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Well, it turns out that the hand spring fell out of the trigger and jammed between the hammer and trigger. I put a little more tension on the spring and put everything back together. I'll take it out tomorrow and run some rounds through it. Thanks to everyone for the input and advice.

I was out chronographing some loads and zeroing my 929 this afternoon. I fired 40 flawless shots. Then, I loaded a new moon to do some training. The 1st bullet fired, then all I got was click, click, click. I opened the cylinder and looked at the primers, not a mark on them. I loaded a new moon and the same thing happened, 1st round fired then nothing but clicks. I turned the strain screw a half turn in, but nothing changed. I loaded another moon and ran quickly through the cylinder. 3 rounds fired and 5 didn't, but on the last click, the trigger failed to return forward. I've tried to push it forward, but it's stuck. I can open the cylinder, and the trigger will pull back to the trigger stop, but it still wont go forward. The gun has an Apex hammer and a Miculek spring kit, although I believe I used the factory rebound spring because I didn't like the slow trigger return. I haven't taken it apart yet, but I'm obviously going to have to. What do you think I should be looking for? Thank you, Doug

I've tried it before going 1-2-4-3-S, but I have a hard time passing up a plate and not shooting it, so I'm 1-2-3-4-S now.

I'm gonna finish my 3rd cup of coffee then give it a try. Wish me luck!

I chronoed some loads yesterday. 4.0gr of Sport Pistol under a 124gr Berry RN bullet averaged 1099 fps, SD 7, PF 136. 3.2gr of Sport Pistol under a 124gr Berry RN bullet averaged 950 fps, SD 17, PF117. Fired from a Colt Competition 9mm.

I want to load some 160 gr. Black Bullets for my S+W 929 using Sport Pistol powder. These will be used for Steel Challenge and ICORE matches. I have in mind starting with 2.8 grs. and going up from there to meet PF. Should I start lower, or is this too low already? Also, what OAL should I load. Thanks, Doug

Very nice. Thanks you!

I've been shooting Buckmarks for about 8 years. I find them to be very reliable without much tweaking or accessory investment. I don't know if you are aware, but Browning is producing a Buckmark with a light weight barrel that is threaded and comes with a muzzle brake that is removable/changeable. That's the way I would go if I were starting fresh.

Gentlemen, thank you for the advice. I was completely confused about how this spring went in. I was trying to double it over, make the legs parallel to each other. The pictures and advice on technique saved the day for me. I read your responses and went to work on getting that spring in place. It wasn't that hard, once I understood what I was trying to do. I finished putting the revolver together and headed out to the range. After a couple of tweaks on the strain screw, the gun ran perfect. Thank you again for the help. Doug

I took my 929 apart today to smooth some parts and install an Apex hammer. I removed the trigger/hand assembly. Somewhere during this process the hand came loose from the trigger and the hand spring fell out. I cannot figure out how to get the spring to go back into it's slot. I tried pushing it in with a punch, but it never catches on anything, it just flies out. Please, someone tell me how to get this tiny spring back in the revolver so I can finish this project. Thank you, Doug

I need some opinion's for a light 9mm Steel Challenge load with Berry's 100 and 115 grain bullets out of a 5 inch barrel. Which would be better, Vihtavuori 310 or Vihtavuori 320? Also, would WST or WSF, or AA-2 be applicable with bullets this light? Thanks, Doug

Wiland 5 inch barrel, 4.1 Sports Pistol with a Berry's 9mm 100 grain bullet gets me a 111PF.

Right now I'm using Oakley Prizm Field. Enhances the white targets for me. Also tried Oakley T22 and T45 prizm. They work well too.

Hi Todd, would you please add me to the list for a box of standard processed. Thank you, Doug Foster

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Probably nothing, but in my mind it lessens the resistance for the firing pin to travel forward, while still having plenty of power to retract.

Whenever I bring a new Buckmark into the competition rotation, I make sure I change the extractor. If your trigger doesn't have one, an over travel screw. I also cut about 1/3rd of the coils off of the firing pin spring. Polish the firing pin til it's silky smooth. Red loctite on the front screw for whatever style sight/mount you use, and blue loctite on the rear screw.

I run a Foxtrot Mike with Glock mags. It's been perfect.

Can anyone point me towards a gunsmith that can cut a 16 inch MPX barrel to around 6 inches and permanently attach an aluminum sleeve so it will fall within Federal guidelines? Thanks, Doug

I need to send my MPX back to Sig for a going over. My question is, do I need to remove my aftermarket race parts, or are they okay with it the way it is? I don't want to get "Rugered". I know they will tell me when I call them, but I'm wanting to know now, if anyone has experience with this. Thanks Doug

My Sig MPX PCC Competition is about 5 months old and has probably 2000 rounds through it. I load 115 grain bullets over Win 231 powder. Here's my concern. I was shooting the other day and everything was going along smoothly for the first 2 magazines. On the 3rd magazine, I begin missing targets that I'm sure the C-more was on (Steel Challenge plates). I go back to the bench and re-zero the gun and procede to shoot more. Again I suffer questionable misses. I checked the gun over and didn't find anything loose or out of place. I examined the C-more for a loose lens or dot module, along with mounting screws, and everything seemed okay. I re-zero again, and I notice the the dot in the glass, instead of being close to in line with the muzzle, seems to be about 2 feet to the right. I took the gun apart and did a more thorough examination and noticed that about 5-6 inches from the end of the muzzle, there is a "dip" or very slight bulge in the rifling. I can barely feel it on the outside of the barrel, but it is there. Is this normal? Is this the cause of my flyers and accuracy problem? Thanks, Doug

Ever since I handled a friends' CK Arms PCC carbine, I've lusted to own one. Problem is, they've been out of stock for a while now. I tried emailing the company, but got no response. Does anyone know when the PCC carbines will be back in stock? Thanks, Doug

Thanks RickT, that's where I'll start.

I'm looking for recommendations for 115 gr. Steel Challenge loads with Sports Pistol powder. I'll be shooting a Walther PPQ 5 inch polymer frame. Thank you, Doug

It sounds like your rear screw is torqued down too tight and is restricting your slide movement. Try loosening it up a little and see if that helps.