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    Target Aquisition on the Draw

    in Handgun Techniques

    Posted

    I'm not a big fan of wasting time bringing the gun to the center of my body then pressing out either. It comes out of the holster and goes straight to the target. Plus I scoop draw.i guess I'm doing everything wrong.

    Don't worry, there is still hope. If you take all the advice you read on the Internet, one day you could be a sponsored shooter and end up on tv.

    :D :cheers:

    Dry-fire reload training question

    in Training Techniques

    Posted

    Looking at Mag Well during reload is a Training Scar.

    I have been trained to keep the pistol UP in your plane of view kind of looking through the trigger guard and FEEL the mag well with tip of your index finger placed along the length of your magazine near bullet tip while inserting it DO NOT look down to See the mag well or you will take your eyes off the target which in a self defense situation could be a fatal mistake. YMMV

    We aren't talking about self defense. This entire "training scar" bs is just that. The absolute best competition shooters in the world look the mag into the well most of the time..

    Crossed to the Dark Side - Trubor on the way

    in Open Pistols

    Posted

    Grams springs and followers and Dawsons BP's. The TT base pads are good too if you want to swap them off your limited mags to save some $$

    Well heck, Dawson reached out to me and said that you can't or shouldn't run SNL's for 9mm or 38. Bummer

    Dave told you that? There are a gazillion people doing so with no problems. Interesting.

    1050 Skipping primers

    in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment

    Posted

    I fought the same problem for quite a while. My solution was to entirely remove the rubber hose from the primer shuttle. Haven't had a missed primer in several thousand rounds. You might give it a shot.

    +1

    So what is the intention of that rubber part if the press functions fine without it?

    I have no idea. I have one 1050 in 40 that will only run WITHOUT the hose. My other 1050 in 38SC will only run WITH the hose.

    They are both RL 1050's. The 40 press is a much older unit. It lacks the positive stop for the primer shuttle. Part # 13995

    It is completely adjustable and can be threaded in or out as far as needed. The newer press you just tighten down until it stops.

    open gun holster ?

    in Open Pistols

    Posted

    Shadyscott: please read "my opinion" and "when properly set up".

    Your post does not respect either of these statements or add anything to the relevance or advancement to the OP.

    You are entitled to your opinion and so am I, but let us at least try to add something to the post.

    Ekuj: Again, In my opinion, the fact that I can still draw the gun from the holster, when I forget to remove the lock is a bonus. To me not being able to remove the gun from the holster without using force/tools if something goes wrong with the holster is not.

    Sorry if I was snarky. I was walking out the door when I posted. I have a lot of friends who use the CR Speed and are happy with it until they try something else. I was the same. I started USPSA using a CR speed. If you would like to see my opinion and breakdown of several holsters, I did a pretty extensive review here...

    http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=165294&hl=

    I personally abhor a lock that can be defeated. To me, that totally defeats the purpose of a lock. Furthermore, when there are holsters available that allow you to easily unlock the holster during the draw, the "feature" on the CR speed became obsolete. IMO

    open gun holster ?

    in Open Pistols

    Posted

    I have been using the CR Speed for many years.

    The CR is the only holster with 3 bearing points, and properly adjusted, is in my opinion the most secure and has the most consistent draw.

    If you feel your CR is not holding the pistol/revolver securely, I can just about guarantee that it is NOT setup properly. A quick email to Rescomp will help you fix the "problem" in short order.

    I saw a pistol get stuck in one of the other mentioned holsters due to a small amount of dirt getting stuck in the block/wedge. Luckily it wasn't loaded. Holster body had to be broken apart with tools to remove the gun.

    Ahhhhhh, not even close.

    Range Bag Dilemma

    in Gear & Accessories

    Posted

    I have been using the large Midway bag for a few years and it has held up great. For my birthday last month, a buddy bought me the CED/DAA range pack. I was apprehensive at first because it is sooo large(and expensive). After using it for a few local matches, it is the best thing since sliced bread. Everything has it's own dedicated space. It was certainly designed by an experienced shooter. You do have to be mindful not to "fill it up" just because you have gobs of space.

    How long is too long for a gun to be built.....

    in 1911-style Pistols

    Posted

    Alright, will someone please tell me the difference between building a full on open race gun and a heirloom 1911? You still have to fit all the same parts. Are you calling the heirloom gun that because it is covered with engraving and gold inlays? The guns that I consider heirloom guns aren't built by any of the names that you guys have mentioned. I don't mean that disrespectfully, I just don't get into that side of the gun world. My guns are workhorses. They have all seen a ton of action and will see much more before they are retired. Even though they are workhorses, the smith built them as works of art. The slides are still tight as ever, the trigger is perfect, and they shoot one hole if I do my part.

    I can understand that a particular builder may have a long line and that it may take him years to get to your name on the list. I personally wouldn't wait that long for a 1911 that I probably won't ever shoot anyway. I can't understand that it takes longer to build those unless you are talking about inlay work, and I would rather have the chrome and gold taurus 1911 than spend crazy money on a gun I can't shoot.

    Here's an idea - for those of you who have those "heirloom" guns and have waited multiple years for them - Please post pics, so we can see what we are talking about........and if you are brave, what you paid for them?

    To me an heirloom quality gun is one that is basically flawless. There are zero machine/file marks. The fitment is perfect. It is more an aesthetics think than a function.

    Hornady bullet feeder

    in non-Dillon Reloading Equipment

    Posted

    So heres the dillema I have now. I really like the Hornady Bullet Feeder because of its price point and the fact that it works. I know some users hate it and wish they didnt buy it. Well, from what I have read the same goes for Mr Bullet Feeder.

    I need a Bullet Feeder that will feed both pistol and rifle.

    The Hornady does NOT feed rifle bullets, even though their website says its in the near future. THat can mean next year for all we know

    Mr Bullet Feeder does have a rifle feeder, but damn, Im looking at $470 for the feeder + $150 for the conversion (to load a different caliber)

    I will say this much, I installed my SECOND Mr. Bullet Feeder on my 2nd press last week. It just works. It is quiet, and I have yet to have a problem. I highly recommend this item. There is one downside, once I had the first MBF, I absolutely hated using the press without one.

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