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80 rounds is still the break in period. It may loosen up with some more rounds through it. Be sure to keep everything really well lubricated during that break in phase. Does that model have an adjustable gas regulator? I am not familiar with it. If it does, make sure that it isn't partially closed. Also, did you and the previous owner always use the same Magazine? Just to rule it out, try a different one. I am going to get off and let more knowledgeable guys about this model weigh in.

My latest effort in this area. Our local range has an issue on its pistol range in that they set up 25 yard target holders, but they are anchored in concrete, and we always get people walking ahead of the firing line to shoot closer ( 10 yards) rendering the pistol range useless to anyone else while they are doing that. If you are practicing with a snub nose 38, you don't have much choice. I built a wheeled target holder I am donating. It uses chicken coop wire with spring loaded clothes pins to hold the target. I am making an extra one for my garage so when I get off in the boonies in my pick up, Icna create my own range in a likely, safe spot.

does your rifle ever get a headache now?

The Coho in our bay showed up at the rivermouths two days ago. This year they are a little bigger and a lot meaner than usual. I had two break twenty pound monofilament last night on their initial strike. The first picture is a 26 inch female, about 6 pounds. I won't be on the forum much until the run is over.

I still like motorcycles, but I won't own them anymore. Not only my reaction time is down, but something about being on one makes me think I can get away with more than I should. Best that that is way behind me.

Glad to see te girls dressed in comfortable clothes for a day/night at the range. Somebody cut old man Novetske's Viagra dose, please! I have never seen cellulite wobble from a gun's recoil before.

Welcome Charlie! Armalites rock! No doubt.

https://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=476832 http://pistolsmith.com/m1911-pistols/20068-s-w-1911pd-plunger-tubes.html

Have you checked any of the S and W Forums to see if this is at all common with their 1911's?

had that happen with some 5.56 I had loaded by a "trusted" person.yes, yes, I violated the cardinal rule of " if you didn't reload it yourself, don't shoot it" fortunately both me and the rifle survived, but it shook the hell out of me. Follow survivalshop's suggestion, and see if they seat properly and evenly. If not, there is either uneven material under the primer, or uneven pressure being exerted to seat it.

Have tried that membrane, it works well, if a bit pricey. But the real Question, R to the Second power, is how are you going to incorporate this project into your next mission write up?

Nice job Shepp. Looks like something you would buy at Cabela's. Camo'ed a canoe once, don't know if I would have the artistry for a shotgun.

Until the neat freaks showed up, I was going to say I had found kindred spirits. Gotta go take a picture of mine.

I will take a picture of mine later. It is 24" x 24" and 45 years old. I have my second set of reloading gear on it. First set I put on it in 1977. I keep on intending to get a bigger one, but not yet.

Good stuff M55. What he says about AK's wearing out quicker makes sense. Modular construction like on an AR lets you replace worn out stuff easier. With an AK you don't necessairily have that luxury, plus the AK directs more stress to the frame without buffering. Also interesting what he says about pistons systems. Guess there is a reason the HK 416 has a Special operations following. And develop a close personal relationship with your lubricant. Yes I am still talking about firearms.

Nice write up Pat. I have an AK and used to have an AR180, both designed from the ground up to be piston rifles. Both were/are incredibly reliable, but really no more than my four AR's. To make a case for piston versus DI would take a useage level and intensity far higher then what I put my weapons through. Plus any time a system is modified to operate in a manner considerably different then its original design, unexpected consequences happen, like carrier tilt. Ask any ordnance engineer. I had an immediate family member who was one, and he made a career out of rectifying those things.Just my uneducated thoughts on the subject.

My apologies. The price is on the hoof, but includes butchering and wrapping. Which is still a good deal.

I'm always late to the party it seems. Oh, you said Disco!

Nice report Unforgiven. I am sure that fellow appreciated a gentleman being around to help him out. Thumbs up! Look forward to more reports as you work on it.

What have I started? I will check.

Always good to confuse the newbies and keep em guessing.

Until I see furthur good evidence, I am filing that video under "El Toro poo poo".

I have a nest 200 feet away from my house. They are noisy but interesting neighbors. The chicks are noisy, but not the adults. The chicks are always calling for food. Fun to watch them teach the young how to survive.

Great stuff too, don't know how they do it. This year its going to be a little more, but I haven't bought beef in a store for 14 years. Used to get a whole cow, but that was too much, ended up giving a bunch to food shelves. Always have them cut the steaks 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 inches thick, evn the round steak. So tender that you don't need to pound the round steak.

Its back to normal now. Don't know what happened.