andrewtac

Yes I and everyone in the bay said DQ, even the shooter thought he DQed. The RM pointed out that we do not know if he was unloading or if he was taking another shot. The RMs point was we can't DQ based on what we think he was doing. Only what the rules state, and he was in the clear. Once he heard the RMs explanation and realized he was OK that was it. We all know he was unloading, it scared all of us, me, him, his friends, the other ROs. It was an AD, but not an AD as defined by the rule book. "10.4.1 A shot, which travels over a backstop, a berm or in any other direction, specified in the written stage briefing by the match organizers as being unsafe. Note that a competitor who legitimately fires a shot at a target, which then travels in an unsafe direction, will not be disqualified (the provisions of Section 2.3 may apply). 10.4.2 A shot which strikes the ground within 10 feet of the competitor, except when shooting at a paper target closer than 10 feet". I think it was about 13 feet if I remember correctly. On addition to the RM there was a senior USPSA staff member there that said the RM is correct. I suspect had the shooter said he was unloading the ruling would be different, but he was smart and kept his mouth shut. He never admitted to unloading, just stayed quiet. I couldn't DQ him based on what I thought he was doing or a feeling, hell yeah it felt unsafe.

Sarge is correct, he beat me to the if clear hammer down; the dude thought he was unloaded and preparing to holster. I realize you can shoot after if finish..., as it is an if finish...I have done it. This guy clearly thought he was unloading, and putting the hammer down to holster; the entire bay (all his friends) thought it as well. Again, he was within the rules; I along with the guys helping me run the stage felt as if he was unsafe (and I think most folks would probably think pulling the trigger on a loaded round and thinking the gun is unloaded is unsafe or at minimum careless). But my feeling and the other ROs didn't matter; rules were rules. My point with this was a correlation to the topic, I felt the guy was unsafe and was able to "interpret" the rules differently but it was based on feeling and intent and not black and white. I feel for the rule makers, it is next to impossible to cover it all. This event almost convinced me to never RO again; but I realized after a while where I was mistaken.

And here is why it would be an incorrect interpretation. The act of loading/unloading is clear in the rules as is a loaded firearm. Limited guys would be DQ all the time, what about the guy who forgets to rack the slide prior to holstering, DQ him as well. Or what if it was an unloaded start and the shooter forgot to rack and squeezed first, DQ? There are many scenarios for DQ here. It is not stupid to practice like you fight (or in our case play); just read the millions of post on here and numerous other firearm boards. Why do people recommend having dummy rounds for dry fire practice; it is only for the weight. I might find things you do as stupid and decide it is unsafe in my eyes and interpret the rules in a manner which to DQ you. That is one of the reasons I went with USPSA and not some of the other sports; they try to leave feelings and emotion out of it. As far as why you can't handle rounds or even dummy rounds in the safety area, it is for the same reason you can take a sight picture with a magazine in the firearms and pull the trigger; the rules state that. Again, no need to argue feelings or emotions when the rules state it. I tried to DQ a guy at Area 8 last year when he was unloading. I gave the in finished unload show clear. He racked the slide and proceed to drop the hammer before I got out the if clear hammer down; he had left the magazine in. I saw the mag in and that is why I paused; I thought for sure he saw it and would pull it out and rack again; he beat me to the trigger. He was clearly unloading, and had full intent of unloading, and was dropping the hammer in anticipation of my statement if clear hammer down. Because he wasn't physically unloading at the time he pulled the trigger and I hadn't said if clear hammer down; he got away with it. I felt like it was extremely unsafe; the round was in the dirt (but not close enough for a DQ); the shooter had no idea there was a round in the chamber and was clearly trying to clear the gun. I still don't agree with what happened, but the rules are the rules. I thought about writing for a change; but the only thing that could be added would be something along the lines of intent. He intended to unloaded and intended to have an empty chamber. The problem is the area becomes very gray with intent. I couldn't think of a good change to the rules that would not involve intent.

Correct.

If you try it and find it rubs try clocking it at 1 or noon. Mine was causing inadvertent mag drops; once I clocked around 1 it was good, it was also annoying on my weak hand before clocking.

When I shot production with a Shadow, I would do this all the time. I would load a mag then take DA dry fires on my first target. After reading the sections in question my thoughts were I was doing this during the "loading" process and someone could DQ me so I stopped. However, I didn't think about it being two separate loading events. Step one put the mag in the gun; now it is loaded (1st loading event) and I am no longer loading if I do some dry fire; then to complete my make ready I chamber a round; now I am loading again (2nd loading event). From my understanding now, it is legal. You could make ready with one continuous loading event or two separate and distinct events; correct?

I have read Enos, several from Steve, and I think one from Ben. Each had different things to say. Cover to cover you'll get more than the little bits on the net.

Well I can't edit, I was trying to figure out how your safety rubbed on your strong hand. Anyways the egw is large and an improved design.

I use an EGW ambi. It is large as well. I am right handed and it was rubbing on right index finger by the 1st knuckle. I used a dremal until it no longer bothered me. I removed a bit of material, but there is still enough on the right side if I need to flip it weak handed.

