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If you're referring to the small glass bottle, I bought the larger size bottle (I think 16oz but may even be 32oz) and it's a plastic bottle with a flip top nozzle that works very well. You would think they'd do it the other way, small plastic bottle with flip top and large bottle with a plain cap.

Doesn't look like I'll be able to get AR mag pouches in time, so I won't be able to do the rifle stage.

Not necessarily looking for MOLLE, just something that can go on a belt. The problem with most belt mounted pouches is that they seem to be fairly expensive. The BladeTech ones are $35/ea. I'm not up for spending close to $100+ for AR mag pouches that I'll use very infrequently for only rifle side-stages.

Oh, really? I thought I'd be able to just leave the flaps open while shooting. If that's not the case, then I don't know about them. What about after pulling one mag from the pouch, do you have to re-snap the flaps? And if you meant ranger plates on the mags, I do on two of them. Maybe I'll just cancel it and keep looking for next time.

Just ordered this (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004BE0B5U/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details) to give a try. I'm hoping it won't be too deep that I can't easily get 20rd mags out, and that I can just loop the MOLLE straps over my belt and be reasonably stable.

I'm considering getting some AR15 mag pouches for USPSA-type rifle stages, but have no idea where to look or what to look for. I have a few 15/20 PMags, so I don't know if they fit the pouches for standard metal mags or not. I also have no interest in getting a vest or anything like that, I'd prefer to just be able to put it on my belt or something like that. If that can be accomplished with MOLLE then that's fine, but I have no experience with MOLLE so I have no idea. I also don't want to spend a lot on them since they'd literally only be used for USPSA stages and possibly storing them and transporting them to and from the range. Storage for 3-4 mags would be enough since I only own 4 mags (3x 15/20 PMAG and 1x standard 10rd short mag). Any suggestions oh wise ones?

This. Would be great to hear some methods for practicing from the gurus (other than "shoot more matches"). Other than the usual draw an unloaded gun from a holster over and over at home, for the range I'm thinking of trying from low ready, decocked, two shots on target. And beyond that, for a range that allows "controlled rapid fire", using 2+ targets on a stand, 2 shots per target in succession.

I got this one (http://www.harborfreight.com/25-liter-ultrasonic-cleaner-95563.html) for $60 (forget if it was a sale or coupon code). It's the same as the Lyman one, just the original brand. It's pretty good. Not quite big enough for a full size frame, but you don't really need to clean the last 1-2" of the grip anyway, so I put it in upside down and let it run. The one thing I wish it came with is a basket, which I'm thinking about buying the Lyman one to be able to easily get small parts back out.

I prefer Hoppes #9 for the bore of my barrels, and then use some M-Pro in a pump spray bottle for the rest of the gun. Seems to work pretty well. I also cut it with water in my ultrasonic cleaner for gun parts and works well. It's just unfortunate it's so expensive in that quantity and I haven't found a good way to strain out the crap to increase its lifespan.

I should be in. I'll be there early with all the other noobies for the briefing. I may or may not bring my AR for the side-stage, I just don't have any mag pouches for AR mags. How many rounds would you typically bring for a 100rd match? I'm thinking 200-250 to be safe.

How strict are they about the "can't fit a finger in the trigger guard while holstered" rule at the local matches? I only have my crappy soft universal holster until my Blade-Tech shows up. No one said anything on Saturday, but I figured it was probably because it was just a class. I don't want to commit myself to coming and then show up and get DQ'd for something stupid like that (off the clock, even, as Maks would add).

It's Caleb, definitely satire.

I shot one of these last year, it was loads of fun. Just make sure you have a .45 or similar large caliber. Me and two friends tried doing it with 9mm and just couldn't hold our ground. The only reason I won a few rounds was because I got paired up with someone shooting a .45 each time. And bring A LOT of ammo. We each brought a case and went home with none after only about 3 hours.

Something tells me the new shooter brief at Saturday's match is going to look an awful lot like yesterday's group.

Definitely! The only downside was that I also needed a hammer because I have the Italian version, so a roll-pin holds the lanyard loop in place, but I already knew that so it wasn't a big deal.

Just received and installed my D spring. It dropped my DA trigger pull from just under 12lb to just over 9lb. Did nothing for my SA pull (wasn't expecting it to change, it's right around 5lb), but wow, what a difference it makes for DA. It's definitely going to make that first shot at USPSA much easier.

Great class! Thanks to Mike and crew for putting it together for us. And great to be able to put some faces to the names now. Now I need to go load up more ammo so I have enough for next weekend.

Looks like it's all but guaranteed to rain tomorrow. Showing 100% chance tonight and 80%+ chance tomorrow through at least 2pm. http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=zmw:07840.1.99999&hourly=1&yday=90&weekday=Saturday

What!? You mean no texas star or polish plate rack? You're going too easy on us. How are you ever going to keep us outsiders from coming back without drop-turners. LOL

In that case, good thing my friend decided to use this as a chance to try out steel-cased ammo. Have fun with that stuff Mike.

I ordered my BladeTech about 5 weeks ago as well but from RedDotShooting and I haven't gotten it yet either. I think BladeTech is a bit backed up, probably with the warm weather and everyone getting into competition this time of year. As for the paddle, I have a paddle Serpa and can't even get it off my pants when I want to, but I'm sure it would find a way off mid-draw at a competition. And I'm curious about the brass pickup, both for Saturday and general competitions. Like Nick said, no big deal if not, just wondering.

That brings up a good question. What would you normally wear for USPSA in cooler weather? Obviously a sweatshirt/jacket would turn it into an IDPA match. Do you just deal with that extra bit of clothing and extra time to draw, or do you remove it when you're on deck and deal with it for a few minutes, or is there some basic article of clothing that my brain is forgetting?

Yes, they have moveable target stand bases that you put your stand in at any range. Or you could probably use your own base if you have one.

Interesting. I would've thought it wouldn't feed very reliably. Then again it is only .050" larger diameter, and I guess the length isn't a huge deal as long as they fit. So in that case, I stand corrected. Carry on.

Will a G22 mag with 9mm ammo feed into a G17 though? The other half of the statute is that it must feed directly and continuously into a firearm. A cardboard refrigerator box can hold probably tens of thousands of 9mm cartridges, but it won't feed them into a gun. Now if you took a G22 mag, modified the feed lips and changed the follower to a 9mm follower, then yeah, you're going to have some problems.