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The standard load for my SVI is 5.1 of N320 behind 180 Zero JHP, WSP and WW or Starline Brass. I load to OAL of 1.175" This produces a power factor of around 173. This allows enough margin for any variations due to temps or chronograph readings from match to match. TG is my powder of choice for the .45 but I'm not as happy with it in the .40 It is more temperature sensitive than most of the other powders I use. That plus the fact that it seems to run at lower velocities in my gun. Most folks report making major at around 4.7 w/ 180 bullets. I have gone up to 4.8 and only got 160 pf. To get to major with a comfortable margin I would probably need at least 5.0 grains. I'm not sure I am willing to do that in a high pressure cartridge and a powder that's temp sensitive. I'll stick with N320. Tls

What length are you loading 230 RN? Remington Factory runs around 1.260 That is where I normally start when working up a load.

I own an STI Edge in .45 acp. I bought it with the idea of making it the ultimate L10 gun. In Limited 10, capacity is fixed and there is no round count advantage for the 40 as there would be in limited. When the two cartridges are on equal footing in capacity, I tend to favor the 45. You can make major with about any powder you care to use and it is a low pressure round which is more forgiving of temp variations, OAL, etc. I also like the large magwell advantage over a single stack. When I first got the gun I did run into some reliability problems. I started out with Montana Gold 200 gr jacketed, which is extremely accurate but didn't want to feed reliably. I think most of the problem was magazines that didn't lock into the gun high enough. I decided to buy a set of tuned mags from Bevin Grams and things got better but still had some issues. Went back to 230 gr round nose bullets which ran fine but I discovered that the gun would go to slide lock with a round still in the mag. I tried taking some material off the slide lock but couldn't take enough off to correct the problem. Then I simply ground the followers back so that they couldn't engage the slide lock at all. This seemed to work but now it is like my limited gun in that it won't lock open when empty. I have another set of mags with the original STI springs and followers that is set up for slide lock. The gun now runs just fine with 230 gr round nose ammo. It just took some time and tinkering to get there.

LMAO Yall are quick on the draw with these pictures and links. Yes, someone says Glock and what we hear is "Load and Make Ready".

Here you go. http://www.amazon.com/Winning-Fighter-Dres...e/dp/B000HTO1OU Tls

Yep, 16+1 rounds of 230gr attitude adjustment.

Now that my race gun has given permission for a menage et trois, I will definately be sporting a SS. Coming soon to a match near you. If I can drag out my camera, I will tender an official application for SSES. After all I do have 4, count 'em, 4!!! single stacks in my collection. Who better to occupy member #38 than the 38superman? Tony

Holy crap!!! I thought I was the only guy on the planet that owns a 2011 in .45acp. (Don't beat me either Merlin)

No argument here DrawandDuck. If I knew I was going to be in a gun fight I would reach for my open blaster. (Although I probably would end up stone deaf if I took it into a firefight without the benefit of hearing protection). But the reality is I don't carry it. It lives in my range bag and stays at home except on match days. The gun I do carry is a Para P18.9 LDA. No dogma, just the facts. Tls

Save your electricity. Sorry you have to use chains. This is great. ROTFLMAO

Disparage? Never! I love the sexy little beast. After all ..... I am the 38superman.

Last night I had a long talk with my race gun. It went something like this: "Lately I've been thinking about shooting some matches with my single stack" "What"? "Yes it's true" "But Why?, ... we're good together and getting better all the time." "I know" "Don't I practically leap out of the Ghost holster and into your hand?" "You know you hate it when you bruise your armpit drawing that antique". "True" "Have I ever asked you to wear those stupid bifocal shooting glasses?" "No". "Do I make you drag around 600 pounds of ammo?" "No" "Don't I gobble up those high cap mags slick and easy?" "Yes" "Then why pray tell would you do this to me?". "Mostly just for grins, but let me ask you a question" "OK" "You are great for playing games, but if I ever have to shoot for real, will you be there?" (Silence) "Allright, you got me. Go and shoot the old girl and get it out of your system." "Just one thing". "What's that? "Don't let me get dusty." "Not a chance" Tls

Fear not Boz, For brother Mark too has been down the road of temptation. I have laid eyes on his Brazos limited HIGH CAPACITY mistress. And yea though it hast no battery powered devices it is not an object of skinny purity. It seems that he, like brother Jim also tip-toes onto the line from time to time. Not venturing across it into the deep darkness, but tap dancing on it, as an ironworker walks the high steel. Let he without sin, cast the first shell casing.

Metalform makes them, but the last time I checked they were on backorder. Springfield-Armory had bought out their manufacturing capacity and they hadn't caught up with individual orders yet.

