I am aware of the cold so the blocks were in 68degrees and as soon as brought outside I would do the testing. Not perfect but better than nothing! It is the pass throughs that are surprising me.
Using a Shield .45
Here is results from 4 layers of denim test using a 6x6x20" clear ballisticgel block. Temp 28degrees, humidity 47% and pressure 30.3inHg. Previous test is further below and was done with bare gel.
With both HST and Ranger 230+p and 230 standard pressure was very inconsistent...
Yes the State Police on the recertification form asks if the pistols are coregistered that is a fact. They don't ask with whom it is coregistered
You can ask me how I know but I am sure you guys can figure that out
Also make sure the judges in your area will coregister.
I was able to coregister...
I did a impromptu clearballistics FBI BARE gel test today. 6"x6"x16" with wood backstop
It was 17 degrees F, 61% humidity, Pressure 30.3%
I used my .45 Shield
Federal HST 230gr= penetrated 11 1/2" expanded .82
Federal HST 230 gr +P= penetrated 11 3/4" expanded .80
Critical duty 220 +P = passed...
Here is question
think this has been discussed, but I can't find it.
I know in your class, you seemed to key in on 5.5lbs as a good DAO trigger pull.
I've found that for my wife and sister they can handle the recoil on my M&P Pro with the long slide much better than other guns they've tried...
If you are worried about it go to Glocktalk Forum and go to the GATE self defense forum and post your question. Mas Ayoob will respond and give you his expert opinion
When I lived in Florida I was FFL/SOT. I had all sorts of full auto's. Even the die hard bolt gun and shotgun guys would giggle like little children when I would let them shoot full auto. It's fun, it's expensive and nobody "needs" it. It's not about needs its about wants. I still love doing...
I would not put that on my Jeep. I try not to alter anything that would garner the police attention. I even had a power retractable front license plate for my Vette. A license plate on the front of a vette looks horrible but they will pull you over. Why give them an excuse to pull you over...