A prototype of what you guys are asking for already exists from Ruger. It was shot at the IRC and USPSA nationals. Somewhere in the 7-8lb trigger weight I believe. Most likely a production version months out.
I honestly don't think a round count itself will determine a competition revolver wearing out. Especially a low pressure round like 45acp.
Now bad gun handling, that can wear a gun out in as little as a single season.
I used one for a long time, and only recently switched to DAA individual posts.
Both are excellent. If you have any issues contacting Speed E Rack shoot me a PM, I can help a little with that.
If you want to be serious about your reloads, that's the best choice. Starline SC is top quality, and the fit to proper clips is second to none.
You could always save the special brass for steel challenge as well, where you don't have to load on the clock.
I would say 20 is a minimum number. Check the TK website for stainless moons made specifically for starline brass. And spend the money on the moon clip checker. I check my moons when I load them, then as they go on my belt when I'm in the hole. It takes any question of proper fit out of play.
I'd rather have 20 proper fitting stainless moons than 200 cheap ones.
And yes, 8 moons is more than enough for a stage.
I always recommend revolver shooters buy a holster that fits multiple revolvers. I shoot 6 different N frame barrel lengths and profiles in my Alpha X.
Well I don't want to turn this into a for sale thread, just getting a feel for it. I'll put together some prices, and people can PM me and I'll make a post in the sales section.
Per the rules, it's fine in uspsa and icore. It's light though, similar to a 327.
I have a friend up here who uses his carbon gun for steel and his factory barreled gun for uspsa/icore, but backs each up with the other.
We could work something out with FFLs, that's easy.
I was thinking more along the lines of a multiple gun build. Not listing 1 gun. Take orders and build them new.
Just getting a feel if that would interest more than just me.
Is there a market for a race ready, lightweight Revolver? 929 weighing in at 36-37oz iron or open sights? Trigger job, light hammer, ball detent, sighted in, moon clips, just add ammo and go?