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Nice job! Pretty smooth. Way better than I did.

Wha? Was there more to this? I always disengage the safety after clearing the holster, but prior to horizontal..finger outside guard until on target. Should never be an issue as long as it is not disengaged prior to clearing the holster. Agreed?

Sell itty bitty bottles of hickory smoked bacon lube with a cartoon pig on the itty bitty bottle and make (pinky at corner of mouth) mmmmmillions.

Mobil 1 0w-40 with a small amount of Redline ATF in it...because they are always available in the garage. Not sloppy, but pretty wet. I do like Slide Glide Lite on high mileage pistols during warm months, though.

I would be leery of snap cap dummy rounds that looked like live ammo.

Welcome to the forum!

Welcome to the forum, Kayback! Great members with a ton a knowledge here. I am betting that you find the answers you need.

Welcome, Rob!

Unfortunately, not over yet. I will consider the shortages over when I can obtain the specific powder(s) wanted...when I need them. I don't like making do with second or third options, but it has been necessary to keep shooting. Supplies have been a little better this summer, but you had better be quick when you see what you need. Many of the faster shotgun/pistol powders still require a hunt and some luck to obtain.

Is it possible you could be using too much? I have used a light application of One Shot Case Lube (aerosol) for many years and never felt the need to clean it off. A quick spray into a Tupperware or a Ziploc containing a small batch of clean brass and shake, shake...load. I use it for all sizing dies..including carbide dies. Use just enough to smooth out operations.

Thank you! IL. Sorry, thought I put that in. Will go back and include.

SPP 45acp is the devil's work! It is a pain to sort... and heaven forbid one gets past when running a batch of LPP's. I used to trade the brass off, but gave up and now just load it. The performance difference between LPP & SPP 45acp is pretty small.

Sharp... Ready for business. Really like the mods.

Smitty79, The Sig website is very compartmentalized. The traditional 1911 models have their own category. You want to compare the Sig 1911TR-45-TACOPS with the Sig 1911R-45-TACOPS. Plenty of features for the money. I would seriously consider the Springfield, though.

Thank you, gentlemen!

Thank you!

Thank you so much for the warm welcome, guys!

Okay I admit it.... I've been lurking for awhile and decided to finally join. The resources here are excellent! I have been a shotgun sports guy since I was a young lad and a (skeet & trap) competitor for the last 14 years or so. I have always enjoyed owning, shooting & maintaining handguns. My shotshell reloading naturally extended to metallic reloading. Target shooting at the range is nice, but I want to improve my abilities and participate/compete in a more dynamic handgun sport. I have shot a number of different events within a few hours drive and am seriously hooked. USPSA is my focus, but I would certainly enjoy trying multiple disciplines, including some 3-gun. I appreciate the assistance provided in the posts here.