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I'm not a revolver expert by any means, but I have recently felt a Performance Center trigger and a Pro Series trigger and the Performance Series is out of this world. Not even close. I'd imagine compared to a standard non-Pro version the difference is even more staggering. I say go Performance Series if it won't break the bank.

Out of curiosity, couldn't you also get the G17 AA 22lr kit for the G34? Same frame right? I want to try some bullseye/accuracy type matches as well with my 22 conversion, but I'm not so sure it'd make the cut. OK, well, I'm not so sure I'd make the cut

They have to follow up with the details on what exactly happened. Sadly that NEVER HAPPENS. Instead non-gun/anti-gun people read the story and assume that guns randomly shoot people. If it were more properly explained that this is due to the negligence of the person behind the trigger, improper holster, etc. then perhaps we could undo some of the misinformation out there about guns.

What model replaced the 9L then? That is a sweet looking pistol. I'm giving careful thought to a dedicated competition pistol and it's between a G17, 34, and the S&W MP series.

Thanks for the replies. No they are not DUIs, just points for moving violations. Not that many either, maybe 5 points, and they were about five years ago (NJ takes away 2 every year if you get no violations within that year). That's what I was saying. I don't think you have to have a Driver's License for an FID. You could have a valid passport and that should be sufficient no? More like the cop is assuming he has moral character issues and would be unsafe handling a firearm based upon the points he has on his license.

My friend went in to the Paterson PD today to apply for his FID. The officer gave him the forms, but said that they would let him know if it was even worth getting fingerprinted since he had some points on his license. When he asked why the officer responded, "Well if you can't control a vehicle properly than how can you control a firearm?" Uh... WTF is that all about?! I mean correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think your driving record has any bearing on your ability to legally own a firearm unless you were involved in some kind of vehicular homicide. Am I wrong here?

Cumulative Results

OK so I tried the 6 O'Clock hold and yes, it definitely fixed things alright. But I still wonder if I'm shooting high as I was aiming very low on this plate from 25 yards. I thought 6 O'clock was something like 3" lower than your POI at 25 yards. This was more 5". The front site was actually held below the entire plate right at the bottom edge. Maybe I'm just not used to shooting this way but I felt that was a very low point of aim. I used this gun in static steel for the first time on Sunday and I really didn't think it affected my shooting. So I guess as long as I get used to this sight picture I will not need to change my sights. Pic below from tonight's session.

I wouldn't say better or worse. Different is the best way to describe it. Of all the guns I've shot and own the 1911 (I have the Kimber TLE RL II) is my favorite to shoot. To me it has the most character. But I certainly wouldn't say it's a better pistol than the other guns I've owned/shot. It has it's pros and cons like any other gun. Maybe rent one and put a couple boxes through one to experience it again and see how you feel afterwards. Bring your M&P so you can do a side by side comparo. I've only owned a Kimber, but from what I've heard they are pretty much just as reliable/accurate as the ones that are a little more expensive. With increase cost in a 1911 you really get better fit, finish, looks, features, but that doesn't necessarily equate to a better shooting/more reliable pistol. I bought a Kimber because that's how I wanted my 1911 to look and feel.

Thanks, just ordered one. We'll see how it does.

I don't think the blendtec is USPSA Production legal or any other blender for that matter.

Contour looks good enough for the price. From my research it's half the cost of the GoPro no? Or almost half. Lemme know if I overlooked something. I think I'm gonna start with the Contour and if I really need it I'll get something higher end down the road. The Tachyon is another consideration, have not heard much about it.

They usually run 5, they just were too busy that night.

Well good to know cause I bought it just cause I had the most load data on it and it was cheap, lol! I honestly could not tell a good powder from a bad one since this is the only stuff I've ever used. I started thinking no one liked it cause every reloader I've spoken to uses something else.

I was shooting a Kimber 1911 in 45ACP and 22lr. They did end at 9:30 for static steel. A couple members stayed and just did some casual shooting/drills and let me join them. Lot's of fun.

Accurate #2. Never bothered investing in a chrono cause I never thought I'd get that into it, but apparently I'm headed that way...

It was a large turnout. I thought they'd only have 10 guys or something as usual. I was bummed out that we could only do two stages. But afterwards they said if I wanted to stay just to do some random practice drills/sessions I could. Three of us ended up staying and it was a lot of fun. Got to practice a lot of things you don't normally get to do at a range or at a match and got to try out a Glock 17 which I was thinking bout buying. It's a good crowd up there. Sorry I missed some of you fellow members up there, next time I'll PM you guys so we know who is who. Between shooting and football on a big screen TV a man can kinda get lost in his own world.

I got to handle a Performance Series S&W today at a local match and that trigger was unbelievable. If there was a such thing as a hair, double action, trigger this would be it. Is the Pro Series trigger about the same or is it still pretty far off? And if so is it hard to get it to the Performance Series pull? If DA triggers were like that I'd not mind DAO at all even in a Semi auto.

Got to test out my loads tonight and they worked fine. Nothing felt hot at all. I actually accidentally mixed the rounds where I used 5.3gr and 5.7gr and I could not tell. Then again it was a steel match and sometimes you're not even paying attention to that stuff cause you're so focused on the targets.

Yup,that's pretty much what I did while referencing with other hollow point data. Thanks. Gonna use them for steel tonight so we'll see.

I'm going. I using my Kimber and if allowed I'd like to shoot 22lr as well with the conversion. If not then I'll shoot center fire only. Usually the matches are not super long. USPSA started at 6:30pm and ended around 9pm and that was with breaking down stages and setting up the qualifier.

No pierced primers from what I've seen, but at the same time I do pick up surrounding brass near my booth that was not fired from my gun. Even still I have not noticed anything strange from the brass I know was mine. But good to know what to look out for. I've not found load data specific to 200gr hollow points, plated, (I use Berry's). I based it off lead data and 230gr hollow point data and tried to find a medium. I know that's not the best way, but couldn't find other data. I do want to get another load manual though.

I'm not talking about a double charge. I think that would be very obvious. What I'm talking about is more if your rounds have an OAL that is too short and there is too much pressure in the load. Or perhaps you are actually loading above the max load/never exceed load by a little bit (a grain or two perhaps). When you fire the rounds will you immediately be able to tell that they are too hot? And what kind of damage would this do to the gun? I'm asking because I load at the start load and don't go much beyond that. Some of my recent 45 ACPs are closer to the max load and are on the short side (not below min OAL but still closer to the min cause they are hollow points). I have shot some and from what I can they feel like factory loads. If I'm running to short too hot will I know right away?

Is this a monthly/weekly shoot? Can't make tonights but really want to go.

That's what I was gonna say. I think it's kind of stupid .380 costs so much. I think it'd be fun to own a pocket pistol, but not if it's going to cost that much to shoot. And I agree, the new pocket 9mm guns are not a lot bigger. If I were to get a pocket/carry gun it'd be a small, single stack, 9mm.