Really? I was under the impression that it would be coming back to NTPS this year. I guess I was hallucinating. No matter. MSSA is a great facility and the club always put on a good match. Georgia in October would be quite a change. Normally in June I think. Tls

"Sticks on Drums?" C'mon Jeremy. Get radical. If you're gonna make obstacles how about: Crawling on your back through the sand under barb wire dragging ammo cans. Then up the rope and over the 10 foot barricade, then crawling on your belly through the swamp water. Then into the slimey green mud pit where ......... Never mind. I was having a Parris Island flashback. Tony

Perhaps I am wrong but I was under the impression that guys like Bob Londrigan don't do general gunsmithing. He will work on guns he built if they break, but he is too busy building guns to deal with anything else. I highly recommend Rusty Kidd at David's gun room in Norcross, Ga. He is the a top notch smith and has done all sorts of work on every gun I own. Tls

Yes Jim, I believe you have it all figured out. I can see it all now so clearly. Those days when you feel like a surgeon. Attacking a stage with power and precision. Accuracy is your handmaiden. A true disciple of John M Browning. Then there are the days when you just need that adrenaline rush. Pure speed and overwhelming firepower. That's it. Yin and Yang Why didn't I see this before? An epiphany of epic proportion. Tls

Ah yes. Jim you are a polygamist. You have sworn to love, honor, cherish the SS wife. Yet, you have a mistress. A loud, high capacity mistress. I understand. Sometimes the seduction of the dark mistress is more that mere mortals can resist. Tip-toe across the line at your discression. Just don't trip on it. Tls

I recently received a notice from the NRA regarding an upcoming seminar on range development. It will be held in Orlando. I thought about attending because I am considering buying land specifically to create an IPSC club. As to the amount of land it would take, I suppose it would depend on how many pistol bays you wanted to set up. I would guess a minimum of about ten acres. The info is as follows: FAIRFAX, Va. - The National Rifle Association will hold a five-day Range Development & Operations Conference at the Holiday Inn - International Drive Resort in Orlando, Florida, March 29 - April 2, 2008. The course is designed for current or prospective range owners and operators, and the conference is the NRA's forum for expert training in range design, construction, operation, and management. The conference teaches methods for either identifying or avoiding common problems associated with range engineering, administrative controls, environmental issues, and safety. Topics will include: Developing business and master plans Public hearings and zoning boards Environmental sound Insurance Lead on outdoor ranges OSHA lead standards Range maintenance Range safety "I have attended the Range Development & Operations Conference and want to commend the NRA and its staff on an incredible job of enlightening me with the proper knowledge and information needed to start up and maintain a safe, clean gun range," said Tony Doukas of Pompano Beach, Florida, who attended a conference last year in Tampa, Florida. "Also knowing the NRA will be at your assistance with any issue you may incur in the future is a comforting and secure feeling." Registration for the conference is $450.00 (non-refundable), which includes all conference materials and a free copy of the NRA Range Source Book on CD-ROM. Join us for this exciting and informative five-day industry seminar! To reserve your seat at the Range Development & Operations Conference in Orlando, please call (800) 672-3888 x1276 or visit http://www.nrahq.org/shootingrange/2008fl.asp

Sorry Rocket, I'm not trying to be belligerent. I just wanted to point out that there are circumstances that where minor could be an advantage. They may not happen all that often but they do happen. In the example I gave you, they were, in fact, 6 plate racks with a paper target thrown in at each shooting position. One miss and you run your gun dry. Tls

Well I have encountered a platerack in a match.....let's see......never. So it is a pretty remote reason to consider that as a deciding factor. From the 2007 Tennessee Sectional Stage 6 "Racks" Stage_6.BMP There were paper targets behind barricades that don't show up in the picture. Therefore, the situation I described actually happened twice on one stage at this match Tls

It can be. Consider a plate rack with 6 steel and a paper target. That's an 8 shot array. Miss one plate and you're going to slide lock. Miss two and welcome the the static reload club. Wouldn't you rather face that with a couple of extra rounds? There's no minor scoring on steel. It either goes down or it doesn't Tls

+1 Although I have never been to the SSC, I'm sure it is set up to be 8 round friendly. If I were going to shoot it, I would definately show up with a .45 The same is probably true for SS only matches anywhere. I think we are in agreement that there are some matches that are nothing but hose fests. If you shoot a match that is not sanctioned by USPSA, they may not be too concerned about 8 round arrays There are bound to be situations where it might be to your advantage to give up a few points for more ammo. I really may come down to a game day decision. Now comes another interesting question. If you are going to shoot minor, what choice of caliber? 9mm would seem to be the obvious choice for any number of reasons. Does anyone expect to shoot .38 super? If so, why? Tls

Have no fear Brian. You are no longer boz1911. You are now......... Transgundered. You are an SOB and beyond reproach. And that ladies and gentlemen is my 1000th post. Looks like 999 to me No wonder you guys need so many bullets, ya can't count It said 999 before the post. No matter, if it wasn't it soon will be. See.... this is #1001 and it still says 999 I rest my case. By the way Jay, I can count past 8.