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Fuzly

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  1. I'm voting with Flex. You mentioned you used WWB in your first match. If that works well in your Glock, get some 230 gr. FMJ and try to duplicate the Winchester ball load to get started, then you can experiment from there. I have limited experience with the small Glocks, but I'm guessing they won't run very well with stock springs and a light load. Have fun, check out some of the other competitors' pistols, and you'll be ready to make an informed decision when you make your next gun purchase.
  2. What a great idea! Its like Christmas or the UPS man showing up at the house when I discover something I have not noticed before on this forum. Well, here goes. 1-14-07 Here I am at the gravel pit. It sure is cold, but the crust on the snow makes it easy to find brass. I'm at 100% recovery for this year. I have a new load to try out. I purchased some Laser Cast bullets (.40 180 gr TC) and am anxious to see the results. First, 15 yards at a bullseye, holy cow!, that's a great group for me. I have had some shooters advise me to not use lead because of the smoke. I'll worry about the smoke when it starts to bother me, the gun seems to like the lead bullets, I'm getting away with less powder and recoil, and saving money. I start struggling a little with the DA pull on my Beretta. In fact I'm shooting mostly double action in order to improve. Thinking SMOOTH when pulling the trigger seems to be more important than perfect sight alignment. Didn't bring too many of the test loads, but I'll have to load a couple hundred up and give a more lengthy test. Now I can just goof around a little with the .22. I see a beer can that wants to dance. The black sights with plenty of daylight around the front blade make things easy with all the snow for background. There is probably a lesson on sights here, I just don't have the cash right now to put new sights on all my pistols. The lack of recoil helps, I remind myself it's important to practice with the centerfires too to experience some recoil. Wish I would have brought the 686. Last time out I tried some .38 sp +P 158 grainers and fired another personal best group. It is definitely time to get some dies and work up a load. I promise myself I will shoot the revolver in a match this year, maybe IDPA SSR. I am shooting it better that anything else right now. I have "Miculek's Pro Tips" from shootingusa.com and am pretty much mimicing him. It's working! I might have to start saying "bottomfeeder". Time to pack up and take a walk to warm up. Did I mention January in Northern Wisconsin is a little cold? Short trips to the range are better than no trips. 'til next time, Dan
  3. You know, I never thought about ESR. The few guys I know that shoot it use 625s. I am now giving the new option serious consideration. Easy and cheap sounds good to me, and the revolver is all about fun. I may work up two loads. Now if I try this, am I going to end up hooked and forget where to put a magazine?
  4. That's what I'm hoping for Merlin. (I had a hunch.) Jim, you're right. I don't think either way is right or wrong. I'm probably just going to have to pick one and work up a load. I'm shooting for (pun intended) a 135 pf. Is 10 over the power floor safe if I'm ever chrono'ed? Keep 'em coming. The quick and informed responses keep me coming back. I was wondering if this idea was off the wall or a worthy experiment. I guess it depends on who I ask. Some will say "go for it" and others will say "why would you do that to yourself". While we're at it, any thoughts on holsters and speedloaders are also appreciated. I don't have a suitable holster or speedloader holders. As far as speedloaders, I have a couple Comp IIs. I think Comp IIIs would be better, but if I'm trying to duplicate what I would actually carry, I might go "whole hog" and stick with the Comp IIs. Just read the new posts. Thanks guys. RePete has a good point. I have A LOT of .38 special brass. .357 brass is another component I would have to purchase.
  5. Hi all, I am new to IDPA but wish I would have went to a match several years ago. It is a lot of fun. I am classifed in SSP but I have a very nice older S&W 686 I would like to try at a match. This gun is loaded with a quality 110 or 125 JHP load when at home. I would like to try a handload with a 125 grain bullet around 1100 fps to get something close to my home defense load without beating me up. Is this reasonable? Does anybody else ever shoot a match with something close to his/her defense load? Or should I think of an IDPA match as something different? It sounds like 158 grain .38 +P is what most use in this division; round nose to facilitate easier speedloading.
  6. Soybomb, I'm relatively new myself, and I have been studying the grip. I have found it easiest just to keep my thumbs off the gun. I don't bump levers on my gun or any of the other ones I'm lucky enough to try. I didn't realize that was an option until I read the article linked below http://www.handgunsmag.com/tactics_training/combatg_100306/ You will see the gentleman on the first page of the article looks a lot like the guy on the top of the page here. As well, the author of the article pops up on the forum from time to time.
  7. I'm happy I asked. It sure makes a lot of sense to use something that mimics the big gun. I'm currently shooting my Beretta, so a smaller Beretta may be in my future. I handled one of the single stack .380s a few years ago (Model 85 I think) and I liked it. Nice and flat, and IIRC all the controls were in the same place. I read about the five shot strings in the rules, so that is why I thought the Smith snubbies were the ticket. I have not fired one of the airweights, but I didn't think it would be something I would want to do a lot of. I did try one of the titanium ones at the Ducks Unlimited Festival a few years ago, and it was NOT fun. I may still get the S&W because of the good deal, and I've never felt I have too many guns in the safe. Also, it sounds like I might be starting a new job in a few months were I could use it as a BUG. So, it was a pretty good day. Thanks for the feedback.
