November Steel City Tactical Rifle Results

Dec 01 2008

This past Saturday we had a rainy nasty weather at the November Steel City Tactical Rifle Match.  We had a good turn out considering the weather and the Saturday after Thanksgiving.  We hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving and hope you will join us at the next match.

BGM member shot with 4 of the top 5 shooters at the match.  Shooting with such an elite squad is like playing a round of golf with Tiger Woods – it either improves your game or intimidates you into a worse round.

Stage 1
Raw Time Penalties Bonus Net Time
White Feather 47.74 20.00 27.74
Billy the Kid 73.48 40.00 113.48
Tax Man 114.14 20.00 94.14
BB Jr. 151.60 10.00 141.60
OG 180.00 40.00 220.00
Bullet Boy 180.00 100.00 280.00
Stage 2
Raw Time Penalties Bonus Net Time
White Feather 17.67 17.67
Billy the Kid 20.76 20.00 40.76
Tax Man 29.27 29.27
Country Boy 37.88 20.00 57.88
BB Jr. 27.05 30.00 57.05
OG 78.16 25.00 83.04
Bullet Boy 53.04 30.00 74.77
Stage 3
Raw Time Penalties Bonus Net Time
White Feather 32.61 10.00 42.61
Billy the Kid 32.11 55.00 87.11
Tax Man 40.19 10.00 50.19
BB Jr. 53.07 30.00 83.07
OG 118.04 110.00 228.04
Bullet Boy 82.80 90.00 172.80
Stage 4
Raw Time Penalties Bonus Net Time
White Feather 25.19 25.19
Billy the Kid 30.50 5.00 25.50
Tax Man 43.34 20.00 5.00 58.34
BB Jr. 47.36 10.00 5.00 52.36
OG 53.53 60.00 5.00 108.53
Bullet Boy 34.83 10.00 5.00 39.83
Stage 5
Raw Time Penalties Bonus Net Time
White Feather 0.00 0.00
Billy the Kid 0.00 0.00
Tax Man 0.00 0.00
BB Jr. 0.00 0.00
OG 0.00 0.00
Bullet Boy 0.00 0.00
Stage 6
Raw Time Penalties Bonus Net Time
White Feather 32.35 32.35
Billy the Kid 34.62 34.62
Tax Man 45.80 45.80
BB Jr. 40.55 25.00 60.55
OG 78.10 20.00 98.10
Bullet Boy 72.26 72.26
Stage 7
Raw Time Penalties Bonus Net Time
White Feather 29.84 29.84
Billy the Kid 43.85 63.85
Tax Man 40.24 30.00 70.24
BB Jr. 58.83 10.00 68.83
OG 68.35 70.00 138.35
Bullet Boy 91.46 25.00 116.46
Total Time
White Feather 174.66
Billy the Kid 365.32
Tax Man 343.63
BB Jr. 470.15
OG 927.79
Bullet Boy 704.39

Next weekend White Feather and Tax Man will be attending the Fort Benning Georgia 3 Gun Match.  Shoot Safe and have fun.

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Ruger LCP Recall

Nov 14 2008

Strum Ruger has issued a recall on the LCP .380 Auto.  Apparently the recall only affects a selection of the Pocket Pistols with serial numbers beginning with “370″.

A BGM member contacted SR to ask questions and Ruger stated that the shipping is 2-day UPS and since the purchase has been made an FFL is not necessary.  As of the phone call with Strum Ruger – the shipping containers have not yet been shipped while the retrofit parts are still being engineered and manufactured at the supplier. SR plans to begin shipping return packaging the week before Thanksgiving, looks like no Turkey for SR employees and just in time for the Holiday Rush on Shipping Packages.

Below is copied from the Ruger LCP Recall Website

Ruger has recently received a small number of reports from the field indicating that LCP pistols can discharge when dropped onto a hard surface with a round in the chamber. We are firmly committed to safety and would like to retrofit all older LCP Pistols. The retrofit involves installation of an upgraded hammer mechanism at no charge to the customer.

Retrofitted LCPWe want to remind gun users that, for maximum safety when carrying any pistol with a loaded magazine in place, the chamber should be empty, and the slide should be closed. Any gun may fire if dropped or struck.

How to determine if your pistol needs the retrofit: All LCP pistols bearing prefix “370” (that is, serial number 370-xxxxx) may be affected. Newly manufactured and retrofitted “370” prefix LCP pistols with the new hammer mechanism installed have been marked with a diamond in the flat portion of the slot just behind and below the hammer as shown to the right. Going forward, new pistols will be marked with the serial number prefix “371” (serial number 371-xxxxx). Pistols with the “371” prefix are not affected.

How to arrange to have your pistol retrofitted:
Step 1 – Contact us and provide your name, address, telephone number and LCP serial number.
To sign up for the FREE safety upgrade:
Click Here to sign up immediately using the on-line form.

You may also sign up by using any of these alternative methods:

E-mail:
[email protected]

Fax: (928) 541-8873
Phone: LCP Recall Hotline
1-800-784-3701
(available Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT)

Step 2 – The new parts are being built and we will retrofit LCP pistols on a first-come, first-served basis as soon as they are available. When we are ready to retrofit your pistol, we will send you a shipping label and package with instructions so you can return your pistol to us FREE of charge.

Step 3 – We will install the new hammer mechanism, plus some other functional upgrades that we added since the LCP’s introduction, and return your LCP to you, all FREE of charge. When we do, we also will send you a FREE magazine with the new finger grip extension as a “thank you” for your patience and cooperation. We will make every effort to return your pistol within one week of receipt.

Thank you,
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.

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Ruger LCP Action Video

Nov 14 2008

One of the hottest Pistols of the year has merited a couple post here on the BGM Blog, the Ruger LCP .380. Being a popular weapon the LCP has received a lot of chatter.  With chatter brings the flaws being brought to light.  Though no announcement has been made there has been some consistent problems with ejecting cartridges and apparently if you drop the pistol with a round chambered it could go off.  Ruger has issued a recall on the chambered round going off and details will be posted as they become available.

To show off the LCP Bullet Boy put together a short YouTube video.  The first Video Clip is firing two rounds of Federal Premium Personal Defense HydraShock.  The second clip is 6 rounds rapid fire of target ammo.

[sniplet Ruger-LCP-Video]

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