Max Payne

Tightening the main spring & contacting the guy is the first action. It would also be worth it to see if the hammer is dragging on one side or the other. Also, you can sometimes get a burr in the bolt where the base of the firing pin lives. A gentle turn with a drill bit with your fingers could help there. No drill though.

Received this email, which appears to be a SCAM attempt. If you know otherwise, let me know. I still want one, just prefer to buy a real one instead of just giving someone my money.

I need grips for one NMV 45 Ruger. It'll look like the ones in the attached picture (which is actually of .32's). Whatcha got?

We're all fixed up with camping reservations. See you then!!

Max & Ophelia are in! I'm pretty sure we've shot this match for 10 years now. Looking foward to it!!

Deb/Ophelia called the Santa Fe Palms RV Resort to make reservations. They had no record of a $65 rate for Last Stand shooters. Maybe they just haven't gotten the word yet?

Deb & I are very sad to hear this. Enjoyed shooting together many, many times over many years. We had a great friendly competition, even though we shot different classes. But, unless you had an unfortunate(?) train wreck, you always seemed to edge me out. We hope to see you again whenever possible, & you always have a place to stay in Georgia (as long as you bring the Buffalo Trace).

Have you altered the length? If so, how long are they?

I have two of the Frankford arsenal vibra tubes. They hang up about 5-8 times while I'm loading 100, & I have to take it apart each time & straighten it out. I've tried everything from holding it at different angles, tapping it on the bench, using silicone spray (don't do this one), whatever I could think of. I even bought the 2nd one thinking maybe it was the one, but the new one does the same thing. This machine is a pain, but it's better than using the pickup tubes. If I knew the Hornady works perfectly, or close to perfectly, I'll spring for the price.

I withdraw my offer.

Faygo, you said above that if anybody had any questions on the Cochlear implants, to PM you. I PM'ed with with some questions. No response. I tried again, & found that I was blocked. Naturally, I'm puzzled.

Obviously, the best advice will come from the known fast guys, like Deuce & Junky on this topic. However, I can share my experience in my own evolution, & I have decreased my stage times significantly over the last year, & that year over the previous. Here are some things I have learned: If I try to shoot fast, I jack a round. If I think more about fast than hitting every single target every single time, I'm going to jack a round. I decide on a cadence, ESPECIALLY for a dump, or 4+ shots on a target that is safe for me, & it isn't as fast as I think I can shoot. I practice, usually 300-400 rounds/week. I'm fortunate to have a setup in my backyard with a mountain as my berm. If I have a misfire, I give the mainspring a quarter turn tighter. If it's a cold day (like 35 degrees or colder), & I'm at a shoot where I don't get a warmup stage to test everything, I'll tighten the mainspring a quarter-turn anyway, cause I know it's more likely to misfire on a cold morning. Even if it's a dump, focus on every single shot hitting the target. If you do that, & if you practice at least once/week, the speed will take care of itself. It's a lot like golf, as others have pointed out before. If you try to hit the ball hard, it doesn't work out. If you swing smoothly & correctly, you'll be amazed at how far the ball goes & how well things turn out. That's the only thing I learned at golf, because even though I played regularly & faithfully once a year, I never got any better.

Hope you're not offended by an offer: If you would consider $200, plus the $25 shipping, I'll take the small primer one.