[Para 18.9 Chambered Round and Stuck Slde]

I got a Para 18.9 today and went to the range to try it out. My first impressions are favorable. However, this is my first 1911/2011 gun so I don't have much trigger time with similar guns. I have mostly used Glocks in the past.

Anyway, a few times a round would chamber but the trigger would not engage and the slide would be stuck closed. I was only able to eject the round by holding the slide in my left hand and punching the back of the grip with my palm. It would take a couple of punches but the round would eventually eject.

The last time the case ejected and left the bullet in the chamber. As this is my first experience with a 1911/2011, I am not sure if the problem is the gun or the ammo. I was shooting 147gr Freedom Munitions ammo.

Anyone have any idea what causes this to happen?

[Hornady Lock N Load Help - Houston]

Thanks to all who responded. I discovered my problem was a damaged die. When I adjusted the pawl to work with the damaged die it was off on the other dies. I bought new dies and the press is working well. Thanks again.

[Hornady Lock N Load Help - Houston]

I bought a used Hornady Lock N Load and I am having trouble getting it set up. I have reloaded rifle calibers for years on a single stage press but I am lost with this press. I have tried watching youtube videos but hey have been no help. Is there anyone in the Houston area using the Lock N Load that I could pay to help me set this thing up? I have a portable reloading stand so i can bring the press to you.

[How to maximize your range time efficiency for live-fire training sess]

While working full-time with 2 kids to juggle about, I constant struggle to find big blocks of time for my live-fire training. Given that the closest action shooting range is at least 30 min away, e.g. 1 hour round trip, and the fact that the largest chunk of time I can find is 2 hours, it basically meant I have only 1 hour of time at the range each live-fire session.

Now the question is, what is the most efficient way to use this 1 hour at the range. The best I could do is around 180 rounds. This includes the time to set up targets, paste the holes between drills, tear down, pick up brass, etc.

Some steps I have already taken to minimize non-shooting related activities while at the range:

1. Try not to tape the holes after each rep. Instead, tape them only when absolutely have to

2. Try loading the mags ahead of time before the trip

3. Leave the brass behind (this has financial impact on me because I would have to buy brass to reload)

What have you done to maximize your range time efficiency for live-fire training sessions? I really want to hear them. Thanks.

I think the most important thing is to go to the range already knowing which drills you are going to work on. Also, while shooting steel all the time can cause it's own issue, you might consider buying 2-3 "C" zone steel targets to take the taping out of the equation.

I am curious as to what issues shooting steel all the time causes.

[Pro Comp 9mm vs Pro Custom 18.9]

Thanks.

[Pro Comp 9mm vs Pro Custom 18.9]

Does anyone know the differences between these two guns?