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Hello, no light and no sights for me. I do use a tungsten guide rod on my G17. Thanks, Eric

Hello, damn I must have read it wrong, I thought he was shooting a Glock 35. Ok if you want a sweet 9mm load for steel get some 95 grain 380 bullets and some faster powders like I listed above. 140PF makes the pistol run fast and with that light bullet it recoils lighter than a 22. Most of the top open steel shooters are using 115 grain bullets at around 120-125PF with a powder like Winchester Auto Comp. Sorry for the mix up. Thanks, Eric

Hello, try using 155 grain bullets and load to 1.140" OAL. A little faster powder like Tite Group, Clean Shot or N320 would be good if you are not using a comp. You can also lower your power factor down to 140PF and use a lighter recoil spring. Thanks, Eric

Hello, well if Align Tactical wants to send me a thumb rest to try I will gladly give my honest opinion on how well it works for people with large hands. I am right handed with some pretty strong hands from years of working with them. Thanks, Eric

Hello, I know a thumb rest would solve the ejection problem from the magazine release. I have large hands and don't like thumb rests on my pistols. Also I would have to buy another holster to clear the thumb rest. I was just letting others know about the magazine release for table starts. Thanks, Eric

Hello: I just installed one of the magazine releases and it seems to work very well with my large hands. One thing to note is that on a table start the release can be pressed, ejecting the magazine. This is with no magwell installed. Just a thing to note. Also, you may want to check your holster to make sure the magazine release does not touch the holster. Thanks, Eric

Hello, one of the things I really like about Glocks is the parts. They are easy to change and easy to buy. Try changing out some springs on a CZ or even a Sig. Work up a good load for a Glock and shoot it alot and it will take you as far as you want to go. Is it the most accurate--no but it is accurate enough. Magazines are easy to find and just work. As for the total weight, I don't think it means as much as people say it does. I have seen some really fast splits from a production Glock 17 and 34. Lastly is cost which most other production pistols cannot come close to. Thanks, Eric

Hello, sorry for the late reply. I just polished the burr off with a Dremel. Thanks, Eric

Hello, you are not going to be able to take much weight out of slide by cutting on the inside. There is just not enough area there to make that much of a difference. You can remove some off the barrel and use an aluminum guide rod as well as a shortened barrel bushing. You can also cut under the rear sight area. Thanks, Eric

Hello, buy a 9,10 and a 11lb recoil springs and try them to see what you like best. Shooters Connection should have them all in stock. I use mostly ISMI but you could try the Wolff springs also. Thanks, Eric

Hello, the 15lb recoil spring will be great with the stock slide and optic on it using factory loads. Thanks, Eric

Hello, well that's true just add more weight to make things better. Remember weight is the biggest killer of speed. Thanks, Eric

Hello, tuning your load and recoil setup will do more than just adding weight to the grip. Thanks, Eric

Hello, I am using the Carver one with no magwell. It works well. Another option is the C&H Precision one but it is too pricey for me. Thanks,Eric

Hello, I would agree on the Glock. A bag of $60 spare parts and some base pads and you are ready to shoot. But I still love my 2011 and 1911's. Thanks, Eric

Hello, the Atlas mount I have I had to remove about 0.050" so that the Alpha 3 could be mounted. Thanks, Eric

Hello, with the old STI 170mm magazines get the Grams spring and follower but also get the Shooters Connection/Hardy metal spacers. I don't glue in the spacer so the magazine can be cleaned easier. Make sure you get the Grams 9mm follower kit. Thanks, Eric

Hello, make sure you have the overtravel screw so that you have free play after the hammer drops. If not back out the screw 1 full turn and try it again. Also check that you have the sear spring in the correct position and it has not slid off the sear. Tahnks, Eric

Hello, I have an old Dillon one that has a piece missing on one of the shell holder spots on my RL1050. So who makes the best one for loading 9mm? Thanks, Eric

Hello, I have some I bought a while back that are thicker than the Dawson's I think. I will measure them tomorrow to see. They are plus zero as well and use a pin to retain them on the magazine. Thanks, Eric

Hello, I would pick up some range brass and reload it. Be a brass rat and collect some off the ground. I have had some Starline once fired that the primers would fall out of. I think it was from some over pressured 9mm open reloads. This was even after me running it through my Case Pro. I am wondering if Starline had a bad run of brass? Thanks, Eric

Hello, I remove the tab on the slide stop. That way you don't ever get the slide to lock back even from a round in the magazine. For the springs load them and unload them a bunch of times and the spring will take a set. You can do this while watching the TV. Thanks, Eric

Hello, let the primer hits be your guide. I did try the 13lb ISMI with the stock striker spring. I did have some light primer hits that did not go bang. Changed to a 4lb and everything works great. Your results may very since the striker cups may drag more or less and the sleeve inside the slide maybe very smooth or kinda rough. Hope this helps. Thanks, Eric

Hello, If you get any of the race holsters I would consider the muzzle support for a 1911 framed pistol for USPSA matches. It just adds a little more security if you are new to race holsters. The holster I have found that works the best for me is the Safariland 015. I have the 014's and they work very well also. I made a kydex holster for my open pistols and it is just a little slower but way more secure so you may want to look into that also if you are doing a slide mounted optic. Thanks, Eric

Hello, depends on what gen Glock you are running? For the Gen 3 and older the 13lb ISMI with a Wolff 4lb has worked very well for me in a G17 and G34. For the Gen 5 G17mos I am running a Wolff 12lb recoil and a Wolff 4lb for carry optics. Check what the hits on your primers look like to see if you need a stronger striker spring. Thanks, Eric