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You all made valid points all worthy second and third thoughts. I can't help but be turned off though, I am sure the majority of SS staff has enough common sense to know better when to allow some lee way when it doesn't really impact their bottom line (like the older guy who was totally cool!). We had fun and I made my point by not spending more money at the place that day. I suppose I should give them another chance.

Went to SS last Sunday with my buddy (my 3rd time there). We got a lane to share but when we got to the lane there were 2 adjacent lanes open so my buddy asked to use a second lane. The younger guy with glasses refused even though we both paid full price. I then went in and asked another older dude if we can use a second lane and he was cool with it, "no problem" he said. So my buddy set up on an adjacent lane. Now the youger guy comes in and tells us we must use a single lane cuz he's got customers coming and rules are rules. I don't know what rule he was refering but we paid full admission and should be allowed to use an individual lane. Plus the two empty lanes next to us were empty for most of the 1st hour that we were there, plus my buddy dropped another $30 on a Lula. It was a dick move on the part of the younger guy with glasses. I was going to purchase a TLR-1 after finishing the shoot but after that I decided against it and will likely not go back to SS. To be fair, we were allowed to stay for about 2 hours without additional cost, but it wasn't crowded there was an empty lane most of the time we were there, and it didn't make it right. Also, everything was better than expected the other two times that I visited SS; I am sure this incident is en exception but bad customer experiences, even once, cost you return business. I realize that I may get flamed for this, but I feel all customer experiences should be shared and I try to be as objective as possible.

I hear you about picking brass up.

I just set up my Lee turret and deprimed/sized a bunch of cases. These were all once fired winchester white box cases that I kept after Saturday shoot. I also shot S&B and collected some accidentally. As I was depriming I immediatelly noticed a diference when I had a S&B case in the die; it went in with considerably more force an was sticking more on the exit from the sizing die. Win casings were smooth and effortless.

I spent most of the day cleaning up my garage and setting up my first reloading bench. After setting up an old work bench and bolting it to the wall, I st up a Lee turret with thr 4 die set and dry loaded some ammo. Here is the result. Now all I need is a scale, case trimmer, pocket cleaner and a tumbler and I'll be ready to load.

Sry yes. CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow 9mm

At 7 yards

Why are some people claiming that S&B casings are PITA to reload?

I will be reloading 9mm for now, and I also got the 4 die set. My replacement parts came in in less than a week.

In a semi, the slide cycles with every shot. Is this different than manually free releasing the slide stop/release? It would seem that the semi action isn't much different.

I have been observing a lot of gun videos and gun shop guys handling hand guns and i noticed quite disparate techniques. Some dry fire without easing the hammer and release the open slide with a push of the release lever while others ease the hammer/slide into down/closed position. What would you guys suggest as the right way of doing it? Does it depend on the specific hand gun? I have a CZ 75 SP-01. Should I follow a specific protocol to prevent accidental damage to gun components?

+1 CZ's are meaty and heavy with large grips. Very comfortable for large hands and super accurate. The also come in .40 and are not as expensive as most quality 1911's.

+1 for Bayonne, too bad such limited days and hours

This range is only open in the evenings. Does anyone know if it gets crowded and what's the best time/day to go?

1. CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow Custom

I just purchased a lee turret press with the standard lot of accessories (auto disk, safety prime) to try my hand at reloading. It was fairly inexpensive and having some rewards cash cards valid at Cabelas definitely helped. I got the stuff home and set it up just to inspect the finished assembly and operation. In the very first try of the auto disk powder measure, a return spring broke, flew off and along the way hit the safety priming disk hopper braking the cover retaining tab. Must have been a bad spring... happens. I called Lee Precision and had the parts ordered free of charge, no other questions asked. Thumbs up to Lee customer service.

Beautiful gun that 92 is. That was my other choice before settling on a CZ 75. My brother in-law has the 92FS so I get to fondle her sexy frame once in a while.

I looked at Beretta 92's, Sig 226, Glocks in 9mm, and SW M&P. I shot a bunch of these at Shore Shot before making a decision. Ultimately I settled on the following criteria: 1. Full frame/long barrel - I have large hands and longer barrels yield more accurate results 2. Steel construction - less recoil, personal preference for steel 3. Reasonable price 4. Reliability/popularity - easier to get parts and find a gunsmith 5. 9mm caliber - low cost manufactured ammo plus good for beginner target shooting and can double up as effective home defense weapon. The CZ fit all those and I decided to get a Shadow to get the additional benefits for target shooting (lighter trigger pull, fiber-optic sights)

Hey John! We met today at the meeting. This is Raf.. the guy whose last name you couldn't pronounce. Of course I am not a member of the Lake Island but it's a club that I would like to associate with while I am going through the membership application process.

Here is my first hand gun.

I gotta be a newbie and ask, where do you get your supplies for that little? Can I achieve this kind of CPR with FMJ 9mm?

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