[2011 Edge Problems Help needed...]

Glad to hear its fixed. Can you advise what ammo you're running now?

[Burlington NC Newbie Has Question on Brass]

Thank you very much Guy! Did a bit more research, looks like Atlanta Arms & Ammo makes a good 9mm bullet - then Winchester might be worth a look.

[Hello from NC]

Hello guys just wanted to drop in to introduce myself as I am new to the forum and relatively new to shooting competition in general. I have participated in about 5 or 6 local IDPA matches and I am hooked! I shoot a 5" M&P Pro 9mm in the SSP class. I look forward to interacting with you guys and learning much more about the sport!

Greetings from a fellow NC'er - up here in Burlington and hope to see you at a match some time! Nice shooting set-up, that will help you improve for sure!!

Will

[Burlington NC Newbie Has Question on Brass]

Hello from Burlington NC! As the title states, I'm looking for advice on what's the best production 9mm bullet for practice and competition (note - I'm not a reloader and the 125 grain is appealing to me).

That said, I'd like to thank the contributors of this forum; your posts are full of wisdom and valued by an avid researcher like me! You've taught me much, and I think the best way I can show you what I learned is to tell you how I applied the knowledge to my 1st gun purchase in over 20 years.

Before I do that, I wanted to share my goal with you: become an USPSA "A" class pistol shooter in Limited class within 24 months (or less - LOL).

As for my firearms background, I shot quite a bit in my late teens and early 20's; weapons at that time were a Glock 10mm (1st gen - yes I'm in my early 40's - LOL) and a modified Colt 1911 that I loved (hence the limited class goal and gun purchase). Back then I was a decent shot and could hit just about any target within 30 - 40 yards, However, that was over 20 years ago and I have not shot since then.

If you are wondering why I bought a new firearm, its because a friend recently invited me to a 3 gun match where all of my great shooting memories came flooding back! I decided after the match that I'd been missing out and its time to start shooting again.

Here's what I purchased:

- Dawson Precision STI 9mm Edge (w/ extra tuning performed by Dave)

- 2 high cap Dawson tuned STI mags (I'm fairly handy - but I thought it would be best to let the experts tune the mags this time)

- Blade Tech Holster (w/ adjustable ASR belt)

- Safariland ELF belt & velcro inter belt

- Slide glide heavy (incase I load it into my shooting bag it won't melt away in the summer time as its resistant to higher temps)

- Need to figure out good mag holders for the belt

To prevent me from blowing my investment, I sought some experts to help me improve my skills. First, I'm taking a basic pistol education class and purchased some coaching session with Mike Hinshaw of Handgunners here in Burlington. Next, I've purchased "Championship Shooting: A Proven Process for Success At Any Level" to supplement my understanding of fundamental shooting concepts. I am process thinker and the methods and approaches outlined within the book seem solid and applicable.

Finally, the BAMAirsoft guys are very impressive, so I purchased a number of their swingers, targets, and plates racks to help improve my game at home since i may only get to the range once or twice every few weeks.

Once I get all of this equipment after the 1st of the new year, I'll post monthly updates on my progress.

Did I spend some money, yes I did; but I've worked hard since I was 14 and have been saving since then. Life's too short not to have some fun and I plan on having lots on the way to achieve my goal!!

Thanks for reading my post and sharing your knowledge!

Will

(Go Tar Heels!)