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Good current CPR Purchase Points for 9mm

First time gun owner with a new Springfield Echelon and I’m looking at stocking up on range ammo. In my short research, I’ve taken a look on r/gundeals and also ammoseek, wikiarms, and gun.deals. Can someone help confirm if these are prices (after tax and shipping if there are any) I should be targeting to buy at?

Blazer / Monarch brass FMJ - Ideally below 20 cpr, but currently 23 cpr and less is getting lots of traction?

Fiocchi / Sellier & Bellot brass FMJ - 24 cpr and less?

Federal American Eagle FMJ - 25 cpr and less?

Speer Lawman TMJ - 27 cpr and less?

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u/Yellowmamba451 — 3 days ago
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New shooter looking for advice/feedback/guidance

I’m relatively new to handgun shooting and looking for advice to improve. I’ve been shooting a Walther PDP Compact (4”) at about 5 yards at an indoor range and have put a few hundred (~500) rounds through it so far.

I’m starting to see consistent patterns in my targets:

  • Grouping is improving overall
  • Shots tend to cluster left of center (I’m right-handed)
  • Occasional low-left hits, especially as I shoot more rounds

What I’m currently focusing on:

  • Front sight focus (both eyes open)
  • Smooth trigger press
  • Grip: trying to keep strong hand relaxed and use more support-hand pressure
  • High grip and working on keeping the gun aligned with my forearm
  • Slight forward wrist lock

A few things I’ve noticed:

  • My natural grip tends to point slightly left unless I consciously adjust
  • I sometimes struggle to track the front sight during recoil (it comes back into focus quickly, but I lose it briefly)
  • I suspect I may still be applying lateral pressure on the trigger or over-gripping with my strong hand

What I’m working on in practice:

  • Slow fire, 5-round groups
  • Focusing on “no sight movement” during trigger press
  • Rebuilding my grip between mags to keep it consistent

Questions:

  1. Does this sound like primarily a trigger control issue, grip issue, or both?
  2. Any specific drills to eliminate a consistent left bias?
  3. How do you best train yourself to track the front sight through recoil?
  4. Any cues or techniques to keep the strong hand from overworking?

Appreciate any feedback or drills that helped you when you were at this stage.

Also, if this is normal pogression feel free to just tell me to relax and enjoy the journey 😄

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u/whiskeygraven0g — 5 days ago
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Thoughts with Derya Act-Mag with 43x

I have 5 act-mags from Derya that I’ve been running on my DY9z, they work perfect. I was told that they would work in the 43x. If you do not know the Act-Mag is 15rds, all metal and made in Italy by NewMec. They make the mags for my Berettas. I will say that the Act-Mag fits perfectly and functions without issues. I do have ramjet Magwell and this does not interfere with the fitment or the release. The mag drop right out. The Derya Act-Mag looks great and not that expensive. Once these catch on they will to sell out at first. Certain worth consideration.

Now the downside, the mag release on the 43x is plastic. This will cause wear on the mag release from the metal Act Mag that may cause issues with the stock 43x mag. The fix for this would be to consider a metal mag release which I think I saw in the Derya US website. The other difference is the base plate button release is different and in a different place. What I would be interested to know is can I can take out the Derya Act-mag base plate and replace it with a +2 extension plate?

Curious what you think about Derya Act Mag with Glock 43x.

u/GiJim201 — 6 days ago
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Magnets and Guns?

Not exactly a noob, but I’m being presented with a new situation. My future father-in-law and I assembled a wall-hanging gun tuck-away in which to store a gun near the front door. The mechanism for keeping the gun in place is a strong magnet. Will magnetizing the gun for prolonged periods damage it in any way?

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u/juggdish — 6 days ago
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Is this rust on my barrel?

It’s on a pretty new radian barrel, probably around ~1000 rounds through. To be honest haven’t been on top of cleaning it, just noticed it today and was able to wipe some of the smaller dots off, but not the bigger ones.

Also if it is rust, how does one go about cleaning it?

u/Bababooek — 7 days ago