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If you want to save on corn cob, I highly recommend buying them from Zoro. They’re cheaper at $42 for a 40# bag. This is what I buy and use and never get any problems with pieces stuck in the primer pockets. https://www.zoro.com/zoro-select-blast-media-corn-cob-20-to-40-grit-crn3-40/i/G2165387/

You can also shorten the spring while waiting for the weaker spring. I tried a shortened spring but decided using the due without the spring because of more consistent OAL. Give it a try and see what works better for you.

For processing .223, I have mine set at the following: rph - 2000 torque - 6 index speed - 2 bottom dwell - 1 top dwell - 0 Loading .223 rph - 1500 torque - 6 index speed - 2 Bottom dwell - 2 top dwell - 1 9mm processing rph - 2500 torque - 3 index speed 0 bottom dwell - 1 top dwell - 0 reloading 9mm rph -1500 torque - 3 index speed - 0 bottom dwell - 1 top dwell - 1

In my experience, resizing of the brass (9mm, 40, 45, .223 etc) was definitely easier and smoother after rollsizing (commercial Rollsizer). There are even instances wherein I do random checks of 9mm brass after just roll sizing and most, if not all are already resized as confirmed through my Dillon 9mm case gauge. It also allowed me to use torque setting number 2 (lowest setting for pistol) on my MK7 Autodrive. In addition to that, I don’t use as much lube as I used to compared to not having it roll sized especially with rifle cases such as .223.

To cut costs. Hex screws are cheaper than torx screws. Less overhead means bigger profits .

I have great experience with Bondhus brand. Just make sure you don’t buy the imitation products from china. https://bondhus.com I have both standard and metric hex in addition to the Torx. The ends haven’t rounded off and still looks new after over 10 years of use.

6-48 screw

Or go to your local ACE store. They even have stainless steel metric bolts, screws, washers etc. that’s where I got mine and it’s cheaper compared to McMaster Carr or Boltsdepot.com unless you’re buying in bulk.

I second @dapribek suggestion of a Volquartsen pistol. I have a 6” black mamba and it’s a dream to shoot with.

Buy it.

In your experience, what made the Rollsizer better than the DaVinci? Thanks.

Announced at show 2023, Holosun SCS 320 which has the same footprint of the DPP and Trijicon RMR.

MK7 has been bought and now owned by Lyman products.

I had been using this Shoiters Connectionmslide racker. The shiny version is out of stock but you can sand it smooth if you want too. https://www.shootersconnectionstore.com/Gun-Parts/1911-2011-Pistols/Thumb-Rest-Slide-Rackers/Shooters-Connection-Sidewinder-Slide-Racker-XL-Unfinished

Since you’ll eventually reloading other rifle calibers, I highly suggest getting the Hornady lock and Load gage comparator and OAL gage. I bought a set since I reload 5.56, .308 and 6.5CM. It helps a lot and takes away the guesswork in reloading rifle rounds imo.

I’m using a DAA Racemaster with the TSO insert block. Depending on the type of trigger guard you have, you will need either the TSO or czechmate insert. The insert block work for both the Racemaster and Alpha X holsters. Heres the guide so you can chose the correct insert for your czechmate:

Yes.

I’ll go with Sport Pistol, N320 or titegroup instead of the CFE pistol.

You’ll be surprised to find out the max length you can get away with with the mags. I measured the mags and longest I can fit in was about 1.194”. However, the bullet might fall out at that length .

What’s SAAMI ? It doesn’t apply for 9major so I don’t worry about SAAMI specs.

Yup. I tuned the big stick using the info from @aandabooks. ETA: here’s the info: Info from Aandabooks For the control rib: 0.735” just above the mag catch hole Feed lips: 0.365” in the rear, 0.375” in the front I pinched the mag to those numbers and so far so good. No nosediving with PD 124 V1 or V2.

Regular czechmate is the better deal. I had all the barrels reamed by @MemphisMechanic to allow me to load up to 1.175”.

