First I'm a new member and I've just started shooting "action" type events.
I have 2 problems.
I am shooting a Colt Government that's basically stock and I'm left handed, if that makes a difference.
1. When I shoot a lot (to me) 3 or 400 rounds, the web between my index finger and my thumb gets a sore spot, that matches the shape of the grip safety. It's never done that before, but that was when my thumb was under the safety, now I've modified my trip to have my thumb resting on the safety. It's not caused by the hammer. Would a beavertail stop this, or am I just a sissy that should shoot more and develop a callous?
2. This is not related to my hand problem, but it's a problem for me none the less.
I have an S & A magwell/main spring housing installed. I have a Kimber 22 caliber conversion unit to install that is used for "cheap" practice, besides being a lot of fun to shoot. My problem is the Kimber magazine won't lock in position. It looks like the baseplate is too wide to fit inside the magwell. I don't think the baseplate flange can be cut small enough to fit, without compromising the magazine's strength. Is there another magazine that will work (my friend has a Marvel unit, and that magazine won't fit. Is my only other option changing the main spring housing every time I want to use the conversion?
Thank you in advance,
Keith