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Looks like the latest 1050/1100 FW is version 2.17.......... https://www.markvii-loading.com/knowledgebase

Talked with Al in Mark 7 Sales, and he noted there's a "glitch" in there software when ordering online. A phone call will take care of having to do multiple orders to get the correct discount.......

Received a quote for a setup I am seriously considering ordering, and did the Bullet Sense sensor as my freebe as it's the most expensive.......$349.95.........

Another option by an Authorized Dealer: https://www.bobcatarmament.com/mark-7-autodrive.html?id=42644182&quantity=1

Congrats!

The "log man" definitely understands the 1911 platform!!

@SufferInSilencethe mods you've done to your Prodigy look awesome! Congrats! Once I grab a 5" Prodigy to customize, I would be looking for an optic adapter plate that DOES NOT include an iron rear sight! Has anyone considered this as it would definitely move the SRO a bit rearward? Beautiful pistol!

Also excellent advice on first quality products!

@clw42 I've also added some Wiha hex bits to my Fix It Sticks collection. They seem to be holding up very well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BXBWXW2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Like @George16 I'll cast another vote for the Bondhus brand! Excellent quality! I also feel the Fix-It-Sticks tools seem to have good bits; but I don't have any long term experience with them....

Couple of nice Mark 7 Deals! https://mailchi.mp/markvii-loading/mark-7s-black-friday-deal-is-coming-soon?e=fc953a84bd

Joe: I'll try and jump in with my $.02 worth....... After starting my 9mm reloading adventure many years ago, I decided to go with the heavier bullets. Primarily 147g. I then decided to switch to 124/125 and was really surprised at the decreased OALs I was encountering with various bullets. After a lot of research, I decided to try and stabilize at 1.125". All was well until I started shooting a CZ Shadow 2 Orange; and it required a 1.080" OAL to meet my "plunk" requirements! I actually developed a load at that OAL which grouped under 1" at 20yds using the Ransom Rest. So I standardized with that OAL as my Match load which used Precision Delta 124g JHPs. Later on, I started competing with a Sig P320 MAXX; and after installing a KKM match barrel, I stayed at that same OAL and bullet. I did switch from VV N320 powder to VV N330; but still had excellent success with the 1.080" OAL. And now, I'm using the same combo with just a slight adjustment to the powder weight in my Limited Optics 2011 pistol! If you take the time to measure the OAL of several FACTORY 124/125g loads, I think you'll be surprised at just how short most factory ammo is when using this bullet size/weight. My recommendation is to take YOUR BARREL, along with a few dummy rounds, and find what the MAX OAL is for YOUR BARREL using your preferred bullet(s)! I've always used this procedure regardless of pistol type: https://czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=103620.0 Once you've found your preferred OAL, then you can look at the load manuals for your powder and interpolate a safe starting load and work from there to determine what your pistol likes! IMO, finding the right velocity will overshadow any minor changes in OAL. A good Chrono will prove invaluable during load development! Also attaching a pic that helps illustrate how different bullets will require a different OAL in the SAME BARREL! Sorry to be so long winded; but hope this helps!

Agreed! And I'm guessing that Black Friday will see HUGH discounts!

A 10 drop average, using VV N330, with a target weight of 4.3g.........

Not sure if you could operate a Dillon measure on the X10, but I adapted mine over to my Apex 10 and it works perfectly and yields excellent results! I have ran VV N310, N320, N330, and N340 through my Dillon measures; and IMO, VV N300 series powders meter with excellent consistency. My adaptation for the Apex 10.............

You may want to consider selling your aluminum grip and purchasing the MPA SS grip and competition magwell combo. My understanding is the MPA uses a proprietary grip similar to the Lone Star Innovations grip......

@JKP Yea, I've dealt with these type cases before; mainly they were Federal. But the cases were marked with NT (non-toxic) and easy to spot. I'm not sure if these Winchester's have had "nt" type primers also; there's no way to tell from the headstamp markings. And many if these have no "crimp ring" or crimp markings I can see. Just failing the pocket gauge down into the pocket BELOW the rim.... Thanks for your reply!

Not too hard to measure sear/hammer interface pull weight leaving the sear spring out. Usually 6-8oz and is added in with disconnector pull weight to see how much needs to be on the sear leg to reach your final desired total weight. Just IMO....

Agree! The confidence of knowing where it'll hit at longer distances definitely helps!

At the advice of the "veteran" shooters in this thread, I decided to check/sight the LOC at 25 and 50 yards. Shooting bench rested using a Caldwell plastic pistol rest........ Black dot is 1"; added the small white plate for a bit of contrast at 50yds. Sun was bright today! Couple of clicks in the windage, and I'm good to go! Thanks to everyone that contributed!

Seems Shay is providing some insight for those that do FB......... https://www.facebook.com/shay.akai/posts/pfbid0WKXz9WtXETNo2AxERp65mfM6rTiVhbrh85K1t4nGRpnMUxkTS1qVLwj11kNKcD5sl

Good advice!!!

Search is your friend!

https://www.1911forum.com/threads/proper-slide-to-frame-fitting.1001118/

I'm definitely partial to the Redding Pro Series dies! Put a new set of these on the Apex10, and getting excellent results! https://www.accuratearmsandammo.com/product/58172-redding-nxgen-comp-pro-series-die-set-9mm-luger/ Even though I haven't loaded any of the Norma brass, I've encountered my fair share of undersized flash holes in the Win brass I'm using! Installed the .057" BR pin and that stopped my issue. Also had to take pliers and give the decapping button a good tightening! I have never experienced bullet setback with the Redding dies; one of the reasons I've always preferred them! When I changed my setup recently, wanted to put a premium universal expander in Station 2 and decided on the FW Arms. Just didn't think to grab a couple of the .057" pins when I ordered the die........... IMO, a 10 Station Press is a game changer for single-pass pistol reloading! Thanks for your feedback!