I run both with bayou and ibej 200 grain RN. I did on 160 9mm bayou as well. The reason not to run the fcd is setback. With the post size after bullet seating brass can spring back and lead won't (if the bullet is to large), leads to loose neck tension. It is what it is, and many people recommend against it for this reason and state you should fix any issues with the case before seating and crimping. However, I have never had an issue. I have measured for setback after numerous cycles and never see it. Also, I have tried to cause setback by forcefully pushing the bullet down on a table top, no setback. Also when I ran 9 before on pickup brass some of the cases had vertical crimp in the sides of the case. Even the lightest seat and crimp would cause some buckling, fcd fixed it. I never had any issues with case gauge or feeding (glock and cz) same on my 40, 1911 Wilson barrel.

I have done that. I guess I am being lazy as I want to keep a couple loaded. I have limited time right now, every second counts.

I just moved back home (after about 14 years), so glad I did. I can carry, purchase normal capacity mags, and there are plenty of places to shoot (joined PSC). Looking forward to getting back into the game soon.

I agree 100% that nothing beats practice like you play. I thought somewhere in the thread the op said it didn't have room to train with getting up to speed. I assumed he was in an apartment or very limited backyard and couldn't train in the open with a firearm. Looking at his video he looks to almost be walking between shooting positions. It looks like he could use some sprint training, getting in out of positions, being explosive. I'd carry something similar in size and weight and treat it like the real thing; if I had no where to practice this with a firearm. I don't think we need to be athletes to run a stage well, as I have seen some big fellas effectively get in and out of shooting positions. There are probably benefits though. If you can run an Ironman, the 100 degree + with rediciulous humidity in the summer will affect you a ton less than someone who can't run more than a block. The powerlifter who can pull 800lbs with a double overhand grip could probably shoot short barrel 44mag and make it look like the way a 22 runs for the rest of us. Neither marathons or powerlifting is going to make or break it for us, but moving in and out of positions quickly and efficiently will.

You can't outrun a bullet. Over simplification, but it is a general rule of thumb I try to use. Especially when I am proficient and can take longer shots. I am not an expert and haven't been doing it long, so take it for what it is worth. I will say if I were designing that stage and really wanted to separate the men from the boys put some no shoots on the long target.

I'd practice sprinting and stopping. Don't need your pistol to so this, if you don't have enough room. Hold a bottle or anything up in position try one hand and two. But starting and stopping as everyone has said should help with your time.

No issues with the STI frame at all. I did not want their grip, trigger and other things included. I would have had to sale those items to recoup some cost. Caspian is good, I did use their 6" slide. They offer a mil discount.

Do the math and see where it works out. Usually the longer the stage the more beneficial make up shots are; best to always take the time to make 2a from the start. Hit factor is points scored divided by time. For example if you have 12 shots and your time is 8 seconds all A's is a hit factor of 7.5. If you had one C and 11 A's you're hf is 7.25. If you took a makeup shot that required one second (now 60 points and 9 seconds) your hf is 6.6667. In that case the make up was not worth it. In order to break even in this case with a makeup you'd need to shoot the makeup in 0.27586 seconds. So makeups are not always worth it, but can be.

Many folks do this, I used lonestar innovations. He is doing a short block for me, and I will finish it. I have used Gans before, good work as well. Be advised if you want a long slide and a full 6" dust cover to match you will be stuck buying and STI frame kit (has thier grip, trigger, etc). I wanted a steel grip and other parts and ended up going a different route.

Yeah I thought about getting mbx base pads for feel but I don't think it will make a difference. Maybe that is what I'll do. Funds are getting low making the switch to limited, I have been watching the classifieds to collect some things.

I would say do it yourself to save money and it will turn out better. No one cares about your crap like you do. This is by no means discounting the Smiths suggested above. All are fantastic, but they have a finite amount of time; and can only afford to put so much time into your weapon. You can spend 40+ hours polishing every part to the finest mirror finish. If you were to pay a Smith to do this it will cost way more than anyone is willing to pay; I'd assume they charge at least $50/hour (probably more). They will be much more efficient than you will be as they have done thousands and know what exactly to polish to get the best trigger for the least amount of time. Also, you'll know the pistol inside and out after doing it yourself.

I got a couple STI tubes I plan on using for dry fire only. What would be the cheapest base plate, followers, and springs I could use? They will never see live fire, will fill them up with dummy rounds and only use for dry fire.

So if my hammer doesn't follow then no damage is being done? Relatively new to the 1911, still trying to learn.

Uh oh, I am screwed, unload show clear.

The web between thumb and forefinger will not actuate the release (or at least I have not been able to, trying to). Doesn't interfere with weak hand shooting, for me.

I have a paddle like that, did the 5 reload 5 classifier and reloaded 4 times instead if the required 2 due to inadvertently releasing early. I have since clocked the wedge to about 1230 to 1 and no longer have the issue. I like the job weld idea, but you can clock it and get the same results. I can still reach it without shifting my grip.