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The GP100 seemed less to me than my 66 in the shop, but they didn't have both to compare side by side. Thanks!

I can drive down there and drop it off if he accepts them that way. It would be good to talk to him and show him exactly what I need. Thanks all!

I need a short trigger, more of a grip safety and a different thumb safety to make it work the best for me, not to mention some minor trigger work and a mag well. I just got my feet wet with IPSC this year and joined the USPSA, and with some help from friendly shooters have a plan for improving my equipment for limited 10. I put an after market short match trigger in myself and it apparently didn't fit right and bound up in a match. It's hard to shoot with a 15lb trigger pull. It's probably best to let the pro's do it.

I've been using the FCD because my Kimber is very sensitive to any bulge or extra flare in the case. It just won't chamber. No problems with the FCD, but I would rather seat and crimp together to save time. I'm using a Redding T7 Turret - stone ages.

I'm not the original owner. I think it's not a service pistol (like new in the original box with original receipt from a gun shop in Cincinnati). No PD stamps either, but no way to tell for sure. I have a standard power recoil and mainspring to install. I'll let you know how it works. Thanks!

Thanks for the information. I didn't think to look at the ejector. This problem has improved with the tighter extractor. I have not installed any of the new springs yet. The brass probably lands less than 6 feet away. Most of my other autos sling it.

I thought it was the extractor so I filed it down until it has a very positive hold on the case such that it can't be shaken out. The extractor is in good shape, I installed it not many rounds ago. Still, from time to time (but less often than before) it leaves the case in the chamber and tries to feed a cartridge in, so it is recoiling all the way. The case is not stuck. It will usually fall out just by tipping the muzzle up. I have polished the chamber and feed ramp. made the extractor grip tighter. I just got a new recoil spring and new mag springs (the others are of unknown age and use) but haven't tried yet I have yet to have a problem with 147 grain full power loads or hot 124 grain. I am aware of limp wristing, but don't think this is a primary cause Any advise? I'd really like to shoot Winchester value pack, but they don't work well.

I've only bought .45 A-merc. Amazingly it functioned in my .45, but in no one else's I know. People complain about Wolf, but A-merc has to be the very bottom.

I'm just getting started in IPSC this year with a stock Kimber .45. I don't even have a mag well. I did buy 6 10 round mags and another 2 round mag holder. Other than that, it works fine and I'm having fun. I don't have the time to practice enough to be very good, so like some have offered, I shoot what I have and enjoy it.

I always go the cheap route and spend extra money later. I'll check out your wares. I like the looks of the Techlock feature. I hate how hard the Uncle Mikes is to get off. I practically have to take my pants off to remove it. (not good when there are ladies at the match.)

4" I looked at the Bladetech. Very nice, not as cheap as Uncle Mikes.

I'll shoot IPSC with it. I would have to stay with 15 rounds for production. The 17 would still be nice though.

It is clear to me from my very limited experience this year in IPSC (I've been shooting mostly steel and "outlaw" three gun with my 1911) that it would be an advantage to have at least 16 +1 rounds to get two stages, in most cases, without a mag change assuming I don't miss. I have a couple Eagle 17 rounders that I got years ago from CDNN and never had a problem with light duty at the range or shooting steel. CDNN also has some Meg Gar's that seem reasonable at $20. I'm all for a bargain, but $5 for the Eagles doesn't fill me with lots of confidence over the long haul. I have gobs of factory 15's, but more rounds would be better. Can someone share their mag choices? Thanks!

I see Uncle Mike has a Kydex. That would work for me since that what I use for my 1911. Is there anything else out there that works better? Thanks!

