JonasAberg

Might be tricky to get in the US and probably very expensive to ship but we use targets and pasters from Norway (Nordic Targets), specifically designed to work in wet weather but the pasters also work way better than normal ones in cold weather.

Maybe I'm confused but you don't need to press the trigger to train transitions. In my opinion, transitions are more about moving the gun efficiently from one target to the next and getting the sights to go exactly where you are looking, without over-swinging. It may even be useful eliminating certain aspects (in this case the trigger press) so you are able to focus 100% on the transition itself.

I agree with the above; while a Tanfo is similar, it's different enough. Sure, it's better than nothing if something breaks but there will be differences. Still, nothing wrong with getting another gun if that's what you want

Lately I have started thinking that the main difference is not in the "feel" or how the gun behaves but more in how YOU react to that specific load. Yes, imho there are slight differences in how the gun feels with different bullet weights but those are very minor ones. However, your perception of the load may lead to a very different physiological response and you may end up, for example, tensing up more with one load. Another load may feel more comfortable because of the way the sights behave. So while the pf/forces/numbers may be pretty much the same, how your body responds to the load may be very different and one load may allow you to shoot better than the other.

When I had issues with reset, it was because I had completely stripped the gun for cleaning and neglected to locktite the screw holding the trigger bar spring in place. It started moving which resulted in the trigger bar spring not pushing on the trigger bar enough. I suppose there is also a chance if you try to adjust it upwards by pulling on it, that it will be uneven or even get stuck between the bar and frame.

That's a lot of money for sure. The bottom line seems to be - are you able to analyze your shooting/stage performance and adapt your training to become better? If you can do this yourself, you might not need classes. It does take more trial and error though, and having other people look at what you're doing can often give you fresh ideas and viewpoints. Once you get to a certain level, it's definitely "diminishing returns on investment" and every % starts costing more time and effort, so you need to think about how much you're willing to invest.

For what it's worth, Geco provided official match ammo for the European handgun Championships in Greece last year and there were quite a few reports of competitors having similar problems. Definitely seems to me like their quality control has suffered.

Checking scores has never brought anything positive to my performance. Some people may find some kind of motivation and extra focus but for me it just puts unnecessary pressure on me and shifts my focus from what I need to be focusing on. It gets to be about the end result (numbers and medals) instead of the process and the steps I need to take in order to get there. If I do those steps correctly, I'll shoot to my best level so that's where I need my mind to be, not in someone else's numbers.

In Finland, IPSC Production is very much alive and often has the highest number of competitors. Optics has grown tremendously and is up there too but the general consensus is that you'll have to accept red dots breaking and since the cost is around 400€ for a half way decent one, that's a lot of money on top of everything else in the sport. Standard shooters are mostly shooting .40 and that would batter the optic even more so that probably wouldn't gain much traction. Open won't go anywhere. You have to have someplace to put the production shooters who accidentally fully load their mags

I've shot 124, 140 and 147 and honestly, loaded to the same power factor, I can't really tell which one I shoot better. I can feel and hear a difference but in terms of results I can't say I like any of them better or worse than the others. Going with 124 this season just because they were a bit cheaper.

I zero at 25m, setting the sight so I hold a tad below center on a metal plate. If I set it right on, the sight pretty much covers the whole plate at that distance and beyond. It's a lot easier if you actually see what you're shooting at. Closer than 25, at ipsc targets, it doesn't make much of a difference anyway.

I own a Shadow 2 made in 2018 (or was it 2017?) and have always loaded to 1.153 (Alsa Pro bullets) without problems. I have previously noticed a similar result you did, with my Sig X-Five Allround; heavier bullets shot just a tad left (at 25m) with a light load. 124gr was spot on.

I've been competing for 7 years so not quite a newbie and still far from an ace. I have tried a bunch of different loads and when I started reloading I was convinced a heavier bullet would make me a better shooter. However, what I've noticed is that it doesn't really matter all that much. I've shot great matches with all of the bullet weights I've tried and many more bad matches with all of them as well. Bottom line for me, is that there are so many other factors that are way more important. From a purely practical standpoint, it makes sense to just choose a bullet, set up your reloading station for that particular load and just crank 'em out. Focus your time and energy on training and shooting matches. Learning and experimenting with different loads, trying new things, is a lot of fun though. In that sense, I say get a couple of thousand of everything and spend a season (or two) trying them out. The bullet weight isn't going to make or break your match so don't worry about it.

If I could choose (these days that's not always a given) I'd go with Sellier&Bellot. I've chronoed S&B and they were around 130pf. I also like the feel of Geco but they seem dirtier than S&B. I've also tried Geco 154gr, which was mild but to the point where it just felt strange. The point of impact shifted slightly as well (above 20m so may not be that big of an issue) and they're much more expensive. Another one I really liked was Zala. It's reloaded brass but they felt nice and are clean. If you want a heavier bullet I'd recommend their 140gr, very nice to shoot.

When I was looking to get into reloading I considered the Dillon 550, mostly because that's what I had once tried when I took a "course". Then a friend recommended I'd go with the 750. It was a bigger investment but within a little over a year I had already made that money back. The time spent reloading is definitely something you want to consider and the 750 (or 650) is faster.