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nvmichael

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  1. Did you check to see if your main spring screw is screwed in all the way?
  2. Powder Valley has Zeros on sale with free shipping (2000). Great Service! http://www.powdervalleyinc.com/
  3. I was going to order some Zeros but don't know if their jacketed or plated. I wanted a 9mm 147gr. They offer a full jacketed or a HP. I was thinking the HP would be a hair more accurate. I'm only using them for target shooting. Could someone tell me? Thank You
  4. This doesn't address the old 550 without grease fittings. What to do?
  5. You might want to give Hodgdons Clays a try. Very soft shooting, Clean and accurate. Hodgdon lists; 3.6 to 4.3 grs with a 200gr L SWC 3.5 to 4.0 grs with a 230gr L RN Welcome back to reloading.
  6. Dillon, How do you lube the old 550 with no grease holes on the pivot pins? Thank You
  7. Try AA5. Meters perfect for me. I also load lots of Clays and it meters perfect also. (Dillon 550) Maybe your measure needs to be cleaned?
  8. Carlos I was going to try a heavier bullet but its snowing here this am so I am going to put my shooting on hold for a while. I gotta find another winter sport. Mainly I wanted to say thank for your advice. Michael
  9. Carlos, thank you for the reply and the info. I just bought this gun and it is my first 9mm. I'm shooting it more for fun and practice. I've been shooting for many years and load for many calibers. I notice in some of the posts that most people use a heavier bullet. My thinking was a lighter bullet and charge equals a lighter recoil. I was using a 1.135 OAL. So far both powders I mentioned have left the gun fairly clean. Thanks Michael
  10. Just for range and target I have been using AA5 and have had very good results with it (9MM, 5.8gr AA5 with 115gr Meister LRN). But, I just had to try Hodgdons Universal Clays. I heard some good things about here. Same bullet with 4.4grs gives me OK results. I seem to have a larger group (probably me). It does seem to leave me with a clean gun. The good people on Brian's Forum have recommended (straight) Clays for the 1911 45auto and it has been the best powder I have used. Everything they said it would be. Any suggestions with this powder??? (Universal Clays) Thank You
  11. I'm thinking about buying a tungsten guide rod and am wondering if the extra expense is worth it. I'm going to use it in my 1911. Thanks
  12. If your looking for soft you might want to try Clays. HSMITH recommended Clays to me and I love it. Seems to burn real clean too.
  13. Steve Anderson wrote in another post; You will pull the trigger on the first shot, then you will keep pressing it for subsequent shots. On a 1911, there's usually enough overtravel to feel some movement. On a glock, you don't get much movement, but it's workable. on DA guns like Berettas, you'll want to release the trigger enough to simulate a single action shot without re-engaging the double action pull. On revolvers, it's a perfect DA pull every time. The purpose of multiple shot dry fire is not perfect trigger control, it's teaching your body to obey your eyes at max speeds without recoil, blast or the negative reinforcement of bad hits. If you're only doing single shot dry fire drills, you're missing a whole universe of possibilities for improvement. SA
  14. I want to dry fire more but am not sure how. I'm using a 1911. Do you just press the trigger? or, Do you cock the hammer, Then press the trigger? or, Rack the slide...? Thanks for your help.
  15. Sounds like Clays is the one. I'm going to buy a can today and try it. Also I've been looking at Accurate #5 for pins to replace my Unique. I've been hearing lots of good things aboutAccurate #5. My problem is all my powders are old, 25 years or older and I know there are newer powders that are the same or better. I love my Bullseye but I want a clean gun at the end of the day. So I gotta move into the new century. Besides it will give me an excuse to go buy new stuff.
  16. It looks like most shooters are not using Bullseye and W-231. Too dirty I hear. I've always used these powders and I have to agree. I need a new powder! I've been thinking about Bowling Pin Shooting. My gun is a 1911 and my bullet is a 200gr LSWC. So what are you using in your 45ACP. Thanks
  17. This might work. http://www.jackweigand.com/interfs.html
  18. Carlos, One of the requirements for both shoots is you have to have a holster. They stand in front of the pins or steel plates, draw your gun and knock 'em down. I was going to use my Colt Python for steel. Loaded with 38s. And a Smith 44 for the pins. BUT, I just bought a 1911 that is a tack driver.So I will probably use the 1911 for both. I just gotta practice more. Is kydex the plastic stuff? Any recommendations on makers? Thank You
  19. I'm new to the pins and steel shoots and am in need of a holster for a 6" revolver. Any recommendations appreciated. Thank you.
  20. pbcaster45, Hey that looks like mine. I think we just posted at the same time. Thanks for the pic. Nice target. The flat trigger IS a little different. After a few shots I didn't notice. I don't know what my trigger breaks at but it is really smooth and clean.
  21. Thank you for all the posts. I ended up buying a SW1911DK. Because it was there and I could take it home now! I put a hundred rounds through it today and it functioned flawlessly AND I shot a 1" 5 shot group at 20 yds. (1 ragged hole) using Speer 200gr swaged lead bullets over 5grs of 231. So far I'm in love. I stripped it to clean and oil and found no machine marks, metal or dirt. Very clean and well put together. The only thing I found was the flat part of the disconnector that contacts the back of the trigger (stirrup??) was really lumpy and uneven with sharp edges (those dreaded MIM parts I guess?). I stoned it flat but still has a slight dimple in center but makes good contact with trigger. Put a little grease on it and it shoots like crazy!! Sorry about my terminology. The mags that came with it are 8 round. I have a few old Wilson mags that are 7 round. The only difference I can see is the followers are different. The S&Ws are flat and the Wilsons are round. Anyone know if thats the answer? Thanks again Michael
  22. I'm not in the $1400 range. Still looking!
  23. pat701, where did you see the Doug Koening traget 1911 for around $850? Thanks
  24. I need some help here on the SW1911DK or STI Trojan. I like both and don't know which one to get. I enjoy target shooting (punching holes in paper) and would probably use it for Bowling Matches. My first ones. I like the two tone look on the S&W but the trigger will take some getting used to. I've never shot either one so I don't know how accruate they are. My old Colt is pretty worn so I'm thinking its time for a new one. Does anyone own one and have any opinions on them. Thanks Michael
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