[Mag Setups]

STI tubes,grams springs and followers, TTI basepads...

[Steel vs aluminum grip]

Are aluminum grips holding up to major PF? Seems like last I heard they weren't "rated" for major...

[Lunch break]

Light snacks throughout the day and drink lots of water...I much prefer to shoot mornings at major matches if at all possible. 

[Jitters after serious Equipment Failure]

Keep your equipment clean and inspected  and dont worry about it...like Xdoctor said, there is some risk to shooting. There is an explosion going off everytime you pull the trigger. I had a shotgun just about blow up while I was shooting, had pieces hit me in the face...wear your eyes and ears...

[Tipping my head down when shooting? Why?]

Dry fire.... practice practice practice, until it becomes muscle memory. 

[Blazer brass okay for 9 major?]

I've loaded lots of Blazer brass in 9major and never had any issues...

[Practice Loads?]

Practice how you plan to shoot a match.. 

[Travel Cases]

I bought a couple of the Apache 3800s from harbor freight...certainly not pelican cases, but on sale for $30, they're lockable and seen decent. I haven't flown or traveled with one yet but don't see any reason for issues.

[What size mags and why?]

Typical start with a big stick and 3 140s on my belt. Some stages will require a q

140 start and a reload to the big stick. I always have 2 170s and 4 140s in my range bag, plus extra parts. I have shot with guys who only run 170s...

[1911 Maintenance for Dummies]

Like others have said check out YouTube videos...I hate taking apart bushing barrel 1911s, but the more you do it the less annoying it will be. I always clean the extractor when taking my 1911 or 2011s apart. It doesnt take very long and will help keep them running.

[Help me choose a trigger]

I've got a hiperfire in my MPX and 3 of my ARs. They've got my vote.

[Why the Open Glock hate?]

I started with an open glock...4 or so matches of malfunctions and I quickly picked up my first 2011. All I've ever seen out of open glocks is the inability to keep them running. 

[Looking at gun (vs target) during draw stroke]

26 minutes ago, mvmojo said:

I had a GM advise me to let my thumb drag up the side of the gun as I started my draw. It insures that your hand is in the same position every time as you grab the gun.  Seems to work fairly well for a "hands relaxed at sides" start.  

I rest my forearm in the same position on the grip and kind of slide up that way...same idea, starting in the same position each and every time...

[Power Factor and the Feel of Flatness]

1 hour ago, Adrenaline said:

 

If it shoots that much flatter, why not run it at 174pf?

[Buying a Dillon advice]

On 1/14/2019 at 8:28 AM, Underwood said:

buy once cry once...  I started on a 650 and moved to a 1050... 

I wish i would have bought a 1050 first.. especially if you are already and experienced reloader  get the 1050 if you can afford it. 

I agree. I started with a 650 and used it for several years, maybe 20k rounds on it...They are a great machine, I bought an RL1050 pretty cheap from a friend and wish I would have started there. No more sorting NATO 9 brass and if you are loading .223 you'll save a ton of time swaging... 

[Best 3 gun scope?]

Cant go wrong with the razor 1-6. I've shot the razor 1-6 JM reticle for several years and it's a great scope, cant beat the warranty either...Also has an illuminated dot in the middle of the reticle...

[Anyone like silhouette?]

I ran it in .38 super and liked it well enough.

[Would you load 9mm major from twice fired shells that were light loads their first loading?]

Like everyone else says, load them until they dont gauge or have noticeable defects.

[Lube for 1911?]

I've been using weapon shield on everything the last few years...

[RL1050 Lee FCD .223]

Anyone running a .223 Lee FCD on an RL1050? I just bought one and it seems to be just a hair too long, the loaded round just barely hangs up as it's cycling...I'm loading at 2.240 - 2.250.

[Thumb rest on open guns, experiences....]

It's a great reference point when acquiring your grip, I've shot with one on my open gun for years...I've found shooting single stack recently that it's hard to not ride the slide with my left thumb, since I dont have a thumb rest...

[How light of a trigger is everyone running?]

Between 1.5lbs and 2... 

[STI Staccato]

1 hour ago, donnieo said:

bought a Staccato last month,had some probs with FTF so I called STI. Told me it might be breakin so I shot a few hundred more rounds and had a couple more of FTF.so I called STI,very helpful and understanding,so I sent it back to them.Guess what,they sent me a brand new Staccato,better finish upgrade,new bag and extra mags.Ive had a Trojan for 5-6 years .probably 1000 rounds  with no probs.Decided to try the Staccato cause Ive been carrying a P-365 and XDS.always been a 1911 fan but over the years ive shied away due to living on the coast and my internal parts rusting.also the Staccato is SOOOO LIGHT.very accurate and feels awesome.it is going to be my EDC.I cant say enuf for the service at STI. dont know what you guys are hearing but I Own 2 and their customer service is off the charts.thanks to STI

Thanks for the info, I'll be placing an order on one this week...

[Dan Wesson PM7 Or Trophy Match?]

You wont be disappointed with the DW. I've been shooting a PM9 the last few months and love it.

[Lubing 223 Cases Question]

I prepped 5-6000 pieces of .223 last summer...put 50 or so in a gallon ziplock, spray 1 shot, shake the bag around, spray 1shot again shake it up and dump it in the casefeeder. Using the same dies on a dillon 1050.