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I just made a master template 1/2 size, outlined the A zone and cut my own.........

Uniquetek makes life wonderful. Keep good records and and changes are absolutely repeatable!!

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Congrats on your first 25! Did anyone shoot your hat? Tradition you know, still have a destroyed(4shooters) $25 Browning fitted hat in the garage.

Ditto on the sweet............. Unbelievably smooth and lightning speed...........

I know it hurts and it sucks, and for that you have my sympathy, but at least she wasn't like my 3rd wife. Came home from work to a COMPLETELY empty house, even took the toilet paper holders off the wall. She left most of stuff in the garage until a week later when she got that (actually broke in) and my bass boat. Good riddance, life is much better now, but it did take a while........Good luck and stay positive!

I recently stippled a red grip with a soldering iron and virtually had no discoloration. Being this was my first attempt I use a piece of PVC pipe to practice on before doing the work on the actual grip. I also ground a soldering tip to make the dimple I was trying to achieve. Good luck!

Rec'd Thursday, mailed Friday, 08-10. Don't put it off, mail that ballot (in it's plain white envelope) lest you put it somewhere and forget..........

Even here in somewhat rural Georgia every county has it's own rules. In Fayette county where I live you are supposed to have 25 acres for rifle / pistol shooting. I own 13 acres in the adjoining county(Coweta) where I practice 1-2 times a week with no complaints. In Coweta county you have to be X number of yards from the boundaries and if someone complains you must cease for that day. Good news is, where my property is located, several neighbors (including my FFL) shoot also. I also try to be courteous of when I shoot, hence the no complaints........

I do not recomend pulling off battery cables to check charging systems. Most late models will die when you do so anyway and you run the risk of damaging electrical components. Remember these cars/trucks have several computers that are very sensitive to electrical changes. Most automotive shops will check for a minimal fee with the right equipment. Most vehicles will give you signs of battery/alternator problems, ie: Slower to start, weak dash lights, etc. That's when it needs to be checked, not when it's dead. Battery quality from some of the big chains may leave something to be desired. I worked for one at one point and the number of battery comebacks was amazing. Remember, they beat the manufacturers down in price to enhance the bottom line, guess what follows.... I work in the automotive industry and we always provide customers with electrical problems written printouts to justify the replacement of batteries or charging system componenets. Merlin, I would look for that from your dealer, and remeber batteries kill alternators and alternators kill batteries.....refer back to 2nd paragraph.

Although, I loath Ebay and PayPal, they have to potential to reach far more customers than AuctionArms and Gunbroker. This will certainly affect sellers of gun parts and related items. I have been involved in hundres of transactions with AA and GB for many years and have never had a bad experience. Bottom line is we need to let everyone know of their existence and speak with our wallets!

Recently RO'd a M class shooter signed up in Limited (I did signup). He fired way past the point where I had reloaded when I glanced at his magazine and made a remark regarding the length. Next stage I RO'd him he said he was shooting open. mmmmmmmmm The answer to the original topic: Yes, when RO'ing, I glance at the competitors equipment, count rounds especially if there is a 10 round sequence. If there are disrepencies I will inquire what division they are shooting after they have shown clear. All that mainly because I shoot a lot with MR. CRO........IMA45DV8!

Steve Anderson's book has helped my draw times drop from 1.2-1.3 to .9-1.0, at 5yards A zone. Not enough can be said for dryfire practice, even though 15-20 minutes is all I can stand. However I gave up the scoop draw method after tossing my pretty ass Bedell on the concrete floor one time.........Don't have to hit me in the head twice.......

On my Harley Road(Geezer)Glide I carry a S&W revolver in the cowling glovebox and/or a 1911 in the right forward leather bag mounted in front of the right saddlebag. Either of which is quickly available for easy access..........

I finally figured out some dryfire routines that work for me. Since dryfiring seems much akin to watching paint dry, I split up my dryfire time, 15 or so minutes in the morning and same in the evening. Even though I have access to my own personal range, with rising costs I hope dryfiring will help my skills without breaking the bank.............

I would like to add a couple of responses to everyone's tire concerns. A) Yes the tire and car manufactures work together to fit the car with a tire that's compatible and on occasion proprietary. Speed rated (H and above) tires are not installed so that you can drive at 130mph plus. Speed rated tires for the most part have an additional belt to help keep them from distorting. Speed rated tires handle and brake better therefore providing additional safety for your vehicle. Speed rated tires do not ride rougher nor do they puncture easier. Ride quality may be affected by the aspect ratio (ie: lack of sidewall flex). Tire footprint has lot to do with how often these larger tires pick up nails, etc. C)Patching a tire is the only permanent repair. Plugs will work loose eventually. D)If your vehicle came equipped with runflat tires, there are more than just a few reasons to stay with runflats. Just a few notes from someone who sees this stuff every day.

I shoot with both eyes open but at times I score as though both were closed.........

CED ......... Simple to use and batteries last amazingly well