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I had a G17 with dove tail mount for a FF3. Yes, the brass worked over the frame of the FF3 really good. Just enough to remove the finish. If I ever go CO again, will consider a tall rear sight in front of the Red Dot Sight.
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34 minutes ago, csailer said:
Thank you! 18! I turn 19 in a few days. Practice does pay off!
True, would be good to get more of the next gen involved. Junior camps are a great way in my opinion. The real future of the sport are people in their mid 30's with disposable income. I'm sticking with shooting in college, but I know a ton of juniors stop when they go to school.
Good, stay with it. I've seen your name at the Top a few times around the NW Matches, you've done really well, impressive. Disposable Income, that does help
. Good luck in College and all the Matches ahead, cheers.
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1 hour ago, Hi-Power Jack said:
Almost 75, and still almost at it. (Is that too many "almosts" ?)
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9 hours ago, csailer said:
Both were really cool matches run by great staff. I highly recommend both matches.
Congrats on the Area 1 and at 19 yrs old? Nice work, that practice has paid off. Would be really great to see more of the next gen get involved in USPSA, us old dudes have only so many years left. I hope I'm 80 and still at it
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Bill Burr Podcast
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4 hours ago, LuvDog said:
I keep thinking a used front load washer would be good for this. Maybe it's time to search craigslist for someone giving one away for free.
This would be tumbled without pins of course...
They make 5 and 8 gallon steel drums, which wouldn't be a bad idea.
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2 hours ago, Sarge said:
Squadded with a guy at a recent Sectional and after a few hours he noticed my name on my shirt and said, "Are you the SARGE on Enos?" I said, "why yes I am"! He said, "you're not such a bad guy in person."
Of all they things to say.
Internet never does justice, to how you post, what you meant, verse's what they heard. I'm Groot.
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15 hours ago, Dirtchevy841 said:
What is the best and cheapest way to tumble large amounts of brass. I know about the cement mixer but is there any other ideas out there.
Wet or dry?
I've used the Harbor Freight mini tumblers that are made of rubber containers, using SS Pins, wet. Then I made a container out of PVC. One thing that happens is the rubber/pvc wears down and actually will cause your brass to look dull/green/blackish. All that rubber/pvc attaches to the brass cases. At first it was always bright as can be, but after a year, they came out darker. As long as it was clean inside and out, I really didn't care. Sometimes I would tumble finished rounds with corn cob, just to get that shine back. Sometimes, I don't care.
The Cement Mixer is a great idea. Get all the paint off the inside first. A bare metal SS container is probably my next build.
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G34 mos is an excellent choice. Parts are very easy to find and won't put a big dent in the wallet. If you change out the barrel, make sure to check KKM first. I have used them exclusively. For G31 and G17 Open Guns and always amazed at the accuracy. Also Magpul mags are great.
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12 minutes ago, outerlimits said:
been doing this since 1985 and i still dump mine in 100 round boxes. easy way to check primers and such.
Me too. Just to keep track of the count before a Match. I need 300, I get 3 boxes. Then load mags in the morning before Match.
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Good old school tool bag from Home Depot. 2 Pockets on both sides and 2 on both ends holds mags. Gun bag fits inside. Nothing fancy, $8.
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Glock 32 (.357 Sig).
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3 hours ago, echotango said:
http://www.gansguns.com/index.html
http://www.gansguns.com/lightening.html
Usually 1-3 days turnaround.
Thanks Et
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Any Gunsmith have the time to cut 4 parallelogram windows per side for my CK Arms, as per pic below? PM me, thanks.
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57 minutes ago, broadside72 said:
So my centerfire pistols I can easily pull the slide to quickly clean my gun if need be at a safe table.
However my rimfire Steel Challenge pistol I can't do that without pulling the rail, etc. since it's a buckmark.
Anyone have options for not getting DQ'd while cleaning it without disassembly? If gate to lose a small screw at the range. I can get 6 stages or so before it starts to have issues
You can repair, clean, etc..your gun at the Safe Table. Just no ammo handling. Have you considered a Bore Snake? Or were you thinking about a full tear down and clean?
