So, I've updated the gear a bit.
1911 platform: I have 2 Wilson and 2 ACT 8rd magazines, and I'm going to test both of them to see which performs best in both my 1911's. Ordered a quad mag carrier from Blade-Tech, should arrive this week or next. Taking forever to get here. Once a mag platform is chosen, I'll pick up half a dozen of that type. Personally, I'm rooting for the ACT magazines. They're half the price of the Wilsons. The 1991 has the Ed Brown safety installed. I did it myself and it works great. Very educational experience. Still need to get off my duff and begin experimenting with making 1911 grips. I need some wood grips, cut to accomodate the ambi safety notch on the right side.
.44 Redhawk: Got the correct moonclips from TK Custom, but realized after my first shoot that I only have 60 rounds staged up in my 10 moonclips. I probably should have about 150 staged up in my range bag, ready to go. I don't want to moon/demoon between stages. Gonna have to order another 20 moonclips.
Smith K-frame: Got the gun, been out shooting it, really like it. Ordered a kydex holster from Blade-Tech for it, should arrive with the quad mag carrier. Have 3 HKS-10 speedloaders as well as an Uncle Mike's dual speedloader carrier, but I probably need at least 2 more, probably 3 more. Gonna familiarize more with this gun and let the Redhawk gather dust in the safe until I'm a deadeye with DA .38 shooting and can rapidly operate the speedloaders.
CZ-75: Up to 5 magazines how, and also ordered a dual mag carrier from Blade-Tech along with the other stuff. However: I only have my IWB holster for this gun. Need a decent OWB holster. I'll keep working the 1911 and K-frame until then.
And... I drank the blue kool-aid. Got a Dillon Square Deal B. I still refuse to run a progressive for rifle rounds, but if I'm gonna shoot 100+ rounds a week from handgun, then I can't replenish that supply on a single stage. Ain't gonna happen. I don't have the time at 50-75 rounds per hour. Once all my gear is "tested" and approved functional, I intend to predominantly run the CZ-75 since 9mm cast bullets are by far cheaper than anything else I shoot, followed by .38 boolits. I've got SDB dies for .45acp, 9mm and .38/.357.
So, all my half-completed platforms are getting closer to being complete.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
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