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Status Updates posted by Drmike
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Charlie, curious if you have had a chance to test out the new Atlas magazines in 40SW. If so, are you ready to switch from the MBX’s? I have made inquiries, but it sounds like IPSC legal versions will not be around until fall. I would like to get another 6 mags and don’t know if I will order MBX or wait for ATLAS.
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Charlie, I just shot our provincial (level 3) event here in Alberta with my Atlas Titan 40SW. It was in very dusty conditions which are uncommon here. I noticed that on two occasions I had very slow return of the slide which result in a change in cadence (unfortunately the second time I dipped the muzzle enough to pick up a no shoot) which I chalked up to grit in the slide. The second day of the event I lubed the slide after every stage and increased my recoil spring from 10lb to 11lb and had no issue. Power factor on the ammo is 185 (180gr jacketed bullet, 5.6gr N320 @ 1.18"). I am still using a shock buff as the Titan came from Atlas with one. I previously shot STI's which had no shock buff. I am considering tossing the shock buff as I feel like it makes the recoil impulse feel "dead" and slows the slide. Do you use a shock buff? Do you have any advice? By the way, I have switched to MBX mags at your recommendation and have had no further feed issues.
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I don't use Shock Buff's. I don't like how they feel and they add another potential failure mode. I have seen many people using Shock Buffs too long and they start to expand or flatten out and it slows down the slide movement. You may have been experiencing a Shock Buff failure that lead to the slowing down of the slide during your match.
The other thing to consider is if you are using an oil that "runs out" or "dries up" in less than 1000 rounds, then you are using the wrong lube. Lucas Oil Extreme Duty gun oil is great for providing optimal lubrication over many thousands of rounds before needing to add more lube.