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glock_40_caliber

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  • Birthday 12/01/1974

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  1. I second the question of a box for USPSA Production. I've been trying to figure out why and the only thing I could come up with was so mag base pads could be swapped out. That would be a simple fix, just word it similar to barrels from non OEM sources.
  2. I've had good luck with the 69gr SMK on top of Tac. I can't remember the charge weight but should be some where around 24-24.5 if memory serves. Start lower and work up to see what works best in your barrel.
  3. If that was the case why did the ro start him since he was not in compliance with the WSB?
  4. Until it has been specifically approved and added to the production gun list it is not legal for production or carry optics. I'm sure the 500 units have been made, just need the approval for it now.
  5. I never really had to clean a glock mag out while shooting before. Until I had 3 mags fail to feed in a stage. All were presenting the rounds nose down. It was not for every shot, but enough to notice. The dead giveaway it was a mag issue was they would not keep up with my thumb when unloading them after shooting. Took the mags apart, ran a mag brush though them, put them back together, reloaded them with the same rounds I just dumped out, and finished the match without any more issues. OP's OAL should be good, stated mag springs were relatively new. Don't know what else would cause a nose dive other than what has been mentioned.
  6. When was the last time you cleaned the inside of the mag? Had a similar issue after a stage in a sandy bay. Brushed them out and issue stopped.
  7. I have used the Arendondo basepads, and they fit in my gauge with a little room to spare on my Glock mags. I do not have any experience with extended base pads from any other manufacturer, but mine have also been rock solid reliable. I recently picked up one of the ETS 140mm mags and am going to keep it in the training bag. It has given me issues with feeding once it gets below 10 rounds left in the mag. I have only been able to take one trip to the range with it, so it may work itself out with some use so we will see.
  8. I would love to put an order in. It appears that MG is not taking any at the moment.
  9. That 18 year old would have the same chance of having match experience and know the proper application of the rules as a 45 year old shooter. Age does not automatically grant experience and wisdom for this sport. Just because an RO may be younger than you are does not mean they do not have any experience. Someone brought up KC, and his classification at 8 years old. I have been shooting USPSA for 7 years now, and by the time KC was 11 or 12, he probably had more major match experience than I do. What do you recommend for a minimum height? I've seen some pretty tall kids, and some pretty short adults. RO seminars are where NROI determines who is officially certified as an RO. I do not know of any RO's that have not received much of their initial experience running shooters at level 1 matches. Yes, that is the level more experienced RO's should be stepping up to mentor newer range officers regardless of their age. You do not get National's level range officials without providing an opportunity to gain experience somewhere. Heck, a year before I attended a seminar I was running the squad under the supervision of the 'certified' RO. Without that mentoring, I probably would not have taken the time to get certified, and volunteer to work the larger matches I have. Well, there is the big paycheck that goes with working matches of all levels, right? I have seen junior shooters display a much higher level of firearm safety than quite a few adults that should know better. If the junior does not have what it takes to contribute as a range officer, follow the same procedures as you would for an adult.
  10. So according to your logic, we need to have a height restriction for RO's, so they are not dwarfed by the competitors? I am interested to hear how height plays a part in determining how well your gun hand can be observed in the majority of stages that are shot, and what the minimum height should be. You always have the option of asking for a different RO if you feel you cannot be given a fair run by the RO holding the timer. Perhaps you should evaluate your own attitudes before projecting them onto others. If you are afraid the young RO will make a mistake, take the issue up with the CRO. If not satisfied with the response from the CRO, talk with the RM. If still not satisfied, feel free to refrain from shooting that stage or match. Better yet, volunteer next to work next time, and mentor the young RO's in the proper methods and manners in which to run a successful match. As for the legal implications, the person holding the firearm is still responsible for every bullet that leaves the gun. It does not matter if the RO is young, or retired. If there is a safety issue, as in the example of someone downrange and a competitor told to make ready, then everyone on the stage has an obligation to step in can correct it. Just because you were not the RO does not eliminate your liability if you knew an unsafe condition existed but did not act to correct it. If you are as your screen name implies a former service member, surely you have heard the phrase "everyone is a safety officer."
  11. That is usually my go to response when I have had enough of someone, and usually add it to really piss them off. If I mean it in a good way, I will say something like "Have a good day."
  12. Why can't folks just leave well enough alone? There are enough barriers to being able to find a place to shoot, we do not need any more from shooters. I do not understand why some people get butt hurt because they can't do what they want, when they want, at a match they are not in charge of, and then make it their life's mission to run competitions that bring the life blood of money to a gun club. What was perfectly acceptable when they were involved in the competitions suddenly becomes improper or wrong just because they choose not to participate anymore. When all the watering down does not work to drive away the competitions, and they still jump through the hoops put in place by the board of dictators, the only option left is for that board to tell the paying competitors to go away. I guess unlike everything else in today's world they think they do not need the large percentage of income those matches generate. It's sad, really, because that range is set up just about perfect for practical shooting matches. Guess I might have to take my membership dues elsewhere, before they get raised to make up for other lost revenue.
  13. Yes, it does. Of course, it wouldn't have to if dates were announced for the following year at the Nationals... I figured this year's event would have been in September, also. In fact, I even had my vacation set for it. When were they held this year? Oh, that's right, in October. So much for trying to keep the paycheck writers happy.
  14. According to the ATF, there is no fore grip on it. If there was, it wouldn't meet the definition of a pistol.
  15. No lack of testosterone here, just lack of rules allowing my combat tupperware in Singlestack. Same goes for Revolver Division. Hmm, maybe that is why those are the only two divisions I am not classified in...
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