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splitime

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  1. Similar experience with them messing it up despite multiple verification through out each step. I finally took the equipment to a local physical store front... explained the issue and got it all taken care of. My wife thought I was going to explode during those few days of pure frustration.
  2. Opinion from someone who doesn't know the rules or compete... I'd think it shouldn't be part of a real timed event due to randomness. Unless you can repeat the exact starting positions each time, that seems unfair. Are the Texas stars considered ok? I'd think since they start in the same position each time they would be ok to run vs something that randomly might appear.
  3. So I checked mine and no issues, but those with Shields might want to check out the recall details on the M&P Shield that popped up. Its regarding the trigger safety and a drop hazard on some with the recall issue. http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category4_750001_750051_791654_-1_757978_757978_image
  4. splitime

    9mm O.A.L

    What he said, also don't forget to check that they also fit the Magazine. Each gun/chamber/mag dependency varies. I found a happy medium so I could go between pistols, a compromise, but I'm not really a competitor.
  5. What Arlin said, I found i needed to increase the belling to prevent the coating being sheared off sometimes. If only happening sometimes with mixed brass, you might have some shorter ones getting less belling than other cases...
  6. I really need to make more time for the hobby and use Wiilshoot.com more. Welcome!
  7. I LOVED my KelTec Sub2000... but it was in .40 and finding one in 9mm is practically impossible (let alone the markup due to the lack of inventory).
  8. Once I have a chance to do this right I'll report back. Thanks everyone.
  9. Thanks for sending me down the proper path of confirming things a step at a time. Fairly sure now that the issue was the chrono to close (or some other outside factor). Ran 10 rounds through it and did a pre-measure/post-measurement. The most setback I saw was .007.
  10. Chrony F1. Setup on a table, not optimized for any distance between shooter and chrono. First time using... probably not even close to ideal.
  11. Yah, I wish I could say that we had prepped with a fresh battery... and it wasn't so bright out (improvised shade for the chrono). But the Chrono was like 3 feet from muzzle... so that was probably it. I am also wishing I had a way to measure, I think I might cycle a handful of rounds tonight just to see if I get any obvious setback signs (measuring of course).
  12. I am quite suspect about the Chrono though also... as 1800+ is um... high.
  13. I finally had a chance to fiddle with a friends Chrono this weekend. And while it had a low battery warning, my AR/1911 and his 1911 were all consistent. I was all over the place with my Spartan's 9mm loads. On a whim, I pulled one after it was chambered and noticed slight impact damage on the front of the JHP. I am suspecting that I am getting setback. Should I start tinkering with the gun or put more crimp on my loads? Load is as follows: Montana Gold 124gr JHP 4.4grn of WST ~1.1 OAL Mixed Brass run through EGW U-Die (get a good coke bottle effect) Crimp is basically removing any hint of belling, I'd have to measure I was getting from 1300 fps to 1800 fps... you can guess which were probably contributing to some flattening primers. Brass looked safe still though and flat primers were just flat, no flowing.
  14. Will not be that one. Rear sight is Wilson Combat non-adjustable. Unsure on safety, trigger is right at 4lbs and grip safety is disabled, but moves. Taking it out for some pistol tree fun with friends tomorrow.
  15. I like Zombie movies... but I will not pay to see World War Z. It is basically just taking the name from the best selling novel to sucker people into the theaters.
  16. @Bamboo - I like the way you put the era this gun is from in context. I consider myself quite new to the competition side of shooting, heck I've only been to a few outlaw events and mostly just shoot for shooting/practice/competing against myself sake. That said, there is something with this one that clicked for me. I also can confirm it is a cone comp, end of comp is just a hair before the lugs and i can see just the faintest mark of silver solder. Someone did clean work. Also figured out how to disassemble the guiderod setup, just needed a paperclip bent and dropped into the catch/block hole. I think I'll work the trigger pull down on it, as little creep/reset that there is, I'd like a lighter pull. It is currently right at 4lbs, but almost 0 creep/reset. I also found out the vintage of the gun. April 18th, 1989 it came off the line in West Hurley as a plain goverment model 1911a1 from Auto Ordnance (I know... all I can find is dislike for their quality/reliability etc...). I doubt there is much left of the original firearm though, mostly just a frame with what I believe is a hand fit non-original slide. Either that or the Auto Ordnances came really really nice and tight from the factory. Just to put it out there, paid $590 with box/2 magazines and the extra grips. I think I did very well and the guy was happy because I didn't pick the all chrome one (another nice old race gun) that he had picked up as a package purchase with this one.
  17. On a side note... what would people have paid for a dead on and so far runs like a top old Race gun like this? I consider it my introduction to .45 1911s and thus will be mine for forever, but I'm curious as to what people would think was paid. A little bit of "The Price is Right" in the 1911 sub forum I also promise to "reveal" the price even if it sounds like I overpaid.
  18. No help to you here... but... I'm jealous.
  19. Thinking about when I was looking at the barrel last night, I think the cone comp sounds about right. I didn't fully break it down, but with the slide off the barrel did have a step in it before the lugs. And I believe the I saw a small gap/line between the barrel/crown area and the inside edge of the comp. I should see if it'll fit my 5" holster, I forget if the end is enclosed or not and then bring it to a local club match for fun. Should get some amusing looks. Primarily bought to introduce myself to .45 variants of the 1911, have been really enjoying my 9mm Spartan. So it'll get regular range/fun use. Thanks again for breaking it down some with me. Benny, please avoid putting bad ideas into my head
  20. I thankfully can already state it's a nice shooter. I will snap more pictures when I get a chance to clean it for the first time. Thanks for thoughts about it, figured it fell into the Old race gun family some where.
  21. Picked up a used 1911 from a collectors inventory. It passed from a collector through a second party and I'm left with basically no history/information about it. All they knew was that it is Auto Ordnance (yes... I know their reputation, so I shot it before buying) and had trigger work done. Picture attached as link wasn't cooperating. So far I've observed that it has variations from a 'factory' Auto Ordnance 1911A1 (possibly competition) as follows: Slide serations/markings removed (OR aftermarket slide) Wilson Combat sights Trubor (I believe thats the barrel format?) barrel with intergral comp and sight built into comp Composite trigger Lightened trigger Lightened grip safety Beautiful deep gloss blue job I'll get more detailed pictures tonight, but ask any questions and I will do my best to recall information while away from the firearm.
  22. Doing your measurements with all stations loaded up?
  23. Not sure if this works in sketchup, but can you place an object through the wall (box/cylinder) and 'cut' it out of the wall? It something I've used in a few different 3d programs over the years.
  24. I used a very small round file and just worked mine until it was a clean slip fit.
  25. I'd stick with Lincoln/Miller/Hobart. Those already get some 'pay for the name', but not nearly as much as you get with Snap-On.
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