rmerillat

Did anyone notice that, in the new CMP rule book, the shooting position for all distances in Plates is listed as standing; i.e - prone appears to no longer be allowed. If this isn't changed, there'll be a lot of wailing and gnashing of teeth over that one!

Does the JP-5 have a fluted chamber like the MP5?

I've had one for a year or so. There is no discernable play in the fit of the slide to frame.

Yes, it may be that they simply haven't yet had one in hand to see if there are any differences. I suppose they're busy, but it would have been nice if they would've elaborated just a bit... That said, I noticed a gun shop here in Ohio has one listed in stock. I didn't think they were released yet. I know Racaza was shooting one.

I sent an email yesterday to Langdon Tactical, and asked if they anticipated getting the new 92X Performance "Defensive", and second, whether it would presumably offered with their trigger work, assuming the lockwork was the same as the regular 92X Performance. Their detailed four-word answer to these questions was "we aren't sure yet."

I think Karie Thomas is the "Pistol Manager" in the NRA Competitive Shooting Division.

Tom, You should know that many, many of us appreciated your efforts to bolster NRA Action Pistol and build the Bianchi Cup to what it was until you parted company with the NRA. All of us want to improve as competitive shooters, but as it stands now, there's very little reason for the "little guy" to attend, which is clearly reflected in the entry numbers. Thanks for what you did in the past to improve the sport.

While I can't address the issue with your 929, I did have some recent experience with S&W customer service. In October, I bought a new 640 Pro Series revolver. I soon noticed that it had a sort of "hitch" or catch in the DA trigger pull, just before the hammer fell. I then did my customary abbreviated action job, polishing the rebound slide, etc. and a replacement 14 lb. rebound spring. After my work made no difference, I eventually noticed that the hand seemed to be gouging and peening the ratchet. S&W sent a shipping label, and the gun was returned to me in 3 weeks, with a note that they replaced and fitted a new hand. They did not replace my rebound spring and polished rebound slide. It now functions as it should. I'm glad that they didn't give me the runaround you've recounted.

If you think that's slow, I chronographed some old Winchester 200 grain RNL "Super Police" loads from the snub, and they averaged 540 fps! Some standard pressure 158 grain lead ammo went about 640-670 fps out of the 1 7/8" barrel. The 158 grain lead hollowpoint "FBI" load, which was apparently well-regarded, made 725 fps.

I've owned a number of j frames over the years, and my current carry gun is a Model 360PD. Older guns all seemed to shoot to point of aim with 158 grain lead bullets, which makes sense, since that's what they were originally intended to shoot. Of course, every fixed sight revolver might be different. The 360 shoots various 158 grain loads (standard and +P) several inches high at 10 yards, while lighter bullets shoot a couple inches low. This includes 125 grain +P, 110 grain +P+ (Win treasury load), and the old 110 grain standard pressure Win Silvertip. I found that the highly rated Speer 135 grain Gold Dot short barrel load shoots exactly to point of aim in this gun. However, they have typical +P recoil. Accuracy has been good with everything I've tried in it. I've only fired a couple .357 Mag rounds in this gun, and I don't care to fire any more, so I don't know if it's really regulated for magnum ammo. I wear a shooting glove if I'm firing more than a few rounds, since recoil is pretty brisk in an 11 ounce gun. If wadcutters hit to point of aim and are pleasant to shoot in your Model 60, then I think you've found your load. They are controllable, have adequate penetration, and cut a full caliber hole. I'd think they'd be better than the old 158 grain round nose lead police loads in terms of "stopping power."

I received my certificate yesterday and mailed it to FN today.

I sent my certificate and IRS form to the NRA immediately after I got home. So far - nothing from NRA other than the letter from John Bianchi.

Thanks; this would go on a 5" 686 Pro Series. I was thinking of pairing the LPA rear with one of Warren Moore's .100 fiber optic front sights. I believe a .125 front sight would be a little too wide.

Anyone know the width of the notch on the LPA adjustable rear sight for S&W revolvers? The lady at Precision Sales didn't know, and said everyone was out until September.