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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.

I agree. It really depends on where you shoot. From what I've heard of the recent Florida Open. Single Stack Major would have been brutal. Tls

Oh my. Boz, when ZH sees this you're going to get a lot more that 5 days probation. You may as well camp out and make this your new home. Welcome to the SOB's. (pending approval of course). See post #1 for requirements.

I'm impressed. Now translate it into Klingon.

That's true Matt. But you're also not going to win the match shooting a load of Charlies and Deltas. That takes us back to the regular old argument of major vs. minor. You're not going to shoot the minor gun fast enough to overcome the benefit major scoring gives you on movers and partials. I agree there is probably more advantage to shooting minor in SS vs. Limited, but I still think most will be shooting major. You're probably right but I think I'm going to give it a go anyway. As a B shooter I'm not much of a threat to win matches (yet). I think it will be a good exercise for me to start focusing more on that A zone.

That's true Matt. But you're also not going to win the match shooting a load of Charlies and Deltas.

I checked the "box" in the rules addendum and it says 8 15/16" x 6" x 1 5/8" I haven't measured my gun but the specs from the manufacturer say it is 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" with a 9 round mag. That extra half inch should allow for an extra round of 9mm if the basepad isn't too thick. One of the main issues with me is that 10 rounds lets me come to the line with 4 mags on my belt. That will get me through a 32+ round field course. With 8 rounders I need a fifth mag. With the rule about magazines being positioned behind the hip bone, it is a real stretch to reach back that far.

All right. At the urging of DrawandDuck, I have decided to get off the fence and apply for admission. If being a Snob Open Bully is good enough for Gentleman Jim, its good enough for me. Here is documentation of my credentials. That's my baby. The first major I shot with it was Area 6 where I placed 3rd in class. With this blaster, Texas stars tremble at my approach. Near or far, steel gets hammered.

Ooooooh. Methinks there is dissention within the ranks.

I just recently bought a 9mm Springfield Armory Loaded 1911 in stainless. I am toying with the idea of shooting in SS minor. Okay, I can hear you guys out there already. Minor is not the way to go. However, the idea of two extra rounds and light recoil appeals to me. Also, cheap ammo = more practice. It will also be nice not having to lug 30 lbs of ammo in my range bag. I also think it will help my shooting in other divisions. I have never been able to break myself of the habit of shooting at the whole target instead of the A zone. Shooting minor will force me to start aiming better and calling my shots. The only thing lacking is a fiber optic front sight. I just need to fit the sight and pick up some 10 round mags. Availability of 10 rd mags is something of a problem. There aren't too many folks making them. It has been stated that a 10 rounder might not fit in the "box". That seems kinda weird to me. Why would USPSA explicitly state that 10 round mags are okay and then require you to put them in a box that won't fit them? Looking forward to taking it to the range. This gun actually feels a little heavier than my 45 springer. I'm betting the recoil is next to nothing. Tls

I just recently bought a 9mm Springfield Armory Loaded 1911 in stainless. I had no idea these guns were so sought after. Feeling a lot better about my purchase now. Tls

The plastic isn't too soft to allow the threads to strip out?

No, we weren't talking about the same thing. I was trying to fit it on the inside of the hanger. I see what you did and it's the same solution Boo was discussing. I think I'm going to try to improvise some sort of screw through the outer belt. If I can't make it work I'll see if I can live with your velcro solution.

I think you guys are talking about putting velcro on the mag pouch such that it locks up on the inner belt. That might help but I'm not sure that would tighten it up as much as I would like The only other way I see to do it is some sort of fastener that penetrates the belt and tensions the belt loop/hanger. Scout, Mine have the plastic wedges too, but they sit inside the pouch and only act as spacers for different size magazines. The screw that goes through them tightens the pouch to the pouch hanger. This is the adjustment that allows you to set the angle of the magazine. What I'm talking about its the fit of the mag pouch frame to the outer belt. It's much too loose and there is no mechanism to address it. At least none that I can see. I just don't see why we have to improvise a solution. CR Speed makes the pouches and the belt. Why haven't they already addressed this? Tls

I have a problem with 4 CR Speed pouches that are mounted on a CR Speed belt. I can't seem to find a way to secure them to the belt. The belt loop provides a relatively tight fit to the belt, but not tight enough. The opening is a fixed size and provides no means for additional tension. The mag pouches can slide and move around way too easily. The only adjustment is the screw that allows the mag to pivot on the belt loop and the screw that adjusts the tension on the magazine. I tried to fit a small patch of velcro with an adhesive back between the belt loop and the belt, but just couldn't make it work. I am really uncomfortable with this much movement of my magazine pouches. If I can't find a way to deal with it, I will just sell them and go with some other type. Tls

I have attended the last three Fla Opens and this was the first one I've missed. The biggest reason was money. The economy is sluggish and I have had only part time work for the last three months. I normally drive to the match and with fuel costs, it's no small consideration. I hate that I missed it and the changes that were made sound like definate improvements. I don't think the low turn out had that much to do with the format. More likely it was factors that were well beyond Frank's control. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of matches see lower attendance this year.

That's because you were the first, and now the official captain of "TEAM MONGOOSE". I suggest a team logo to be placed somewhere on your shooting attire. "Cobras tremble at his approach" Tls

Tightloop, I am really sorry you are having to deal with this. I know exactly where you are coming from. Cancer has decimated my family over the years. It is truly a shame that such a devastating disease is so common. Stay strong and give as much support as you can. It does matter. Tony

I don't know contact info - but the first two are Kaci Cochran, the 3rd is Jamieson Ross from Canada, 4th is Bill Munier. I don't know who the last one is... The last guy is Mike Thomas from North Tennessee Practical Shooters. The only question is, why is he shooting an open gun? Mike, YOU ARE A LIMITED GUY. The dark side claims another Jedi.

+1

Your father sounds like quite a guy. I'm sorry I never knew him. Our fathers are our best teachers. Honor him by following his example.

Here's my suggestion. Double Action 1911 a.k.a. Para LDA I have a 9mm Hi Cap that I can load down to 10 rounds to play in production or load 18 +1 for carry. Think about it.

I get it. I like the shooting discussions too. It's just that every now and then I see someone posting that bemoans the "non-shooting" content of the forum. I never understood that because it's all valuable to me. Didn't intend to overreact.

I'm not sure I see the problem. There is a lot of discussion on the forum regarding a wide variety of subjects. But there is also more hard core shooting info here than anywhere I've seen on the WWW. There is hardly any shooting / technical / gunsmithing / reloading question you could possibly dream up that you can't find an answer to here. When you log on and scroll through the topics, you need not read threads you don't find interesting or not shooting related. We are a community of shooters but there are times when we need to laugh or vent or just need a little support in a personal crisis. We could always start some more threads to rehash the never ending controversies. How about another round of: Glock vs. STI Validity and Future of Lim 10 Validity and Worth of SS Classification system Prize Table Distribution Bubble Gum Stages Shooting Tests vs. Hose Fests Those are alway entertaining. I'm in, ...... pick one and light it up. Tony

I've noticed that the mongoose face only shows up with open shooters. Could it be a side effect of muzzle blast? Will there be permanent damage? Can this be repaired by plastic surgery? Inquiring minds want to know.