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Man they reversed an approval, that sucks. Probably cause they realized it worked way too well, haha.

Should we quote you on this? Haha. One trip to the range with your new pistol whatever you end up with and you'll be wanting to come back for a lot more. Especially if you hang around these forums. Everyone will push you to compete, go to meet ups, this that and the other thing. Before you know it you'll be reloading! All the best whatever you end up with.

I want to get a 357 mag revolver and reload for it. Is it a hassle to adjust dies from 38spl to 357mag? Not sure if it's worth getting a separate die set for each. Also do you guys think it's worth having a separate press for 38/357? I have one Lee Pro 1000 for 9mm and 45acp. I find it a little annoying switching between the two. Thanks.

All very good points. The way I see it people will buy according to their personal situations. It does seem all too dynamic to attribute sales or the lack thereof to any one particular occurrence. This is just one that I hear about all too often and have attention centered around. No one really talks about other factors like the ones brought up here with media, economy, etc.

Have you guys seem prices drop with strong correlation to a political shift?

They are awesome. You won't regret getting them. They look better and they feel better. To me it really transforms your gun for the better.

I'm not trying to start a political discussion or debate, really just asking. I've not been shooting long enough to ever notice a trend. But I've heard when democrats are in office guns and ammo go up in price and when republicans are in charge they tend to be cheaper. Is this true? I heard why everything is so expensive now is because Obama took office but I always wondered if it really had that much impact.

I'm surprised Uncle Mikes is never mentioned. I didn't think munch of them either till I bought one for my Beretta 92 and Sig P228. They are excellent! Pretty much like the Bladetechs but at a quarter of the cost. I prefer them over the Serpas cause I personally do not like the button. I feel it makes the draw more complicated than it has to be, but that's just me.

Sig P220/220 Carry may not be a bad option. It's on my short list.

Grips and sights is really all I'd do. I'm not really into trigger kits, expensive trigger jobs. Not to say they aren't worth the money, but I don't think I could get the most out of them as a shooter. I like my stuff to stay as close to stock as possible. I don't like mods that cannot be reversed. This is not a reliability, SD, thing. Just a personal preference.

Is it just me or does anyone else like just staring at all that ammo getting made? That's pretty awesome! Look at this: http://czcustom.com/ponsness-warren-auto-drive.aspx Would you guys be comfortable just walking away and eating a sandwich while your ammo was being made? Maybe it's cause I own a Lee, but I feel like I gotta watch everything like a hawk.

I dowsed the gun in oil prior to shooting it and now all the rounds lock the slide back. Maybe it was running a little dry? I hadn't lubed it for... mmm... yeah it had been a while. So I think you guys are right, go down a pound at a time. I don't think I'm gonna bring the charge down much lower then where it is now.

The only thing with the 1911 and a button retention type holster is if you draw like me which is disengage safety upon putting hand on the gun then you still put yourself at risk. Maybe more so than a Glock since the 1911 has a very light trigger which requires little movement. I personally do not like Serpas/Button-type retention holsters. I've practiced a lot with them since it's what I started with, but even today I worry. I just got some Uncle Mikes injection molded ones just like the Bladetechs and they are great. For competitive you I find you gotta run them a little loose so as mentioned this does pose a risk. But I'm more comfortable with that then the button system.

So lemme throw this out there. Say you're arguing with an anti-gun person. And you're like: Why do you think there should be no guns?! Then he just shows you this video. What do you say?! It's like: Damn! Touche. Good point... but still... These people certainly don't make it any easier is what I'm sayin'.

I just got these for my small same and I like them. You can combine units if you need more. Bout $13 from MidwayUSA

It was a fun match. I was a walk on so was not able to squad with anyone I knew. I nearly got DQ'd in the classifier as well going for a reload. Gun got a little wobbly but I retained control. One thing I've learned is it is worth taking the extra time to be clean and smooth and minimize mistakes. I felt like I was rushing the whole day and my accuracy suffered because of it. Also haven't shot in Old Bridge in a while. It certainly helps to do these matches regularly. Good placement Maksim. It's tough to finish that high. I think I was first in 'D' Class Limited 10 unless Unclassified people count above you (not sure how that works). If that's the case I'm really happy bout that.

Either make all of them large or small. It's really frustrating me. I can count how many I get per 100 since when the primer doesn't seat I know it's a small primer. I remove the primer from the press and then put them back into the primer feeder when I'm out. I just counted around 22 out of 100 TODAY! That is a ridiculous ratio.

Full Size/5". I was thinking going to just a couple under, you think 10-12 too light?

Alright I have successfully brought my 45ACP loads down to 4.3gr of Accurate #2 with a 200gr lead bullet (use this info at your own risk though). Now these are real light/soft shooting loads and finally I am getting a stove pipe here and there as well as the slide not locking back on the last round. Probably locks back half the time. So what lbs recoil spring you guys think I should get to help the gun cycle? Stock Kimber is 16lbs for full size 1911 according to their site. I may push this to 4gr, but after that I might as well through them. I use 4gr for 124gr 9mm rounds...

I could do this all day:

Those Federal and Blazer casings drive me nuts. I must have picked up brass after someone unloaded a case of them because I'm getting one in about every 5 or so with small pistol primer pockets. What I do is load some small pistol primers and seat them and then load everything else the same way. I collect all the ones with small primers and do them in a batch. I made around 20 rounds or so a while back and from what I can tell they functioned and fired just like the large primered casings. I don't think there is a need to change your charge or anything else.

You see my light loading thread? While your'e making 213pf 45 ACP loads I'm making 150pf loads. I'm actually trying to get my 45ACP pf down to what your 9mm is, haha.

Quite sure they have LEO discounts. Don't believe they rent out HK though.

Those are some hot rounds. How are they with the recoil?

This is Sony Vegas Basic. It is big actually. I'd love to see a slim model like how Sig and Glock do for some of their models. Not many grip options either. I just got a Uncles Mike holster for it and 3 more mags. That means I can get some action footage. Can't wait to try it for steel and USPSA.