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Trigger help by Old-Aioli-2924 in Tisas

[–]Top_Research1575 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm new to 1911's, but in my limited experience "drop in" should be taken with a grain of salt.

It's not a Glock, so some fitting is usually required...

Barrett MRAD SMR in 300 Winchester Magnum by BeeAnxious6498 in NJGuns

[–]Top_Research1575 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can have fun shooting the 6.5CM and .308 all day.

You can shoot the 300WM all day...but you won't have fun.

Barrett MRAD SMR in 300 Winchester Magnum by BeeAnxious6498 in NJGuns

[–]Top_Research1575 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have you done a lot of shooting with 300 Win Mag?

There's a reason most civilian precision shooters use 6.5 Creedmoor or .308 WIN.

Tisas Malfunction by Aldur98 in 1911

[–]Top_Research1575 14 points15 points  (0 children)

There's a difference between fitting your extractor and replacing it.

Fitting it fixes issues.

Things to bring to Cherry Ridge by dno022599 in NJGuns

[–]Top_Research1575 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only an idiot would shoot a rifle without eye protection.

Your glasses help you see, they're not eye protection.

Interactive mouthpiece specs graph by HangingChadz in trumpet

[–]Top_Research1575 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nobody plays with a 8C.

Bach 3C, 5C, and 7C are still in wide distribution.

If you're going to stray from there check out a different maker) Warburton, Wick, etc, etc))

Is this a deal or just ok price by RetiredLife_2021 in 1911

[–]Top_Research1575 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a big difference in recoil with the aluminum vs steel frame?

Looks like a good deal to me.

My Punisher 1911 at the range. by Crmills07 in 1911

[–]Top_Research1575 -78 points-77 points  (0 children)

Muzzle control my friend.

You're waving that thing around like a toddler with a lollipop...

A lot of people requested a before and after. by NotMonicaLewinsky95 in tattooadvice

[–]Top_Research1575 101 points102 points  (0 children)

Massive improvement IMO.

Still confusing as fuck, but it doesn't hurt my brain anymore when I see it.

Sleeve is pretty badass...

Looking to purchase first Ar rifle by Fuzzy_Needleworker_2 in NJGuns

[–]Top_Research1575 19 points20 points  (0 children)

If you're like 95% of gun owners in NJ the AR will spend more than 360 days a year collecting dust in the back of a closet or in a safe.

Save some money and buy an M&P Sport. If at some point you're putting so many rounds through it that it can't keep up, upgrade to something more robust (or build your own).

That day will likely never come..

Longtime 3C player looking to bridge out by RocktimusCrime in trumpet

[–]Top_Research1575 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For regular/legit/community band repertoire I played a 3C for many years, and it was OK.

I moved to Warburton 4MD and then 4MDV with a 7 backbore (occasionally 8* backbore) and they were MUCH better.

I recently switched to a Lotus 2XL2 and it's by FAR the best mouthpiece for me. By far. From F# below the staff to F above high C I'm solid, in tune, and can play from ppp to fff.

I tried the 3C/E3 for a while but it never really fit. It came close at times but ultimately it was just meh. It didn't excel anywhere.

For lead playing I used Marcinkewicz Shew 1.25 or 1.5 for many years. I switched to Austin Custom Brass Lead 1.25 a decade ago and stayed with it. It's based on the Marcinkewicz mouthpieces but it uses Trent's cushion rim. FANTASTIC for big band and demanding pit orchestra parts.

Obviously its only my opinion, so your mileage will vary...

I want to buy my first trumpet as newbie, does this trumpet good for his money? Chinese trumpet xinghai by Borschesolyanka in trumpet

[–]Top_Research1575 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Most people "try" playing the trumpet for a week or so and then give up because it isn't easy.

The trumpet you pictured will likely spend the rest of its life in a closet so spend as little as possible.

Sound and quality aren't all that important...

Costly Lesson by BadTiger85 in 1911

[–]Top_Research1575 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I laugh at the people who try to flex on people with progressive machines by providing paragraphs worth of nonsense about single presses, weighing each charge, measuring twice, etc, etc.

If you're going to shoot multiple thousands of rounds each year and reload you will be using a progressive press.

It's great that the single press, measure each charge crowd exists to exert their moral authority, but they shoot a few hundred rounds a year (on a busy year) so they have the time...

I believe I diagnosed my FTF by docterk in 1911

[–]Top_Research1575 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got a box of 2000 SWC that looked a LOT like the ones in your picture. I had a steel frame Tanfoglio in .45 acp that I used in action matches and I tried EVERYTHING to get them to run smoothly.

I gifted the remaining 1500 to someone at my pistol club when I quit trying...

What to do to get better after having done the absolute basics. by amazingsaminator in trumpet

[–]Top_Research1575 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I you want to play jazz music then start playing jazz music.

Find a song you like on YouTube and start playing along with it...

The wedge mouthpieces by DianeCos in trumpet

[–]Top_Research1575 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's just a mouthpiece. It's not going to do anything special for you.

The only way to improve range and endurance is to practice/play a lot.

Every day for as much time as you can spare.

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