kneelingatlas

That's what I was looking for. Thank you.

I've got a handful of CZ/Tanfo Open guns, so I'm pretty much blazing the trail with everything I do. Are the Glock comps (Jager/Lone Wolf) even worth trying? Has anyone compared them to a Dawson or Brazos comp? Thanks for the info.

I think there's got to be a point where the powder is just too slow to burn in a 5" X .355" barrel.

Sounds Like I've got to put it on my wish list then!

Oh yeah, one more thing: I tumble my loaded rounds Slick and smooth!

Which powders are these Bill? I've heard the comment many times but no specific powder referenced. I ask with honest curiosity, because I know in theory 38 should be able to hold a larger charge of slower powder, but in practice I run into a lot of 38 guys running faster powders with heavier bullets than I do in my 9. I'm sure I'll misstate one but how about 3n37 3n38 AA7 n105 to start? I only use 115gr bullets so a heavier bullet might open possibilities Well Bill, I've never used any of those powders, but I use SP2 and VV says 3N38 can use the same data so that's where I base my assumptions: I've made 181PF with a 115gr bullet over 9.5gr of SP2 (I pushed the charge weight all the way to 10.0 and didn't get any more velocity), I I would assume similar results from 3N38; 3N37 is faster and according to the VV published data takes roughly 85% of the charge weight to make the same velocity, so that should be no problem; N105 is slightly slower than 3N38 (the data shows ~1.5% more powder for the same velocity) so since my normal load is 9.3gr of SP2, I would think 9.4-9.5gr of N105 should safely make major; AA#7 is certainly too slow to make major in 9mm as it seems to take ~15% more powder than 3N38 to make the same velocity. I have read posts from multiple users here that say they shoot 9 Major with both 3N38 and N105 (if I can get my hands on some I intend to try both). The point of my previous comment is that I don't know anyone shooting 38 super using powders in this range, most guys I talk to (and who's pistols I've shot) are loading HS-6 or AutoComp under a 124gr bullet so while I know 38 super has the potential to create more gas, but I think there are a lot of 38 shooters not using that potential. On the contrary, I think I am squeezing every pit of potential out of the 9x19 case and am very happy with it (that's not to say I will never borrow/buy a .38 super gun, do my own load development and fall in love ).

I'd be interested in a 9mm Limited upper, anything you want to trade for it???

WHAT?!? blasphemer!

you should be able to load long enough to avoid pressure issues with Clays and Major.

Titegroup is a favorite for 40 Major, personally I love Clays (if I could get more I would never try anything else), I just bought some IMR 7625 to try which I expect to be OK, but not as soft as Clays. Where's what I do: I keep the Hodgdon burn rate chart open in one tab, Enos on another and when I see a powder in the range I'm looking for, I search the forum and see what people have to say about it. If nothing comes up it's likely so bad no one wants to admit to even trying it CFE is pretty slow for a non compensated pistol. If you can get Bullseye, I would; Unique and PB should be OK, I've only tried Unique. For your purposes (and those brands) I would recommend Titegroup, Bullseye, or Clays. I like, 700X, but some people really don't; it's a flake powder (like Clays) so it can meter inconsistently in some reloaders.

I think it all depends what your goals are: if you're hell bent on becoming a GM, it's probably best to focus on one gun and train like hell Personally, I have three small children so I limit myself to one match per month; if the kids are in bed, the dishes are done and I have a moment to myself I would always rather tinker with gun projects than dryfire or run drills. I don't currently have any interest in traveling for matches or shooting at Nationals, I'm a solid C class shooter, moving into B pretty quickly so I'm pretty satisfied with the sport right now. I'm a gun junkie, so I have nearly two dozen guns for Open, Limited and Production, but I always seem to reach for an Open gun on match day . Maybe when my progress slows I'll switch to Limited for a while, just to change it up, but Open really is a lot of fun!

That's the trouble with EAA (well, part of it) they mix up all the models with all the calibers: .40 is the dominant caliber in Limited and 9mm is the dominant caliber in Production. Right now all the suppliers have Limited in 9mm and Limited Pro/Stock II/IIIs in .40 (or something as useless as 10mm or .45).

If i can find it:) Here's the Limited in 9mm: http://oakhillguns.com/eaa-witness-elite-limited-9mm-hard-chrome-17-round-tanfoglio-pistol-600310.html Although it you're going to shoot Limited, you might want a .40 so you can get Major scoring.

Maybe a quarter inch off the bottom for the flared mag well opening.

You can also use full sized CZ grips on your small frame, just need to trim the length to fit.

New or used? Yes, it can be converted to 9, 40, 45, 10 or 22

Awesome! I don't have a REAL CM, but I do have a few wannabes

Thanks for all the info Bamboo, I only shoot less than 500 a month, so my SP2 should last me a while, but I will run out at some point so I'm on the lookout for a replacement.

Nah, if you want one I'm sure I have a few.

The old style Henning firing pin won't work with it, plus is can cause problems when you're pushing the envelope with a light trigger.

I've got one that'll work with the 16 rounders, send me an email address and I'll send you some pictures.

yes that's where the firing pin block would be

You're as bad as me Gump!