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Also, be sure to check out the PD site. New pricing on the .40 long, and several other products.

I just tilt it in the direction I wanna go.

I’ll say it a different way. I get from point A to point B in stages faster than a lot of guys that are in better shape than me. So why is that? If physical fitness was the factor at play, then how could that be the result? There are so many things that keep shooters from moving quickly through a stage, even down to just mental hangup. If we are talking improving stage times, you are better served finding and fixing those things than just about anything else. (Of course we all need to strive to be in good shape)

Yea, it just doesn't play out in real competition. I shoot faster stage times than guys that are in much better physical shape than me, and there are guys (Manny, Robbie) that are not nearly as agile as the other top shooters that are laying down smoking stage times. Soooooooo much else comes into play when talking stage times, that physical speed just isn't a huge factor (excluding the extreme ends of the spectrum).

http://www.precisiondelta.com/products/40-s-w-180gr-fmj-long-remanufactured-ammunition/ PD developed this ammo specifically for 2011s in USPSA Limited. Shoots great, runs clean, makes about 171 PF, and you get a true jacketed bullet.

N320 is one of the best possible choices under a 180gr FMJ. What length are you loading to? If loading long, a good place to start is... 1.180" OAL 4.8gr N320

I don't know this to be true, and I've worked spec'ing quite a few types thread lockers in industrial applications. However when using Loctite with Ti, it is recommended to use 7649 primer.

This is correct. From a technician at Flexbar: "The only way to break a proper Rocksett bond is to soak the part in hot water for 20 minutes or more and then forcibly remove the components."

Well, to start, it's really not enough to say "red", "green", etc, Loctite. There are different formulations that are colored the same. Different formulations have different tensile strengths and different retained strength as heat increases. Even most "high temp" Loctite looses a considerable amount of its strength WELL below 1000*. However, some Loctite formulas have very high tensile strengths, or breakaway torque ratings. Rocksett is a little different. It's breakaway torque is relatively low, but because of it's ceramic composition, it withstands some very high heat before its strength starts to degrade. This is why it is preferred in muzzle device application. As previously stated, for best results with both type of products, the surfaces need to be completely free of oils and lubricants. A generous amount of degreaser or brake clean, and some compressed air is one of the better ways to clean the surfaces. Properly cleaned, and torqued, I have never had a muzzle device come loose when installed with Rocksett.

Good luck. Brass from my G34 CO gun beats up the optic no matter what you change, do, try, etc... Springs, diff loads, bullet weights, extractor work, ejector tuning, etc... nothing really fixed it. I just learned to live with it.

Why though? Set up a nice crisp 2-2.5lb trigger, and go shoot the gun. Sub two pound triggers in USPSA guns are just something to brag to your buddies about IMO. Not necessary. 9 times out of 10, the guys I see having doubles, ADs, hammer follow, etc.. are the guys that were bragging about their 1lb trivet at the last match.

This.

Just galvanized aircraft cable.

This is exactly what our club does. Even the 90* and 45* conduit mounted to a plywood square to create angles / take up slack. Works well.

Precision Delta 147. It is tailored toward USPSA, and is about 131-132 PF. Very clean, feels great, true jacketed bullet. Keep an eye on it, as it runs on sale from time to time. http://www.precisiondelta.com/products/9mm-147gr-fmj-remanufactured-ammunition/

Blah... thanks. Too much going on when I posted, and I answered the same question regarding .40 via email 15 min earlier. Correct, in 9mm JHPs are generally shorter.

JHPs are, in general, longer than their FMJ counterparts. So, loaded to the same cartridge OAL, and powder charge, you will achieve a higher velocity. If changing from FMJs, to JHPs of the same weight, I would go down .2 or .3 grains and start there. Also, check out Precision Delta. You will find that their 115 JHPs perform exactly like the XTPs, at a much more attractive price. http://www.precisiondelta.com/

I was told by Troy at Nationals a couple of years ago.... If you draw your gun, then there is no recourse for a short beep. If you realize it's a short beep, don't draw, and stand there until the RO re-starts you. (However, not drawing is nearly impossible when you are primed and ready to go)

I can prep for grip tape a million different ways... but it still slides forward under my support hand. Silicon carbide and JB FTW.

Silicon Carbide that sucker. The only good option IMO. None of the above suggestions work for me. My support hand slide the gripe tape forward no matter what brand I use or how I apply it. I silicon carbided my CO gun, and couldn’t be happier.

G34. DPP. Send it to someone for front serrations and optic cut. Silicon carbide the grip. Add a tungsten GR. Shoot it a lot. Or, get a 17 if you want. It won’t make a difference. Neither one will affect your match performance one way or the other. “Swing speed” is a non issue (even a 34 is lighter than 90% of guns in USPSA). You can learn to shoot either option effectively. Dont get a 19 or 19x, that’s silly.

Well now you have 7 loads to pick from... and if 7 more people post, you’ll likely have 7 more.

There are more available now.

Great deal on PD 115 JHPs right now. $73/1000 shipped. These are "cosmetic blems", but are dimensionally accurate, and perform exactly as they should. http://www.precisiondelta.com/products/9mm-115gr-jhp-blemished/

Precision Delta 147s!