deerslayer

I still don't see the connection between reloads and risk to range equipment.

So, it doesn't really matter if it's actually "reloaded" or not?

In light of ranges barring the use of "reloaded" ammo, what exactly is allowed? Does it have to be ammo that you bought? If you bought it, do you have to buy it from a store? Can you buy it from a friend? Does it have to come in a brand-name box? Several ammo companies offer cheaper lines of product that are apparently reloads, but are sold as new ammo. Would something like Tennessee Cartridge or Ultramax be allowed?

Thanks for SOing, Rick. Congrats on beating all those 1911s with your M&P!

This has been going on forever. My dad was on an aircraft carrier in the early 60s and they would crank everything on the boat and run balls to the wall toward the Russian coast. A hundred miles out, they would go lights out and watch the Russians freak. Keep in mind, this was before satellite GPS and radar systems like we have now, but it is silly to think the Russians don't/can't snoop around out coasts. They can tell us to F off if they are more than 12 miles from our coast; we can do the same.

Right eye dominant, shoot handguns left-handed and long guns right-handed. Kick, dribble, drive nails, brush teeth, bat, golf, swing tennis rackets and ping pong paddles left-handed, but throw, write, and eat right handed. Early bait-casting fishing reels seemed to be invented by a southpaw. On semi-auto handguns, I've always wondered why the mag release is always on the left side of the gun--I've always thought it made things easier for lefties and harder for right-handed shooters. Some right-handed slide stops can be a pain to reach, though.

Looks good. I just picked up an Edge myself.

Is this Chandler's gun?

Like Rick said, keep it under 1.140 for your M&P. If you want to try jacketed 147s, get some Titegroup and some Precision Delta (http://www.precisiondelta.com/) 147 FMJs and start loading them at 3.2 grains. My STI Trojan makes 890-900 fps w/ 3.5 @1.155, but the same load goes 940 in my Glock 34. You may also want to check out Black Bullets (https://www.blackbulletsinternational.com/) if you are interested in moly coated lead bullets. These are as clean as jacketed bullets and usually easier to get a higher velocity. Black Bullets are made right here in TN. You only need 851 fps with a 147 bullet to make minor power factor. A 130 pf load with a 147 bullet will have less perceived recoil (a "push" vs. a "pop") and will knock down steel targets more easily. I would use one load for all games--you'll get used to one recoil impluse and you won't have to keep adjusting your dies for different loads. -tad

Doubt it.

Checked with my friend, he borrowed it. Oddly enough, he borrowed it from someone on the pirate 4x4 forum. No idea who, though.

It sure didn't work out well for Sandusky.

A local (Memphis) guy used to have one. He built two or three AKs with it, I believe. I'll try to get in touch with him and get back to you.

Keep in mind that the Roaring Fork also serves as the only access to the Bullhead, Rainbow Falls, and Trilium Gap trailheads, which all go up Mt. LeConte. Supposedly, 10,000 hikers make the trek up LeConte every year. The ones who really get under my skin are people like the "Loud pipes save lives" Harley a-hole who blasted Alice in Chains in the Newfound Gap parking lot last fall. It was pretty clear the he thought he was funny. As he started back down Newfound Gap Road, I coldn't help thinking what a crying shame it would be if he blew one of those curves and went to the Knoxville ER in a helicopter.

Hmmm...I am loading my .40s for about 16 cents each ($160/1000), and that's with high-dollar Vhita Vhouri powder. Also, this price does not take into account that the brass is getting reused. What components are you using? If I ever get another STI, it will be hard chrome. Their bluing sucks.

