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What can I get for a double stack 38 super open gun in CA? Or am I better off embarking on a project? I'm startin to burn out on Cowboy (although cash prizes in Western 3 Gun are very appealing) and want to play some other games with an Open gun. And thoughts? Thanks! Joel Shapiro

I'm starting to think about an Open class gun. Any chance I can get one of these things in CA? Thanks, Joel jnshapiro@mindspring.com

Thanks folks. I'll melt the end and use some super glue. This one is from EGW and only one end protrudes. After I melted the end, I heard back from EGW. They use crazy glue on the center post to secure them. No melting. I'll do that when I replace it. Joel

I just installed a fiber optic front sight on my L10 gun. What's the best way to trim the rod off and secure it to the sight? Thanks! Joel

I just got back from my eye doc. The puppy chewed up my glasses so I figured it was time. Anyway, he remarked that my vision has improved somewhat. I'm back to a little better than 20/20 for distance. Speculation is that the eye exersizes that I've been doing, coupled with 1000 rounds a week of practice has strengthened my eyes and improved my vision. He found that very interesting and is curious about further progress. Just throwing this out as part of the discussion. Joel

Thanks Rhino. I might go ahead and pin it, but I've already removed the tab. This gun is only used for competitive shooting, and it's easy enough to replace the part. I need to get out to the range and see how it feels before I decide what to do next. As it is now, it's a dramatic improvement. Joel

Thanks. That'll do it. Appreciate the response. Off to the file! It's finished. I got tired of filing and used a dremel . It's perfect now, just how I wanted it. I also took advantage of the time in there to clean it out and deburr. Much better! Joel

I can get into the gun and clean it out, and work on the springs, but I don't know what needs to be done to disconnect the grip safety. My hand doesn't often grip the gun in such a way as to make it work the way it's supposed to, even with an oversized one. I figure the easiest way to take care of the problem is to just disconnect it. Is it as simple as cutting the spring down? I haven't pulled the trigger and sear out, so maybe there is something in there? A disconnector that can be removed or something? Ok, I think I figured out what the disconnect does. But I still don't know how to disable the grip safety. Help? Thanks! Joel

This stuff really works! The relaxing and seeing part. Shot a Steel match today. I'm not very good at it yet, and combined with a problem with my revolvers, I have a group size issue. That'll be fixed soon. Anyway, I really paid attention to relaxing and watching the sight rise. Wow! I dropped 25 seconds off my time from last month! Gotta work on this some more... The fun is coming back! Joel

Frankly, I don't think it matters a whole lot what PF I shoot. I just upped my loads cause I found they group better. As long as you are aware of your sights and what you see, the recoil is irrelevant. That said, it's amazing the lengths that folks go to cheat. It doesn't seem to me to be worth the effort, or the results Joel

Goodness! It's been a long time since I thought about rock climbing. I've still got my rack, shoes, and a rope that's been well kept, though at this point I'd only use it for top-roping. I have to admit, I've never been up a bolted climb. That seemed like cheating. For me the point of rock climbing was to solve the puzzle presented by nature. And to do it without marring the beauty of the area and to leave it unspoilt for the enjoyment of those that would come after me. Then I had a really bad landing. Broke several bones and really hurt myself. During the recovery, arthritis set in my hands and fingers and I haven't been able to climb anywhere near the level I did before - just too much pain. As a result my enjoyment level dropped substantially and I haven't been climbing since. I should probably sell the rack. It was about 6 years later that I discovered shooting. This was the very end of '99 when I bought my first gun. Been on a downhill slide ever since, and my wife wonders when the spending will stop. I tell her "Never!" Anyway, thank you for bringing back some really great memories! Joel

There is an unanticipated benefit to doing eye exersizes. They improve your vision. I was getting to where I needed glasses for the computer and to read. Then I started shooting a LOT and doing eye exersizes. I don't need the glasses anymore. Joel

Thanks folks. Looks like there are as many answers as there are people. Enough experimentation will let me know what works and what doesn't. Joel

I've been experimenting with different yellows, but haven't really settled on one. I don't like the grey's and colors as they seem to give me problems seeing the front sight. The yellows increase the contrast, at least for me. What do you prefer and why? Thanks! Joel

Ok, I'm mostly a Cowboy Action Shooter. I do shoot some Steel Challenge too, but I use my Cowboy revolvers. I occasionally shoot IPSC, though it has been quite a while. Anyway, I was out at the range practicing today and I discovered that I keep my eyes open when the gun goes off, and the front sight just rises up and a little to the left on recoil. Just like it's supposed to! I never noticed it before. Times aren't any faster than before I noticed this, and accuracy isn't any different either. But I am starting to be aware of more that's going on. I'm also starting to shoot much more on the subconsious level than before. When that all goes right, my times are down. I'm just aware of what's going on and my eyes are driving it all. I'm also learning to shoot more relaxed. That's making a big difference. Thanks for the tips and suggestions folks! Joel

One more thing that I'd like to add. There is no faster or slower, there is only the speed at which you acquire your sights. Get your sights on target and keep them there while you pull the trigger. Watch the front sight rise on recoil, eyes to next target and repeat. While this isn't the method desired for shooting fast (read the awareness stuff in BE's book for a better explanation) it should get you back on track. Remember, there is no faster or slower, only the speed at which you acquire your sights on target. Joel

Yup, it was Clint. Haven't seen the movie though. Joel