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I run out of Vihtavuori N350 for my 38 super, can I use N340 instead or will it be too fast. Has anybody got any suitable loads for N340 to make 160pf with 124g bullet? Or should I go the other direction and use N105 rifle powder? Your experiences appreciated. lr

Many thanks, that worked a treat. lr

Hi I have a red tanfoglio gun case with a combination lock. I did not receive any instructions with it. Does anyone know how to set the combination so that I can use it? There is no "set switch" on the back of it like some locks. Thanks lr

Brian, Thanks for the info, much appreciated. lr

I had this over on Stock Forum but no success so I'll try here, if anyone can help I'd appreciate it. Hi I want to get some Safariland 773 mag pouches to fit CZ IPSC Standard 40 cal 16 round mags. Safariland don't list any that fits. Does anyone know which ones fit ? Is the 773 with the closed front better than the 771 open front ? Your thoughts appreciated. Thanks lr

Hi I want to get some Safariland 773 mag pouches to fit CZ IPSC Standard 40 cal 16 round mags. Safariland don't list any that fits. Does anyone know which ones fit ? Is the 773 with the closed front better than the 771 open front ? Your thoughts appreciated. Thanks lr

I was keen to try a set of Redding dies, but the 3 dies set has; sizer, expander, seat / crimp die. With the Dillon 550 I don't need the expander die, I want to seat and crimp on separate stages which means buying the dies individually. The Redding 3 die titanium pro series set does not have the expander die, but has a separate set and crimp. Problem is they are expensive, anyone any experience of them ? Thanks lr

I use a Dillon 550 to load 40S&W with the lee 4 die carbide set. I seat and crimp on separate stages, FCD is in the final stage. I'm looking for 45 acp and 38 super dies, again want to seat and crimp on separate stages. Is there anything better than Lee carbide dies ? Is 38 Super taper or roll crimp ? Thanks lr

I have a Lyman 40 S&W gauge and was perfectly happy with it, never had a problem with feeding failures. Bought an EGW IPSC gauge (9mm, 38 SA, 40S&W, 45ACP) and it is tighter than the lyman. lr

Many thanks Edwin. lr

Guys can someone tell me what type of battery does a C More use ? Thanks lr

Yes it has, I took and cleaned around it. Fitted a brand new Wolff type 2 main spring, just in case the other was damaged. Tested it at the range today. First 12 rounds, El Presidente warm up, no problems Then a 24 round stage, had 3 light strikes. Next 5 stages was ok. Not entirely happy yet as it needs to be 100% reliable. If it fails again I think, the best thing is so get and exteneded strain spring. Any idea where ? Thanks lr

I don't know about the availability of 170mm mags in the USA, but they are available in europe. Tanfoglio themselves sell them and Bawo has them. Your friendly dealer should be able to order them direct. Arredondo & SPS have followers and springs to extend std 38 super mags to 20 rounds and Eric Gruffel can get 29 rounds in 170mm mags. Can S_I manage more ? Personally I like them for the smaller grip, as a 2011 is just too big for me. lr

The 686 is now about 4 years old, The strain screw appears to be an original "full length" one. The primers with light strikes are dead centre with a small indent in the primer. The ignited rounds are nice centre strikes significantly deeper than the light ones. The thing that is bugging me is how can most of the strikes be fine with just the odd one light ? lr

I bought the revolver new and it was never modified until putting the springs in. Strain screw is original. Does it make much difference, where the position of the bend is in the spring ? (i.e. top end /centre / bottom end) Thanks lr

I fitted the "Wolff type 2" reduced power rib main spring and a 13 lb rebound spring to my 686. I have the strain screw fully in. I get about 1 -2 failures out of 12 rounds due to light strikes. I'm using Federal primers and I'm confident the ammo is not at fault. Does the rebound spring make a difference to the striking power of the hammer ? Do I need to install the 14 or 15 lb rebound spring or take the power rib main spring out and bend it a little to get positive strikes every time ? thanks lr

DVC VAZ/QUEZ Do you have a pic of the cut down serpendipity fitted to Tanfoglio/EAA ? I would appreciate if you would post it. Thanks lr

Guys, have you any thoughts on what is best ? Thanks, lr

Kenny, Please excuse my ignorance, what do you mean by the above. With the Tanfoglio having a wider frame than a 1911 will the dawson mount be in the centre of the frame ? Does this matter ? Jody, Thanks for the advice about the height of the serendipity, Bawo Custom guns in German offer a slide ride mount predrilled, but it works out expensive and then requires a blast shield. I also found one on the Tanfoglio website, but they cannot give me any pictures! Has any of you guys saw a limcat blast shield ? any pictures ? They may be a better option at $20 Thanks, lr

Hi I have purchased a Tanfoglio Gold Custom in 38 super. The pistol is factory drilled on both sides of the frame with four holes. I'm trying to decide between a C More and OKO red dot. I like the C More Serendipity as the mount is included for about the same price as the C More Slide Ride and the mount is only 3/4 oz. Can anyone tell me what the hole spacing is on the Serendipity ? I seen plenty of pictures of Tanfoglio's with the Serendipity fitted. Would it be secure enough with just 2 screws per side if they fitted ? I don't want to have to send the Tanfoglio away to get re-drilled and I don't think there would be space to drill any more holes. Alternately I'm leaning towards the Dawson Precision mount as it has a built in blast shield. I don't fancy paying $50 for a Kidd blast shield! Dawson offer the mount predrilled for weigand pattern. Can someone tell me what the spacing is for weigand pattern ? Will it fit the Tanfoglio holes ? Any recommendations for an alternative mount ? What the main difference between the std and click switch C More versions ? Thanks lr