Sidecarist

While I do my best to stretch a dollar I do patronize local small businesses. I used to be one... I worked hard to give my customers value that they can't get on line, or from a big box and it worked...right up to the divorce. I now work for a small company that provides huge value through service. We cost about the same, or maybe 2% more, but I know my product better tan the big guys, or the Internet guys. If all we ever do is shop price then we will get the lowest value as well. I visited an LGS yesterday and found that I could buy primers for less than a big store and ask questions of someone knowledgeable about their products. I got lucky on price and I would gave paid a bit more for the service I got. Sometimes the small local guy can save you a bit by having lower overhead. Go visit them and see.

I had a chance to stop in Prone Shooter yesterday and while it's a small shop they had a good selection of powder and primers. I had a short chat with Lori and I can tell you that I will be going back. I mentioned TGO while I was there but Lori wasn't too familiar with the forum so if you go in mention it, maybe they will advertise...

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Primers, powder for pistol, titegroup, wsf, solo1000, n100. Plated, or coated bullets in 9mm,40,45,357,44 Brass for above calibers I'm in the Dayton area and have to go to Hixson, or Chattanooga for supplies.

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That's what I want...what I can get may be another thing entirely

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I have seen pressure signs in pistol reloads but only when I was young and stupid with 357mag. Now tat I stick close to published data never, I do split brass from use though. The look of those primers may be consistent with the breech face on television XD, when Glock came out they ad that rectangular firing pin impression that looked different. Compare to some brass from factory loads. This will give you a vase line for what the primer should look like. If you're loading for target shooting go for reliability and constancy first. If you find a mid range load that works use it and enjoy.

I'd rather have an SAO myself. Also thinking about a 226SAO. Decisions decisions.

If the spring is a bit long it may prevent the release from disengaging fully as the spring becomes coil bound. You may be able to use something to mark he mags then insert/remove them several times to see where they are dragging. I've used machinists layout blue for this in the past. It sticks fairly well but can be removed with regular cleaning solvent.

I'm curious about the rifle... is it a 110BA? I've been thinking about long range shooting again.

Not to step on Hipower, but Details???

If the moderators are good with it. I think it's a good idea. I check daily.

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Agreed, when I moved to TN the plus on lower taxes, was a big deal. Even better is the people and the general attitude is so much more agreeable, and I came from VERY rural NY...

Now thats a FINE idea!

As a former NY, New England resident having visited, or seen some of these plants is one of he few things I miss. There is a huge history of firearms in the north east. It looks like the firearms history for the 21st century will reside in the south.

I did a search and didn't find any specific post about this so I thought I'd add it for those that might be interested.   I have a SIG P220 Carry Equnox that has roughly 1500 rounds through it. I was disappointed to discover that this custom shop P220 does not have the SRT trigger parts in it from the factory. Why SIG doesn't make this a standard on all the P2XX pistols is beyond me other than its an extra $50 for them every time its ordered...   I like SIG triggers a lot, and have a 1998 vintage P229 that has seen more rounds than I care to count that has an incredible trigger after all these years. The P220 isn't that good but not bad out of the box it was 5.25lb on my scale, and after 1500 rounds was in the 4.75lb range. I added the SRT kit which is a new sear, and safety lever (firing pin block lifter). Easy install if you are used to detail stripping a SIG.   The re-set is significantly improved, but surprisingly so is the trigger pull weight. I made no modifications to the parts, no polishing, etc. and the trigger weight was reduced to just a bit over 4lb, a nice bonus that I thought its worth noting. There appears to be a leverage difference between the SRT sear, and the standard one.   For those who have SIGs this is a worth while upgrade and its all factory SIG parts, nothing aftermarket, or modified.    

I like the change in the thread name. I agree with Trekbike that maybe others on TGO just didn't know what you are doing. It looks like it's helping already.   Thanks again for what you are doing! I wish we could take one now, but its not good timing. We WILL be getting another dog in a few months and I'll make sure to check with you first.

Ma   Maybe with Natural flavors like cotton candy and Marshmallow!

So am I but I guess I got a keeper. She helps keep me in guns and whiskey. Besides a young hottie would probably give me a heart attack being that I'm 52 and overweight...

Nope, already got me a bride from up in the mountains, and she can shoot good too!

That's the first time I've ever seen the words communist & hootenanny together LOL

It should... that's what keeps you (me) honest

That's funny... Sadly I will have to admit that I have had two unintentional discharges in my life to date. One was because of my own complacency when I pulled the trigger on a 1911 and put one into the dirt about 3ft in front of me, #2 was a mechanical failure of the sear on a Wilson race gun that had been "fixed" by its new owner. I should have never loaded that weapon, I saw it malfunction moments before I did. AD/ND is a matter of opinion, but on both occasions the gun was pointing down range in a safe direction. BOTH times I was saved by the habit of following rule #1. The gun safety rules are about as simple as it can get, and complacency can bite anyone at any time that we really distracted, in a hurry, etc. Yes I was still embarrassed but I also used those examples when teaching hunter safety and other classes. I will never forget either and I hope that those experiences make me safer!