JonF

I'll be there. They only do this match once a year on an extra sunday so be there or miss out!

Not mine, but here's what it will look like with the +2. Even a smidge more it would poke out. Shame we can't get this model with a 20" barrel as then you could get a +4 on there and since all the extensions seem to cost the same regardless of capacity, the extra couple rounds would be nice. http://www.stu-offroad.com/firearms/nordic/mag/mag-1.htm

The +2 is the appropriate size for the 18.5" barrel. +3 will extend past the muzzle and could get fragged.

You could buy some Butler Creek steel lips 25 rd mags in PA and have them pinned. You could probably even chop off the excess since it uses a something like a spiral torsion spring for the follower instead of a compression spring like most every other type of magazine.

Dude, please STOP posting in ALL CAPS!

You have both? nice! I've tried the SSA-E on a demo once, but never the S3G. I've been wanting to upgrade my simple GI trigger for a while now and I'd love to compare the two back to back some time.

What configuration of the nova (Barrel length, pistol grip)? Like Stickle pointed out, the best extensions are from Nordic and Midway currently has them in stock. I'm looking at a +2 and a low drag follower and a shortened spring for my supernova which might actually get me 7 in the tube. If you get a +5 or above, you'll likely need the support clamp as well which drives the cost up a bit.

Scores? Hot damn, finally! lol 4th in production AND i beat Vlad? I'll take that!

I've seen him shoot; It doesn't change much when he's armed. Sorry Ray Ray, had to do it, it was too easy. *mwah*

I don't doubt there are but, in a related note, i saw yesterday on SlickGuns that magpul makes (or licenses) some low cost "training" version of thier MBUS's that sell for under $20/set! I took a doubletake when i saw MBUS's at that advertized price and was gonna buy a few sets until i noticed the "training" bit. Airsoft strikes again.....

I have a NAA Black Widow 22lr/22Mag i could bring. It's always a hoot to shoot with some Super colibri's then follow up with some 22 mag. lol

Up until maybe 6 years ago i used to to EuroTire in Fairfield every year to get my alignments done on my track car. They commonly dealt with all manner of upper echelon vehicles for both street at track and it was not uncommon to see "cup" cars there getting done while you waited. They easily handled the needs for custom race tire (stiff carcass, large diameter) mounting on lightweight race wheels, aggressive race alignments via caster/camber plates and adjustable links and corner balancing done right (with driver weight in the seat). Anyways, its been some time since i was there but if they're still around, give them a call and see if they will do what you need.

I've had a stuck case with regular Wolf. After that, i have up on that brand. OTOH, i've been shooting a lot of silver bear and RUAG zinc and so far its been 100% for me.

I think you covered all the major points. It really comes down to the ultimate price and of course, how they perform in your gun.

You have a lot of criterion, it really runs the gamut and its going to be hard to find a do-all round that does them all well. Additionaly, while we can throw names out there all day, ultimately you have to test them; you cant just pull one off the net and call it a day. For shooting paper, like bullseye? Then neither, id go with one of the CCI match grade ammo's. For plinking, get some dirt cheap Blazer or federal bulk. For accuracy, you have to test them all in your own gun. Hardest hitting? easy, just look at the advertized energy of them. Longest range? Its still a 22lr, how much are you going to ask of it? The supermax is faster and should go a bit farther with less drop. but lighter so will be subject to more windage. the interceptor is slower so will drop more, but heavier so less susceptible to windage. also keep in mind that the stuff like CCI Stingers and these SuperMax have either slightly longer cases or really long OAL's and will not chamber in true match grade tight chambers. Sporter chambers, sure, Bentz chambers, probably, but often barrel makers will explicitly say that stingers are a no-go.

Its tough to make any kind of recommendation without a stated purpose; ie. what the hell are you going to use them for?

You can go to the hodgdon.com website and they have a LOT of load data for that powder. Of course, it depends on the caliber how applicable the powder is to it.

What sort of 9mm 1911 are you after?

Man, that death jam just killed my overall time in carbine. If my gun didnt seize up like that, i could have been a few spots higher probably right next to Mike. Some of the top times in all those categories, especially in pistol iron are just staggering :0 Just when you think you had a good run, you see someone do it in HALF the time. lol

Of all the more budget minded optics, i think the Burris and the Primary arms stand out above the bushnell and similar clones. I'm sure the bushnell is fine for a rimfire, not sure of its reputation on larger arms. Also, for the price, you start to encroach on other optics that start to provide even more features for your money. I have a sparc and a primary arms. If you game the system or find a sale, the sparc can be had for well under $200. Its nice that it comes with several different risers so you can flush mount it on a shotgun, AK or 22 or have stand high to co-witness with irons on an AR. It has the screw in magnifier as well which although not speedy to deploy, is an extra. None of the risers are QD though if thats needed for your application. IT does use a less common button battery that i had to get online (not even radio shack had them). I;ve been using mine heavily for a several years now on my 10/22 that i use very frequently for plinking and steel challenge. Did replace the battery once preventatively but otherwise no issues for me. Of course its not subjected to heavy recoil, but lots of duty cycles of on/off/brightness and such. For about the same money though, you can get a PA micro dot with a quality AD QD mount (or get one with no extra mount for even less). These use a very common button battery and are known to be quite reliable for the money. Folks commonly use these on AR's and similar so they can take the abuse. They have several variations on thier website with subtle feature differences so you have to choose the one that fits your needs.

Ray, in the spirit of your revolver fetish, i think you should bring a NAA mini. And 10 extra quick change cylinders. lol

Apparently most of the stages are either table starts or low ready so no holster needed. According to the match director, you can also "Stage" your mags through the course so they're there at your reload points instead of carrying on your person. Then there's the back pocket method...

Maks, i've got a buckmark and a gsg 1911 and 5 mags for each i was gonna bring. Not sure which one i'm gonna shoot yet but you're welcome to borrow one for the day if you do want to come out. I even have mag pouches for both.

I think i'm in. Was going to do USPSA on Sunday but the weather isn't looking very promising for that so we'll have to see.

So... how about them scores?