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On 7/21/2021 at 5:14 AM, Bakerjd said:
100% agree. This year I've taken to getting to majors a day early and walking stages/watching that days shooters shoot. It has helped a LOT.
I have found recently that since I am usually an RO at locals and we seem to have a bit of new/inexperienced shooters at one of the locals here that I've been doing poorly at that specific match all season. I'm a solid B SS shooter but cant seem to do anything but fail hard at this match every month. This past weekend I was running shooters, then scoring and putting it in the tablet. At one point I had to put my own scores in the tablet..... needles to say match mindset was not even close to being a thing. In fact by the end of the match I was wondering if shooting locals is even worth the time and ammo. I dont really care if I place well at them as I use them to see if what I've practiced is improving but still.
It's not asking too much to have others run the Nook, even new shooters. There will be some reluctance on their part often but it's really not a difficult task for the average human being.
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27 minutes ago, Sigarmsp226 said:
Well I just learned something - Never knew such a kit existed…No need for one because I have my original 37 year old RCBS Rock Chucker bolted to the reloading bench for any single stage work I have….but it is cool to know that such a kit is available….
News to me too. I'm still using my trusty RCBS Jr. press I bought waaaaaaaaayyyyyy back in '78.
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1 hour ago, MrUnderwood08 said:
Had the chance to hold a CZ Shadow 2 finally and I get why it is such a popular choice. Tempted to buy one even more now.
I think I'd love to have one but I'd still do the same dumba$$ stuff as I do now.
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Suddenly I feel old. What a band!
RIP Billy!
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I wouldn't DQ a shooter for wearing such a shirt at one of my matches. The shirt is obviously meant to protest the US of A. (If only the US was perfect like every other country. Ahem.)
I do believe however, that USPSA is a family sport. There is no room for rude, vulgar and/or coarse language IMHO. I would ask the shooter to reverse his or her shirt so the language was not visible.
Lacking taste or exhibiting poor judgement isn't a DQ'able offense though IMHO.
If this individual was looking to cause trouble, discontent or acting in a belligerent manner, he (or she) would be gone in a heartbeat.
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Uncouth as hell. That kind of stuff I find offensive and objectionable.
Sue me.
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On 7/15/2021 at 8:39 PM, Hdiamond said:
Shooters toolbox 3d prints a holder with a belt clip. You can also throw a piece of metal inside the silicone skin and hold it with a magnet.
I got a Commander early and got one of their belt clips. I prefer what is mentioned in the above quote. Just slipping a nice, thin piece of steel inside the silicone skin works very nicely and now that we get to have magnets on our belts, well, there ya go. It's safe(r) in the silicone skin and detaches/re-attaches to the belt easily with the magnet.
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Go to uspsa.org, download the current rule book and read through it. Ensure your equipment complies with the division you choose to shoot.
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It takes time, dedication and effort to develop the necessary index to quickly find the dot. Iron sights don't require near the work IMHO. If you're concerned an inexperienced individual in your household may need to use the Glock, I'd stick with irons. Even then, practice is necessary.
Just my 0.02.
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Major league fraudster!
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7 minutes ago, MHicks said:
What about helping out with setup and and all the rest of the work that it takes to have a match?
Great way to get a head start on stage planning and wake up at the same time.
More importantly, you're supporting the sport in a big way.
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3 minutes ago, konkapot said:
I've been using reading glasses for about 2 years now.
Picked up an iron sight gun at work today and the front sight was a nice ball of nothing.
For fun I put my reading glasses on and it made a huge difference.
Any reason NOT to use $10 reading glasses when shooting irons?
Other than they probably won't be impact rated, they'll probably work.
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14 minutes ago, RJH said:
So, how do you sign your post? I tried but I can't find a place in my profile to add a signature line
Click your username (upper RH corner), click "account settings". Look for "signature" in the menu on the left.
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15 minutes ago, Balakay said:
Part of the issue here on the forum is that the increasing incidence of ultracrepidarianism (I learned a new word today!). You have shooters who are legit supersquad and geriatric C-class giving advice simultaneously. It would be really helpful to all of us to know the competence of the advisors. I am a middle of the pack A-class nobody and would love to learn from some of the world class death stalkers on the forum. But all too often, it is the same people who are experts in EVERYTHING chiming in with "words of wisdom" that are nothing short of Papal doctrine. You know who you are. If you are really an expert, post some video or a link to a USPSA# or something that confirms that you are more than just a keyboard and an opinion
As a legit geriatric C-class shooter (64 y/o 55%) I am here primarily to have fun and learn stuff. Folks are free to ignore my input at any time. I do reserve the right to comment when I think I have something to add to the conversation.
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2 hours ago, Drillbit said:
I have to agree on this.
An uncaptured guide rod in the M&P is a freaking nightmare to install. For some reason I thought it would be something like the 1911. I thought wrong.
I will be shopping springs for the original guide rod, a much better setup in my experience.
I think I'd rather wrestle an uncaptured rod into an M&P than a GI rod into a 1911 though.
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49 minutes ago, SGT_Schultz said:
.0001G?
With a good tailwind.
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10 minutes ago, SGT_Schultz said:
And yet they survive G forces that would kill you.
Apparently you've never seen me accelerate out of a shooting position.
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59 minutes ago, waktasz said:
If the dot could break by you pinching it to rack it, it surely would break after the first shot you fire.
Do whatever is comfortable for you, you can't damage the sight with your hand.I 'spose. They just look so delicate to me. But yes, they do get slammed around pretty good while firing.
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Running DPP on an M&P. I just cup the DPP and rack the slide by pinching it with my fingertips on the slide. I try not to put any stress on the red dot.
Maybe I'm overly cautious but that's how I do it.
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Appendix E1 explains how mags are measured. Most Glock 17 mags with most aftermarket +5/6 mag baseplates will gauge within spec. The EGW mag gauge is the official standard.
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3 hours ago, conditionone said:
If you have an index bearing cam block it it most likely not adjusted properly. The adjustment is difficult to get perfect. I had two different brands and after thousands of rounds of frustration I installed the OE block. Perfect adjustment in a minute and I absolutely can not feel the difference of having a roller or not. All the other upgrades are worth it. Roller index bearings are waste of money and more importantly a waste of time.
Thank you for the feedback. I did install one of those roller cam blocks at the same time. I *thought* I had it adjusted right. Maybe not.
Thanks again!!!
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50 minutes ago, MikeyScuba said:
Is alcohol a good thing with electronics? Just after I started using alcohol wipes on my custom sound gear ear plugs one died. Thankfully with one month left of warranty. Stopped using the wipes and they are still fine.
If that's all I had and the need was urgent. I'd much prefer a good plastic safe contact cleaner from CRC or the like.
I think the Cramolin/Caig product is the best though.
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Not specifically on red dots but on all kinds of electronic connectors/connections. It's good stuff. $$$$$ but I think worth it.
I would not hesitate to use it (sparingly, don't glob it on) on battery contacts on red dot sights when needed.
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