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    Switching from Glock to Sig

    Thanks to all for the input so far. Keep it coming, it's just what I had in mind. The durability of the finish between the two pistols is of interest. The Sig sounds like it's gonna take a beating for sure, either from sweat, or from nearly always being wet in the nice moist climate up here. I'm...
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    Louis Awerbuck CQB pistol

    I was fortunate enough to attend a three day defensive handgun class with Louis Awerbuck back in the early '90s. The training I received from Mr. Awerbuck covered many very critical aspects not even remotely addressed at that time by other trainers and "schools". Actually, I remember being a...
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    .45 ACP & N330

    Maybe it's something to due with being sensitive to the position of the powder in the case when the round goes off. Some powders are way more position sensitive than others. I didn't think about this sooner because for the last 10 years or so I have been using the "IDPA chrono technique" which...
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    Switching from Glock to Sig

    I am contemplating switching from a Glock 23 to a Sig 229DAK. I'd especially like to hear from someone who has actually owned and worked with both formats. I understand that the DAK set up is relatively new so input concerning that mode may be limited. Let me add that I carried and trained...
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    Ranking quality levels of current production 1911s

    I bought a S&W 1911PD (4.25"bbl) a while back and it has been the best 1911 right out of the box that I have ever owned. Of course, I have never laid out $2,000 (or more?!?) for a "big name" custom 1911. But I have many, many 1911's and put about much money into one or the other. This S&W has...
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    Glock vs SA XD

    I'm sticking with the Glock format. I went out and bought one of the newer XD .45acp compacts just to give the XD thing a try. I was happy to see a shorter grip with the full 4" barrel slide...easier to conceal, enough barrel to keep the fps up there. But nope, for me it's just wrong. Maybe too...
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    .45 ACP & N330

    I've never loaded with N330, but have done a lot of loading with N340. What I noticed is that I got more consistant results at higher pressures, i.e., hotter loads. Also, I was never happy with any brand of plated bullets...inconsistant results, bullet set back, etc. I use mostly Montana Gold...
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    Glock G22 walking pin problem

    Hiya SDC and thanks for the reply but that's not the locking block pin. The trigger pin has those groves and it's just fine. The small steps in the locking block pin actually don't protude into the gap inside the block so it doesn't look like it can engage the spring. I put a new spring on the...
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    Glock G22 walking pin problem

    The locking block pin on my G22 has starting "walking" around. Sometimes it drifts out to the left side, some times to the right. Concurrently, the slide goes forward after inserting (vigorously, I must admit) a loaded mag during a panic re-load. I'm thinking it's time to change the slide lock...
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    How many mags?

    Minimum of 7 magazines: four reserved for carry only; three use only for training/practice. I swap out the current carry mags and ammo every couple of months just to reassure myself about function. The training/practice mags take the beating and help keep the carry mags in good condition.
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    Newbie reloader brass recommendations

    The .45acp round is fairly low pressure so if you use moderate loads you will get many re-loadings out of each case. The most common case failure will a split down the case, which you will notice only after you pick up the spent case. Starline brass is my personal pick for factory new brass...
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    Mini-14 10 round magazine

    Thanks for the input, I'll check it out. I do have a stash of Thermolds that have been perfect, but I need some 10 rounders for training. Other high caps have been iffy and I appreciate the feed back.
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    Mini-14 10 round magazine

    What's the info on "politically correct" 10 round mags for the mini-14? Who's making them, are they any good, etc. I see one by Triple-K listed in Brownell's for $23.00.
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