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I suspect the specification on Wilson's website is a typo. Every other commander I've found data on is 7.75" in overall length. Would Wilson's acutally be 0.10" longer, doubtful; especially if someone representing them were at the table when the new dimensions were under discussion.

Wilson Combat website lists: Overall Length: 7.85″ Good catch. Won't fit in 7.75" Do you think the latest new Rule Book edition has yet another error????

I recently noticed the new Wilson compact commanders. Curiously within the size specifications of the new CCP box dimensions. They benefit from 1/4 inch more barrel and sight radius. Thankfully, Springfield RO Compacts are still within the box limits. Some of the Kimber 4" models will fit as well, those that have the compact frame.

The Columbus route might have a small amount, heavier traffic, but nothing significant. Taking the rural AL 169 off I-85 has one little tricky part that is difficult to explain, it's not marked especially well.

From personal experience, the spring Mr. Atbarr has mentioned, is surprisingly important.

Mine is full at 18 rounds. I stop at 16, just for a little insurance for reliable feeding.

Your 10 round magazines might fit in the "box", many of the various choices do fit. If they don't, it would probably only be a matter of sanding the base pads down. It's not difficult to get .40 up to major and there's plenty of load recommendations on this forum. Which division you choose might be which division attracts the most competitors, or least, depending upon your preference. I acquired a Trojan a few months ago and it runs just great! One other note, loading your magazines with only 8 rounds makes the reloads very smooth, just a slight advantage for the .40 in single stack.

I'm 11 months away from Super Senior, kind of looking forward to it (they say it beats the alternative). But, the morning after an ordinary monthly match has become a mystery, which part of me is going to hurt the most. I have friends who shoot regularly at the monthly matches, but don't enter the major (more expensive) matches. We talk about it, I think they are missing out. The matches might cost $100 vs. $20 for the monthly, but the events are way more interesting, more intricate stages, a more highly charged atmosphere. I like participating in them. The pressure is a little higher and it makes me feel more alive. I have wondered if some alteration in how to structure competition among any of the "special categories" might create more attraction for them. Maybe designating squads for seniors, juniors, ladies, military, LE, etc; toward highlighting a more head to head competition. But, the big aspect to keep in mind, I don't think any of the major matches have trouble getting enough competitors. It would be hard to accomodate more people. Anyway, competitive shooting came into my life about 13 years ago and it motivates me to maintain the best physical condition I can and that is a healthy thing in every respect.

Another great GA State match.

Another great GA State match.

A river ran through it. A heavy rain washed it out.

Thanks, Ronnie

thanks, Ronnie.

Nothing's easy. Does the AFTEC require any tuning. Do the springs sort take care of that?

WSF for me. Thel load data I see on WST, indicates that major is harder to reach. What sort loads are using for 40?

Guess I should fit a spare for next weekend's match. I haven't looked, does the .40 take the same extractor as a .45???

I,ve found that the Trojan' s might not make weight. Mine is sporting a GI recoil rod now, and a super light one, at that.

The distance the primer cup comes under the primer tube orifice is adjustable. If it isn't coming far enough back or too far, the primer can get flipped out of the cup and fall, who knows where. But, there,s other possibilities too. Call dilon customer service, best while you are standing in front of your machine.

A double load of Clay's is pretty close to the top of the case. At least if you are loading between 3.75 and 5.0 grains.

It's too easy for the score keeper's finger to drift over to the M column and not notice it. And, it's not so simple for the shooter to take a quick glance at the recorded scores to see a mark in a column that doesn't look right. Just a new Modern Problem.

I've had my Trojan a couple of months and like it very much. Mags are an issue; the Tripp Research "system" mags (10 mm) are the best choice. You will probably come to the conclusion to use .40 s&w ammo loaded slightly longer than standard factory .40. In fact, Atlanta Arms offers a standard longer load primarily manufactured for the Limited Division shooters. But, they feed very well in a 1911 chambered in 40. Standard single stack 40 caliber magazines don't accomodate the longer 40 loads. An exception to that claim is the Wilson 40 cal. magazine. I have a few and they work pretty good, but not as smoothly as the Tripp. These Tripp magazines are not on their website. Call them and they will explain better than I have, why they work. There is one other point. Tripp 10mm mags are either 9 round or 10 round. I have both and like both. The 10 round mags do seat a bit easier while making a hasty reload. The "system" mags have a base pad that is reduced in size, so as to "fit the box". One more thought, Tripp,s Hybrid follower is worth getting. It has longer legs, is mostly polymer and adds to the mag's smooth feeding. It does reduce the mag's capacity.

They have rebuilt my SDB twice. This thing will outlive me.

I85 to Opelika would be a little quicker. But, from the Opelika area, look at taking 169 South, then a left on 80 a short distance then another right to continue on 169 South.

I have found that on longer shots, it is a bit easier to see the front sight lift and come back to target for the next shot. The intense concentration on the front sight for such shots emphasizes that the front sight really does rise and fall back. If I could speed up my eyes to see that same thing happen at a more rapid pace, there would be a lot more tight groups on those hoser arrays.

In 45 acp, 4.7 grains of Clay's under a 185 grain lswc, is working for me. Length is 1.245.