miller_man

You never had/found a 1911 that could shoot 200+ rounds without a failure? How many did you try - only 1 Colt /1 springfield? Not calling BS, just find that pretty bad odds. I just don't think it would be hard to find a good 1911 that would run reliably for hundreds, if not thousands of rounds.

Going to be there.

This is where I think we are at with slide mounted red dots. I look forward to when we are there though.

Looking forward to getting myself a hat. Looks good!

Done a few transfers with Royal range now - super easy and quick. Just fill out the form online and get a call when you gun is in. The biggest plus for me - the guys actually act like your doing business with them when doing ffl transfer, they don't act like I'm wasting their time like most other places have in the past for me. I will be purchasing more from them just because of how they have treated me.

28,000 rounds 18,000 rounds 115,000 rounds of sporting ammunition were burned for these video's

So just out of curiosity and for clarification - did the grips fail because THEY let go and slipped around/off your gun? Or did they fail because your hands were sweaty and you did not have enough grip/traction?

Looks good. I used to be down on talon grips and such - after reading about some folks knocking them for having the grips loosen or shift in the heat and such. But after having one on my G43 for around 2 years, I;m quite an advocate for them now. It is critical to have the surface prep and installation done properly. I have had one very small area on it loosen up, but a dab of super glue and its never budged since. Just added 2 Poly CZ's to my collection and talon grips where on within 2 weeks.

So close to home, had to do it - got my ticket. Can't wait!

Uhh, probably horrible. So you will get even less footage than with a body cam - camera is only useful once the weapon is drawn. More footage equals better info on the incident. Plus, will the cameras even hold up long term under recoil?

Diagnosed myself a few weeks ago with a serious flinch. Been hitting the range x2 wk to iron things out - putting hard work into basic fundamentals - 1"dot/3yds, 2"circles/5yds. Slowly making progress with the Glock, but took a few other pistols the other day just to shoot something different/get a different result. First is with G34, then G19, then M&P 40 - really digged the M&P, even though I discounted them a long time ago, even in .40 - great shooting pistol. Might be a 2.0/5" in my future. Last pic is last trip, just the 34 - finally started getting things figured out.

Some good, fun - hose em down stages, until you remembered that 1 target you just blew by! Good stuff. So, even though I sucked and didn't finish - pratiscore results?

That is a lot of good stuff in a simple drill to set up. Will try this soon in the future.

I carry my G19 whenever possible. But I've found the 43 to be the perfect little pocket carry for me, put my LCR in the safe for now. I haven't shot a shield, but I have held several and know it is not a pocket gun - but the 43 can be, you have to find the right pants/shorts with good size pockets. I was amazed at how easy to shoot the 43 was for me. I put a rubber talon grip on from the get go and it is one great shooting gun, even with so little to hold onto. I've only put about 250ish rounds through it, but it is my go to pocket carry.

Link doesn't work, but I went and read the story from the website. Good outcome to me. I'm a HUGE advocate of always having your gun ON YOU, and don't like the whole carry gun being in the car somewhere - but this time it worked for the armed civilian, good on him/her.

SGammo :up:

  I might get ragged for saying this, but - SO glad I'm not in Chattanooga with that being the only place to go shoot matches anymore - good club, but my GOODNESS too many people.   I always kinda had the feeling that I (and the other "new" folks) weren't exactly welcomed guest - but now going to matches with FAR less people, I don't blame them! Shooting 12-15+ people squads is rough.   Chattanooga needs another club hosting matches.

  I thought that too, but then realized -  1 in chamber, 2 in mag (in the gun) is how you start the drill - shoot 3 rounds (1 chambered, 2 in mag) then reload (fresh mag)

Getting close to 30+ glock mags - haven't found a bad one yet. Bought about 10 used, still haven't found a problem with any yet.   That said, probably not even 10 get used 90% of the time. Few other just stay loaded.

Thought I'd update this thread.   Went to royal range yesterday and shot on the pistol range - quite nice and had the place to myself at 11:30 for almost the whole hour until another couple came in when I was finishing up. Place is nice and shiny new, people were quite friendly, and the ranges were VERY well lit (hate the dim indoor range lighting). Ammo prices seemed quite good, especially for a range. Did not go to the gun counter - lest I be tempted with money I don't need to spend.   The only thing I didn't like was the target computer/control thing. It worked fine and was easy to use but they had preset distances for the carry class - set to 8, 14, 20, 30, 36 and 45 feet. The RO showed me how to use it, and just to use the preset distances - I didn't ask IF/HOW to set to my own distances but I will next time. I would much rather shoot in yard increments, and be able to set for each distances I prefer. Hopefully you CAN set your own distances, and will find out soon - hopefully they wouldn't have everything preset - especially the other ranges.   They do have annual memberships   -Base Membership- (Non Peak Hours) Monday-Friday 279.00 Unlimited shooting Monday-Friday. 4:00 pm every day is the check-in cut off time.   Gold Membership 449.00 Couple Membership 749.00 Add a child for 199.00 Gold and Family Memberships include the following: Unlimited shooting 1/2 Price Range Rental Guns 15% Off Training Classes Member only special sales 25.00 FFL Transfers (includes TBI fee) Free Lane Reservations (with 24hr Notice) *Members may book a lane 24-72 hours in advance.   The base membership works perfect for me, as I can get in on slow days, rain days, when we finish early etc.. I don't have the availability on week nights, and don't prefer to fight the crowds on weekends and try to keep my weekends for getting out to shoot matches anyways.   So I'm looking forward to getting my membership (what I believe is a good deal, for what I need) this week and having a new range close by to go shoot at.    

  Pretty much my thoughts.

I agree - the hourly rates are steep.   But I'm interested in the annual membership rates, Nashville Armory is 500/yr - if Royal Range could be closer to 400/yr - I can justify that. When I had an indoor range membership before, I'd just about work a range trip into almost every week - could easily do that how close I am to RR.

Sweet, about time.   Not a huge fan a indoor ranges with all the rules and making it the most boring shooting possible, but that said  :surrender: - please Royal range, take my money - it's getting cold outside, and I want to get more efficient at my long distance (25yd+)  shooting with my pistol(s).

If my memory serves me right, I believe it was sellier & bellot - had 2 boxes of 180 gr 40s&w, took it to the range on 2 different trips and was almost shocked when I picked the brass up. It was unbelievably clean - even very little residue inside the casings.    I've shot thousands of pistol rounds for the last few years and haven't seen anything that clean before or since. Think I still have some in the safe, in 9mm too - might have to break it out and see if I get similar results again. Anybody else shoot this stuff?

Another vote for SGammo.