Jamie Jackson

  I'm impressed! :hat:

Do you have a shot (photo) from the bullet end and something for size comparison?   The protrusion, from the second photo, looks a bit like the Pin Grabber rounds...   Looking forward to others comments and enlightenment. :pleased:

  Where in the world did you ever get that idea from??? :dropjaw:   No my friend...shoot more! And always have access to ammo...at a much more affordable cost.   You'll love it! :cheers:

I am most definitely looking forward to this class!   This level of quality street applicable training doesn't come around very often folks. I hope you guys and gals will be able to take advantage of this opportunity.   Thank you Randy for bringing this to our area.

Dolomite nailed it!   We've run 130 gr cast powder coated bullets through an OEM Glock 34 up to 1350 fps and the barrel remained pretty darn clean and absolutely no signs of leading.   Our range rounds are at 1000 fps + and are incredibly sweet shooting.   Commercial lead bullets: I just this past week worked up a load for some 147 gr Falcon bullets I had on hand using Lovex Clean Shot DO32 powder. Primarily because of the lube with non-powder coated bullets, they do smoke a little...but not much. It's just part of the deal with such.   Slugging your barrel(s) and matching with the appropriate bullet diameter and running them at a reasonable speed minimizes the chance of leading.   Since I run Glocks primarily, I do have a couple of Lone Wolf barrels. No worries using the plain lead in my Shield though. (This refers to non-PC bullets)   When you get ready to cast and powder coat Kevin, let me know and I'll help however I can.

I have a Competition Electronics Prochrono and love that little sucker.   As a matter of fact I used it this morning out at ORSA...overcast, cloudy and shortly before a torrential downpour... worked great.   Here's a link to one at Midway, very fair price imho.   http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/113204/competition-electronics-prochrono-pal-chronograph?cm_mmc=pf_ci_google-_-Shooting+-+Chronographs%2C+Wind+Meters+%26+Timers-_-Competition+Electronics-_-113204&gclid=CKzR1Zj768sCFdgBgQodPdsI6w

I'll be working, of course...but anxiously anticipating your AAR!   Enjoy!

I think .22LR has been banned from the Knoxville area, that or we have a disproportionate number of scroungers around here... :cry:

I don't own a .22 mag, but just got an e-mail from J&G. They list some .22 mag ammo and so I thought I'd pass the info along.   It's S&B at $17.95for a box of 50 in case anyone is interested.     http://www.jgsales.com/-p-428.html?fullsite=true

Great advice already given.   Don't beat yourself up Preacher. Anyone that handloads will make mistakes eventually. We simply have to learn from them. And I definitely believe you'll be more diligent in the future. I've blown a Glock 21 with a double charge of W231 over 15 years ago. (Glock replaced the gun btw...Great customer service!). I learned to alter my process and setup, increased my already anal-retentive QC process, and I don't hesitate to pull apart any cartridge I might even begin to doubt for whatever reason...just part of practicing a safe handloading process.   At least you realized it before you had an accident my friend. I have my "handloading eraser" aka kinetic bullet puller handy on my bench...just in case. :nervous:   Patton nailed it as far as checking though. But if you have any serious doubts or concerns, just pull 'em and start over.   I've used 10's of thousands of magnum pistol primers in making 9mm rounds. The velocity increase is marginal when I've chrono'ed them, and no signs of increased pressure. But that is pistol...not rifle. The height of the rifle might even potentially bind a revolver cylinder depending on the tolerances...but I don't know this from personal experience.   We live and learn Preacher. So pick up that towel and get back to work! :up:

  100% agree with this concept as voiced by Mikegideon, Dolomite and others.   Having the knowledge, skills and easily stored components gives you freedom for market constraints and supply demands...which have been totally unpredictable (at least irrational) the past several years. And being an election year? Well...more irrational behavior is coming our way.   Lead can be a challenge to find for free...but it is doable...and does take a lot of networking.   Components are the most broadly available and affordable currently than they have been for the past several years...and are easy to store for a seriously long time. (I'm still using some powder and primers I purchased in the early 1990"s...but continuing to purchase more components as I find good deals on them.)   I agree...save money? Not really....shoot a lot more and more affordably...Yep.   fwiw...even buying lead off of a site like Amazon would yield you 124 gr 9mm bullets at around $.04/each http://www.amazon.com/Ingots-Reloading-Bullets-Casting-Sinkers/dp/B00DJUBVAQ   We (our group) cast and powder coat, this gives us exactly what we want and need, when we want and need it. That's a good feeling as we know we can keep shooting what may come down the pike.   :2cents:

You're welcome of course.   E-mail in a few.

