Glocks have been reliable and predictable for me over the decades. Modifications to the internals or use of aftermarket parts (including magazines) can negatively affect this. The captive spring guide rod is a consumable part that is intended to be replaced periodically.
OK, are any of the 71 people buying $4000 antenna toppers on MDS? Let me know if you want to measure its performance in an RF chamber or model it in an Ansys HFSS simulation. Thanks for the ebay link, got a good chuckle out of it. Going to share it with my engineer friends.
The Ruger MK IV line has worked well for me. There are plenty of upgrade parts if you want to customize the appearance, feel, and function. Magazines are also reasonably priced and plentiful. I see many SASP Scholastic Action Shooting Program teams use the MK IV Lite. They are going for...
The monthly Falling Steel events at the AGC range in Marriottsville, MD are a lot of fun and are open to the public if you are in the area. Good way to get some trigger time on steel.
Congrats! It's nice to hear that a public school has a youth competitive shooting team. How were you able to get the school on board with the idea? Schools around my area don't appear receptive to firearms related discussions.
Good find! For something that has been in extended storage, I generally add CLP to all mating and moving parts (including receiver pins, V-block screws) before disassembly. This mobilizes some of the fine grit/rust and makes the tear down easier. I also avoid unnecessary dry firing before...
A cashier at HF told me they moved away from widespread 20% coupons and are offering the Inside Track Club instead, which was described to me as a paid membership discount program. I haven't seen the free flashlight/gadget coupons in a while either.
The instructor path will add to your credentials. Word-of-mouth advertising is also valuable. A recommendation from a knowledgeable and trusted friend can hold a lot of weight.
Here are a few things I have learned (sometimes the hard way) from using suppressors. Hopefully this can save someone some time.
1. Check to see if any threaded mounts or caps come loose during use. A suppressor may work its way loose and risk a baffle strike.
2. If your POI suddenly...
I can't believe I missed out on shooting with the MDS team today. I haven't been to PNTC for Frontier day, but I have been there with my daughter for the LRC and it was a very enjoyable event. I think the plate distances change each time for Frontier Day, is that correct? What were the...