cases I dump in, but when it starts getting low, it takes 10 seconds to dump in another few hundred.

Very normal for the heads to be at different speeds. That's why load work up is so fun!

Are you shooting mixed brass? If you want to gauge the groups, all variables need to be the same. All the same brass, sized the same, with the same OAL, powder within .01gr and crimp the same. Different brass will change the pressure of the load due to wall thickness and size of the brass and the crimp of the bullet. You also need to support the gun with sandbags to take out the human error.

I tried it a few years ago because I have long fingers and thought it would help with recoil management. I eventually ended up going back to the standard thumbs forward grip. I didn't like how it wouldn't let me lock my wrist in the position I wanted to use. FWIW if it works for you, use it!

Keep it as is. If you can, learn how to operate the press with the other hand by standing along side the press. Reload what you need and keep the extra money for more components.

Interesting video. Thanks for sharing.

I exclusively run TG in ALL if my 9mm loads for years. I have not seen any extra leading in the barrels. Smoke, Yes! leading No

The 550 is a viable option as others have already mentioned. As for other stuff: 1) Dies for the caliber you wish to reload. 2) conversion kit unless you order the press for that caliber 3) reloading book for acceptable loads 4) calipers 5) Tumbler to clean brass 6) media for tumbler The obvious stuff: 1) Brass 2) heads 3) primers 4) powder Down the line: 1) case feeder You can do the research on the best powders for your caliber and whether you'll load minor or major. I have the 650 and absolutely love it!

Never shot open in 3gun, but I love the ELS for adaptability. DAA makes an adapter for the mags to attach to a ELS clip. I don't shoot 3gun anymore, but I still use my ELS belt for USPSA. It allows me to change from CO to PCC in seconds and I can use the same belt.

I agree. I can't get the Glock mags to run for crap. I've never had a problem with ETS mags. I also don't understand the reasoning that guys need to carry 50+ rounds in a magazine? Are you missing that much that you need 50? Most stages are 20-30 rounds.

Almost all of my 4 PCC"S now have mixed uppers and lowers. It's a modular platform. You can swap them or interchange them without issue most of the time. The only issue I have is with one upper fitting really tight into the lower. You need to tap out the pins with a punch.

The G30 is my car pistol. If you plan on using it for self defense, leave it stock. I would change the sights and that's it.

I had the same thing happen years ago at an IDPA match, except I had the lint jam the gun so bad , that I couldn't rack the slide. Needless to say, I never put mags in my pocket anymore. Who would think think that a little piece of material would totally jam a gun?

Have fun and enjoy the experience. Just remember to listen to the overview from the MD. Some outlaw matches will have some different rules/shot count depending on the size and shape of steel used. I doubt their doing multiple shots on steel with the ammo shortage though.

Why not just run 3 racer mag pouches? The new rules allow you place the mags anywhere on your body. Pre rule change, I would carry 2 racer mags, now I just added another racer mag and carry three while moving my first mag pouch almost directly at 12 o'clock.

I use them on my 223's for 3 gun, but not on my PCC's. The bolt shouldn't lock open in USPSA with a PCC with the hicap magazines.

Buying from reputable sites or dealers. Buyer beware! You always take a chance when you buy and sell online. Look at the listing carefully. Look for things that don't make sense. Stock pictures, deals too good to be true, no reviews, low post count, new to the site, etc.

Hiperfire trigger in all of my PCC's and AR's The 24C

If you reload, you can make your own dummy rounds. I use un-primed cases and seat green painted heads. I then silicone the primer pockets. Weighted mags will mimic the actual weight of the mags which will translate over when you actually shoot a match.

Is the change to appease the timmies or stop the gamers from gaming? Someone please help me understand why everyone is up in arms over a light mounted on a gun? How does that help you? I know people are going to use it as a way to game the rules by filling it with lead to control recoil...but seriously?