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Another issue is the firing pin cavity in the bolt. If you have a lot of gunk in the firing pin hole, could be slowing every thing down in cold weather. Even worse is if the gunk builds up and binds the firing in the forward position. During the season, I use non-chlorinated brake cleaner to blast it out, then re-lubricate. At the end of the year, I completely disassemble the bolt and replace the extractor.

See if you can get them to schedule an exhibition match. Set up one or two stages. Invite the people who you need to convince to participate. Supply firearms and ammo (We do this periodically during the year to entice new shooters using .22s. Ammo is cheaper and they are firing factory ammo.) Conduct a safety briefing, and and exhibition. Bring in some experienced shooters that will help you run them through the stages. You may even end up with some new Cowboys.

I have a pair of 5 1/2 inch SS Vaqueros. My main match pistols. .45 Colt, but I shoot C .45 Spl. Transfer bars removed. Action job my Three Cut.

Club top shooter is based on best five matches of the year total score. Top shooter is engraved on a plaque. Top three finishers in each category receive a certificate acknowledging the accomplishment. Certificates are also handed out for most clean matches for the year, Rookie of the year, etc. We also recognize those people who were top hands throughout the year. Some of them don't shoot, but they build targets, keep score, etc. The top hands usually get gift cards to thank them. Awards are handed out at a fall banquet.

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As a Gunfighter, my hands just aren't big enough to slip hammer.

I am cocking the second gun while firing the first gun. I don't double cock. The reasoning for me is this is a fine motor skill. Meaning 3000 + occurrences to learn and maintain the skill. Also difficult to unlearn. If I encounter split pistols, I believe the possibility of double cocking your way into a Procedural or Safety violation is more probable.

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I prefer the stock Uberti brass carrier blocks. Only time I've had a problem with a carrier is after an out of battery. If the original carrier block was brass and has side areas machined out, it was done to reduce weight and friction. You don't mention caliber. But when I hear a about a problem jamming, first thing that comes to mind if it is a .38/.357 is cartridge overall length. Another possibility is a damaged or worn lifter. I would start by giving Jim a call. I've found him to be extremely helpful and customer service friendly. If he can talk you through a repair he will.

I have a Codymatic. My main match rifle in .45 Colt (with a C.45 Spl lifter Installed). He uses a cut and weld instead of links. I've run it very hard for about 5 years. As with anything run hard, you will eventually break things. Never had a problem related to worksmanship. He has been there any time I've called with a question.

I save mine. Take the brass and pistol and rifle primers to a scrap yard. ..Shotgun primers go in the trash. They actually pay a bit more for the spent primers, so I keep them separate. I think I made $80 last time I took them in.

One other thought. check the firing pin OAL against a new firing pin. I had the very tip of a firing pin break off clean, causing light hits.

Serious felons were proned out. One little trick. When dealing with drunks, and putting them through field sobriety tests, when I reached the point where I knew I had sufficient probable cause to arrest for Operating under the Influence, I would give them one last field sobriety test. I'd have them face away from me, interlace their fingers behind their head, thereby allowing me to move in quickly from behind and grab their hands to put them off balance if necessary and handcuff.

I have three 87s converted by Lassiter. One Chiappa and two IACs. I plan on not being able to load the magazine. Lassiter told me that sometimes you can and sometimes you can't. I can load the mag in the Chiappa, but it is a pain in the back side and not something I would want to have to do on the clock. Not about the Cimarron. I'd give Lassiter a call and get his opinion.

Congratulations and welcome Molassas Moose, Little Gunder and Kalamity Kevin.