Jeff686

Midway has sidewinders in stock...

I was reviewing USPSA match locations in Florida for future travel opportunities. I thought there was a match in Titusville. I've been on their web page, and can only find IDPA. Was I confused? Did they have a match, and it is not gone? What's up? Thanks, Jeff

If you buy 38 TJ brass instead (from Starline), the extractor groove is cut taller so the U-die can get all the way down to the groove...

I really love the powder measure stop gizmo too.... wink wink

Also get the new slider link thingy. It allows you to adjust the PTX bell without fussing with the whole assembly. Fits on the bolts that hold the spring, and has an adjustment screw.

How do you disable your slide stop? You just file off the part of the slide stop that is lifted by the magazine follower. It still works if I manually push it up, but it now clears the magazine follower, regardless of magazine type or brand. Henning sells a replacement pin, with no thumb lever or slide stop feature. It is supposed to be stronger than the factory part.

Most of us disable the slide stop.

IMHO... Longer is the key to more accuracy. The longer the bullet, the more lands and grooves the bullet has in contact with the barrel producing a more consistent flight path = more accuracy. Are you implying that shorter bullets will jump the lands/grooves? If not, how exactly does a longer bullet interact with the rifiling in a more accurate manner? It can't spin faster. Does it exit the barrel crown better? Is it less damaging to the jacket during initial rotational acceleration? I seem to recall that some barrels are designed with variable twist grooves to slowly apply rotation, but I thought that was for long guns. shorter bullets leave the barrel sooner...while longer bullets is still being affected by the barrel... Really? Is that your answer? I don't even know how to reply to that...

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IMHO... Longer is the key to more accuracy. The longer the bullet, the more lands and grooves the bullet has in contact with the barrel producing a more consistent flight path = more accuracy. Are you implying that shorter bullets will jump the lands/grooves? If not, how exactly does a longer bullet interact with the rifiling in a more accurate manner? It can't spin faster. Does it exit the barrel crown better? Is it less damaging to the jacket during initial rotational acceleration? I seem to recall that some barrels are designed with variable twist grooves to slowly apply rotation, but I thought that was for long guns. Help me understand.

It sounds as if you are having to use excessive force. I've never had to use that much force. Even with 9mm Major, it sounds excessive. Have you tried another die? It is possible that your die was manufactured incorrectly. It might be out-of-spec.

Unfortunately, a bunch of the old hippies have retired and moved north. In retirement, they have little else to do than make stupid rules and complain about stuff. The local newspapers tried to get a list of all CCW holders via Freedom Of Information Act. I think they wanted to publish them. Luckily, it didn't work. Google it.

Thanks for all the advice everyone. Once my official duties are over, I'm headed to the suburbs! I had forgotten why I moved out of the big city. So far, everyone is really nice, but I'm glad I don't have to live in a big city anymore.

Well, I'm sitting in San Fran, crammed into an Airbus, waiting to depart for Dallas. Plan to stay near Galleria for first week, then relocate after I get my bearings.

What about up near the Galleria? Or maybe I should go out towards Grapevine. My family is coming next weekend, and we will stay at Great Wolf Lodge a couple of nights.

Hi everyone. I have to spend up to 3 weeks in the Dallas area, alone with a baby. I'm currently booked at a hotel near Love Field, but can relocate anywhere. Does anyone have advice on the best location? I'd like something with easy access to food, grocery, and shopping. Maybe someplace with a nearby park or areas with easy walking paths and such. Most importantly, I'd like to be somewhere reasonably safe. My home state's permit is not honored in TX, so I'll be without my 100 year old companion. Any advice or input would be great. BE members (and USPSA shooters in general) always seem to be good folk...

KZ75 is next closest. Grips are a little thicker, but everything else is close. I'd love the Cybergun's Gold Team too... maybe get someone in Europe to buy and ship you one.

Gold Team, start at 7.4 of 7625 and 124gr Montana Gold CMJ. Increase to >165pf and feels good. 10.25lb spring is favored.

Most of us have tried those...they don't self indicate realiably and can't be "scored". Good to know.

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Anyone see the episode when they shot the AR-15? It amused me to see how he did not properly load the magazine, sliding them in from the front. Funnier still when he couldn't keep all the shots on a car hood at 50 feet!

I think the big issue here is quickly and easily finding your brass on the ground, and stopping the brass hogs from stealing your cases. I've recently discovered a new technique for accomplishing this... I work in a food processing and packaging company, and am responsible for the equipment's automated control systems. One of our more commonly used tools is the industrial grade food irradiation oven. I've found that turning up the ionization dose to approximately 30Gy (normally running around 8Gy to sterilize beef), I can effectively tag my brass with a residual radioactive signature. Identifying the brass on the range is very easy. After shooting, I break out my bright yellow 1950's geiger counter that I borrowed from my fathers bomb shelter. Using the obvious and simple method of waving it around in the air around the bay, I'm able to play the 'warmer/colder' game and locate pockets of higher emissions. Typically, these pockets indicate a pile of brass that accumulated from one shooting position. As you can imagine, after shooting and demonstrating my brass location system, the brass hogs are hesitant to steal my empty cases. Furthermore, I've noticed that others also prefer to stop policing their own brass, allowing me to collect and keep it too. Bonus! There are a few unintended consequences. First, I've had trouble hearing the timer's starting buzz, since the RO isn't willing to stand as close to me and my loaded magazines as he should. Second, I've noticed that I'm the only person willing to tape targets and set steel. I don't mind working during the match, but really? Finally, I'm starting to grow a 3rd arm, and hope to soon use it to speed my reloads. Cheers

Instructions: CMore Serendipity Installation

I've found that it feeds much better with some weight. With only one or two bullets, it doesn't work as well. Maybe I need to adjust it better, but with 5+ bullets stacked up, it works great.

I started my son on a 1911 airsoft (single stack) in the garage. Great for practicing muzzle control, finger off the trigger, range commands, and other fun stuff. I bought him a GSG 1911 in .22. With some thin grips, he can handle it very well, and it is much lighter than a Ruger 22 or Buckmark. Adding a red dot soon, and will be shooting lots of steel challenge. Cool think about the GSG 1911 is that it has the same controls as the airsoft, and as a centerfire 1911 that he'll eventually use. Also, it has a threaded barrel, and you can screw on a cool (and cheap) aftermarket compensator. It doesn't do much, but looks really cool to an 11 year old. I'm wondering why everyone was suggesting a glock. Wouldn't kids suffer from the dreaded 'limp wrist' jams, or are those a thing of the past?