GRW

I would think that most ranges strictly prohibit anyone walking on berm's, outside of IPSC or USPSA rules.

Thank you for the replies. In this case the shooter was doing as Vince describes and the rules seem very clear in that regard.

Ok, I have another question along the same lines... at a match two weeks ago the shooter was transitioning between target arrays. Just before he got to the second array his pistol discharged. There was a brief pause by the shooter, and then he completed the stage. The round impacted safely on the burm, similar to a miss on the target(s). No DQ’s were issued. (After speaking to the shooter he confirmed that the pistol fired prematurely.) I was wondering how you would have handled this situation.

I just upgraded to a CED. Large display, easy to use functions, it even has voice technology, which states your velocity so you don't have to look at the display.

UPS: -Handguns must be sent Next Day Air -Either sender or recipient must have a FFL -Must use a UPS customer service counter -Package cannot be labeled or marked as containing firearms - Adult signature required FedEx: -Handguns must be shipped Priority Air Overnight -Either sender or recipient must have a FFL -You can use pack and ship stores -Guns must be rendered in-capable of firing* (remove firing pin or Slide from frame..etc) -Package cannot be labeled or marked as containing firearms - Adult signature required *Last time I shipped a gun out, Jan '03, the clerk at Mail Boxes Etc didn't even care about this. Good luck,

Straight Clays is a pretty darn fast burring powder, check out this burn rate chart... http://www.hodgdon.com/data/general/burnratechart.php (Edited by GRW at 8:57 pm on Feb. 25, 2003)

I would give EGW http://www.egw-guns.com/ or Brazos Custom a try http://www.brazoscustom.com/

I was trying to use the same ammo between my Glock and 1911, but it looks like that is not going to be possible.

It might be your recoil spring, as you suggested, try and switch it out with a lighter spring and see if it corrects the problem. Also, you might want to check your extractor tension and engagement on the case rim.

Thanks to all who replied. Looks like I've got the problem under control. By polishing the feed ramp, adjusting the extractor and magazines, seems to be feeding alright for now.

I just purchased a SA Trophy Match in .40 S&W and although the 8 round mags supplied with the pistol work ok, I just can't seem to get my CMC or Wilson .45 mags to feed 100%. At the range today I notice that the rounds (C.O.L. 1.145") are hanging up about half-way in the barrel, but the case rim was not sliding under the extractor. After a minor adjustment on the extractor, decreasing the tension, feeding seems to improve. I am planning to try some longer rounds (C.O.L. 1.8 - 1.2”), any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.