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Scroll down past the sponsor listings. http://brm3g.com/index_files/Page365.htm Curtis Edited to add: slow on the draw so Dan gets the A zone hit

If the ejection port is lowered, it is an external modification, which would have made it illegal previously. But checking the June 25, 2009 Production rules revisions: "21.4 After-market slides and barrels – provided they are the same length, contour and caliber as original factory standard. SLIDES: Current rules remain in effect –You may replace the slide with an OEM or aftermarket slide which is of the same length, contour and caliber as the originalslide for that model of gun." If it is the same length, contour and caliber as factory standard, according to the revisions, it is legal. Hmmm. Curtis

Unless that specific model is on the USPSA list approved for Production, it isn't. Here're the approved CZs: "CZ100 (24 oz.), CZ100B (24 oz.), CZ2075 Rami 9mm & 40 S&W (25.5 oz.), CZ2075 Rami P 9mm & 40 S&W (23.5 oz.), CZ75 (34.3 oz.), CZ75 Compact 9mm (33 oz.), CZ75 P01 (27.2 oz.), CZ75 SemiCompact (33 oz.), CZ75 SP-01 (41.2 oz.), CZ75 SP-01 Shadow 9mm 4.72" (42 oz.), CZ75 SP-01 Tactical (41 oz.), CZ75B 9mm & 40 S&W (34.3 oz.), CZ75B Stainless (35.3 oz.), CZ75BD (34.3 oz.), CZ75D Compact (28.3 oz.), CZ83 (28.3 oz.), CZ85 (35.2 oz.), CZ85 Combat (35.2 oz.), CZ85B (35.2 oz.), CZ97B (40.8 oz.)" Curtis Edited: 'cause I hate tipos typos!

Absolutely agree...and with notifying the match director at Level 1 match. Fortunately, I tend to be hastier in replying to posts when I multitask than I would be in dealing with a safety issue at the range . Fortunately have never run into a problem yet that a few cool heads couldn't resolve on the line in five minutes. Curtis

Jim raises a good point. If other than a Level 1 match without an assigned RM, the RM should definitely be informed about what is going on. Curtis

Nearly faced this at a match, but the slide was eventually opened. FWIW, I would have had the competitor to place safety on, then holster and assign an RO to accompany the competitor to an empty bay or other appropriate portion of the firing range (NOT the safe area) and oversee efforts to resolve the issue. Curtis

My setup, with thanks to the Mrs., whose hobby is woodworking, for the bench and cabinetry Curtis Edited: 'cause I hate tipos typos!

Am I missing the joke? I am kinda dense at times "8.3.8 "Range Is Clear" – This declaration signifies the end of the Course of fire. Once the declaration is made, officials and competitors may move forward to score, patch, reset targets etc." Curtis I was thinking the same thing - although I think he may have been referring to "Range is Safe!" --- which I had to double take on what Boz wrote - but then again - I could be just as lost.... You guys are correct, apparently I can't even type the incorrect range command.......sorry But that's a good thing...it means you've been indoctrinated well Some people can't get it right when they try, you can't get it wrong even if you try. Curtis

George? How'd ya guess? Curtis

When I was working on my CRO, my mentor would slap my knuckles with a virtual ruler whenever I tried to compel competitor action through anything other than vision barriers or other elements of course design. Freestyle is the guiding light and it makes a course designer work harder...but inevitably results in better stages. Curtis Edited: 'cause I hate tipos typos!

Am I missing the joke? I am kinda dense at times "8.3.8 “Range Is Clear” – This declaration signifies the end of the Course of fire. Once the declaration is made, officials and competitors may move forward to score, patch, reset targets etc." Curtis

Well, first off, you can't have a stage that is only steel plates: 4.3.1.4 Various sizes of metal plates may be used (see Appendix B5), however, metal plates must not be used exclusively in a course of fire. At least one authorized paper target or Popper must be included in each course of fire. A stage requiring mandatory movement on a miss, would also be in opposition to 1.1.5: 1.1.5 Freestyle – USPSA matches are freestyle. Competitors must be permitted to solve the challenge presented in a freestyle manner, and to shoot targets on an “as and when visible” basis. Courses of fire must not require mandatory reloads nor dictate a shooting position, location or stance, except as specified below. However, conditions may be created, and barriers or other physical limitations may be constructed, to compel a competitor into shooting positions, locations or stances. 1.1.5.1 Level I matches may use shooting boxes and specify where or when specific target arrays may be engaged, and may specify mandatory reloads in short and medium courses only (not in a long course). Stages with steel must be Comstock, so the competitor can make up as many shots as they wish from any position within the shooting area. Not a permitted COF, for a number of reasons. Curtis Edited: 'cause I hate typos.

Followers are generally interchangeable and various generations of followers were phased in to improve/resolve feeding issues that may have developed over generations of Glock models, magazines and changes in factory ammo. One is not necessarily better than another, but if a certain follower isn't working for you, it may be time to experiment with a later number follower. Later followers may not work properly in some earlier generations of magazines. Curtis Edited: 'cause I hate typos!

Indispensable. G34 is the same as G17/22. Curtis

Varies in spots, but you could ballpark it at 1.457 - 1.461 in., based on my M1. Curtis

I have one on a .308. Are there better scopes available...sure. Does it offer great value and features for the price...you bet. I'm really happy with mine. If you're on a tight budget, you probably will be, too. Curtis

Straight drop, definitely, in my experience. Curtis

I disliked how grit seemed to embed/bury itself in the injection molded holsters more easily than in kydex. Eventually I got rid of all of 'em but one, which I carved out to fit a Buckmark Contour with Tasco red dot scope. Curtis

Is the Jager the most similar in shape to slide? Sure looks like that to me. And they advertise it as such. The key would be length compared to length of G17L, I guess. If I ever decide to go Open with my G17, the length of the LW threaded barrel with Jager comp will be the first thing I will be checking out. Sure would make for a cheaper setup that a full-race holster...and if I built one, it would have to be on the cheap. Jager offers a nice package price on a setup including the STS, which would be the way I'd go as well. Curits

I was thinking on similar lines recently, wondering whether a holster for the G17L might fit an Open G17 with a slid-ride sight and a "slide profile" comp like the Jager. Curtis

Have you tried different chokes. In my Benelli M1 I started getting improved groups with Remington Managed Recoil 1 oz. Sluggers (RL12RS) when I went to either a Modified or Light Modified choke. YMMV. Curtis

Pat, you were probably worth more than me Curtis

Not to quibble, but we did not receive a free match fee, but a welcome discount. Curtis

The last of my e-mails to all the sponsors for my prize package and to STI (don't I wish ) went out this morning, along with an order to one of the sponsors. Folks, the sponsors really do pay attention to a brief thank you when they are deciding what match to support next year. I wish I had a nickle or two for every time I received back an e-mail thanking me for my thank-you and remarking how few they receive And thank you to all the competitors who took the time to thank the ROs for days of hard work. We're happy to help you achieve your goals, keep you safe and attempt to keep the playing field as level as possible, but a thank you and a positive attitude is always appreciated. In general, a great group of people went through Stage 4 and nearly all held it together well, even when things didn't go their way Curtis Edited: 'cause I hate typos!

Ultimately the only "ruling" that would count would be from John Amidon, if you're really concerned. You could request an official ruling through the e-mail link to him in NROI portion of the USPSA Web site. Curtis