John Wall

There is a Glock Armorer at a certain shop in East Nashville on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

You might want to stop shooting it until you get it looked at. Have you put any aftermarket parts in the gun? Knowingly shooting a firearm that gives even an "unreliable double" may be a violation of Federal Law. A gunsmith works Tuesdays and Thursdays at a certain gun shop in East Nashville. It may be worth your while to bring the gun over for a look see.

They take a peculiar sized ring. PM me or come to Tn Clay Target Complex tomorrow (Feb 7) and ask for me. Bring your gun, and ammo. The barrel seal will be free. The targets are not very expensive, but are a lot of fun.

A 400+ lb critter at 400+ yards? Another vote for the 7mm Rem Mag. Premium bullets will get you going, and ammo is available about anywhere it is sold. The 30 caliber magnums kick too hard for precision shooting, and lack the power for really big game.

Young and impatient, eh? You'll get over it.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh175/ShootingCoach/IMG_0817.jpg My loading bench is cheaper than therapy.

I just bought a mint one on line for $1250. Wait till spring, put it on some bulletin boards at gun clubs, go to Trapshooters.Com and post, ask a little more than you expect to get. Getting $1500 would be a matter of luck. A minty Spl Sporting Model MIGHT bring $1400. Newer models, such as the 425, are going for $1500 or so. Tennessee Clay Target Complex is getting in gear for the 2009 Sporting Clays season. We have a Winter Series Shoot March 15. Come out, bring the gun, and maybe shoot a little while you are there.

We might need a little more info. Was the brass bought once fired, or fired in your gun? If fired in your gun, reloads or factory, and what type of gun?

I performed Independent Contractor work for a trainer who did this. Some folks think they are bulletproof. The Darwin award may soon be appropriate for this yahoo. I prefer to be behind the line when firearms are handled and dry (or otherwise) fired.

If you are going to shoot competition, the pencil-barreled Mountain Gun KICKS! Try to find the full lug version. It is monumentally faster for repeat shots. The good thing about the 45 Auto in the revolver is you can shoot IDPA SSR with 45 Auto Rim ammo. I have no doubt you will go back and pick up the brass. I use the 200 gr Cowboy bullet made for the 45 Colt's. This bullet at Major Speed will put down ANY plate. Seat just above the lube groove, and a light crimp. The 625 with Auto Rim brass is my all time favorite large bore revolver.

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Dear JGriffin By all means, take the class. They will bring your lunch to you for $3. If you are close to the shop, it is convenient for you. Rick does not have the cheapest, or most expensive class around. Go take the class with an open mind, and remember, how the class is taught is mandated by the Dept. of Safety. The (groan) film is not the fault of the Instructor. If you are new to the game, you will learn a lot. If you are an old head, the class will be boring. The Instructors MUST follow the "suggested" lesson plan. They can go a little past it, but I am sure you do not want to be in the class any longer than necessary. You could always go to a class in Nashville, where a long retired cop tells war stories, curses, and shows filthy movie clips for 10 hours. THEN, you can go to a less than stellar OUTDOOR range, have a ridiculous firearms technique forced on you that no one uses, stay outdoors for 6 hours and FREEZE! By all means, after the class, tell us about your experience there.

If you are trying to keep a minimum of powder on hand, Accurate #7 works well in the 9X19, 40 and 44 Spl. This powder is best for loads at the higher end of normal pressures. It is perfect for the auto pistols, and provides good speed with heavier bullets in the 44 Spl at normal pressures. For the 223, 25/20, and 30/30, Accurate 2015 works well. Trying to hot rod the 30/30 and 25/20 is not a good idea. A supremely accurate load at 95% of factory speed is always a good idea. The 223 may have its best accuracy with this powder without sacrificing velocity. Hodgdon's H1000 works well for 180 gr bullets in the 300 Mag. The only advantage the Magnum has over standard rifles is its long range trajectory.

Some obsessed old gunsmith did a superb job on that rifle. There is NO telling what it would cost to have that done today.

Hi Viz front on Glock 17.