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OP, since you mentioned taking classes or training, then a backup gun is just as important. If your pistol goes down during a class, grab the backup and get back on the line. The backup should use the same mags and holster. Even though you may be able to fix your pistol, while you're doing that the class will be driving on. Fix the gun during lunch or a break, and don't miss any of the instruction you paid for.

Well, as you know it'll never be a 1911. I love my 9mm Shield. All I did was an Apex duty/carry kit and put on Trijicon HD's. I carry it almost daily.

I use a "Don's Guide Rod". Polished stainless steel.

Aliexpress is a giant cesspool of fake, ripoff, knockoff chinese garbage. There are better strategies to save pennies, like racinready described.

Yes. Right now I'm not reloading, (Or I would load my own) but I'm lucky that Federal AE 147 gr. mimics their 147 HST, which is my 9mm carry load.

What he said /\. It's a bad idea to reload your defensive carry ammo. Every defensive pistol instructor I've ever worked with has said to use factory premium defensive ammo. Low flash powder, better QC, Nickel plated brass, and if you ever use it to defend yourself you don't have to explain to a jury why you developed such an awesome "man-killer" load in your basement.

Congratulations Rowdy!

Or you're on fire.

All the same. All are "extra power" firing pin springs.

Absolutely. And it's not just about supporting matches. These dirtbag chinese companies go to events like Shotshow, photograph products made by good American companies, then go home and produce crappy knockoffs to sell on places like ebay and aliexpress (a huge "crappy knockoff" site). When people have the attitude of "Who cares, anything to save a buck" they are hurting American businesses in a major way. It's gotten so bad that knockoff Magpul gear shows up for sale before it's been released by Magpul. Buy American when at all possible.

Yep, they've been like that since the beginning. But I've always put an Apex USB in mine when I first swap the sights, so it's not that big a deal to me. I generally stick with the sights I put on there, so it's a one time thing.

Do you mean the way all M&P's are designed?

Absolutely.

Yep. I haven't had a chance to run it yet with the new spring. I'm hoping that fixed it.

Try midwest. http://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi I just replaced the same spring. Hopefully it solves the issue.

https://srstactical.com/ The guys at SRS are good to go. Great customer service.

When you shoot the Classifier, just shoot it like a shooting test. (Don't let some knucklehead talk you into doing something wacky) Like any other action pistol sport, shoot as fast as you can call your shots and you'll do fine. My guess is you'll make expert. I tried to find Rowdy's video of his recent Master run on the Classifier. It would be a good reference.

That's too bad. I incorrectly assumed that the extractor would be compatible with the 2.0's. I hope that it runs when you get it back from S&W.

My rule of thumb for extraction with M&P's. Run them as much as you have, and if they don't exhibit any problems they're good to go. If they do what you're describing, I drop in an Apex extractor and the problem goes away. Usually forever.

That's a bummer. I'm glad I shot it last year, and I hope it comes back.

I also find it strange that sitw states "the rules have been updated for 2017". Then in his next post he gives incorrect, outdated information. You do not have to be behind cover to reload, as long as you're not exposed to unengaged targets. The reload with retention is also gone, and can't be required in a stage. You can still do a RWR, just not require it in a stage.

Bingo. Probably using the "top of the prop wall" reference point.

Yep. "Muzzle" is still a warning.

No. For now, Classifiers are supposed to be shot with the "current" targets. However, it's optional to use the new targets at club matches.