Tactical? Umm... Have you been eyeballing what crunchies are toting around in the Sandbox these days? Just for entertainment value, pick which "AR15 shaped" gun is "tactical" and which is for "competition": - Compensated 16" flattop with dual optics and a compensator, adjustable stock, rail forend - Compensated 14.5" flattop with dual optics and a compensator, adjustable stock, rail forend I'm all for shooting bigger bullets and have been involved in the San Angelo Brain Trust in trying to figure a better mouse(gun)trap for years, but lets keep the "gamer" v. "tacticool" discussion out of this thread. Real guys are shooting real gomers in the real world with what the folks who have never smelled burning bodies call "gamer" guns even as we speak. Alex You said gamer, not me. You may also have noticed that the word "tactical" was in quotes. I'll ask my question more clearly (and again since you were obviously busy opening your can of diatribe the first time). Is it necessary to even consider reevaluating the scoring system to boost larger caliber rifles since there are already avenues in which guys who have affinity for larger calibers, for whatever reason, can compete?

They all work fine for me. They are not all the same size, so some wobble a little. I just use the ones that don't.

There is such a round used in the military, but not gereral issue, yet. There are clubs that hold matches that are more "tactical" attempting to bring more martial spirit into play. 3 gun race rifles have a place, but doesn't the heavy metal divisions and combat type matches bring the whole thing back to center? But I understand, everyone shoots for THE fastest time. No one aspires to say "I won the 600 nitro express double rifle division at 12 minutes and 15 seconds." Unless, of course, he is practicing to go elephant hunting.

I like the .308 and would like to play with it in 3 gun local matches (I say play because I'm not great competitor) I searched FAL in this forum and didn't get a feel of what guys are using. I like to build guns myself, just because - AR's, AK's, and would like to try the FAL Imbel kits on the market now on a DSA receiver. Does anyone have experience with the durability of this brand kit in match shooting?

125,000 for SSR.

Thanks for the information. This will probably be the only time I use those 125g bullets at a match. I don't really shoot the revolver much in matches (steel challenge and bowling pins until now) so do you think the flame cutting will be an issue for 100 rounds? Good info. Thanks, Terry

I don't have a chrony, so I have to load and pray. I have 2400 and Titegroup and cci and winchester regular and magnum primers and Hornady XTP HP bullets 125 grain. I'm shooting in my first match, indoors and no lead is allowed. The TG load in the Hodgdon manual only gives about 1200 fps in a 10" pressure barrel The starting load for the 2400 in speer #13 is overkill from their 6" test barrel Do you think the TG load will make 1000 fps it in my 4" M66 S&W? How far can I reduce the 2400 load? What would you suggest? I don't want to kill the safety officer with blast (or my hand) but I need to be legal. Thanks!

So when you guys say that you "train" and that IDPA is a game and not training, how do you train? Do you have coaches or instructors or go to the various tactical academies? How do you know what tactics to practice? I for one don't have the place or much time to "train" for real. I was in the army but unless I could call in arty, I was pretty much toast, notwithstanding the mighty M9 and my expert badge. I plan on attending some sort of formal tactical firearms training, but short of that, what can a guy do? I do these games because practicing handling the gun and reloading is better than not until that time. If anyone can point to me to materials for ways to train tactically, please do. Right now my best tactical training is my treadmill.

Thanks for the information. I opened this forum today in search of this exact info. I am going to my first IDPA next month and have agonized over which gun to use. I've decided on my S&W M66 4" because I carry a revolver (642) and I believe that practice loading and firing DA revolver under stress has to be good. Since this is indoors, I have to used jacketed ammo. I'll have to buy some, do you have any recommendations? Thanks!

That may work at local and club matches but you may find the P18.9 LDA not allowed in larger matches. It is over the 39oz. SSP weight limit. It should be OK for ESP. I have a P18.9 single action I shoot in ESP and love it. I agree that the 9mm LDA is an excellent gun. I intend on getting one for USPSA Production class someday. I'm shooting my first next month. I'll probably use my S&W 5906 but have considerd my M66.

A friend of mine just sold a very nice pinned and recessed S&W model 15 for $200. It had hardly been fired but had some surface wear.