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LaPoint

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  1. Yes. It also comes in paste form, often called 'tip dip'. It is used to dip the MIG nozzle in to prevent weld spatter build up.
  2. I apologize for raising the dead but after cleaning how about using some welding anti-spatter spray on the top strap to prevent the carbon from building so quickly? It works pretty good on comps.
  3. I've used over 5 lbs of Sport Pistol in the last two years in several different pistols and revolvers and haven't noticed any hard residue or had any difficulty cleaning the bore or other parts. I generally use kerosene or mineral spirits for a cleaning solvent. Be careful when using SuperClean or other similar detergents. It will erode/dissolve aluminum quickly (don't ask how I know). SuperClean quickly solubilizes oils, even those in your hands so wear protective gloves. I didn't wear gloves the first time I used it and my hands quickly became chapped and fuzzy from lack of skin oil. They were quite painful for a day or so.
  4. I've had the EGW optics mount on my G17 for about a year. I have a Vortex Venom on it and couldn't be happier with it. No problems installing it or otherwise. EGW has good stuff. Mine was on the paper at 10 yds when I mounted it. I adjusted it from there.
  5. I fired 18 rounds across my chronograph yesterday with 160 grn Bayou and 2.8 grn of Sport pistol. I loaded them to 1.165" OAL in Win. cases with Fed GM primers. The average velocity was 804 ft/sec. Extreme spread was 30 ft/sec. SD was 7 ft/sec. Average Power Factor (PF) was 128. Low PF was 126. High PF was 130. It was 25F outside and the Barometric Pressure was 30.03" When I excluded the lowest velocity from the calculations (788ft/sec) It reduced the ES to 23 ft/sec and the SD to 6 ft/sec These were fired out of my S&W 929.
  6. If you don't see a load for the bullet you're using send them an email. Although it's been a few years since I've contacted them they are very good about getting back to you with load info.
  7. I ran about 40 of them across the chrono a week ago. I was using mixed range pick up brass, 147 grn Acme FP, 2.9 grns of SP loaded to 1.085 (more or less) at 885-910fps. I was shooting them out of a G22C with a Lone Wolf 5" 9mm conversion barrel. I think TG is a buck so cheaper than SP but I haven't done a cost per round comparison for equivalent power factor loads.
  8. I only shot about 1K of Titegroup behind coated bullets before I switched to SportPistol. I switched because of the positive reports I read on this forum. One of the major factors is Alliant's claim that SP doesn't melt the coating on bullets. I haven't tested TG to see if it actually does. I agree w/NWfront. I think it runs cooler and lower pressure. I think it shoots softer than TG for the same power factor. I just bought 4# from Graf's as they had it at 10% off.
  9. Salsantini- It may be worthwhile to check out the thread on this forum on Alliant Sport Pistol powder if you are going use a different powder than what you have on hand.
  10. Yes, it appears to be cleaner burning but isn't that the claim of most powders? It is formulated to be used with powder coated/polymer coated bullets. Some other powders may dissolve or melt the coatings. I had a leading problem in my Lone Wolfe barreled Glock. I thought the problem may have been related to Titegroup dissolving the bullet coating but I it was more of a self induced reloading issue (not belling the case mouth adequately causing the coating to be scraped off as the bullet was seated.)
  11. I've recently switched from Titegroup to Alliant Sport Pistol. 2.9 grns of ASP behind Acme's 147 grn coated fb for 9mm minor.
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