Jamie Jackson

Thank you @Jpoc700 I tried some of those last year. (One of those send me a couple of boxes orders from TS). They're decent plinking rounds but some of them were "sparky". I guess burning powder a foot or so downrange. But they functioned well. But I got Blazer aluminum for the same price so stuck with those. Appreciated!

As I'm in Knoxville I will definitely check out "Mr. Guns and gear". I know I'm thick headed... but that 20 cents/rd includes shipping? LOL I'll go look @DeepSouth I've been using SA primers for a bit more than a year, several thousands so far in my Glocks. LCR's and Smith revolvers. They are usually $49.00/1000, Tax, no shipping or Hazmat, from Norma out of Georgia. https://normausa.com/product/small-pistol-primers/ I know they aren't Federal, CCI, or Winchester (I'm saving those since the SA's work so well).

Now if that includes shipping (I know most places charge tax) I would be interested. So feel free to post a link. I belong to TSUSA and they will run "specials" a few times a year (thinking Black Friday sales) for Blazer Aluminum (I actually like this round) for $200.00 + TAX. Also on the New Republic 9mm (good quality round). Shipping is not an extra charge as it's a part of an annual membership fee ($99.00/year). To me, the best thing about TSUSA membership is that there is no minimum, so I can order 1 50 round box of 9mm or .38, of a 5 round pack of buckshot and the "free shipping" applies. But sales like that are few and far between it seems. It could be my limited cyber-skills. I tend to shoot several thousand rounds per year, so a nickel per round savings by handloading adds up for me. YMMV again, please post a link to these deals or a head's up for local pickup. I'd rather shoot than handload. But I enjoy handloading almost as much as I enjoy shooting. My Dillon 550 has served me well since 1990 and my Lee single stage was replaced a couple of years ago after 35+ years of use. Just thoughts on this topic.

Kind of of a drift from the OP listing... At CURRENT component pricing I recently handloaded 1000 9mm 124 gr fmj using BE-86 and SA primers. The 124 gr fmj were "blems" from American Reloading. They cost me $0.16/rd New non-blemished bullets could run you around $0.18/rd The cost savings is most significant in revolver calibers: 148 gr coated WC .38 spl using TG, SA primers, and MBC bullets run me $0.164/rd 98 gr coated .32 H&R Mag using W231, SA primers, and MBC coated bullets are the same as my .38s. The majority of my components are pre-COVID but the above is based on current pricing because we can't do time travel ... yet.

Yeah. We do need some prices. Cautiously interested.

One thing I am not clear about is the auto stepdown feature of the COA sight. I like to leave my sights on, at a high enough level that they can be readily seen even in bright sunlight. We frequently find ourselves going from dim to bright lighting as we transition from indoors to outdoors and I don't want to hope the sight auto adjusts appropriately. Maybe I don't know what I don't know...

I haven't seen one in person obviously, but it looks like a very well thought out mounting process. It should be remarkably durable. One compliant I see/read is "Oh No! Not another mounting system!" LOL I get it. But we truly are still in the development stage of RDS on handguns. And this, for the reasons @TGO David, is, imho, a big step in the right direction of insuring durability. I only have 2 RDS EDC handguns. A G17 with a direct milled RMR and a G19 with a direct milled Holosun 509t. (ATEI) I really appreciate the cross cut mounting done for my 509t. It's rock solid. I do have a 407 Holosun on my Taurus .22 and a 507 on my Shockwave. But that isn't a good comparison to the beating taken by a RDS on a SD handgun slide. And honestly the size of the enclosed emitter of the 509 is not a "mailbox" sized attachment and carries and conceals quite well in my Dale Fricke Archangel AIWB holster. But it has a large enough window that it's remarkably easy to see. This COA looks to be smaller than the ACRO but with what appears to be a similar sized window. The very clever cut mounting looks like it will sink the sight fairly low allowing use of the proprietary Glock sights. And it looks to be strong. We'll see. I have no desire for one at this point in my life for one. But I'm interested in following this evolution. I think it's a pretty unique and clever collaboration. Just my opinion.

Same here. IIRC it had a starter on the floor. And of course a dimmer switch. Found a familiar pic!

I actually couldn't get the link to load and play. I did a copy/paste to youtube and listened a few minutes ago. Powerful song, a gut punch as mentioned. Thank you for posting @Alleycat72

I'm giving the family fresh pepper spray and an inert trainer unit. Just trying to be practical... and I wanted a fresh couple of units for myself https://pompepperspray.com/ Oh, and cash.

I am so sorry to read this and Prayers sent for Aueagle and his family, and all touched by this loss. Extra prayers for you and yours Greg. God Bless to all.

I haven't fired one but did get to handle, dry fire, and take the slide off of one and "look under the hood" yesterday. The range was busy, so just a quick look. It's very "Gen 3 Glock" like. The grip feels good to me, but I long ago shortened and modified my well worn G19 and this Ruger is very similar. The trigger is good for a Glock-like trigger, Smooth and no glitch, moderately short reset. ETA. I shoot factory Glock triggers fwiw. A lot of the parts looks interchangeable with Glock. I definitely like the sights. All metal instead of the Glock placeholders, good sized and clear to see with my aging eyes. Definitely like these sights. The slide has plenty of holes to accommodate a RDS. From what I've seen online with various RDS mounted there is a need for a quality adapter as the slide does not support a RDS fore and aft. (My slides are milled so I'm biased). Hopefully one will go into the rental rotation soon and I'll get to shoot one. It has potential. But I've been disappointed before LOL Time will tell.

2.7/148 is THE classic .38 load. I use Missouri Bullet Company coated DEWC. Very accurate and mild recoiling. As a matter of fact I have some in my range bag for tomorrow. My Model 10 Smith loves them,

Welcome to you and yours Damien. To quote "Bob Lee Swagger", “Welcome to Tennessee, patron state of shootin' stuff.”

I think Titegroup is a decent powder personally Bill. My preferences are W 231, Unique, and Bullseye. But I'm happy to have any usable powder these days. I have loads that I worked up using Tiegroup and several other powders for 9mm, .38 spl, and .32 H&R Mag/Spl as these are the rounds/calibers I shoot the most. Having options is always a good thing.