Phil Strader 13h · I just sent these two emails to the USPSA BOD and DNROI. Happy New Year! Hello all, I hope that you all will take a few minutes to hear my opinions about everything that is happening with the rule changes. There are too many to address, but I will cover two that should be considered. The BOD has gotten a reputation of not listening to its members, but this reputation has been perpetrated by the very vocal 5%, IMO. I still want to believe that the decisions that are being made by the BOD are for the betterment of the sport and the industry more so than at the whims of 1500 very vocal and never satisfied members. With that said, in the case of adding Limited Optics, I understand where a lot of this pressure is coming from, as several representatives of companies that would benefit from this have reached out to me. Adding yet another division is NOT the answer. IDPA should be a perfect example of what not to do with countless divisions that confuse potential new shooters. The days of SAO being a significant (if any) advantage over custom striker or DA/SA pistols are over. The last 3 winners of the Limited Division championship won with STRIKER pistols…the Open National Championship was nearly won with a Beretta. With that said, I would suggest that we stop believing that there’s enough of an advantage to create a division just for it. The key to new membership and growth is to piss off a small number of existing members (like me). Here are my suggestions to recalibrate USPSA and to make it accommodating and less confusing for more new shooters: OPEN - Keep as-is. I would normally suggest making this minor only, but that wouldn’t be necessary if the other changes below are met. LIMITED - Keep as-is, but make it minor only. Production shooters who want higher capacity could compete here without dealing with 40SW. OPTICS - Carry Optics as is, but allow magwells and Allow single-action pistols. I was initially against this, but the SAO advantage is so minimal, that it wouldn’t make a difference…as Nils, Bob Vogel, Luke Cao, Mason Lane, and others will prove. CLASSIC - 45oz weight limit. Production, Single Stack, and Revolvers allowed. Magwells allowed for single stack only. Minor - 10rd mags. Major - 8rd mags. All revolvers scored as MAJOR even with 125PF. Yes, USPSA members (like me) with a LOT of 40SW’s would not be happy, but we’re not going to shoot IDPA in protest. If we’ve invested in Limited equipment, we’re invested in the organization. We will either shoot up our major ammo, load minor, or shoot whatever 9mm production or 3-gun pistol we have in the new Limited. I know this is a radical change, but simpler is better. This would keep your matches from being watered down (like Production Optics Light at World Shoot). If you’ve made it this far in this message, thank you for reading and thank you for serving USPSA I know what’s involved, and sometimes the decisions that need to be made aren’t easy. Take care, and Happy New Year, Sorry, I forgot the 2nd thing. If USPSA had not allowed compensators, extended basepads, or red-dot sights in the early days of competitive shooting, I wonder what would’ve happened to the sport? USPSA has always been the proving ground for new products, new technology, and better performing equipment, but it appears that this has changed. Changing the compensator definition is a direct attack on that very ingenuity that made USPSA what it is today. Sig Sauer found a way to make a pistol shoot flatter and faster without the use of a compensator through superior technology and end-user creativity. Why is this being punished?? The P365 Spectre Comp and XMacro have been our best selling pistols to date, and customers want more. I would strongly suggest that USPSA and the BOD reconsider this re-definition of a compensator. Please give the firearms industry the freedom to improve the products that will continue to grow our end-user base and the organization of USPSA. Phil Strader Rob Leatham's Response Some of what Phil says I’d agree with. Some not. The difference between a 59 oz striker fired 125 pf gun and a 1911 style firing mechanism 59 oz 125 pf gun is insignificant. I believe porting and venting of gasses in any manner constitutes compensating. Apply the usage to whatever division you like. There are sensible arguments to be made for and against. That the SS division is now the lightest weight limit and most compact division is silly. We no longer have a practical division. The 125 PF thing is a holdover from a time when we wanted .38 special revolvers of questionable strength to be able to make minor. I still believe in power in the real world. The problem is if we now consider the 9x19 round to be the standard and sufficient it should be at a power level commonly encountered. Which is not 125. 125 is silly. I’d be on board with a single PF if it were relative to the ammo used for duty or defense. 140-150 is more appropriate. However as we turn the sport more and more into a video game rather than a martial skills training and testing ground, I’m sure the masses will feel different. There are those that think we should shoot .22’s. Either way, Phil Strader should die….

Yup. Not just 2 x 4. It can be hardwood plywood, pressure-treated lumber etc. You’ll know since Home Depot puts a purple mark on these blemished lumber products. My local Home Depot puts them in a separate pile from the good ones.

I made my furring strips from 2 x 4 x 12’ lumber that’s discounted 70% due to a little bit of blemish. I use a dewalt 12” table saw I bought when I renovated my kitchen and built my own cabinets. A pice of 2 x 4 x 12’ that normally costs $15 end up being $4.50.