Anyone else shoot 3 Gun?

[Stevo]

Sadly my local range is only interested in trap or bullseye. It seems like very few know (or care) that other disciplines exist and aren't interested in even hearing about them.

Merle,
Someone has to start it. I started rifle then 3 gun matches here from nothing, by myself. After almost 10 years I still do the match design and organization, but at least I have enough guys to SO and help set up/tear down.

[Merle]

Already did that once, Jim.

Managed to get everything free and clear by polishing the firing pin up. When I attempted to disassemble it last night, I had to use a punch to get it to move far enough forward to remove the retaining plate. And then drive it out from the breech side to remove it. It's going back to the importer/dealer on Monday.

Just a guess - soft firing pin?

[browningautorifle]

That would be my thought. A new firing pin will likely sort that out. I'm sure I have one...except that's a bit too late to help you now...

I had one that flared at the very back. Same sort of symptom...almost.

[Merle]

Merle,
Someone has to start it. I started rifle then 3 gun matches here from nothing, by myself. After almost 10 years I still do the match design and organization, but at least I have enough guys to SO and help set up/tear down.

I hear you, but if I can't find at least a couple of others who are interested I'm not going to beat my head against a brick wall. This started as a trap club & they dislike the bullseye johnny-come-latelys....

[Stevo]

Just a guess - soft firing pin?

Don't think so. They sent me replacement firing pins this week and they won't even insert far enough to get the retaining plate on.

[browningautorifle]

Have you tried a G.I. firing pin? You're probably right though, just send it back to them.

[Stevo]

Have you tried a G.I. firing pin? You're probably right though, just send it back to them.

No, I don't have any 1911 spares on hand, other than the firing pins they sent. In retrospect, it was a probably a good thing it crapped out. I would have been the only guy shooting Heavy Metal at the match yesterday, and the targets on one stage would have proved very difficult for me with my M14. I had a hard enough time engaging them successfully with my AR and 1-4x scope.

I finished 3rd out of 27 in my division and won a prize draw of an IWI Jericho 941 9mm pistol, with holster and 3 mags. So I'd say it turned out to be a pretty good day!

I'm MD for our first match of the year here in three weeks. Now the real work begins.

[browningautorifle]

won a prize draw of an IWI Jericho 941 9mm pistol, with holster and 3 mags

Well, at least there was that then. Should I send you my spare firing pin for a test? If it's successful you can always get me one later...or are you just going to send it back to them?

[Stevo]

I'm going to send it back tomorrow. Thanks for the offer.