Demus319

Mark at Pinnacle does a great job! TK moonclips if you are serious shooter in competition but if your not to serious you can use Speed Beez moonclips. I use Winchester brass but yes Blazer brass works good also.

I used Xtreme plated Bullets but I switched to SnS or BlueBullets coated. They use less powder to make PF. I still use Xtreme in my Beretta.

I use W231 mostly. I also use TG. Yes the TG is a little dirtier then W231 but works great. I use both for ICORE and Steel Challenge.

Mark at Pinnacle did the barrel and I can’t remember who did the cylinder.

It’s tough to be competitive with the simi auto. The main reason I enjoy the 617 is because it’s different and if your fast with it everyone is impressed. It take a lot of work. Plus it’s good training for my 929 for icore.

I use my 617 for Speed Challenge and to practice for icore when I work on cardio movements. I did my trigger and you can see I had a custom barrel done. Great gun. I use manly Blazers. Never a problem.

I have a Mossberg 500A combo serial number starts #J, so it a older 12ga. Is it worth doing any upgrades to it? Looking at getting a better recoil stock and more.

I work on my draw everyday. I work on low ready, hands above shoulders. I do at least 50-100 everyday. Yes I have change how I a grip the gun, how set my weak hand from when I started. You must try techniques till you find what works for you. I feel the first shoot is the most important shoot. If you start with a bad grip then it is in your head and you are playing chance up with your grip.

Did you do it yourself?

I use them ever day. Squeeze them tight and hold it for a 5 count. Release then squeeze again for a 5 count. I do 5 reps then rest. Then do again. I try to simulate shooting. I release after a 5 count to simulate a reload. I shoot revolver. Works great. I use the 150 and 200. I do both hands.

I find that TG and 231 meter better then HP38. With HP38 I had unburnt powder flakes after shooting. In my last competition I used TG and had no problems. I use BlueBullets and never had the barrel get to hot or any other problems. But of course I’m going to do more testing with 231. It shoots softer helps.

So what powder do you prefer? And why? I use TG for ICORE and HP38 or 231 for Steel Challenge. The TG in ICORE for me works great to make PF. I use less powder then if I was to use HP38. But I’m try 231 to see if I like a little soft shot. I like the softer shooting HP38/231 for steel. But I can say that because of cost I starting to use TG more.

So what drills do you do at your range to get ready for ICORE match or just your local match! I do a lot of plate rack, And add weak & strong hand. double traps from draw to steel plate on the move doubles on paper at different distance. To mix it up I use my SW 617. Lots of fun.

Always look at the positive but remember what you need to work on. Keep yourself honest but end with a positive mental thought. I listen to his podcast

Beretta 92FS I use TG 3.0 with Blue Bullet 115gr at 1.11oal.

I ask about shooting my 617 at our ICORE match but they did not like the idea because of the falling plates. They did not want to paint after each Rimfire shooter.

alecmc is that a carbon wrap barrel? How do you like the mid port barrel? Is there a difference between the two barrels on feel and recoil?

I load bunny farts for steel challenge. I use 147gr with w231 under there minimum. Shoots fine in my 929.

Has anyone had a custom open revolver for ICORE and Steel Challenge? And who build it for you? Did you have a custom barrel built for it? I’m starting to look to have one built. Who build your gun? TK, Pinnacle or BC Armory? I have a custom 617 and a limited 929.

Have you thought of adding a thread barrel and comp?

For sure!!!!

Has anyone build a 1911 for Open or Carry Optic in Steel Challenge. I think maybe to make a build for Steel Challenge. Input would be great. I shoot revolver, Rimfire rifle at this time.

I use W231 or HP38 in my 929. Yes titegroup is dirt. I shoot ICORE and some USPSA. To make PF I use less TG powder then W231 or HP38. To me TG has more of a snap compared to W231 or HP. I prefer a softer shot!

I shoot ICORE and Steel Challenge and I use Blue Bullets 147 with Titegroup, Winchester Brass. I use two different loads but that’s what I prefer. A little softer load for Steel Challenge. I also use at times HP-38. It’s a good powder.

As on price yes PP is cheaper then HP but for me I have to use more PP to make power factor then HP38. To me it a wash!