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Thanks - I called. Taurus/Rossi won't work on the Rossi guns imported by the old importer - Interarms.

Thanks for the replies guys. I think I'll just sell it a a parts gun on Gunbroker or something. Merry Christmas!

The shoulder is a complex and somewhat unstable joint. I hurt my rotator cuff and it's still not 100% after 9 months (I'm 39). There are many rehab-type of exercises that you would not know/do if you perform standard lifting exercises. Do some research on the web and possibly see a doctor. Good luck.

Thanks Manny.

Thanks for your thoughts. Nope, it's not a S&W. It's an older Rossi stainless 971, 2.5", 6 shot .357. It looks just like this [this is not MY revolver]: Rossi 971 The problem is that it's an older model imported by Interarms out of VA. Rossi USA only works on the revolvers imported by BrazTech. It's not a S&W, but I really like this revolver. It's beefy enough to make .357 rounds not hurt, has excellent grips, good sights, smooth action and is pretty accurate. However, if it's only worth $200-250, then spending at least $100 to get it fixed and ship it (I'm guessing) may not be worth it. What's a fair asking price for it AS IS with the broken pin?

TruStreet - who is Frank A? That would be Mr. Arredondo, The guy who made the base pads being used. Which Wolf springs do you use with the Arredondo extended base pads? I looked at Wolf's web site and didn't see any springs for extened base pads. Thanks.

I have a .357 revolver with a problem. The hammer pin - the one that goes through the hammer (the one the hammer rotates on) - snapped. It broke where it meets the left, inside portion of the frame. It's not a clean break. Some of the pin is still in the little hole in the frame. I've had two smiths tell me they don't want to mess with it (I don't blame them). I bought it used and there's no warranty. Any thoughts? Thanks.

TruStreet - who is Frank A? That would be Mr. Arredondo, The guy who made the base pads being used. Got it - thanks. Although I thought his name is Ralph . . .

Jake, Some people can shoot a 1.5x scope on the close, fast and furious stages with no problems. For many people, including myself, any magnification slows them down on those stages. The CQT is a true 1x and I really like it. However, it mounts very high for my check weld and that doesn't work for me. Be sure to look through one while mounted before you buy.

TruStreet - who is Frank A?

I like not having to wear a vest in the summer matches. I like the people that shoot IDPA in our neck of the woods.

Paul, Have you seen such problems with factory barrels (specifically Colt and BM)? Is this only a problem with re-contoured barrels? Thanks.

Very nice!

dcloudy777, What type of pepper spray was it?

Boo, Do you have these problems when you run a stock 15 round Glock mag? If you haven't tried it, you should consider it to see if you can isolate the problem.

OK - I'll buck the trend and vote for the CMC drop-in, straight trigger. I have both, but I like the straight trigger design of the CMC trigger best. I got mine from Cactus Tactical - a BE sponser.

I have an observation about new divisions. Production division is a relatively new division enacted to attract new shooters and cross-overs from IDPA, etc. IMO – it worked! Good call! In the beginning, competition in Production was largely limited to newer and cross-over shooters. However, thanks in large part to Dave Sevigney, Production is now attracting veteran shooters and becoming a large and competitive division. Single stack has the potential to do the same thing, so why not give it a try . . .

If you get to do that could you limit Tactical/Limited to 30 round magazines. +1

Barrel heating affecting accuracy? I shoot two different AR uppers in competition. The first one is a 20” Colt A1 “Pencil Barrel,” 1/12. The second one is a Bushmaster 20” Government profile barrel that my smith cut to 17”, 1/9. Both are lightweight barrels. I don’t notice any stringing out of the barrels at long range when practicing. However, some shooters believe that even <20 rapid fire rounds will heat the barrel enough to adversely affect accuracy. For example, Stage 11 at Ft. Benning had an array of 8-9 cardboard targets that were approximately 1-30 yards away, then 6 six-inch plates that ranged from 100-160 yards roughly. IMO, the best way to shoot it was to shoot the paper offhand, standing, then drop to a knee and shoot the steel. I saw many shooters drop to a knee and shoot the steel first. When asked, each shooter stated that he wanted to shoot the longer-range steel first – before the barrel heated up. Two questions: 1. What is your opinion? 2. If heating is an issue, will it more readily affect my two lightweight barrels?

Thanks Eric.

* mags: 3rd Gen Glock mags, #5 or #6 followers, ISMI mag springs, Arredondo base pads. * Recoil spring: 15 lbs spring or stock Glock spring (had FTF with both springs and 3 types of guide rods). * Dragging slide with thumbs: Don't think so, but could be.

The half day format makes this one of the most enjoyable matches of the year IMO. Lots of shooting and less sitting around.

Eric, What's your routine? I've had some of the same issues with mags with extended basepads. I've never had the same issues with mags without the extended basepads. My smith slightly changed the angle on the feed ramp and I've had no more issues, but I still want to know your routine!!

RS, That would be a very long VFG! I'm not sure I've seen one that long. On a different note, I recently saw a VFG that has a retractible bi-pod built into it. Of course, that would take you out of Tactical/Limited and put you in Open in many 3 gun matches. See it here

Ronnie - you're thinking about side matches (e.g., the shotgun and rifle side matches we had at the Ft. Benning 3 gun match). There's a distinction between side matches and the "shootoffs."