Jeff686

How about all electric? G-Wiz

Turkey on Fire Couple of tips: Carefully test and measure (with water) the exact amount of oil to use. Too much is very dangerous. Too little won't cover the turkey. Dry the turkey inside and out with a paper towel. Water makes splatter. I like to inject the turkey with marinade. Get one of those big syringes for cooking. Pick a marinade that is not chunky (no visible spices or chunks), it will clog the syringe. Get two people to use a broomstick to lower the turkey into the oil. It is much safer, since you can stand farther away and share the weight of the Turkey. The turkey will make the temp of the oil drop rapidly. Be prepared to turn up the heat to get it back to target temperature, and be prepared to lower the heat, careful not to overshoot. You might think the bird is burnt, since the outside is much darker (not black) than a roasted turkey. Don't worry about it and don't take it out early. It took me a couple of tries to get things dialed in. I would suggest you do at least one test run before the cook-off.

Our local steel match allows .22s. Now that's cheap!!

It seems obvious to me, but maybe I'm missing something. Why couldn't you mount it on the right, in front of the ejection port, right over the mounting holes? You could rotate the aimpoint 90 deg, and have minimal clearance between the frame and sight. Henning, you're trying out that 45deg C-More mount, so it's not unreasonable to rotate to odd angles to acheive a lower dot. 90 deg is even simpler, in comparison. Wouldn't the mount be cheaper to make too, since it could be made from a single piece of flat stock? Maybe something like below. I just guessed at the dimensions, but it seems simple enough.

Eric Grauffel now lists an RHT mount on his web page. The text says it is available for both Tanfoglio and S_I/1911. However, the drop down menu does not have a selection for Tanfoglio model. Maybe I'm confused, or maybe he doesn't have the Tanfoglio version yet. Picture from Eric: I wonder if the aimpoint would put up with riding the slide?

I realize that this match was a promotional gig. S&W, Surefire, and CrimsonTrace obviously wanted to draw attention to their products and to attempt to create a new shooting dicipline withing the practical shooting community. All of this is good. The match was cool, the TV coverage was great. I'd love to try it out. Our club only has one or two night IPSC style matches a year, and it's always bitter cold. However, I'm generally put off by 'Invitational' type events. I know that in this case it was appropriate, given the limited space in the venue and the desire for publicity. Although I enjoy watching the GMs, and admire their skills, I want to be a participant, not a spectator. I think an 'invitational' promotes an us-them mentality. As our sport grows, I hope it does not take on more invitational matches. I really like the local and national match philosopy we currently have, and I think that super-squads are a great way to make the GMs accessable to spectators and TV. I also like that the GMs come to the local matches and participate for the fun of it. My father plays a lot of golf, but will never shoot the breeze or share the tee with Tiger. I however, hope to go to the Nationals someday and be on the same scoresheet as Letham, ask Jerry Miculek about my revolver, and invite Julie G to dinner after the match.

Did you recently change divisions? I switched from L10 to Open. I spent a lot of time training my hands to reload when my feet move. Now that I'm in Open, I have to retrain that instinct. I guess that since I've been worried about it, it has been in the forefront of my mind and I haven't done an unplanned mag change yet. If you're in open division, try using your big-stick for as many stages as possible. That way you can tell yourself "no reloading". Once you break the habit, you can then start using your 140mm mags too.

I agree with the dry firing. Knowing how your trigger feels and where it breaks can greatly increase your accuracy. I see a lot of revolver shooters (and DA production shooters) that don't understand their trigger very well. The get their sights on target, and then squeeze, trying to keep the sights steady until the gun goes off. That takes a lot of skill and muscle control. For accuracy, it is best if you can pull most of the double action without being overly concerned for the exact placement of your sights. Then, as you know when your trigger is about to break, you can get the sights on target and complete the pull. I started practicing this in a very slow and methodical manner. I pulled the trigger, and tried to stop the pull right before the hammer drop and hold for a second, then complete the pull. I slowly decreased my hold time, but tried to keep the final hammer break at a consistant spot. Eventually, I became very familiar with the trigger feel, and was able to drop the hammer at the exact momemt I wanted by feel and varying my timing. I don't know what Jerry M would think of my technique, but it really improved my accuracy and speed. When shooting pins (full 357 load), I had a nice rhythm that complimented my trigger pull. After the recoil from each shot, as the gun came back down on the next target, I would begin to take up the trigger. This means I started squeezing witht he sights a good foot over the pin. However, as the sights dropped I reached the end of the trigger travel, and was able to break the shot just as the sights came on target. A similar thing happens when shooting IPSC. The loads are lighter and I don't have the same great timing since the recoil is less. However, the idea of taking up the trigger before getting on target is still valid. As I transition from target to target, I start pulling the trigger before I see the sight on the target. If it is a long transition, I can 'hold' for a moment before breaking the shot. The draw is the same. As soon as the gun reaches my chest, and both hands get on it, I start the squeeze. As I push the gun out from my chest and into my field of vision the hammer is already moving. I can break my shot as soon as I see a good sight picture. I guess, if can summarize, I view the pull in two parts, takeup and break. By being intimately familiar with the feel of both, you have a lot more flexability to increase your speed and accuracy.

