PatJones
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I don't care what others say, changing the rules to allow 8 rounds minor in USPSA was a bad move.
"Obsoleting" THE GUN (5" 625), that was discontinued what, at least 8 yrs ago, is a bad idea? Seems like it was about time. If S&W had produced a 6.5" 625 (which we lobbied for) would you be whining about it "obsoleting" the 5" version? Want to change what's competitive? Change the "8 rds from a position" rule...
Good point. If we had 9 per position like IPSC it would make the 625 more viable. I can hear the single stack .45 shooters screaming now.
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I bought blue clips from revolver supply. Something like 50 cents a piece. I'm very happy with them.
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Get a second Allen key that fits, you will ruin the key. With a torch, get the key red hot on the tip and put it in the screw head. The heat will ruin the temper on the Allen key, but it won't bother the screw and it should loosen the Loctite. Then use your good Allen key and try the screw.
This assumes they used a temperature sensitive thread locker like loctite.
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The flip and catch will get you killed on the streets.Would the flip and catch be banned in PO ?
Oh never mind....
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Its all different kinds of brass. Im to impatient to sort head stamps.
What do you do while you watch TV?
Sorting brass isn't such a big chore if you do it each time you get back from the range. You do look for damaged brass or other calibers mixed in don't you?
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And you'll be shooting it in which match?
I shot mine on December 28th:
https://practiscore.com/results.php?uuid=368d54e7-e2da-4d76-8845-17f1e96e63c1&page=overall-combined
You?
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If it matters to you, it wouldn't be production legal.
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You forget humidity. Most of the west doesn't have any. It's a dry heat.How hot does it get in Phoenix? It gets hot in Frostproof also but i it is bearable even in July and August.. Looks like the ranges in the Phoenix area are all sand and no trees , grass etc . Florida ranges are grass with trees around for shade. This helps when it is hot they don't radiate heat like sand does. They are both at extreme ends of the U.S. when looking at it from Northern locations regarding travel.
Airline service extremely good for Frostproof due to Disney World being very close. ( fly in to Orlando numerous flights from most major airports). Frank has a Huey also so that is a wash.
Just a few thoughts off the top of my head to consider when comparing ranges. I live in Florida so I obviously would vote for Frostproof..
There are plenty of other ranges that should also be considered.
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As a gunsmith, my customers Dremel tools have made me some money.
That said, I have a couple rotary tools and they can be very useful. They work well on concave surfaces, but it is very easy to create waves and ripples on convex and flat surfaces.
Files and abrasive paper with backed with a block are much better tools on flat and convex surfaces. It's easy to create a bunch of work for yourself with a Dremel.
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I've been shooting some of my 38 special brass for 3 years. You don't lose much with moonclips. I've got to have better than 20 loadings on some of it.
I no longer keep it sorted in batches so I don't know exactly how many times it's been loaded. I do get more cracked cases than I used to.
I wouldn't worry about 4-5 loadings, we're not shooting rifles here.
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Nice game gun. I carry a J frame.
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+1.You should see your sight on every shot. Period. Shoot as fast or as slow as you can to still do this. If you take one sight picture and pull the trigger twice, expect a lot of "Alpha-Delta" and "Alpha-Mikes" on the scores.
There really is no "double-tap" per say. Just two well aimed shots, kinda close together.
I dunno if it takes longer to see the sights for the second shot, but I can't measure a difference on the clock in practice. I can see an increase in alphas though, so I look for the sights.
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At a typical match I seem to finish about 3% higher in the overall with my 627. Unless you're losing by 3%, a 625 isn't going to effect your finish at the local match.
There's one local indoor match that has a lot of longer shots and partial targets. I'm really digging the major scoring at that match. Breaking a stage into 6's just take a little more creativity.
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http://www.uspsa.org/document_library/rules/2014/Feb%202014%20Handgun%20Rules.pdf
Appendix D5, single stack rules.
An extended safety is not a prohibited modification.
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I've never used magnums, but I use full length special cases. They are a little slower than the 45, but most the most noticeable thing is the consistency of the reloads. A bad reload on the 625 isn't as big a time penalty as one on the 627. The long cases can get tied up pretty good on a poor reload.
The extra half second it takes me to reload the 627 isn't a big deal. You tend to be moving during the reload, and I can load faster than I move. When I shoot the 625, I notice how consistent my reloads are during the match. I rarely ever screw one up with the 45.
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This should make you feel smarter....
I learned the same lesson shooting moonclips. I was asked to score on the Nook and never grabbed new ammo. I didn't notice half the primers on my rack were spent already when I shot early at the next stage.
Edited for spelling.
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From the first post it seems you are shooting IPSC not USPSA. Does IPSC have the same restriction of no more than 8 shots required from each shooting position? If not, the extra two rounds allowed for minor scoring would likely be a bigger deal.
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I don't use snap caps with my C&S firing pin. That said, I don't dry fire for hours on end. I bet I have a couple thousand dry fire clicks on mine though.
If I was selling firing pins, I'd put that same warning on my packaging. I'd design it to handle a reasonable amount of dry firing, but I wouldn't want to warranty one to the kid who snaps the thing over and over all day.
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I disagree. After time the legs on a loading bench compress the carpet padding and sink down to better footing. A hunk of plywood keeps that from happening.If your table is going to be on carpet I would suggest putting a heavy 3/4"+ sheet of plywood down first. Any give/flex in your platform could have an affect on your press and seating primers.
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I load in an room just off from our living room area. It's carpeted, but I use an office chair mat like this to catch most of the crap: http://m.staples.com/touch/product.html?catname=Chair%20Mats&catid=CL70205#447139
I tumble in the garage because lead dust from tumbling is the biggest lead risk in reloading.
I don't have kids, so I store my powder and primers unsecured in my loading room.
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Very nicely done with the crisp border.
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What weight bullet are you shooting? Heavier bullets hit higher.
Slower/heavier bullets are in the barrel longer during the recoil cycle, so the barrel is pointing higher by the time they leave. If you're shooting 115's, it is likely your problem.
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I've never shot a pistol match with anything but a revolver.
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If you have am ICORE club available that would be perfect. I've thought about getting a Ruger for classic, just because.
In USPSA, you are eligible for major scoring but a 158 grain bullet at 1050 feet per second in magnum brass is rather spicy. Speedloaders can be pretty quick with practice. Bottom feeders don't like getting beat by revolvers.
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