Detlef Posted October 15, 2001 Share Posted October 15, 2001 After a reload, I like hearing the sound of a shot break before I hear the *clonk* of the falling magazine hit the ground! Cool sound, but only in this order... --Detlef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunlop Posted October 15, 2001 Share Posted October 15, 2001 I wouldn't know, I'm too short!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2alpha Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 Thats cool Detlef, but I usually don't hear the mag hit the ground......I'm too far away by then. ; ) JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detlef Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 *throwing* the ejected mag behind the berm does not count! --D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ankeny Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 I am with Detlef on this one. I also like the sound of clink, clink, clink... as the brass hits the ground after you are done shooting and ready to move... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 Sound of mags and brass hitting the ground? Gee, I must be the only one who uses earplugs and earmuffs. What? Did you say Load and Make Ready yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detlef Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 no, you're just the only one who still doesn't use the electronic ear muffs... --D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 Electronic ear muffs!?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ankeny Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 Yeah, electronic muffs...they rule. If you new guys (and gals) haven't used them yet, you oughta give them a try. No kidding, you can hear the brass hitting the ground. The muffs do have their drawbacks though. I remember screwing up an array and as I moved to the next position I heard a guy way back in the peanut gallery say to his buddy, "Man that has to hurt...". (Edited by Ron Ankeny at 2:17 pm on Oct. 22, 2001) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 Actually, I got a pair of e-muffs from the Steel Challenge. Thing is, I don't want to hear the sounds they pick up. They make a dry firing hammer sound like a squib. I'm afraid I'll hear the RO's footfall or something and it will distract me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBChaffin Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 Erik, you wanta sell 'em? If so, what brand and how much? Email if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunlop Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 I'm with Erik, I bought a pair of Dillons after Cebu, there was a corner there with about 5 ranges on top of each other, so holding a conversation was all but impossible with ordinary muffs. I used them until the shootoffs at the Aussie Nats last year, where I found the noise to be really confusing and distracting. They remain invaluable, but now I shoot in plugs and muffs turned off. P.D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 E-muffs are OK when I'm not the shooter or RO. Now I can actually have conversations with other e-muffed people. I'm no longer limited to shouting at other luddites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 Ron, I was kidding...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ankeny Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 Singlestack: I know you were kidding...that's why I replied. Erik: I turn mine off when I shoot in matches to avoid distractions, but I leave them turned on in practice so I can hear traffic, people walking up when I am loading, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalanche Posted October 29, 2001 Share Posted October 29, 2001 Which emuffs are recommended? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalanche Posted October 29, 2001 Share Posted October 29, 2001 Oh my...I AM A HUNTER !! (Edited by Avalanche at 8:41 pm on Oct. 28, 2001) (Edited by Avalanche at 8:42 pm on Oct. 28, 2001) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Merricks Posted January 20, 2002 Author Share Posted January 20, 2002 I dont like to practice with ammo being around for the obvious reasons. While practicing I can really tell a diffrence. Does most just use empty magazines or reloads without the primer and powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted January 20, 2002 Share Posted January 20, 2002 Jon, I just use empty magazines. About twice a month I'll practice mag changes during live fire drills, maybe twenty times, using both the slidelock reload and the tactical reload that IDPA requires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted January 20, 2002 Share Posted January 20, 2002 I've found practicing with dummy rounds (reloads w/o primer or powder) to be better than empty mags. If I practice with empty mags, I have a tendency to not seat the mags hard enough the next time I live fire. Plus, it better replicates the feel you get with a loaded gun. I usually use a mag loaded with dummy rounds when I practice draws & transitions too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassy knoll Posted January 20, 2002 Share Posted January 20, 2002 safety first, it would make sense to use snap caps or other plastic replicas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted January 20, 2002 Share Posted January 20, 2002 Yes, if practicing with dummy rounds makes you nervous, by all means put 2-3 snapcaps or plastic dummies on top. The main reason for the powderless and primerless handmade dummies is the weight. Snap caps & plastic dummies won't duplicate the weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonedaddy Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Jon, FWIW, I just made up fifty inert rounds for the local Highway Patrol training officer. He had me leave the old primer in the resized cases and drill two 1/8 inch holes in the side of each case. I seated 180 grain lead bullets in the cases for him. The holes make them very easily distinguishable as inert rounds. Personally, I do like the weight and spring resistance when practicing mag changes. I keep mine in a special box labeled, of all things, "inert practice rounds". Have fun! -Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Haven't you guys heard of Bennie Cooley's CRTC practice magazines? Blue plastic with lead shot inside for weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Yeah, I've heard of the blue plastic practice mags. I've got a couple. I'm not sure if mine are CTRC's or not. I don't like them. They don't duplicate the length and feel of my 140mm and 170mm mags. They wear real bad around the mag catch too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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