Hi Ryan, I was going to buy a Tanfoglio open gun in 9mm. Those 'in the know' advised me that 38 super was a better choice. Although I didn't believe them, I ended up with a 38 super because I couldn't find a 9mm Gold Team available for purchase. Out of curiosity, I loaded up the 38 super mags with 9mm. It seemed the tapered round is not very friendly with the feed lip angle/spacing and follower. They stacked up very poorly, and the 'rims' hung up on each other and the rounds flopped around a lot. I even tried to feed them into my gun (which should have worked). Every round jammed, nose high. I tried both the 140 and 170mm mags. Maybe you could tweak the feed lips and get it to work. I know of one guy I met online with a 9mm Gold Team that had a full set of functional magazines. His screen name is ReyesR. I think his 140mm mags were Tanfoglio 9mm spec, and his big stick was home-made (welded). It sounds like your best bet is to buy and test a 9mm mag from Tanfoglio. If you get it working, find someone to cut and and weld a couple together. Also, the other option would be to switch to 38 TJ. I think it is a 9mm round without the taper, so you can ream your current 9mm to take it.

I totally agree! For example: "Hey Chills! Pull that stick outa your a$$ and have some fun!" would most definately be inappropriate and unwanted. Although I do enjoy joking and having fun at the match, I would never say something so rude and uncivil to a total stranger. It's just not in my nature. Nope. Wouldn't do it. Never.... Not me. Mama raised me better than that. Read my lips. Thousand points of light....

USPSA Rulebook Pages 59 and 60 have complete dimensions A-Zone on the Metric Target (one with head) is: Body: 15cm x 28cm Head: 10cm x 5cm

Doesn't anyone lap their rings anymore? Maybe LaRue rings are so good, they don't need it. I'd still lap 'em though...

Well, I went to a match today. Only my 3nd in Open and with the Tanfoglio. I was excited to try out the mag release, since I had trimmed it Friday. The good news is that I didn't have any accidental dropped mags. However, I also didn't have a chance to try a reload. I used the 23 and 29 round mags, and never once ran out. I love this open gun stuff. Oh, and I shot a 71% on the classifier!!! Strong B! Not bad for 3rd match.

My safety was difficult to operate. It was rubbing on something it shouldn't. You could see the hammer moving as you actuated the safety lever. My local gunsmith did a little fitting, and now it moves with ease, and does not interfere with the hammer.

I trimmed the spring this afternoon. I only took about 1.5 coils, in fear of trimming too much. I was able to get the trigger and yoke out without removing the safety and sear mechanism. Thanks for that, BritinUSA. I knew better, but I still sent the pin flying as I pulled the plunger up. Luckily, I heard it land in the foyer (10 feet away, in the opposite direction). Getting that plunger back down was difficult. I didn't have a tool the right diameter to push the pin against the spring, but not block the plunger from moving. The 1911 is so much easier. So far, that's my only complaint about the Tanfoglio. The trigger pin went back in very easily, using Henning tip about the blind pin made from a brake cleaner straw. Worked like a charm!

Right now, my practice Airsoft is iron-sights, but I want to use it to practice open class. I hate to spend the big bucks for a mount and c-more, when it isn't necessary. Anyone know of an airsoft-grade mount and c-more clone?

That mount is not single sided. It has supports on both sides of the frame. The sidewider must have a set screw or ball plunger to hold it in place, and make it easily removable. The factory Tanfoglio slide racker has a set screw in the top. You lock open the slide, then use an allen wrench from the top. I had a ball-plunger installed in the frame. Any slide racker will work with it, you just have to kiss it with a drill bit in the right place to make a detent.

It could be a little floating IPSC convention. What kind of special on-ship activities can you organize? Firearm auctions (instead of Art Auctions). Match video screenings. Reloading seminars. Keynote speech from M. Voigt. GM Q & A sesisons. Skeet shooting off the stern? Airsoft tag on the Lido Deck? IPSC match in the engine room?

Hi Henning (and everyone else), I just reviewed the videos on your page again. Thanks for making them. They are very useful. I have a Gold Team with C-more and Alex mount. I have a few quick questions. I'm going to trim the mag catch spring, which seems to require complete disassembly of the whole lower. How many coils should I trim? I don't need it super light, just lighter than it is now. I don't want to over trim it. I have a sidewinder installed, so it won't get bumped when laying on its side. Is there enough room to disassemble everything, without removing the scope/mount? If I have to remove the scope/mount, will it return to zero when I remount it? Should I use locktite? Blue or Red? How much torque on the screws? Input from anyone is welcome. Thanks!

Thanks! I was hoping it was that easy.

I WANT ONE!!! I have little hands and have to rotate the gun in my grip just to reach the magazine release. I've been considering getting one made, or retrofitting an aftermarket 1911 release. I wish we could get them OTC in the US.

Too bad he's wearing camo instead of Ralph Lauren.

Might I suggest getting any new gun in blue. Shoot it for a while. You will undoubtedly want or need some changes made to it. If it is already chromed, you'll be paying again for another chrome job. Once you get it running right, just the way you like, then get it chromed or IonBond or whatever. Also, remember that if you wait to get it chromed, you can get any type of finish you want: polished, brushed, matte, or any combo thereof. Tripp did a great two-tone brushed/matte on my single stack, and I really like it.

I saw a Junior at our club with those low-ride jeans hanging low slung with his underware showing. His rig was obviously not through the belt loops. I was about to quietly advise him of the rules, but then noticed the inner belt was thought the loops on his BOXERS!! Now that was something I just didn't need to see.

Yea, well, that belt ain't gonna make it over my roll...