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Too hard for beginners? USPSA shooters usually brag that IDPA is the beginner sport and that you graduate up to USPSA when you get bored of slow, predetermined, low round count matches. Nothing changes. You focus on accuracy and safety. The speed comes with experience. Too many times newbies want to immulate more seasoned shooters. The result is usually an over stressed SO, fist full of procedurals and groupings the size of watermelons.

Ok, that only took me 2 days to get through this entire thread. Only 2 comments come to mind: 1) As an outsider looking in, I've never shot an actual USPSA match. I will say though, I would definitely join in the fun of PCC. 2) USPSA needs to do something about having regular non-members shooting matches. If you're going to participate, then support the cause and pay your dues. If I do happen to get a PCC together (need to send in my form 1 on my MPX) and indeed do find PCC to be as enjoyable as it sounds, I'd definitely pay my dues before trying to join the next match. Just the right thing to do.

Depending on the size of the comp, all you're doing is adding weight to the end of the barrel. So depending on factors like overall rifle weight, barrel profile, barrel length, you could see a difference. But it's not because the comp is making use of the gasses. It's like a .22 comp.

Yes. Every limited stage I've shot with downloaded mags has had an opportunity to make up shots, even if with later mag. If the stage descriptions stated no make up shots then PEs cannot be assessed.

During the stage description, they should have announced where/when makeup shots can be made. You can't give a PE for not firing enough rounds and not allow for makeups due to malfunctions. If makeup shots aren't permitted then no PE can be issued, just the points down. Just as there are no FTNs issued on limited stages.

MBX No fiddling with anything. Just load them up and shoot.

Yes it is.

It doesn't care for powder puff loads. Runs reliably with 140pf loads and/or SD rounds. For carry use, the trigger is ideal. For competition I'd prefer a lighter pull. Won't be changing anything except getting an SVI trigger installed and if possible, a new guiderod system.

Eh, too close to the muzzle for me to feel comfortable using. Hell, on one of my guns I don't even have rear serrations. Aesthetically, I prefer the look of carry cuts so that eliminates the FCS.

Nice.

My results did show that the older lube groove bullets did have a higher PF than those without when using the same OAL and powder charge. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=232070#entry2588764 Edit: the Acme Bullets were NLG, Bayou have lube groove.

Was that an antique action sports event? I'm having difficulty identifying what Gordon, Michael and Rob are shooting.

So with Clays back in stock, is it safe to say this is the Canadian version and no longer the Aussie?

Since when do we need to rationalize purchasing toys?

Here's an example of a tritop on a 4" slide. Before After While this tritop stops before the sights, the carry cuts up front would equal the metal removed.

Open shooters load to PFs equivalent to SD ammo, if not hotter. Their guns withstand tens of thousands of rounds without failure (minus spring maintenance). I can't see using WWB with a 9# spring doing any damage to your gun. In a shorter barreled gun you may run into timing issues, but not in your full size.

Question: Your new Brown. Is it brand new or have you already broken it in? If it is brand new, I'd recommend run about 500 rounds well oiled before even cleaning it. Then go ahead and load up some competition rounds and lower the spring rate. If you've already broken it in, then disregard.

Tri top the slide, trigger job, STI tactical magwell, double undercut and stipple grip. Mostly just shoot the hell out of it and change things that suite your tastes and preferences.

Thanks. I bought one, but the folks at Ed Brown advised me against using it. They said the gun was designed to run on a 10#. Maybe I need to try it and run the Bullseye like I have been and see what the 9# does. The 10# recommendation may be for factory ammo and not the bunny fart loads that many of us run.

For IDPA, HS-6 isn't exactly ideal. You're using almost 30% more powder per charge than the average shooter. Those loading 9mm to achieve 124pf (most load to about 130pf for safe measure) are using anywhere between 3.0-3-4gr of powder. The more popular powders; N320, tightgroup, competition, clays, are fast burning powders only requiring 3.0-3.4gr depending on your powder and bullet preference. You may also find yourself dropping down to a 9# recoil spring.

When my father quit smoking, it was cold turkey. He credits straws and toothpicks as his method of success. Something about occupying your hand and mouth. I don't know how truthful that is but he's never smoked while I was alive. Best of luck to you.

I feel your pain. My club puts on a multi gun match on the 5th Saturday of each month. It's rained on the days leading up to that day each time now for the past 3 matches. The range we host the match at is considered a flood plain. It's been about 9 months since I last shot that match. =\

I load my 230gr HST to about 875fps. When I'm plinking at the range, it reminds me why I don't shoot my carry ammo much.

I'd wager that the OP is probably shooting CDP, hence the mention of the 165pf. IMHO, I don't think you lose anything in competing with 165pf and carrying 207pf. If that unfortunate time comes that you need to use your firearm outside of a game, you probably won't feel the difference in recoil. But you will feel the difference in your pocket. Meaning you'll be saving on powder costs by only loading for 165pf.

I'm waiting for Lancer to release the CF handguards.