Captain Bill Burt

Thanks for your input.

I will do that! I have several 1911's, which I intend to keep, but the idea of a double stack 9 mm on the 1911 platform is intriguing.

So, you’re saying you don’t know much about them but you don’t like the way they look?

I appreciate any feedback. It’s always good to be informed on options. I’ve handled a few Prodigy’s but haven’t shot one. They seem well made.

Definitely. I’m wondering if others have felt they were worth the premium.

Are there any Staccato owners on the board? I'm thinking of picking up a C2 and would love to hear any feedback from current owners.

I'm sure it would be!

H.K. I suspect this is the answer to your question. If ejectors were allowed most double shooters would reach parity with each other (in terms of equipment) about as quickly as they could get ejectors put back into their guns. 97 shooters would not have that option. To be fair, and definitely no criticism implied, you're not a typical CAS shooter and the performance oriented rules are written for the majority, or should be, not for the minority. They also take into consideration the amount of money many competitive shooters have in their current guns. If your suggestion were followed I suspect you would quickly see the number of shooters using 97s and 87 drop dramatically in favor of doubles and hammered doubles. You would also see a lot of unhappy shooters who would be faced with a disadvantage using their current guns, or the need to spend more money to regain competitiveness.

The Magnificent 7 will definitely be back for 2026! The Last Stand in Florida will likely be the first match and kick things off. The Geechee Gunfighters (SC) 4/09/2026-4/11/2026 Kentucky was the fourth weekend in April this year. Alabama the first weekend in May. Georgia the third weekend in May Mississippi Memorial Day Tennessee 1st weekend in June. Start recruiting cowboys for your category now!! https://southeastopenmagnificentseven.com

Everyone is there to have fun, but some folks definition of fun includes shooting well and hopefully winning.

Lol. Says the guy with two dozen pairs of Ruger Old Armys

Depends on what I’m earning from my money where it’s currently parked. My emergency funds only earn 3-5% my long term stuff pulls in 8-10%. Play money only earns maybe 2%. So if I’m pulling from play money I pay cash. If I had to pull from long term I would borrow instead.

I imagine my Browning A5 in 12 gauge would do a reasonable job.

Thanks for a great Alabama State match and special thanks for my door prize, a .22 suppressor. I ordered it the week after the match and it only took 5 weeks to get to my door. On my Savage it’s quieter than my pellet gun. On my 22/45 it’s a bit louder but definitely hearing safe. Less than four inches long and less than four ounces!

Well the Doc wanted to start with two steroid shots, one per cheek. We’ll see how things are tomorrow. If that doesn’t work I get a referral for cortisone to the hand. Fingers crossed, left hand only.

I had an upper molar that had a root canal and crown fail after about 25 years. I had it extracted, a bone graft and an implant. The implant failed after a few months (very painful). I had it extracted and another bone graft and implant done. It also failed after a few months, again very painful. I decided to live with it since the gap isn’t visible and clearly my mouth doesn’t like implants.

Good idea. Keep it warmer

That's where I am now, at least in the morning. During the day it loosens up a bit.

Inflammation of the tendon sheath. In my case probably due to overwork. I think I took my grip strength training too far.

I'm taking Turmeric daily. It was already a part of my supplements prior to this stuff acting up. Thanks!!

Luckily when my tires leave the ground the car shifts to airplane mode!

I've been doing stretches and massaging the ball of the finger every day for several weeks now but every morning it's a bit worse than the prior day. I've also stopped doing the parts of my exercise routine that call for gripping hard, like pull ups and curls. Definitely no more hand exercises!

I’m quite sure my Camaro has little to no carbon buildup. To the OP. If you’re in front of me in the left lane, yes!

Has anyone had a cortisone shot for trigger finger? I'm going in Friday to have mine looked at and probably get the shot. I'm wondering if it worked and how quickly. Mine has reached the point that I'm having difficulty straightening that finger (right middle) and I'm hoping it will get me back on the range by Saturday and improve my ability to communicate while driving.

When speaking factually, his name was Tom Burt. He was an attorney. When speaking spiritually his name is Tom Burt. He is my father.