  8. I am pretty new to IDPA. I know the club I've been going to has an occasional BUG match and would like to participate. I have located a S&W Airweight .38 snub for a good price and am thinking about getting it. It would be for matches and fun, since I won't be getting a CCW license anytime soon (I hope no Wisconsin shooters voted for Gov. Doyle). So is this the way to go? Maybe I should get a steel frame model since it will strictly be a match gun. Also, I would appreciate feedback from anybody who uses something other than a snub for BUG. Do you use something else and why? Thanks for the help.
  9. Gee, I wish I could remember the link. I saw some photos of TGO at full speed, and it looked like his finger was coming off the trigger and hitting the front of the trigger guard before coming back. Maybe it was on his site. Of course he was rockin' and rollin' on some close targets with one of his 1911s, which are set up at a reliable 1.5 lb trigger pull (I think the trigger pulls are on his site too, even if I'm having a brain phart, check out his site anyway). Anyway, back to my point. Do some of the guys shoot like that all the time? My understanding was that the "slap" was for close up targets, and they slow down a little and "press" on the more difficult shots. Just wanted to add, the thing that helped me most with my grip was getting my left hand involved and up nice and high on the gun. Then the thumbs and stuff made a lot more sense.
  10. Hello all, Just wanted to give you an update in case you're interested. I rigged up a hook. One end was on my trigger, the other was holding weightlifting plates. When I got up to 12.5 pounds I gave up. My grip and control of the weapon is much improved, plus it doesn't feel weird anymore. My shooting was better, even with the heavy pull. Then I obtained a "D" spring, and learned how to install it. I liked the improved trigger pull, and I got a tiny bit better again. I'm now experimenting with a black magic marker and the dots on my sights. Looks like Santa is getting me Brian's book, and maybe a DVD, and hopefully I'll get a little better again. I tell ya, I would still shoot even if I totally stunk just because it's fun and I like the people, but making these improvements makes it even more fun. Also, I'm off the new gun kick. There is nothing wrong with my Beretta for Production/SSP. If I do buy a new gun, it's going to be a revolver or a 1911 so I can try a different division. Thanks for all the help.
  11. It feels weird-but the gun isn't wiggling around any more.
  12. I'd post more questions, but using the search function and reading stickys can usually answer the questions. Friendly and knowledgeable place.
  13. I watched a couple of the videos I found on this site-Jarret and Precision shooting I think. Very helpful, my right hand was about perfect, my left hand was just along for the ride. I've been doing a little dry fire with my left wrist cammed forward and trigger finger pad on the trigger. It made a big difference. I learned with the Weaver, seems like I'm not working as hard this way. I am looking forward to trying live fire this weekend. I would still like to post a picture but am going out of town and won't be able to do it for a few days. A local LEO friend said I should try a spring from a DAO Beretta before I pay for a full trigger job. I'm sure this is the D spring Juan Carlos mentions. I still think a better trigger would help, but it's the guy with the limp noodle left wrist that is the main problem. I'll keep practicing, thanks to those who posted the videos. But I copy Jerry M. for revolvers. I would rather not have two grips. Does anybody use thumbs forward on revolvers? I tried it, but I touch the cylinder or burn my thumbs.
  14. Just one more thought. I can't remember where I saw it or heard this. If one is lucky enough to take a class with TGO, and he checks your grip, he will rack the slide while the student is holding the pistol and move it around and have the student tighten up until he can't wiggle it so much. Is this true? Is it possible I'm just not holding on tight enough? I currently hold the pistol like a couple of raw eggs. Not tight enough to break 'em, but tight enought not to drop 'em and break 'em. Thanks
  15. Thanks, I wear size XL gloves-long skinny fingers. The Beretta doesn't feel too large to me. It definitely is larger than the other guns I tried. I'm going to get a scale or rig something up to measure the trigger pull. I really think something lighter would help. It is quite accurate when I can muscle it through and not milk the grip. Having my thumbs down helps avoid this. I liked this pistol the best 11 years ago when I bought it, but maybe it is time to try something else. Thats pretty much what I'm trying to decide, If I should sink some money into this one or buy something else. Also, I've done some searching on the forum and checked out the FAQ. Sorry to beat the proverbial horse-looks like it was decided some time ago that thumbs forward is better. I would just like some help getting it to work with this pistol.
  16. Hello all, I've been lurking here for some time, and am in need of some advice. I shot a couple of IDPA matches this summer and will be checking out USPSA this spring. In my research and observing the better shooters, they all shoot thumbs forward. I have been trying to do this with my Beretta 96, but the gun wiggles a lot on me. I do much better thumbs down-the same as I use with DA revolvers. My question is this, do I need to improve my technique, or is thumbs down O.K.? Friends at the range have allowed me to try a Glock 34 and 1911, thumbs forward is no problem for me with those pistols. I think it is the lighter trigger pull. A new pistol is not out of the question, but I would like to stick with what I have for now, at least until I get more experience. Would a trigger job help or is it me? If a trigger job would help, are there any good smiths in northern Wisconsin, or should I ship it to a specialist? Sorry for all the questions, but you guys seem very helpful. I won't see the guys from the club until spring. Regards, Dan (Fuz)
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