My coated bullets have been working fine, close to 2k through with only minor cleaning of the comp if I remember to spray it with Dillon case lube before the range. They are a bit smoky but I only really notice if I'm at the indoor range.
I'm a fan of the PT grip, and correct me if I'm wrong but the CK grip uses a proprietary magwell. I'm using the aluminum with aggressive texture on my standard guns.
Today I did 9 runs with and average of 5.42 most of the time I'd have 2 out of the A raw time average was 4.63. At the end of the session I went full out and got a 3.96 all alpha, now I need to pull that every time.
I'm using AutoComp and Bayou 124gr. No leading in the comp and I don't notice the smoke when shooting, when watching a video of it there is some more smoke than usual an ROs tend to ask what the funky smell is.
I've seen 3 of them crack the locking lug in the last 2 seasons shooting major, only 2 people have them up here in Alberta. Personally I wouldn't drop the coin on one.
Rock star energy drink, white can with no sugar and a light breakfast. Granola bars and water on the range, sometimes a couple Gatorade depending on how hot it is.