Nickb45
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I shoot the 200 grain RN from Bayou. I really like them. They don't lead, don't smoke much and they are consistent, add great customer service and fast shipping to the list. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I started with a S&A 1 piece, and just switched to a Dawson ice no gap. I wasn't having too many problems with reloads but wanted that extra insurance in the front. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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The book is worth the money! Once you read it, then read "Attainment" it's written by Lanny's son, it's more about training.
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The e book works for me. As far as keeping track of drills and what not, I use a paper notebook. Write down my plan for the session then record time and points for each drill. I keep notes in there if I try different things, an example would be "push more speed over hits", this gives me something to review when I get back home. I figure hit factors for my drills and see if it was beneficial. I also keep a performance journal (separate from my range notes).
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Yakima rifle and pistol association (YRPA) shoots at Sun Valley shooting park (in Moxee) on the 1st Saturday if every month. Ephrata shoots on the 2nd Saturday and I believe Rattlesnake(Benton City) is shooting 3rd Saturday. All are great matches and great clubs/ranges. Yrpa shoots a "Steel Classic" every year around June. Ephrata holds the "Washington state championship" in June usually as well.
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I wanted to learn more about these pistols so I took Bob Rodgers RYO class. We built a gun in a week, learned more than I ever thought I would about the 1911s. The class wasn't cheap counting tools and travel expenses, but the knowledge I gained is priceless. It also makes it nice now when I am building a few more pistols, I will be money ahead rather than buying custom pistols, and I have the satisfaction of doing it myself.
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Thank you for posting this. I just started playing with different spring weights. This will come in handy if they come out of their bags.
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That was a good video!
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They make "lower" thumb safeties. http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/safety-parts/safeties/1911-extreme-service-thumb-safety-prod60392.aspx http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/safety-parts/safeties/1911-auto-low-mount-thumb-safety-prod6677.aspx The Harrison safety is nice, it also looks really nice when paired with his slide stop.
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I don't see what the problem with an app is for dry fire, just need 2 beeps. I like the app because I can turn the volume down and not have my timer going off a bunch of times while my wife is trying to watch tv in the other room. I use a real timer for live fire.
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I downloaded an app called "dry fire timer" it lets you enter drills, pars and reps. I have all the drills from the book in there. Most are set for 5 reps. This has helped speed up my session a lot. No messing around with changing a par and starting a timer every rep. I will stick to 5 or 10 reps per drill unless I have issues, then I will figure out why I have issues and work through it. On the same note, if a drill is going really good I carry on a few extra reps to make myself feel good.
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I'm in for SS (a85658)
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I just put a PT grip on an SV frame, a little bit of deburring and it went on no problem.
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When I first built my pistol I had issues with all my McCormick mags, 8 and 10 rounders. They would not drop free but wilsons would. The McCormick mags were a little wider at the feed lips, I squeezed them in a Kurt vice and it fixed the issue for a little bit. I ended up just switching to all Wilson ETM mags.
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Towards the back of the book there are "programs". Find which one you fit into and try the sections he recommends. I have page numbers written down that I'm going to do that night. I plan out 4-6 weeks with each program for what I want to work on. This saves a lot of time, I just look at what I have planned and stick to it. I also end up going through almost the whole book each week. Just working different drills each night, 6 days a week.
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I just got a PT aggressive grip and it feels great. I come from shooting single stack and was worried about bulk but it feels very good in my hands.
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A friend of mine has an Atlas built 6" .40 with a bushing barrel and PT grip. The gun is awesome all the way around. I have shot it and a Cheely 6", they are both nice pistols. If I had to choose I would take the Atlas build.
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Some good stuff here!
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About time you joined the forum. Pat, he is out of Moxee and I will drag him up to Ephrata sometime.
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Pretty clever ideas on the swingers. Nice work sir.
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He is very quick on his feet!
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Cabelas has a lot of hodgon powder online. Use promo code 85FLAT for $5 shipping (still have a $20 hazmat fee)
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Nice. I love the look of a clean slide - no roll marks, branding, FCS or other crap. Its just........clean. Very nice build. Thank you. I have been shooting and dry firing this pistol A LOT, It hasn't missed a beat. It carries pretty good too.
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I personally like to be as prepared as possible for the stage. I show up early, walk stages, use my 5 minutes then rehearse in my head until I'm up. It also takes a little extra planning shooting SS. I don't think about results, my scores or who else is shooting, just focus on the process of executing my stage plan.
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What time are sign ups on Saturday?