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To some degree, you can choose how and why you play the game. ------ For stage design IPSC can give some more liberties, than USPSA for example. At many matches, at least in my area, you don't necessarily have "180". Often the "sector" that you can point and shoot towards is marked with poles or sticks. The range might necessitate a pretty narrow slice for a particular stage, or the markers might be pretty far uprange in a berth.

One of the cool things about "Practical" competition is that sometimes a stage designer comes up with a problem that you haven't solved before

... and I bet a good number of DQs for "breaking 180" happen while you are moving towards the weak hand side of the stage. Even worse if you are reloading while moving that way. Stages where you need to retreat can also disorient you.

The 2011 grip is surely larger/wider/more blocky than the 1911 grip. So, the way your hand and trigger finger work is different.

Why does a metal guide rod get beat up? I have the stock assembly with plastic rod in my G19, and it is not beat up after about 10,000 rounds.

I'm pretty sure you could get light loads and low flash with N310 too. Vihtavuori no longer lists as many loads, though.

Oh. Totally missed that rule when looking for "laser", 5.1.3.2

I suppose there are optics and electronics in a laser. "16. Only carbines fitted with one or more non-magnifying optical/electronic sight(s) may be used in PCC Optics Division."

https://www.ipsc.org/ipsc-rules/rule-books/ Nothing too major. Some interpretations from 2023 are now in the Rules. - electronic target systems can be used in Rifle Matches - .22LR Handgun is no longer just provisional

If you already have dies, a Dillon 550 should work well. I use a Square Deal B but that uses small proprietary dies. For changing calibers, you'll need shellplates that fit. For small and large primers, you'll need parts that suit both. Either a complete assembly or just small parts to switch. Most like to have a toolhead for each caliber, so you don't have to adjust the dies every time you change. Many like to have powder assemblies that stay with the toolhead. Dillon has individual parts or different caliber conversion kits. If you are not sure what you need, Dillon's customer service usually responds quickly.

First instinct for progressive brand: Dillon. Model would depend on what kind of volumes we are talking about and what calibers you'll want to produce with it.

9mm with plated 115 gr RN.... try about 4gr of Vihtavuori N320 https://www.vihtavuori.com/reloading-data/handgun-reloading/?cartridge=89 .38 Special with 125gr bullets... around 5 to 5.5gr of N320. https://www.vihtavuori.com/reloading-data/handgun-reloading/?cartridge=41 Agreed that heavier bullets and less powder should generate less flash.

Gaston Glock 07/19/1929 - 12/27/2023 https://us.glock.com/en https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=742037974628690&set=a.540798811419275

I didn't realize I was asking about that.

Funny that Tier 1 Matches must take everything except PCC while higher levels can be more choosy.

Can you point me towards the rule that says the other Divisions are mandatory?

If the pins need to move some distance, heavy bullets help. Some diameter cannot hurt either. I recall that back in the 90's people were talking about bullets that grab the pin. There may well be a difference in how a round nose vs. wadcutter vs. JHP brings a pin down.

When you are moving a significant distance, lowering the gun a little can make the movement better. But get the gun up before you arrive. Those really close shots don't require much confirmation. Sometimes it can be enough to see the gun between you and the target when you pull the trigger: no need for a refined sight picture even. The Brian Enos book has a piece on developing your index (or something of that nature): dry fire (from draw) and start closing your eyes during the draw. See that you get a sight picture. Once you achieve the blind sight picture, see if you can get the sight picture on a target (or whatever you can aim at, at home) after drawing with closed eyes.

I really liked the look of his burly barrels - and his "1911" from this thread: https://forums.brianenos.com/topic/282443-bull-barrels-illegal-in-single-stack/

A varmint revolver. How is the market for varmint handguns?

If you don't feel like using your .45, getting a 9mm gun is the way to go. Not just cheaper ammo. Most seem to feel that having two more rounds in the magazine is a bigger advantage than Major PF. More flexibility for planning your reloads.

It looks as if a pretty good chunk of metal was removed. Here's the IPSC rule: 18. Original parts and components offered by the OFM as standard equipment, or as an option, for a specific model handgun on the IPSC approved handgun list are permitted, subject to the following: 18.1 Modifications to them, other than minor detailing (the removal of burrs and/or adjustments unavoidably required in order to fit replacement OFM parts or components), are prohibited.... ... I dont see that mutilation of a perfectly good pistol ( ) giving any advantage - but I think it goes against what the rule says.

Did you check if Eotech manuals might have something useful in the troubleshooting section? https://www.eotechinc.com/help-center/product-manuals

Any new experiences with the Echelon? Some are curious about it in my corner of the world, and it is available for less than the BUL take on a glock and way less than a Zev.