PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L

What is your suggestion for expediting the pre-match verification process? Aside from the task of convincing the WB and general membership that doubling the number of categories is a good idea?

You're welcome! I believe that was about the fastest verification I've ever been able to get on a rule clarification! 😎

ROC RULING: NOT LEGAL

Been using this occasionally (and carrying a 1911 & a knife or 3) since learning to walk again three years ago.

Neither of those is a "...cartridge/shotshell belt loop" as allowed in the SHB...p. 11.

If a particular method of carry is not listed, it's NOT LEGAL. But I'll ask the ROC to be sure. Stand by.

Don't think so. I cleared the ammo shelf of the 11 boxes that the Albany, OR Sportsmans Whse had & was informed by the department head that they would have restock in by next Wednesday. PWB

Remind me to check my ammo supply when you stop by on the way. I have a few boxes of STSs in among the cases of AAs.

Percussion pistols are LEGAL for sidematches, provided they comply with the regs. They are uncommon in that role, especially when the sidematch includes an "on the clock" reload (first saw that at EoT many years ago).

Might it have been Buffalo Brothers? They do custom badges, too. http://buffalobrothers.net/About-Out-Badges

I could tell you some stories! Shooter gets a DQ for something s/he did (or didn't do)...that's on him. Shooter gets a DQ because s/he didn't bother to learn the rules...that's on him. Most people will be upset with themselves under those circumstances. They usually get over it and chalk it up as a learning experience. Those who get angry and blame an RO (or anyone else) for their own error are the ones we can do without. After 25 years of doing this, I have a very short list of folks with whom I absolutely will not shoot. "Interpersonal conflicts" and loaded firearms don't mix well.

All of my 1911-A1s have arched main spring housings. The 1911's is flat.

I would imagine that a genuine ivory/bone sight blade would have done the same thing under those circumstances.

Paint colors are covered in the same section. "Rear and front sights may be "blacked" painted, or plated in the colors of the previously listed materials. ..."SHB p.5

YES

The 127grn .38s were back on the production schedule as of yesterday.

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Scroll down to the "POLYMER COATED BULLETS" section on the Badman Bullets website: https://www.badmanbullets.com/OnlineStore/faq.php

Just to be on the safe side, I would recommend submission of an FMC to the ROC for approval before installing a Ti hammer.

It would appear that the rule quoted from page 4 allows titanium hammers as that material is not specifically prohibited for replacement parts.

Found one more, but it is not relevant to this discussion: Brass or aluminum grip frames are allowed. (same page)

The only specific "material" reference related to replacement parts I was able to find was re revolver cylinders: "Cylinders must be made of steel or iron only." SHB p.8

Going back to 1993 (addendum insert in the Chronicle)

Good trade!

Major changes in 2009 https://www.badmanbullets.com/oowss.com/SASS%20Rules%20Docs/Significant%20Changes%202009%20(12).pdf