glock_40_caliber

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.

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.

If that was the case why did the ro start him since he was not in compliance with the WSB?

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.

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.

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.

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.

I would love to put an order in. It appears that MG is not taking any at the moment.

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.

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."

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."

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.

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.

According to the ATF, there is no fore grip on it. If there was, it wouldn't meet the definition of a pistol.

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...

I don't know what kind of job you have, or where you work, but 9 months being more than enough notice? Really? Most folks I know have to have their vacations picked out for the next year, before the end of the current year. Heck, my bids for time off had to be done by in November. Of course, I did plan on the same week Nationals has been held the past few years, and guess what? Not even close. Now, if I want to attend, or even work the match again, I have to play run around trying to sweet talk my boss into letting me change my weeks, and hope that there are still openings in the book. After all, deer season starts 1 Oct around here, and a lot, if not most, of the people I work with hunt. Another thing: What about the Area and Sectional matches? Why are we either making them wait until National's dates are anounced, this late in the year so they can work around it, or take the chance they will not have the turn out that normally would have been there? We are cutting our ownthroats doing business like that. Pretty much every major match I have been involved in has had planning start immediately after the current years's match, to get ready for the following year, and dates are usually pretty set by then. I understand that there is a lot of planning required for national's, but come on, think ahead more than the next five minutes for a change. The slots will fill up, if for not other reason than for local shooters who happen to walk up the day of registration. I have not even heard of anyone being told they could not shoot because the match was full when they walked up, even last year, and I was there for both matches. If that is the case, why even have a wait list, and crash servers with folks trying to get on the list at the same time? Apparently we can't fill the match up with the wait list, so again, what is the point? Oh, and Chris, I have earned my god given right to complain. Moreso than most on here, but not as much as others.

That would definately drop the numbers in that category, as the requirements for being considered military by the USPSA is you have to be on current active duty orders. With the exception of the AMU, the one member Navy team, and a couple that run around in Air Force shirts, you probably wouldn't have enough participation in the category to keep it going. As for the societal effects of having a category for LE/Mil, there is a better chance of getting LEO's out to the range more often, if they don't have to shoot against "average citizens." Especially when the majority of those average folks at the matchs most likely can shoot better than they can. Any time you can get those that are issued weapons to the range more, and get them trigger time, the better everyone is, as there is a better chance of them being able to hit what they are trying to, and less of a chance of a stray round. Like others have said, its nothing against the medics/firefighters, but we do have too many categories as it is.

my extension fits the USPSA gauge with 1/8" wiggle room. I'm not the best in the english to metric conversions, but 1.25mm is easily smaller than that 1/8".

Actually, it was the second or third squad through that began to shoot the popper under/around/through the tree. This would not have been a problem, except when the shooter did not shoot well enough to miss the tree, but still was able to knock down the popper after putting a hole in the prop. So, for everyone that tried to shoot it that way, but went through the tree to hit the popper, they had to reshoot the stage. After the third squad I believe it was that went through, and having to reshoot half of that squad, the no shoots were put in place, to try to keep the stage moving. However, shooters being what we are, and trying to shave as many seconds off the clock as possible, started shooting through the other side of the tree. This brought about the forbiden action that was added to the WSB. Time contstraints did not allow for everyone to reshoot the stage that had shot it before the forbiden action was put into place, as the first 10 squads had already shot the stage.

And for those of us shooting on Sunday, will we be able to register and check out the stages late Saturday afternoon or early evening? (I guess more or less, how late will staff still be there on Saturday...) The staff will probably be there just a little longer than it takes to get through all the stages, and get them ready for the next day. Also, registration will open at 8am both Saturday and Sunday.

Definately need either Bolt or Opera Mini to navigate the home page. The standard browser is designed more for mobile optimized websites, not the normal version. I had the same issues with my blackberry until I tried it with Bolt.

That is the scale I use. It appears to be accurate, with readings to the tenth of a grain. As long as the table it's on isn't bumped or anything else going on while you are using the scale, it stays pretty consistent.

Geesh, some people you just can't please

Friday, something tells me she wasn't talking about you. And, no, I'm not lucky enough to ride around in a truck all day. Actually have boots firmly on the ground, face to face with our "friends" everyday. With any luck, maybe I'll be able to make this match next year again.

I have the stock rear sight on all my competition glocks, with Dawson FO's out front. Just have to tell Dawson you have the stock rear so they can send you the proper height front.