I also have a pdf for a Dot Drill that we ran in Andy Stanford's "Surgical Speed Shooting" way back when that is excellent for working sight alignment, trigger control, and follow through...   but I haven't a clue how to upload the pdf... any suggestions?   I can always e-mail the pdf to you shotgunshooter...if you'd like.   I am "cyberchallenged" obviously... :wall:

These are obviously handgun drills. Hope you find them useful.     One I run regularly is Todd Green's F.A.S.T. Drill.... "Fundamentals, Accuracy, and Speed Test"...it is much more of a Test vs a Drill   I find it deceptively challenging LOL.  My goal, yet to be achieved by me, is to break the 5 second mark. Maybe one day...   btw...Gabe White is not like most earth walkers...he's pretty darned incredible, but works hard for it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQWYxy2noA4       Another drill I find useful is the DOT Torture Drill...another Todd Green / Dave Blinder drill.   The Dot Torture is designed to be run at 3 yards...then work at greater distance as you choose.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WPda8eT2i8           Here's a link to printable targets, just scroll through for the F.A.S.T. and Dot Torture...   https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?2124-Printable-Targets        

A bud of mine had Fighting Sheepdog (a member here) work his G 19 slide for an RMR. They did some very nice work on it.   They are located here in the Knoxville area.   I don't see this service listed, but you could always contact them if you are so inclined.   http://fightingsheepdog.com/

That Valkyrie is friggin' beautiful Spots! Good on you !   Sweet!

  I agree with your reasoning most definitely.   I would think the RMR would be most useful at distance, and use of the traditional sights pretty easy, and intuitive, for close range. Just thoughts as I have minimal experience with this setup...so far anyway.   I just read this linked article (credit to pistol-forum & Chuck Haggard) last evening. Of course I would need to win the lottery first...but I like the concept.     http://www.gunsandammo.com/network-topics/the-guns-network/the-roland-special-glock-19/

Jonnin nailed it.   I use a light coating and it's never been any issue.   The Frankford Arsenal is just a lanolin based lube. I should mix my own.

Thanks captain.   I'll share the info.

I hope everyone has a Blessed Easter as well. Enjoy the time with your family and friends. But like runco said, remember it is about Him.   Have a good one folks.

I like the setup as well. Very nice!   As I continually age...shame ain't it? LOL...I'll probably seriously consider this concept carry package.   I was, and to some degree still am, concerned about the ruggedness and durability of miniaturized red dots...but by all accounts the current RMR's are holding up quite well.   I definitely like the Surefire light you've chosen.   Very nice holster as well. Looks like good work.   Have you had the opportunity to run the run much yet?

I'm not familiar with them, but $78.00/1000 plated with shipping included isn't bad at all.   (We cast and PC, so I haven't checked any pricing lately fwiw.)   Is the plating comparable to Berry's and Rainer's? I make the assumption you are loading plated obviously...

Yes...I use range pickup brass and occasionally run across Berdan primed cases...kind sucks doesn't it? :wall:   I load between 12-14 K of 9mm each year and always lube my brass.   It just makes the process easier and smoother. It doesn't take much, but it definitely makes the process run better imho.   I us Frankford Arsenal lube, but many here make their own lube.   http://www.midwayusa.com/product/204960/frankford-arsenal-case-lube-8-oz-pump

Well now...there is one gun based on this concept I'd like to own...  :drool:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY2EqFzPzn8

Excellent and thoughtful video Fitty! As always.   The Logic component of the Trivium as been, I believe, purposefully removed from our educational process in order to turn it into an indoctrination process. Rational thinking, as here exhibited, warms my heart and gives me faith that not all is lost.   Keep up the good work Fitty.   You too Leroy!  Good post Sir.