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Moving up to a Stock 2 from a Glock for competition was nice, the damned thing is the operator still has to make it work.
I still carry a Glock and shoot it in GSSF matches, and all the things I improve upon as I shoot thousands of rounds through the Stock 2 are there when I switch back to a Glock.
I think some people are too emotionally invested in their gear, as if it strikes at their self esteem that others select a different firearm and do well with it.
I think there is a great number of people in this world that just needs a big hug, so they feel better about themselves.
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From the manufacturers website.
"When adjusting the dies, have a case up in the die, including activating the powder measure, then tighten the die lock rings with cases up in all the dies. This makes sure the dies are centered in the toolhead, and in the case of the powder measure die, makes sure the expander funnel goes straight into the case."
I experienced shaved lead when I had the dies improperly adjusted, when I got them adjusted correctly the problem went away.
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I have the both Stock 1 and 2 and the S2 is only marginally different than the S1. Meaning, the frame and the sights. Same barrel, same firing mechanism. I shoot both equally well.
I've got my eye on the Henning sights for the S1. http://henningshop.com/products/tanfoglio-front-rear-sight-target-set-hwmc
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I tried the indoor practice, they aren't drilling, they are shooting mini stages. That is great, but I need to shoot drills.
The range had memberships with after hours access, BINGO. I joined and just got back from my first practice.
I get all my junk, get out there ready to run non stop, and the battery in the timer is out. Figures.
I practiced doubles at 5 and 7 yards, then Bill Drills at 7 yards. I started out a little wild but made adjustments until I was in the A zone at almost full speed. Geez a timer would have been handy.
Now I have some things to work on in dry fire.
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Does it only fail with reloads, or is it with factory ammo too?
What kind of lube are you using on the slide rails?
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I've used Extreme 147g 9mms in the Stock 1 and 2 and they function perfectly.
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I was using the 6lb spring (because that is what Henning's site said to use) and I was getting occasional failure to go into battery, but if I lightly bumped it then it would go into battery.
MFCEO gave me some grief and said to get the 10lb spring. Once I did that it was good to go. That was about 4000rds ago and it never happened again.
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I think the shooting community should police it's own.
I also think that there is an outward image that is presented to John Q Public that we are ALL responsible for.
There must be some middle ground between "swept under the rug" and "airing our dirty laundry to outsiders".
Posting that video on youtube was a bad idea.
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I don't have a great method for inspecting every case, but I need to put one in place. After loaded the ammo is placed in plastic boxes bullet down so that I can see any cracks or messed up primers in the bases.
So the answer would be I don't have a great system for inspecting every piece of brass that goes through the Dillon.
What are some methods other people use?
It is entirely possible you had a bad piece of brass and the case head blew off.
The only way to inspect is to pick up each piece and give it a look. After having interactions with some forum people, it is clear they aren't inspecting the cases much and could easily miss something like a case head problem.
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What is your process for inspecting your brass for case head separation?
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I only took the first one.
Email Ben, he will be straight with you.
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In the 550, lubing makes the case slide more easily on the dies. So pulling the handle is easier. But more importantly, the primers booger up less.
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The 42 is NOT a front pocket carry gun so don't expect the 43 to be either.
That is your opinion.
I can put a G17 in the front pocket of my shorts, 511s, Proppers, and Duluth Ballroom jeans. Prints bad, though.
If I can pocket carry an LC9, I don't see much problem with a G43.
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I guess I should clarify by asking what is the draw of a single stack 9mm Glock that only holds 6 rounds to competition shooters on a competition shooting forum?
GSSF. If I get an early blue label then I will shoot it in April's match.
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What is the draw of a single stack 9mm glock that only holds 6 rounds?
I call it Buffett carry. When it is over 100° and 110% humidity, the de rigueur uniform is flip flops, shorts, minimal shirt, and (for me)a 9mm in the pocket. The DB9 has been good up to this point but the QC is supposedly a little sketchy according to the webs. (Mine is fine, though.)
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Email ol boy over at http://www.andersonshooting.com/and ask for one.
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All of them. Read them in order. If you are only going to buy 1, get the most recent one. The Dry Fire Tune Up pages are worth the price of the book by themselves.
I read that tune up and dropped to a .7 draw within a bout a 45 min practice period. I've retained it as well.
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They are a set, get them all. More importantly, use them.
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If you hammer the slide into battery on an overlength round, won't that just seat the round deeper, making measuring it useless?
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First you have to see what you can actually get. I went for a year without seeing 231.
Powder has been pretty spotty. Make a list of powders that you can load with. See what you can find on a semi regular basis, for me that is TiteGroup. and go from there.
I found Hi Tek coated bullets to be cost effective and perfectly acceptable.
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Classifier match today. If this http://www.classifiercalc.com/is accurate, I should get bumped to C class.
The Stock 2 and my reloads are 100% flawless since I started using the Hundo Case Gauge.
99-11 El Prez, 8.33 with 3 c's and a d. I was dryfiring it in 5 secs consistently. Early in the match, I was making mistakes. I was looking over the top of the gun instead of calling shots. I had bad trigger discipline, too.
99-19 Payne's Pain, 10.86 with 2 Mikes, 2 C's, 2D's. I actually set this one up and dryfired it quite a bit because I suck at barricades, 11 sec consistently. My time was on par but my shots were wild. There is something about the firing of aimed shots that I have to make quicker, so the actual shooting matches the dryfire (or at least gets close).
08-03 Six, the last stage, was my best of the day. I actually shot B class, all A's. I need to be good on the first shot, not the last. I have a lot of work to do.
The fact that I only dryfire the drills is showing. I need to be able to shoot the drills that matter and the only live fire practice has been a highly restrictive indoor range 5 minutes from my house. There is now a waiting list to join the range I intended to join. There is an indoor practice 45 min away on Mondays that a few of the boys set up, I need to start making that.
It is obvious that I need to get better at transitions.
I was squadded with Max Michel Sr. He was non stop giving tips to everyone. Good man, excellent shooter.
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I have noticed that there are more than a few power hungry individuals that like to hold the timer. They managed to break off a piece of the world where they can boss people around and they push that.
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I'm dryfiring a 5 sec El Prez consistently.
I am concerned because any mistake will blow the whole thing. I guess it is becoming clear that it isn't just doing it on a good run, but you have to do good on the bad runs, too.
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Got my order in from Black and Blue Bullets. works out to be .068 per round which is about as good as you can find. They quoted 18 working days to ship and had it out in 7. Well done.
The RN ones have a sharp corner at the base and seat a little too deep to pass the plunk test for me, so I got the FP, which seats about a mm less and has a rounded edge on the base. This makes it more forgiving on that BS range brass, specifically the CBC or Magtech.
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My draws are killing me, between .89 and 1.6 with my average probably a 1.15. Splits are consistently <.2 and if I "slow down", .25.
My best 5yd Bill Drill was 1.93 and fastest 7yd 2.15.
I need to revisit my dry fire draws and see why a .7 turns into a 1.15 when shot live.