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Hey! Thanks for the replies! I did another ladder test and got this target at 25-yds. While I'm not happy about the outlier, it seems like this is going to work. Thanks again! f

I couldn't tell. The cardboard the target was stapled to was swiss cheese... Definitely north. The squares are 1-inch apart.

My apologies. How do I delete this post?

This is kind of long and wordy. My reasoning is that it’ll save time to tell as much as I can. So, just to lay out the variables… I’m working on a 9mm load with HP-38 (I have six pounds…) and 125gr moly-coated conical nose bullets from Summit City (cheap). I did a ladder test and found that 4.6 grains seemed to give me the tightest group at 25yds. I loaded up a batch with an OAL of 1.120 and did a sight-in (Canik TP9SFX with a Vortex red dot on sandbags) but was disappointed with the result. I’ve been reloading for over 10 years and have never really gotten “The One” for 9mm. I originally got the HP-38 for .45 and while I’d like to switch, I’m kinda broke right now… And, since I’m stuck with the same powder/bullets, I’m not really sure what help you can give. But I’d really love to hear your what you can get from looking at my targets. I guess my question really comes to "Is there anything I can do (oal change?) and/or am I expecting too much from a sub-$500 gun?” (which to be truthful is way more accurate than my pricier Tanfoglio Elite…) A few things - if you look at the bullets I’m using, the top of the cone is kind of convex, which may make teeny-weeny oal adjustments off a little (?)… maybe I should set up my loads with premium bullets and then switch to the cheap stuff? - I do ‘plonk’ tests with the barrel and try to go with the longest oal where the round doesn’t need any coaxing to fall out when I upend it. That happens right around 1.124. - my ultimate goal is to be able to shoot a little faster (well, a lot faster but I’ll settle for a little) so pinpoint accuracy isn’t really that important. But still... So, attached are is one of my test targets. I thought the flyer was my fault ("operator error" and I go way back…), but now I’m wondering if that was the actual ‘circle’ and I just got lucky in the corner. The color is the sight-in attempt, and the groups seem pretty inconsistent to me. So, the upshot is; given this data - what would your next move be? Thanks - much appreciated! f

I like it! But I don't use it enough... It's like getting a gym membership; everything seems fine but then they want you to lift up heavy things...

Hi! I posted this in the airsoft section but never got a reply. I thought this forum might be a better place to ask, apologies for double dipping... (?) SO - I've been using a Mantis system on a CZ P01 (DA/SA) for dry-fire training. I just sold that pistol and have no other that can fire in DA mode. I'd like to train with my Sig P365XL. As yet there are no dry-fire mags available. Not yet anyway - I'm pretty sure they'll eventually be a thing. I'd like to avoid having to re-rack the slide between shots. Simulated recoil would be a plus. Economical is kind of a necessity right now. What I'm after is a 'host' for my Mantis that I can use for practice. I'm considering a Sig CO2 P365 - it has simulated recoil and seems like it'd work. But people online say it's not very well made. I wouldn't be actually firing BBs (it's just for the Mantis) so accuracy isn't really important to me - just want a simulator. I'm not married to the idea of my trainer being a 1:1 copy of my gun, but it would be nice. I also shoot a couple of Caniks, so perhaps a Glock-clone would work? Any thoughts here? Have any of you been down this road? (to clarify, as other forums have answered every question EXCEPT the one I'm asking) I already HAVE a Mantis - don't need to be sold on the concept. Likewise dryfire. Completely sold. I'm just looking for something to attach the Mantis to so I can practice. Thanks! f

Hi! I've been using a Mantis system on a CZ P01 (DA/SA) for dry-fire training. I just sold that pistol and have no other that can fire in DA mode. I'd like to train with my Sig P365XL. As yet there are no dry-fire mags available. Not yet anyway - I'm pretty sure they'll eventually be a thing. I'd like to avoid having to re-rack the slide between shots. What I'm after is a 'host' for my Mantis that I can use for practice. I'm considering a Sig CO2 P365 - it has simulated recoil and seems like it'd work. But people online say it's not very well made. I wouldn't be actually firing BBs (it's just for the Mantis) so accuracy isn't really important to me - just want a simulator. I'm not married to the idea of my trainer being a 1:1 copy of my gun, but it would be nice. Any thoughts here? Have any of you been down this road? Thanks! f

Thanks! Do you know anyone local? (I'm in Salem)

I have two Tanfoglio Witness Elite Match pistols, one in 9mm and the other in .45. I like them both - a LOT - but dislike two-tone guns. Would having the frame cerakoted affect the performance in any way? If so I'll skip it and be happy. Otherwise I'm considering it purely for aesthetic reasons. Do you any of you have experiences here, good or bad? Thanks!