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I have done this for many years. I believe that yes the round can detonate. It is far more likely with guns like a 1911 that are (or may be)fitted with an extended ejector that has a profile that can act as a firing pin. Not many pistols use ejector shaped like this... Think about rimfire guns. By design they have to have the ejector contact the rim where the primer is contained. I have never heard of a rimfire going off when unloading a live round. Is it possible? Yes. Is it likely? No. You decide if the risk requires a change in your habits.

It's a shame that his poor judgment didn't include pepper spray into the wind... While we don't know the whole story it sure looks incredibly stupid and I hope he has to get re-certified with that spray.

That's my plan as well. It's why I've been looking at what the difference is. I think that with some powders the velocity difference is less than others. I will try titegroup first as I have a good supply.

I've been saving these up to reload. The research I have found indicates that the small primer cases will usually fire the same load as large primer brass but at slightly lower velocity (3-5%). When using high bulk power the difference is less than when using ball powder. For me the only problem I see is if it's a load for a match and the ammo needs to be chronographed to make major power factor. I haven't tested this yet myself but will be in the next couple of months

Well Done for your Son, and your entire family!

I'm sorry, no I didnt. I had other things I was looking for and only saw it in passing. There were probably 10 boxes on the shelf.

That's so wrong!

Welcome!

Sportsmans warehouse in Chattanooga had plenty of CCI when I was there today. I don't have a 22WMR so its still there.

Most parts for a 1911 will fit the 1991 series of guns. Many will require minor fitting for the best performance and safety. Remember that Colt commanders have a 4.25in barrel, and a standard 1911 will have a 5in barrel. other than that they are essentially the same. All 1991 versions are series 80 style with a few extera parts in the trigger system for a firing pin block that the older guns don't have.   The 1991 was the base model and the first ones were parkerized rather than blue or some other finish. They also all had stake on front sights with a wide tenon. This make front sight replacement a bit more difficult.   I really like commander length guns to me they have a bit better balance.

  I will second Chances R on this.   I was there as well and as my first class with Randy and Suarez as well as at the Ridge facility I came away very satisfied with the class and what was presented.   When I saw that this was being offered I jumped at the chance to take this class it is the only night training class I have seen offered for civilians. I came away from it with a much greater understanding of the dynamics of a possible confrontation in the dark, or near darkness. Lets face it a great majority of confrontations happen at night. Randy discussed first how to prepare yourself to have the best chance of avoiding a confrontation then how to handle it in a way that is likely to avoid any type of violence in the first place. Then he took the class through several exercises that started with just a flashlight, all the way up to shooting in darkness with only a flashlight.   A great deal of information was passed on and I know that I will keep this training in mind whenever I am out in public in the dark.   Thanks to Bill at the Ridge for providing the range for this class. There aren't many places that could host this sort of thing late into the evening hours.   Thanks to Randy for his professionalism and knowledge.   Get yourself a flashlight and take this class if at all possible. It was positively worth it.

Only on my name. Of course it's only one syllable and spelled the same forwards and back...

Well I made it to ORSA today for my first IDPA match since 1997... I enjoyed myself greatly and the match was very well run. Spiffy didn't even stutter my name...   Thank you all and I will be back if not for April, then for May.

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Really... ashamed hugging cider soaking? Who's going to call FTDR here, or is this just a PE? It's been awhile since I shot IDPA I sure hope it hasn't gotten this um..... Progressive? Words almost fail me but my SIG shall not!

Not in your neighborhood but Smokey Mountain Knife had one 2 weeks ago...

The TFX & TFO sights are both fiber optic for day and tritium for low light. It is a shame that the engineering time wasn't put into these to get the dots and the top of both sights in line...

Well said

Historically the 40 is an interesting cartridge and this is part of Comms issue with it... As far as I know it is the only cartridge that was the offspring of a more powerful cartridge. 10mm begat 40S&W as opposed to 38spl begat 357mag. etc.   I find the 40 an agreeable compromise and have carried it extensively. I have also carried 45ACP a lot and am doing so now. I'm kind of old school in that I like big bullets. If it starts out big then reliable expansion (bullet performance) is less of a concern.   Terminal ballistic performance has improved greatly in the past few years. This has closed the gap considerably between the cartridges. Even 380 is beginning to be accepted as a decent defensive caliber. This is all because bullet performance has improved. Yes it has improved across all calibers but the smaller cartridges have benefited the most from the new bullet technology.   I carry single stack 45acp the most. I don't feel under-gunned, and most importantly I shoot it well. I'm comfortable with it. The 40 was the solution to the fact that some people don't shoot the 45 well, but the 9mm was under performing. This problem is less important today than it was when the 40S&W came into being. The performance gap is smaller than it used to be.   My recommendation... Carry the largest most reliable & most powerful weapon that you shoot WELL. For some that's a 9mm, or a 380. for others its a 40, 45, or 10mm.   I doubt that the 40S&W will be going away, but its on the decline for sure. Its decline is noticeable in part because its rise in popularity was so fast.   Be Safe!

I have a couple, but the only real differences are size, caliber and some cosmetics (ss vs blue). I want them to operate the same way, it just gives me a bit more confidence that under stress I know I won't have to think about it. Size/caliber is about how I'm dressed or the season. I do prefer 45acp in the colder months when ammunition performance can be effected by clothing more.

Nice... I think this could be fun. Most of my nick names aren't safe for print on a public forum. Bob

Nice!

I felt your pain about 6 months ago. Take care of yourself I hope to meet you at another match soon.

I swear a slot had opened up on squad 6 and made the change. Try not to be too hard on me just the 1st time...

I have nothing to say...I'm laughing too hard.