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  1. I was shooting a 147Gr Blue Bullet .355 (hitech coating) over 5.4 Gr of HiSkor 700x getting 172PF and very acceptable groups. NEVER had a tumble.

    I wanted to change to a platted or jacked bullet as I was tired of the blue stuff on my hands so I tried Berry's thick platted and Xtreme platted both in 147gr. Both sized .355 - Both of these tumbled. So my thinking was the comp must be fine as I'd shot the Blue Bullets with 0 issues, so it had to be the crimp. I worked the crimp back to the point where there was 0 visible crimp on the bullet. Still tumbled.

    Then I tried a MG 147 CMJ and a 124 RN over the same load and had 0 issues.

    That is the 4th reason......I missed it. The barrel just doesn't like the bullet. It happens.

  2. You say "you acquired" I am guessing the gun is used? Did you acquire it from the first owner? If the gun has not been tampered with--Call AKAI. Well call them anyway.

    There is normally only 3 reasons for tumbling (1) Heavy bullet moving to slow (2) Over crimping (3) Bullets hitting comp because of comp.. I think you can rule out #1, pull a bullet from a loaded round. Over crimp will be visible. #3. Bullet hitting comp and the comp was not center aligned or it is loose. If #3 is the answer, you need t send gun to AKAI.

  3. Limited Division--Why are you concerned about hard chrome and holster wear? 85% of limited use holsters like ghost which grip the trigger guard.

    I'd like to learn, so I ask. I don't have one of those holsters. Perhaps I need to invest in one. I have 12-15 months to decide.

    Several different makers, but all close to the same design.

  4. Limited Division--Why are you concerned about hard chrome and holster wear? 85% of limited use holsters like ghost which grip the trigger guard.

    I have an SVI Open in stainless. The stainless frame is not weather proof. I would not have it blued, but I have seen (close up) SVI's black coating. It looks very cool and I bet will protect your gun for a long time.

  5. When you guys say no hole or holes. Are you referring to the compensator or the barrel having holes?

    They are talking barrel holes. The Comp you have has three ports right? Sil is a very good powder. You might try 115, but you will probably see really flat primers. Do you have an extended firing pin..if not..get one. 121 or 124 is a better choice.

    The hotter the outside temp (like 95) Sil will go done in PF by 5 FPS.

  6. i usually use a contact to fix my vision so i can see the front sight in limited. other than that i don't wear glasses or contacts in everyday life.

    i am going to shoot open this season. will i still need to correct my vision when running a dot?

    Only you can answer that question. Can you see the dot clearly (no distortion) AND see the targets clearly?

  7. Just like the title says I'm having issues with my comp staying in place. Last time I soaked a 100% of the threads down with red loctite (prematex thread locker) but just looking at the gun right now I seen the comp looked a little off and yup there's wiggle in it again. Only put 50 rounds of 9mm major through it since the loctite.

    Even with red loctite, the comp should not come loose with only 50 rounds fired. Check to make sure the comp is not hitting the slide or anything else. If the comp is timed incorrectly, that is probably why the comp is coming loose that quick as it is hitting something.

    You need the green loctite for one, but before you use that--make sure that comp is not hitting the slide. You will crack the comp once green loctite is used and the timing is off or you will crack the slide. Either way, it means lots of $$$ to fix.

  8. After getting the comp off the barrel obviously there is a mess of Loctite on the threads still. Using a small wire brush worked pretty well, but is there a solvent that will melt the leftovers so the wire bush attack doesn't have to be as aggressive?

    Loctite has a cleaner fluid you can get. Then use a wire brush.

  9. Why wait...Shooters Connection has a 2011 in stock now.

    Because he can't buy one in California. did you read the first post? My emphasis added:

    I live in California and i have a strip STI 2011 frame. I want to build a custom gun for USPSA limited, any recommendation who am i gonna send my frame and can build me a gun from scratch. As you all know California gun laws is a mess which wont allow me to buy a off roster gun, so basically sending my frame to a custom gun builder will be the only option.

    I'm only a newbie in competition world so help would really be appreciated.

    Yes I did read, I was under the impression certain guns were approved in California and certain business can ship to California. Could be wrong.

    He can buy a CZ TS in 40 (on the list) which is less wait and one hell of limited gun. I had one and it is less $$$ than a custom 2011. The trigger on the CZ from CZ Custom is awesome.

  10. While I do love the sound of an uncorked Harley--I am also mindful of my neighbors and others. I do think some folks take the loudness to an extreme. They just run full throttle no matter where they are.

  11. It's been awhile but a few rules issues presented themselves recently.

    First- if a lady in your squad needs to use the porta potty and determines the safe area is too far away and goes into the PP with her gear on would You DQ her when she came out?

    Sorry Buddy, but I think you are really reaching on this one. My answer is NO. I am not going to DQ a guy coming out of the PP UNLESS upon exiting the PP. he/she shows a clear violation of the rules.

    How did a guy get into the equation? Personally I pee standing up. But a woman goes in with her gear on and comes and says how relieved she is that it was so close. She HAD to undo her rig and pants to go.

    Because a guy has to sit to sh... right? Do you know what the guy did... My point is...sometimes we take the rules thing a bit to far. I'm all about rules too, but this situation is not something I care a lot about. If the person drops their gun or mag in the pretty blue water--I bet they run to the safe area next time.

  12. Maybe it's because I'm new to the game but if that scenario happened and she got dq'ed It would really turn me off from uspsa. Maybe veterans have a different opinion but that just doesn't seem right.

    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    This vet has the same opinion as you.

  13. It's been awhile but a few rules issues presented themselves recently.

    First- if a lady in your squad needs to use the porta potty and determines the safe area is too far away and goes into the PP with her gear on would You DQ her when she came out?

    Sorry Buddy, but I think you are really reaching on this one. My answer is NO. I am not going to DQ a guy coming out of the PP UNLESS upon exiting the PP. he/she shows a clear violation of the rules.

  14. I would avoid putting excessive cuts in the guide rod channel as that portion of the slide takes the brunt of the rearward impact force into the frame every time the slide cycles.

    If you want to change the transitioning "Feel" of the gun that is usually done better by changing the unsprung weight and it can be done far cheaper than hacking on the slide. For example, try an aluminum Guide Rod and Plastic Main Spring Housing. Swapping both of those things can take several ounces out of the gun and make it "Feel" lighter in your hand. Not to mention they are cheap to try and it can be reversed if you don't like it. Once you start hacking on the slide its a done deal unless you replace the slide.

    Excellent info!

  15. This is by memory, so take it for what it's worth. I thought they had to be 115-125grs at pf between 115 n 125 pf. Don't have my rule book with me. Suggest you look and make sure what it says for the calibration ammo

    9MM is "recommended" The ammunition, as fired through each designated handgun, should achieve a power factor between 115.0 and 125.0.

    I can't swear to it, but most calibration ammo is going to be 115-124 GRNs.

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