Sidecarist

If only it were that easy...

12 years ago I was an IDPA safety officer, and a USPSA RO. I want to get those certifications back hopefully this summer so I could help out.

Sooooo. What are the alternatives? Is there even a facility that could host multi stage matches? Is there room in the calendar to do it and not compete with other established clubs? I'm new to the area and just don't know

I switched from an SUV to a truck with a cap. It fits my needs well as I carry a lot of stuff for work in totes and it keeps it mostly dry and clean. It doesn't get too hot in side with the side screens open. If you are going to put the dogs in back sliding screened windows will be a must. Wit Boxers you will probably have to armor the screens as they get excited. My cap is an ARE and the dealer offered stainless mesh panels that went inside the screens for this purpose.   If your big problem is travel for trips, etc with he kids and bikes I think that Peejman has the right idea get a small trailer if its enclosed you can even use it as a bike garage at home if parking space allows and then get an SUV that is more comfortable for the people and dogs.   I love my truck and it fits my needs to a T but its not for everyone.

Looking forward to it.

It sure looked to me like they weren't shooting IDPA any more. Maybe they should just put a link to the Facebook page on the club website...   Now that I know about the 3rd Saturday. I'll make it to a match probably in April.   Thanks!

If I    have to... I hate Facebook and all the other social medial sites the amount of spam they generate is a pain!   But If I have to...

Even better!

Ok, thanks. Nothing listed on their site since December. I'll try and check it out.

I wouldn't be concerned about velocity loss, I'm more concerned that pressure could spike with the bullet having to transition across the square chamber headspace edge. This MAY not be an issue if the bullet has enough length to span from the auto rim case mouth to the bore. These chambers do not have a cone shaped mouth like revolver chambers do...

I'm near Dayton that makes it almost a 2 hour drive. Not out of the question but I'd still like something closer. If Cleveland isn't running matches then ORSA will be closest at 1 hour ish. As I get back up to speed I will try an come see you mid TN guys too as I travel for business that way sometimes.

Easiest way to do it would be to rent the reamer. I would want to check the reamer prints to make sure the pilot was long enough to guide it... I'm a little concerned that the bullet has a long jump past the sharp edge used to head space the 45 win mag. This isn't quite like 38spl & 357mag.

I'm just starting out get back into competitive shooting again. I'm new to southeast TN and looking for IDPA & USPSA matches. It looks like Cleveland has a club but no events running. Do they start up later in the year? Any other places to shoot these matches south of Oakridge, and east of Gallatin?

Actually I think I like the graphite version better. I just had to push that button...

I was in Cookeville the other day on business and almost took a detour to go there. I'll have one make a point of it next time I go. There's a nice looking Dan Wesson on there...

Better yet a dropper bottle.

When I was working as a gunsmith I used axle grease and 5w30 Rotella Synthetic motor oil. Now days its more about packaging and convenient sizes. I'm starting to shoot a lot more, and may go back to that but I probably have enough oil and grease to last me a year at this point... I wipe more off than actually gets used on the guns. With grease a little dab will do ya, then smear it around. A few strategic drops of oil go a long way, even if I run a gun on the wet side its still not much oil.   Engine lubricants are really great oils. about the only thing in them that I don;t think is useful for most gun applications are some of the additive packages for extended life. A gun simply will not run hot enough long enough to take advantage of them, but they don't hurt at all and the price is right.   FOr hunters, and for daily carry corrosion protection is very important. an oil with water displacing capability for external use is important. WD 40, SLIP etc do this. Keep in mind that they are BAD for your Ammo so outside of the gun only and never spray them near the Ammo!

A bit of a longer ride to Hixson (Chattanooga), but I was told that they almost always have a few extra seats. In my class we could have had 5-6 more with no problem.   http://shooters-range.com/

9mm was Blazer Brass and I think it was $13.50 a box but there was a discount maybe 5% or 10% if you were taking the class.   I wasn't even asked I just shot some factory ball that I had. I think there was a sign that said no steel jacket but I'm not sure. I could have shot my hand loads and they would have never known.   The class was a bit high, at $75 but If I had pre paid at registration it would have been $65.

