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Install one trigger bar then the other. I'd bet you a beer that the trigger bar in which the trigger safety extends fully and works like stock would be Charlie's part. Curtis

IIRC, the Sotello trigger relocates the hole for the trigger spring in the trigger bar. The hole may be a little larger and may be signs that it was moved. The safety plunger is a bit more rounded like a ball. The workmanship on the Vanek seems to me to be a little higher: the safety plunger is well shaped but not rounded. Put the parts side by side and it should be possible to tell. The main way of telling is, at least for the one's I owned, the trigger safety works as Gaston intended on Charlie's kit...the Sotello kit is a little more iffy in this aspect. If you are trying to judge by trigger housings, it gets easy...Charlie has a screw in the back to reduce overtravel in his Classic kit. Hope this helps. Curtis

Both, with electronic muffs turned up high to pick up voices. I had an epiphany years ago when I was roadracing motorcycles: reducing outside noise (read that as "distracting stimuli that have nothing to do with the job at hand") really improves concentration. Double plugging does the same for me in shooting. Curtis

BTW, if the gun is new to you, it's worthwhile to clean out and relube the recoil spring tube in the stock. After I did, mine ran even light Remington Game Club target loads with reliability. Gotta get rid of the rusty crud in there once in a blue moon. Should be no need for high brass. Curtis

I always shoot Remington ShurShot Heavy Dove loads, #7 1/2s (or 8s) for matches. Never a problem. Curtis

Sounds perfectly normal...just like the thousands upon thousands of pieces of brass out of my Glocks. Curtis

Gene, the first thing I did to my new-to-me STI was replace the stock magwell with a Dawson Ice. Not only does it feel now like a big ol' magnet is sucking the mag into the pistol, it plants my hand in a better position (higher on the grip) to boot. After shooting an STI with an Ice, it was a must have. As always, YMMV. Looks like we're both making the transition to the STI platform at the same time...and the learning curve begins. Curtis

Based on my experience, it is not unusual to see a match chrono vary plus or minus PF 3 from what I get with my chronos. If you use an infrared or chrono box with lighting, YMMV. I would not be comfortable with a PF under 132, but that's just me. Then again, discussion of SD makes me Edited to add: the necessity of making minor becomes even more important with the realization that, if you fail, you're shooting the match for no score. Curtis

Thanks for the kind offer, Gene. PM sent. A buddy who bought a Dawson tuned Edge loaned me a DVD he received from Dawson with the pistol. Dave Dawson walks through disassembly, assembly and lube points, plus some special tips on procedures for STI 1911s, STI Limited 2011s and Open 2011s. Sat down and watched it this afternoon. Really useful coverage of the basics: http://www.dawsonprecision.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=80000889-1198782444

Appreciate all the info guys...and kgunz, I'll keep your offer in mind the next time I back myself into a corner and get stuck Curtis Edited: 'cause I hate tipos typos!

If you end up with an M1, just install a Limbsaver pad and start burning some shells. I also added a Limbsaver cheek pad wrapped over the top of the stock. Very comfy now. Curtis

What you have in mind would be an illegal external mod. Curtis

Thanks for the direct links, Linda. Curtis

you have to use Internet explorer That's always impossible for Mac people 'cause Internet Explorer hasn't been updated for the new Mac OS in years. If someone is kind enough to post the direct URLs we won't have to be dependent on the non-working (for us) links. Thanks, Andy, for posting the partial scores. I'm with Jamie: it means a lot to me, too. Curtis

Recently picked up an STI and looking for recommendations on a good shop manual type reference for maintenance/repair/how to. I've been shooting Glocks so this platform is new to me and need a reference before I take apart something that I can't get back together. Saw a few on Brownell's but what out there might be the most useful? Curtis

As a BRM3G first-timer, I quickly became aware that, without a doubt, this was the finest and most challenging match I have ever experienced. If I limit myself to one major next year, there is no contest...BRM3G is the one. Thanks and highest compliments to Andy Horner and all involved for an unforgettable experience Curtis

The only unsolicited advice an RO should give to a new shooter should be pointers regarding potential safety issues the shooter should be made aware of...but that's just me. If the RO is a GM, then maybe his or her stage advice would be worth listening too...you could look at that as an unpaid lesson...bet the ROs you're talking about aren't GMs, though Curtis

Welcome to a fellow Bayou Stater. You'll find a lot of top-notch people and great info here. Curtis

My G34 is right at the maximum Production weight limit...I think I've just found the answer to .11 oz. of safety margin. Been meaning to find out how much these strikers weighed. Appreciate the info. Curtis

Why not? Run what ya brung and welcome to Production! Curtis

Troy McManus did the same thing to me during my RO class a few years back during the in-class role playing session. He played his role to the hilt as an apparently hard-of-hearing shooter and I was the patiently repeating myself RO...it was a case where finally getting to the beep would have been twice as long as the pretend COF. Curtis

If you don't react to the buzzer, the RO will begin the process again, per 8.3.4, with "Are you ready?" That's your best recourse...you have none once you begin. Curtis

I agree with Jake, however they should comply with the rules. This is one of the issues I have with weekly league matches and new shooters attending these matches, a lot of rules are overlooked and the new shooters are lead to believe that this is how all of the matches are run. Then they show up at a weekend match and get DQed or overwelmed. Well put, Dan. I was having a similar discussion with someone just this morning. You head down at slippery slope when you start picking and choosing which rules to follow and which to ignore. The rules already allow latitude on COFs that are legal at Level I, but not above. Curtis

I find my heavier rifle (also a 20 in.) is actually a benefit in stages with longer distances (seems more stable/planted) and only a detriment when all the stages are close and in your face. Balance is crucial. YMMV. Curtis Edited: 'cause I hate tipos typos!