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Jason indeed is one awesome dude... Plus his builts are extremely affordable too!

It could've been worse! They could've denied his deposit, but they didn't. So at least, some level of professionalism in customer service was accomplished. In defense of PT that is~

So while the Honcho is an awesome platform, we or should I say "MOST" of us that have placed orders with Phonenix Trinity, have had issues with delays? Correct? Not sure why Tiffany from PT would truly deny this fact... smh! Many manufactures these days are experiencing delays this isn't new. From my understanding PT was having issues with coating? I do believe the coating issue was resolved.. Not sure! But to deny facts, not just from one customer but many! Well, no bueno for business.

Thanks!

Indeed its a matter of personal preference. I love your optic, but I've found that my eyes prefer 2.3 or 3 MOA... So you guys can do one on special order? If so, that's awesome!

Contacted their customer services and explained to them that I wanted their newest optic and they didn't have any problems accomodating my request. All I had to do was to return the original dot and get it replaced. Now that's customer service!!!

Larger dots are good for close up targets, but a smaller dot is significantly better than a larger dot. Too large of a dot covers the target way too much, wether its paper, steel, star, etc. 2.5 to 3 MOA works very well...

MPA is not a true "custom" 2011 they are putting parts together from other manufacturers. I have their DS9, and its a beautiful firearm but it needed some work such as a trigger job/tuning, polishing internals, modding, etc. My gunsmith looked at my MPA DS9 hybrid and right away noticed tool marks, not buttery smooth action, trigger was advertised at 2lbs when it was over 3lbs~ extractor needed to be tuned, barrel lock up need some adjustments, etc. For the price MPA is a nice option, I would disregard any products from Bul Armory, simple reason is that their magazine are propriatery and that's no bueno.

I've always used SPP, CCI never had ANY issues. Lots of misingformation out there on the internet... Both in Minor and Major loads.

Awesome, but it would be nice if FTP would offer smaller dot size, somewhere in the range of 2.5 or 3 MOA~

Not sure where the comment comes from, but I've never had any issues ordering or buying firearms or reloading supplies.... Yup, in Chicago! Lots of people are misingformed, unfortunately...

Yup, me too~ I wouldn't invest my hard earned money on Fast and Friendly brass company. Extremely rude and unprofessional company, but that's just me. Plus, its not a proven system such as Mark7 auto drive, and others out there.

I've never owned an Apex 10, however, I have had experience with just about most major press manufacturers. I previously owned an Evolution, great press by the way but sold it and got me the Revolution press instead. If you have the funds, look into MK7 Genesys press, however if you're new to reloading, pulling the handle is where it's at. My personal opinion is that Mark7 decided to cheapened their Evo to reduce manufacturing down time. Instead of having all parts CNC made, they opted for cast tool head, body, etc. Personally, I don't think the Apex 10 is truly worth 3k investment, but looking into MK7 new offering of the Genesys that seems like a complete reloading press with just about everything you need for an extra few dollars. No press is perfect, each unique press has its own flaws and I've owned Dillon's, Hornady, and MK7... My back up press is a Dillon XL750 which is a great press by the way! But IMO MK7 is one of the best press out there at this moment~

Hmm, not sure if that statement is actually true. I've always had awesome support from Kevin Whitehead the owner of Rollsizer. The only customer service rep that Rollsizer offers is the owner, at least from my experience I've had nothing but positive things and I currently own their commercial rollsizer and decapper~

Very impressed with this press offering from MK7, seems extremely promising especially for the price point. Not sure about all those separate moving parts with servo motors and how long they will last but looks interesting

MA are overrrated dies, imo~ However, Redding Competition Titatium pro dies work best for my needs

You can purchase samples from any bullet supplier, but most shooters use Blue Bullets, Precision Delta and Berry's

Yup, I returned my original Viridian optic for their newest offering~

Most optics are made overseas, China. Just because an item is made overseas doesn't mean it's low quality or doesn't meet expectations. Viridian, like many other companies. For example, look at Holosun and how great their offering is. Anyway, it's always good to buy American but even American companies have their products built elsewhere. The FX35 was updated, now it's rounded instead of having that slight window uncurved spot on top. Now it's an all rounded glass.

Just received mine a few weeks ago, its one awesome pistol. Like any other firearm, they all need to be tuned a bit more. After having my competitive friend who happens to be also a gunsmith. He tuned the action a bit more, also tuned the trigger and a few other things. From factory, it's a great pistol. However, it could always be a lot better... But overall, she's awesome! For the money, it can't be beat!

Good idea, however they just specialize in making the rod itself. But good point~ Thanks for pointing it out

Purchased a tungsten guiderod, just need springs. Can anyone direct as to which springs are needed for the M&P 2.0 Competition, 5 inch barrel? Need a 13lbs & 12lbs. Thanks~

Everyones perception of recoil impulse is different, so asking whats the "softest" powder is extremely subjective.. You need to do the work yourself and experiment different powders. Some swear by N320, WST, Clean Shot, and the list goes on... You'll need to become a mad scientist in this game

Ordered the Armanov toolhead and their free floating rings. Since all of my dies were perfectly dialed in, the depth of the dies were measured, wrote down the numbers to the sizing, powder seating and crimp dies. The dies now tend to float and wiggle and supposedly these rings allow for perfect alignment. I've also noticed that some people don't use the floating die in the crimp station? Anyone using the above care to chime in? Have you noticed better results by upgrading the toolhead and die rings? Thanks!

Did test the N320 loads using 3.8gr, with the Canik Rival, it was making 130PF, but with the shorter barrel, Shadow Systems XR920 it was giving me 124PF... So yes, barrel length makes a difference. I'm going to load 3.9gr and test further but I do believe that 3.9gr is the ticket with 125gr TC BBL's~