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I do not have any children running around my house but doesn't mean my guns are out laying around the house. After each shot I clean my guns and place them back in the safe. My guns are always locked up with not shooting them or working on them.

After each shoot I place my compensator in a 50/50 solution of vinegar and hydroperoxide for about 45 min. I do not place the whole barrel in the solution, but set the barrel up in the solution just enough to cover the compensator. After the 45 minutes all of the carbon is pretty much cleaned out. I have read several post on cleaning the compensator this way and several members stated that their concern was that the compensator will come loose. I have been cleaning my compensator this way for 3 yrs and only on one occasion has the compensator come loose from the barrel. My gun does have chameleon pvd barrel and controls. I will say if I placed my whole barrel in the solution the chameleon coloring will come off eventually. I will look at Sarge's idea using a bead blaster.

This is a CK Arms single stack. Bobby built five for Shooters Connection.

I have needed to contact Dillon on several occasions and all I can say is they are a top notch company to deal with.

I have tried the Black Bullet Int. 125gr and have had good results. My load was 6.8gr of Autocomp with a C.O.L. of 1.165.

Welcome to the forum. What part of Indiana are you from?

I have a CK Arms Hardcore Open 9 major and I load my 115gr Montana Gold JHP to 1.165-70 without any problem. I have not had issues with the gun and it runs better the more I shoot it. As far as trigger pull mine is also around 3lbs. My first build from Bobby was a Freedom Gunworks Open 9 major and the trigger was much better than the CK. I may be wrong, but that could be one of the differences in price.

The scores are posted on the IDPA website.

Welcome to the forum from another Volunteer!!

Welcome to the forum. I was born is Gary and raised in Crown Point.

I use the STI Tactical magwell for STI's 2011/double stack pistols. http://www.1911store.com/magwellsti-2011black-1.aspx

That is a great looking handgun!!

I am using MBX magazines in my CK Arms Open Gun in 9 major and have not had any problems with the magazines.

Too Close For Comfort (13-06) Gun - Ck Arms Hardcore 9 Major Bullet - 115gr Montana Gold Powder 7.8gr Autocomp Time - 7.33 Hit Factor - 6.4120 Points - 47

Wilson Combat makes Ultima-Lube II Lite Oil for colder conditions.

I use Hoppes #9 also. It works pretty well.

I had one in .40 and sold it last year. I wish I would have keep it.

For my RPR I purchased a Plano All Weather Tactical Gun Case from Bass Pro. This is a very solid case and easy to fit your rifle and other accessories in.

You are not the only one!!

I clean not just my Open Gun but all guns after each trip to the range.

I have 3 CK Arms and 2 Freedom Gunworks handguns. Not one problem with any of them. If you have any questions on purchasing a new gun give Bobby a call at Freedom Gunworks. He will be happy to help you.

Very nice. I just may have to get me the Long Range in 6.5 Creedmoor.

I do not count my rounds while shooting, but always plan before hand to know when I will go to slide lock when shooting IDPA.

I am a member at MSSA and shoot IDPA and USPSA each month. We need to look each other up.

Do you shoot out at MSSA?