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Thanks for the candid advice, Jonnin. What you said is pretty much what I expected to hear, honestly. In retrospect, I wish I hadn't wasted the bullets. It's just that I worked so hard getting 'em loaded up so precisely that I couldn't help myself, LOL. I'm down to about 100 rounds of plated bullets left and I willl NOT buy factory ammo. So I have to do something. I can't bring myself to only order a small qty to retry later with shipping being so expensive. What I may do is settle on 1000 of the 200 gr LSWC and keep researching and asking questions til I get it right or run out of bullets. Not sure what I'll do really. Depends on how cheap/adventurous I feel when I'm ready to place an order.

I've only ever tried 2 powders: Bullseye and Win 231. I read threads where people mention how clean a certain powder is. I'm curious to try something new and see if I can tell a difference. If I can't tell a difference, no harm, no foul. If I can see enough difference to warrant the extra cost, why not switch? I did notice quite a bit of smoke and way more than average clean up after the lead bullets. I had the same issue with the Ruger SP101 I used to have when I was using a proven recipe of Speer 148 gr HBWC over 2.8-3.0 gr of Bullseye. However, Caster seems like a dyed-in-the-wool lead boolit guy. If he and countless others says it can be done cleanly, it's probably something I'm not doing right. If that learning curve is too steep, I'll just spend the extra $30/1000 and switch back to plated bullets. Shooting them was fun, albeit not very scientific, so if I can get the load right, saving $30 is a huge win for me.

No only did they trade our freedoms for false security...they made the masses believe they asked for it and/or couldn't live without it.

I toted my CZ P-01 in a SuperTuck for a couple of years and LOVED it. I park it in the winter in favor of a High Noon Slide Guard, because OWB is more comfortable. Warm weather usually means I use the Crossbread more with thinner/lighter clothes. I agree with NoLogic get the combat cut if it's not too late. You can do it yourself if it's too late, but if you don't have leather tools and some edge dressing it'll look ugly and frayed.

Exactly! I hope he retires in style with his lawsuit earnings AND the ones that fired him get canned next.

That'd be awesome, thanks.

I had all the ammo lined up in perfect groups of equal number with tiny paper labels on them. Unfortunately, the box came open in transit and some spilled out, thus the unequal number of rounds per group and the extra groups of mixed swc and rn on the last paper. I called a couple of those flyers, but didn't mention it. I figured with nothing but an upside-down bucket that's to be expected even at only 5 yards. When I get my hands on a real rest, I'll post some more scientific-like results at 15 yrds or 50'.

Ever tried AmmoSeek.com? They help you search the interweb for lowest prices.

I have to agree with the others, Mak ammo is cheaper. Of course, I don't see it at Walmart, though. I assume you want to convert, b/c the .380s are easier to find? Also, you're likely to damage the frame trying to remove the old barrel yourself. These blowback style pistols have the semi-permanently attached barrels, like Jonnin said. Seems like a lot of risk and extra cost (short-term and long-term), but it's your gun, so it's your call. I wish you luck however you decide to proceed.

Here's the results of my first attempt at loading lead bullets: I'd love to afford a Ransom rest to conduct better tests, but this is the best I could do resting on an upside down 5-gallon bucket. Think I have any keepers?

I love my Lee turret press. It does a fine job and is super easy to swap calibers. I don't think it's cheesey at all. However, I shoot a ton of 9mm and could never keep pace with my addiction without my Dillon 650. I wish Quickload was available for iPad. I watched some tutorials online and almost bought a laptop just to try it.

I wonder if this is a direct result of those "Occupy" idiots peeing/pooping all over the place and all the trouble it caused in several places? Regardless of their intent...it's a bad law!

I tend to get stuck on a brand or 2 that I like a lot. This limits my experience, but I know what I'm getting when I go back for 2nds. 1. CZ (P-01, Phantom, SP-01, Shadow, 52, 75B, 82) 2. Ruger (Mk II, SP101, GP100, SR1911, Single Six) 3. Glock (Gen4 17, Gen 3 34) 4. Kel-Tec(P-32, P3AT) 5. Hi-Point (C9) 999. Taurus (TCP) - only one I wouldn't recommend

While funny as hell, I hope this doesn't become a real issue for him. Last thing I want is criticism about something like this to shore up his base. His complete ignorance of economics and foreign policy should be enough to get his dumb a$$ removed.

Have you seen how mad dog mean a fat guy gets when he misses a meal? Then imagine how determined we'll be in a SHTF situation...just sayin'.

That one has some pretty cool added features, but I wouldn't pay $20, let alone $50. Those bracelets are just too easy to make to pay for. This is the coolest one I've seen in a while, though. If you haven't already seen them, there's some great videos on YouTube. Search for Stormdrane or TIAT, their videos are the best. Once you learn how the cobra weave works, you'll see how easily these added things can be added fairly easily/cheaply. The hardest part is probably drilling those tiny holes in the firestarter rod, LOL.

Sounds like you got some out of town takers, I'd be up for the carpool FOR SURE!

Sounds cool. Glad to hear you have more help than you need for a change. I just registered for the match this week. Can't wait. I'll look you up.

That sounds awesome, wish you were closer to Nashville.

Sadly, most of the folks I know on FB are family. If I tell them what I think of the crap some of them post, I'll get kicked off their Christmas card list.

Nice work wd-40! The snake looks like it's still alive. I really like the 300# boar too. I used to watch a TV show about a taxidermist in Alaska. Seemed like interesting work. Dumb question, sorry, ever been asked to do someone's pet? Seems creepy, but to each his own.

Interesting...I see them at the gun shows all the time and several internet knife sites will ship them here -no questions asked. Or so I've heard.

snakes, really?...this is so NOT what I was expecting to see Seriously though, nice snake. My dad earned his CB handle on Nat'l Guard duty by killing an 8' rattler with an entrenching tool. That same trip he won a CB radio in a raffle. He was known as Snake Man after that.

At least there's an up AND a down arrow here...Facebook really needs a "Dislike" button. How else are people gonna know they're idiots? Their friends aren't gonna tell 'em.

I like the 2nd choice! Very understated yet menacing. Looks bada$$! Ignoring the obvious don't ask don't tell possibilities, civies can't carry autos in TN, right?