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BlueBulletBeaker

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  1. I'm exploring painting our fleet of barrels to aid in scoring and improve esthetics. Interested in any experience and advice on this topic. This may go without saying, but I'd like to keep the cost and labor as minimal as possible while still achieving a durable result. What surface preparation is absolutely necessary (e.g., washing, sanding, priming, etc.)? What kind of paint (e.g., water-based, oil-based, latex, acrylic, etc.)? Where to source bulk paint? Any tips or shortcuts? Thanks in advance, Beaker
  2. Now that is clever. This is the kind of nerdy solutions I was hoping people would post. Thanks.
  3. Oh that's cool. I dig the magnets on the back too. Could tack it to the safe when not in use.
  4. This is interesting... https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018131488?pid=296050
  5. I have a mag pouch that was a swag item from 2018 nationals that I use for Limited mags. Very similar to the CED. I tired SS mags in it. Same thing you described. Too tight to fit two per pouch. Thus, with one per pouch, the whole thing holds only 6 mags. That's a rather large carrier for only 6 SS mags. Again, not ideal.
  6. Yeah, it does have the big mag pockets in the upper compartment. I put two mags in each and they just flop around in there. Not ideal. I was hoping that someone else may have figured out a more secure option. If not, I may just end up using them after all.
  7. Hi all, I just got a sweet new Safariland backpack range bag. Overall I'm happy with it. However, there is no built in storage for 1911 magazines. What do all you Stinky Stack folks on here use to store mags in your range bag? Thanks, Beaker
  8. Thanks for the reply. I think I'll just order up some more Grams kits rather than try to mess with the new guts. Was hoping not to drop that coin, but I will do what I must.
  9. Negative. Let me elaborate. I have and old set of beat up STI gen 1 140mm mags with stock followers, springs, and base pads. The guts are not in the best of shape. When the price of gen 2 mags came down recently, I bought four. I also have four new grams FKS-11 kits. My plan is to take the guts out of the new gen 2 mags, install the grams kits in them, and then use them as my match mags. I was hoping that the brand new guts that came out of the gen 2 mags could be installed in the old gen 1 tubes to breath new life into them. They would make a good practice set.
  10. Hello all, Does anyone know if the newer STI gen 2 follower (.40 S&W) will work in the older STI gen 1 mag tubes?
  11. My club is looking to buy some quality USPSA legal falling steel targets. Besides MGM, anyone have a recommendation for where to get them? Would like to get a couple of quotes.
  12. I completed my NROI re-cert test this past weekend. Worked great. I enjoy the new site.
  13. Bingo! http://loadingdocksupply.com/extruded_dock_bumpers
  14. They do. But I could swear that I came across a cheaper parts retailer at some point. I will definitely get a quote from MGM. Just wondering if there are any other options.
  15. Anyone out there have a resource for replacement parts for poppers and maybe plate racks of the MGM persuasion? My club needs to replace some of the rubber bumpers on the back of our poppers. Plate rack plates are looking rough too. Budget is tight, but don't know where to start.
  16. Most recommend changing the firing pin spring whenever you change the recoil spring. Wolff springs are great. The extra power firing pin spring that comes with their recoil springs are perfect. The more important relationship is the recoil spring and mainspring. I typically recommend a Wolff 17# mainspring. Then you want the lightest recoil spring that will function 100%. Here is a chart from Dawson precision that is a good place to start for recoil spring weights.
  17. I don't know much about the tech specs, but I can tell you that I have two guns with the SVI installed and I really love the the way the sight presents. The sight blade shape is awesome. It is also much more rigid than the typical Kensight/Bomar sights on most other guns. The SVI adjust with a hex key and does not budge otherwise.
  18. As I recall, before the Shadow 2 and Stock 2 craze started, the CZ SP-01 was the jam. Seemed like all of the prod folks were running them. With that in mind, I'd say it is still an awesome option.
  19. No argument there. I agree that if you can see it, you can shoot it. If I see a viable target presentation, I'm going for it. But out of respect for our volunteers, most shooters will not risk destroying prop walls at our club matches. It's one of those range etiquette/curtesy things.
  20. Yes it will be better if fit correctly.
  21. If the RO gave the 'Range is Clear' command it is not a DQ. If the gun fell during the course of fire, prior to the 'Range is Clear' command, it is a DQ. In this case, it sounds like the RO made the right call.
  22. The 135 TC is the jam. And you can load them longer than a RN in those tight CZ barrels. Use the code 'heinrich' to save on your order at www.thebluebullets.com https://www.thebluebullets.com/product-p/mfr-135-9.htm
  23. I use the factory crimp die on my two Dillon presses. I feel it works better than the Dillon die. Only complaint is that occasionally I get a build up of brass flakes on the shell plate; particularly in 9mm. As it crimps, it sometimes shaves a little brass glitter off of the case. No big deal though. The Lee FCD is also great with the Bulge Buster kit. If you have rounds that don't gauge, you can run them through the bulge buster and squeeze them back to spec. Very useful and inexpensive.
  24. I have been using a Ben Stoeger Boss Holster with Blade-tech pouch in SS for a few years now. A friend of mine recently noticed that the gun is not totally locked in place while holstered. It is plenty secure, so I'm not at all worried about the gun falling out or anything like that. But the gun definitely can wiggle around slightly in the holster. He suggested that a more solid holster body that held the gun firmly in place would produce a more consistent draw. Anyone else agree with his suggestion? Should I consider a change? Or is a little wiggle room no big deal?
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