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6 hours ago, James27 said:
Trying to find a combo for my glock 35 that will work. Changed the barrel to a 9mm and Installed a comp. put an 11lb recoil spring in and I’m still having malfunctions. Not stripping the rounds out consistently and having double feed issues. Using 124 grain bullets and have the powder charge at 5.9grains of cfe. Just looking for any tips or info that could make this into a awesome open gun and run every time. Thanks
It's the breach face. 9mm doesn't really set well on the 40 breach. 9mm slide is your best option. Then the comp, carver mount, dot, magwell, trigger. KKM makes great barrels for Glocks.
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1 hour ago, Beef15 said:
Then you go to a match where the tablet doesn't travel punch up random and on the second stage there's a brief but annoying cluster before they decide to go by last name, and adjust because often the first or last shooter from the first stage ends up in the very top of the order.
This
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On 4/2/2019 at 4:09 AM, elguapo said:
Don't be the new guy who has a dumb, thumbs down grip and changes mags like gramps did in WW2 then has 10 reasons why doing it his way is "better for him" when given friendly advice to improve.
You will soon find out all friendly advice vaporizing to nothing and will wonder why you don't seem to advance as fast as you thought you should.
You are right too. New guy shoots with us, has his thumb behind the trigger. Wouldn't take advice. Thumb got hammered by the slide while practicing. He learned that one. But does not ask for advice. What do you do? Try and help if he only is willing to take advice. Won't listen, so we leave him be.
Some people rather muck and monkey with things and see what works. It's like that dude on "The Woodwright's Shop". Every saw blade, planer blade, knife edge, he has to run his finger over the edges, explaining to his viewers how the blade works. I cringe, he has to finger f**k every sharp object available.
Others never touch anything until they understand the what, why and how. It's just how people are. It's ok to ask questions. Hell, their are tons of videos online that teach anything from cooking to dropping a tranny (the automotive type tranny, geesh
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1 hour ago, Paul49 said:
Don’t say “no problem”!!
It’s so trendy and up to date, but it reflects a cultural shift. Think about this.
I do you a favor and you say thanks.
I say “you’re welcome” meaning I was pleased to do it for you.
I say “no problem” means the focus shifts to me, it was not a problem for me to do the favor.
See the subtle shift from blessing another to being more self-centered?
The other common and “modern” response “no worries” makes the distinction more apparent.
Please make it Carver Custom policy that all employees say “you’re welcome”. You guys do great work and often go out of your way to help customers, but keep the focus on the customer.
What?
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Random Sort for sure.
He shot first last stage, so who followed him? *crickets*.....anybody know? Bueller?
Most of the time on a Squad I normally shoot, we always Random Sort. It's like putting everyone's name in a hat and pulling who goes first, second, etc....
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2 minutes ago, ima45dv8 said:
The more I think about the most dangerous thing I've seen at a match, I keep coming back to this guy who DQ'd his wife...
One of your buddies, be a long ride home.
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A competitor can actually enter a Safety Area with loaded mags that are in their retention devices, pockets or range bag. As long as they DO NOT remove their loaded mags at the Safety Area.
For example, you see your buddy has a new gun at the Safety Area. You can enter the Safety Area and look over his/her new gear, while your mags are loaded and in their pouches. As long as you do not pull out your mags. If you do, its a DQ 10.5.12.
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I use a JR II single stage for resizing and priming. I use the RCBS Lube Pad and drop a glob on the pad. I would just get a small bit on my left index finger and thumb. Pick up a case, using a Carbide Die. I would probably dip my finger/thumb into the Lube every 10th case. Then wet media the cases and oven dry.
Now I use the Lanolin/Alcohol mix, I don't even let it dry, just go for it. Resize then wet media. I primer on the single stage. If I catch a loose case, most of the time it's probably split or just too loose. Then onto the Lee Load Master. Keeps the LM clean of Lube, spent primers and crude.
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What about Shasta and Tehama? If you are a mid B you are doing something right. I'm 63, wear glasses, shoot Open C class. Been at it 2 years. I've made many mistakes, but not as many as I used to. I have had great stages and really bad ones. The more Matches I can get to, the better. Find time and effort. Attend a Match and find someone that post that Match online. I see where I make my mistakes. There are people of all size, shape, age and speed. They usually can out shoot me. Just pull it together. Watch your vids, study others, learn the fastest way to shoot a stage. Be relaxed and stay confident. Sounds easy, but your mental state is very important. I find if I down play the jokes and games before it's my turn, I do better.