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Good point. When everything lines up, the dot just magically appears on the target. I will continue to run without irons. Thanks

Charlie - I’ll double check my movement during gripping as you stated. I think it’s optimized but I will look closely. Thanks

Thanks Charlie! Thanks SGT! That's what I thought. I just wanted to confirm. I've been dry fire practicing for a couple weeks now. I'm getting more consistent. The hardest part for me is getting the correct grip every time on the draw. The slightest grip variation shifts the location of the dot from the center and I still loose my dot completely sometime. And I'm finding it very difficult to get a consistent grip every time from the hands-above-shoulder position. Looks like I have another thousand or more reps to do to get my grip consistent.

I found a few opinions posted but would like to hear more about the pros/cons of running cowitness sights in carry optics. I recently started in CO and I don't have any fixed sights installed. Do they help you acquire the dot faster? Anyone try with a front sight only? How often has your red dot failed during a match? Other considerations? I suspect they wont help and I should focus on perfecting my indexing. Thoughts?

This was a focus during my class. We even held a mock arbitration.

I suspect when more production ready CO 2011 guns are offered they will eventually be accepted.

Handy work on my 1911. Grip was not aggressive enough so I shaped and masked, applied JB Weld and added 60/90 grit. Support hand doesn't move at all now. Real easy to do and I think it looks good.

I'm trying some of the 4 prong springs in a couple competition guns. No preference yet. It does take a little more patience to get the 4 prong spring tuned.

I call the timer the great mind eraser. But as a couple people pointed out, after you plan your stage, you have to burn it into your memory. Can’t stress that enough! Walk it over and over and visualize everything. You need to be able to close your eyes and visualize shooting the stage, knowing exactly where the targets are, what type of target, and what array is next. Do one final mental run through after make ready.

I reshape them as well.

D7 21.4 applies here. "Grip modifications such as, but not limited to, undercutting/smoothing the trigger guard, adding or removing finger grooves, or adding stippling, grip tape, or checkering are specifically allowed." I think "but not limited to" in this case, would cover what you are asking about. Will see what more experienced folks say.

The Sig P320 will cover Prod and CO (9mm) or, you can configure it for limited (40cal). Red dot is about $300, about the same cost for top end to convert to 40 cal for limited then add mags. Cant go wrong. I'm shooting CO this season with a p320 and an X series weighted grip($70). Love it. The only must have is really the GGI trigger. The x series grip is really comfortable.

I've used CCI primers in my 2011s for years. No problem until last season. Wonder if CCI changed something. Anyway, short answer is yes. But you can install an extended firing pin. That may clear the issue even with the lightened hammer spring.

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Next time it happens, examine the brass carefully. Is the rim damaged? Is it happening with other headstamp brass that got mixed in? Any signs of over pressure?

I can never find a valid coupon. And it's easier to get $70 past the boss rather than $200

Thought you might like to know. Just signed up for a new deal from Gallant bullets. You can subscribe for delivery of bullets (different qty available) every 1 to 3 months. The prices are great. For example I subscribed to 1k rnds every 3 month for their coated 147 grn RN 9 mm. Cost is 7.3 cent per round.

Yes you can angle mags and firearm. The most forward part of the mag and firearm must be behind the hip bone. See notes in Appendix E3

Call the manufacturer. May be able to order and replace a part yourself. Repair cost may not be that expensive. Good luck.

Wow! That is a hot deal if you shoot 38 super or are planning a build. Tempting. Thanks for the notice!

+1 for Bob and team at APW. Does great work.

That's definitely a new one! Thanks everyone! I filed down the pin diameter and it seems to be working trouble free now. You all rock!

OP. I would run the X5 for a season and reassess. I've been running 2011s and 1911s and just put together a Sig with the X series weighted grip and the GG comp trigger for CO. I like the overall feel of the gun and it runs great. Shot one match. Still adjusting to the trigger.

That makes sense. I'll modify the pin and see if that solves the problem.

I'm scratching my head on this one. Hoping some more brain power will help. Just converted to 9mm. Using RCBS carbide die. Got everything dialed in and started reloading. Out of 100 rounds, 2 cases moved from the sizer/decaper (station 1) to priming (station2) with the spent primer completely intact. I checked the die and the decapping pin and both are solid. Odd thing is I've moved the pin down twice but it's still happening. Pin is below the die at least a half inch. If I move the pin down much more there is interference on the down stoke. Is it just a very sensitive adjustment? Anyone experience this? Thanks