[Favorite coated 147gr?]

Started with Blue bullets, then switched to SNS castings.  Been very happy and don't miss the smurf fingers at all.

[newbie with Coated Bullets...recomendations please]

I've been loading 147g coated bullets for a couple of years now with 3.1 titegroup pushing them with no problems.  I started with 'blue bullets' and switched to SNS Castings about a year ago.  Don't notice a lot of smoke and have not had any leading problems at all.

[STI DVC 3 Gun vs. STI Marauder]

I have a DVC 3Gun and love it.  Shooting limited minor is bummer (sort of) and it doesn't fit in the IDPA box.  I'm considering the new 'island barrel' DVC limited in 40 to break into major.  Looked into a Marauder for IDPA and heard it's no longer being made.  Was that just rumor or does anyone know if that's a fact?  I also hear the Hawk 5.0 is a really good ESP gun.