  I have used a variety of commercial oils in the past for lubrication with no problems. I did like synthetic oils because they seemed to not gum up as easily. I never saw this on the guns, but on the tip of my oil bottle.   I do use Slip 2000, and some sort (don't remember the brand) of gun related grease in a syringe. The Slip 2000 really wicks across a finish and seems to displace moisture well without leaving the gun slippery to the touch. The grease I use simply because of the packaging and it being easy to apply a small amount. In the shop I used to use wheel bearing grease and apply it with a toothpick.   Frog lube hasn't impressed me much the additives in it seem to settle out and separate. If that is happening in the bottle am I getting the correct lubrication on the gun?

I just took my CCL class at Shooters. Nice people, the range was clean ventilation was good, but some of the people shooting there scared the crap out of me with questionable gun handling. I'm sure one woman hurt herself by wrapping her thumb around the back of her Hi point. She had someone coaching her and they left rather quickly. I guess it's like any indoor range you have to keep an eye on everyone.   I didn't ask about Brass policy, but there were people there picking up brass and there was no range officer watching everyone so I don't think it is a problem as long as you stay behind the line.   The store is filling up with stock, they even had some rimfire ammo on the shelf. I'll go back to visit for sure.

I've got some closed cell I'm going to try if I can find it. I'd like it to be dust tight if I can.

I received a P226 SAO Legion from my wife as a gift and after shooting it a bit I thought I'd share my thoughts... The Legion branding is nice, but to me its just something additional, and not a reason to buy the gun. Reasons to buy the gun are: The factory trigger work and parts. The SAO trigger breaks right at 3.5lb on my example. Like all SIGs made now with MIM parts there is s slight caming of the hammer when the trigger is pulled. I can't imagine what the trigger will be like after several thousand rounds. Normally I can't resist a little action work on a gun, but this one doesn't need it and I'll be leaving it alone. The Grips, For shooting the grips are fantastic. The checkering is just right. Many guns today seem to have slippery grip finishes. These are really good. Maybe a bit aggressive for carry but could be toned down with a light scuff to take the sharp points off. The down side to the grips is that the bottom edge is VERY sharp, I took a nail file and knocked the edge off. You cant see it, but you sure can feel it! There is also an opening (See Pic) at the bottom rear of the grip that will allow dirt, lint, etc to get into the action. I will probably fill this with something in the near future. The Frame changes, The beaver tail is nice, but not a deal breaker for me. I have a couple of other SIG's and never missed it. The front strap checkering, and undercut are nice, the undercut is subtle but feels good. I don;t think I'm going to rush out and do this to my P220, or P229, but it is a nice add on. The Finish. PVD finish is hard and should wear well. PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) is the same method used to apply TiN coating to machine tool bits. This finish should not wear off in normal use. It is harder to apply than the standard Nitron finish and should wear three times better. Time will tell... Sig X-Ray sights. These are really Trijicon HD sights branded as Sig. They are truly great sights and I would highly recommend them to anyone that wants that Big dot out front. In the end you could make a nearly Legion copy by adding the Checkered Hogue grips, Trijicon HD sights, and having a good trigger job done. The finish and frame work are harder to duplicate, but it also could be added to a standard SIG. In the end you would spend a bit more even without the finish. I won't call it a bargain (no SIG is) but to get the same performance out of a standard SIG would cost you a bit more. If I already owned a SIG I wouldn't trade it on a Legion version, I'd make the additions to the gun I already have. One nice feature that I didn't realize I was getting is that on an SAO SIG the slide can be racked with the safety engaged. This makes clearing the gun a bit safer than it is with a 1911, or a SIG X-5 that locks the slide when the safety is engaged. For me the biggest disappointment is the gap at the bottom of the grip. I intend to shoot this gun a lot and It would be a shame to ruin all that nice action work with dirt and grit. When I fill it I'll let you know how I did it.

It's funny how things work out isn't it! I'm glad that you will have what you need to take care of the little guys. Our dog just made a 1000mi trip with us. Even just riding in the truck he's fun to have around and gives us such great happiness. We hope that others can find what we have. Through your work I think the will.

I never checked before, but the grips are available from Hogue. The only difference is no Legion Medallion.   No problem for me its more about the feel than the branding... My 229 will be getting a set soon.