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I have been using 3.0 Tightgroup with 147 Hornady FMJ. The original intention was for a suppressor load, but it shoots well in most all my other “non-suppressed” guns. However, I don’t know if I would recommend it for steel challenge. I find a lighter bullet to be more functional in steel challenge.

I have a JP GMR-13 and it has been very reliable and fun to shoot. With that said I bought a PSA GX on a Black Friday Sale and it really impresses me for a rifle that cost under $400.00. The finish is basic, but the balance and function have been great.

I have been running a DK Trigger in my Glock 34 Gen 3 for the last 2 years and really like it. I also have a Glock 35 that I pieced worked on with springs and a 3.5lb connector. Both accomplished the same thing for me and that was a reduction in pull weight, which improved my group size at the range. The DK Trigger just adds the benefit of cleaning the slop and overtravel that you have in the factory Trigger. When shooting for speed I can't tell a difference.

Since It is now legal in Iowa to own Class 3 Firearms, I have been wanting to purchase a couple of items. I have done some research and found that a Firearm Trust is the way to go. Problem is, since Iowa is new to Class 3 Firearms, I have been unable to find any attorneys in my area with any experience or background in Firearm Trust. Several companies offer Firearm Trust Online and some of the Supressor Companies offer discounts when you purchase the Supressor and Trust through them. Largest benefit to on-line Trust is cost and speed (Free-$175) have the form in minutes. With a private attorney, I will have to drive 150 miles and pay about $400-$600 and wait possibly up to 30 days. I was just wondering if anyone has had any experiences that would recommend one over the other.

+1 for the "jelly roll pan". I have used both Dillon lube and Hornady, both seem to be equally effective, but I like the aerosol spray of the One Shot.

WST Tightgroup HP-38

3.2 TG with a 180 BBI has been working great for me.

I have had great luck with KKM. When I switched over to a .401 Bullet , the throat and chamber was a little tight. I sent them a couple rounds with the barrel and in a couple of weeks they throated my barrel and returned it to me for free.

Black Bullet International has been working well for me using Tightgroup for powder.

I like the 125 gr. in all of my Glocks, from the 26 to the 34 they all seem to shoot the 125 gr. best. I am thinking about ordering a 1-10" twist barrel from KKM and see if it improves the accuracy of my 147 gr. loads.

I've had good luck with Win. 231 and Universal Clays.

Ordered the Jager this morning, thanks for the help.

Do you need one of the adapters on each end if the guide rod ?

I had a similar problem recently. I was using up some Missouri Bullet Company uncoated cast 200gr. and they would stick in my EGW case gauge and in my Glock 35 with a KKM Barrel. After measuring the bullets, I found most of them measure .40175 compared to my BBI that measure .40050. I contacted KKM and they advised me that the barrel could be throated to accept my ammo with the larger .401 bullet. Sent the barrel out with a couple of my inert cartridges and received it back a couple of weeks later. Now all my ammo passes that plunk test without any problems. I also found that the Dillon case gauges are a little more open and will work to measure the ammo loaded with the .401 bullets.

I have a Model 40 that I am installing a .40 S&W conversion barrel in and will need a lighter recoil spring. I was looking for a 1 piece recoil rod and the only one that I can find is a Jager. Does anyone else make a one piece Gen 4 recoil rod?

This post peaked my interests and made me do some research on N320, I haven't seen it on a shelf at any of my local gun/sporting good stores. Where is a good place to buy it? I found it at Midway, but with shipping and haz-mat fees it would cost me over $200.00 for 4 lbs.?

Tightgroup has worked well over the last few years. With more powders becoming available on a consistent basis, I am starting to experiment again.

All of my target and competition guns have KKM barrels, Dawson sights and ISMI guide rods. Some have 3.5 connectors and a couple have DK Triggers. My daily carry guns are all factory stock with the exception of aftermarket night sights. Again it depends on what your doing with it, being a 34, it is a bit big for daily carry and would definitely benefit from new sights and trigger work for range use.

Buy the KIDD, you will never regret it.

I tried lighter weights (140,166,165gr.) and ended up going back to a 180gr. BBI Bullet, 3.2gr. Tight Group 1.135 with a PF of 136. This load has worked well out of my Glock 35 running a 13 lb recoil spring. However, I am currently working on a 200gr. load that I ran into while trying to use up some old Win 231 powder and a box of 200gr. bullets that I had. The accuracy was great and recoil was very light. I started out with 3.2gr. of 231 and achieved the same fps of my 180 load, but that gave me a PF of 150.

My Pro Chrono has served me well for over 15 years.

It's not just the people on here, it is Hodgdon that stopped publishing load data for the 200gr. Bullets in .40 S&W. Can it be done, sure, just as long as you don't overcharge and keep it light. For 200 grain bullets, I have been very happy with 231 or HP-38.

+1 for the REDDING GRX.

For matches, I wet tumble all my brass rifle and pistol. Does it need to be, "no". Wet tumbling with stainless steel pins is great, you can take the dirtiest old brass and when done it looks like new. However, after reloading for over 35 years, I don't think it makes a difference other than appearance. The one thing that is really great about wet tumbling is no dust, walnut dust and my allergies never got along well.