If we are strictly talking about an ESP gun, I would go with the 9mm. If there is a chance you will shoot USPSA, I would get the .40. However, I would forget about .40 minor if I'm going to play both games. Not long ago, I entertained thoughts of getting a .40 Eagle to use for both games. However, I was going to only shoot major--one gun, one load, one recoil impulse to learn. I thought I would be better off using one load than I would bouncing back and forth between minor for one game and major for the other. I am not familiar with the Atlanta Arms ammo, but handloaded .40 major can be surprisingly pleasant. The folks who gripe about their "snappy" .40s have never shot handloads with heavy bullets and fast powder. Before I dumped $2500 plus on an Eagle and mags, new holster, etc., I picked up my old Glock 34 just to make sure I didn't need a 35 instead (I had been shooting 1911s for a year and a half). I ended up with a 35. Another thing to keep in mind is that most Eagles, and most 1911/2011 guns in general, prefer .40 ammo loaded a little long. i don't know what length Atlanta Arms loads their .40, but factory-length .40 can be iffy in these guns. Just out of curiosity, how much is the Atlanta Arms ammo?

On September 8, Memphis Sport Shooting Association and the Tri-State Shooters will host the 2012 Tri-State Regional outside Memphis, TN. There will be 10 stages and a chronograph. This will be one of your last chances to warm up before the Nationals. The match fee will again be $55. The match application and waiver can be found at http://www.memphis-ssa.com/modules.php?name=IDPA. Lunch will be available at the range. The match hotel is the Hampton Inn in Bartlett, TN: http://www.memphiswolfchasesuites.hamptoninn.com (group code TRI). Hotel rate is $79/night. See ya there! -Tad

http://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=959&CAT=240 Looks like this 6" barrel will work in your G21. You shouldn't need an extended slide stop for it to work.

LOL, thought I was watching a bigfoot movie with all the growling.

I've carried a 23 and a 27 with the same Pierce extension. For me, the 27 was always easier to conceal. Yes, it is about the same length along the front of the grip, but it's shorter along the back, where it may print. I look at the 26/27 w/ pinky extension as a bobtail 19/23 with a 1/2" shorter barrel. Here is a pic of a 27 w/extension on top of a 19: A new Glock mag sometimes takes a lot of effort to put in the advertised number of rounds, especially the subcompact Glocks. Fill it as much as you can and put it in the closet. After a month or so, I bet you can get one more round.

oops, double post (three year old climbing on me)

I have experience with a Lone Wolf G23 9mm conversion barrel and a KKM G35 barrel. 1. Both were drop-in. I believe KKM also sells a semi-drop-in model that requires minor fitting. 2. I was happy with both. The G23 only ran about 95% of the time, but I didn't bother to change the ejector to a 9mm ejector, so this was no surprise. The KKM chamber was a bit short and I sent it back to them. They lengthened it and now I'm happy with it. I was using a very specific moly-coated lead handload for USPSA competition; factory jacketed rounds chambered reliably. KKM said some lead loads are a bit tight, and they changed the chamber dimensions for free. 3. I would recommend either the Lone Wolf or the KKM. If I got another Lone Wolf, I would get the version that puts the caliber logo on the bottom of the chamber, instead of the goofy wolf logo on top in plain view. I think it's $10 extra to get the no-logo version, but it's worth it to me. 4. As long as you thoroughly test it, I don't see an issue with using one in a carry gun. However, I would not have big expectations about accuracy improvements with an aftermarket drop-in barrel. Also, you may see a moderate gain or loss in velocity. Barrels with conventional rifling often give slower results. However, tighter chambers often give higher velocities. I gained ~40 fps with my G35 KKM barrel, probably because the stock 35 chamber was huge.

A barney mag is a mag that you use to chamber a round. After the round is chambered, you remove the barney mag and insert a full mag. It's useful in IDPA when your mag only holds 8 rounds, but you are starting the stage with 8+1. It's quicker than putting an 8 round mag in the gun, chambering a round, then removing the mag and putting another round in it.

I believe the OP mentioned possibly shooting IDPA in the future. The 17L is not IDPA legal.

Hognut has final say on who can/can't shoot at Dickson? Wow, hope I am still welcome to whip your ass again.