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PowerFactor Show 190 - Modular Target Stands & Optical Illusions Rick shows us a cool bit of innovation for making stage setup a much easier affair. Steve continues his Break Em All book review and discusses Optical Illusions. Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here
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PowerFactor Show 192 - Northwest Section Championship Series & Hosefest Match Review Larry shares some details about the unique Northwest Section Championship Series that is run by the six clubs in the Northwest Section and how winners are determined. Larry also does a match review of the recent Hosefest that was a fast paced, popular local match that's run once a year. You can find out more about the Northwest Section at http://www.northwestsection.org Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 193 - Goal Setting Steve dives into the topic of Goal Setting. He discusses the four main categories, Practice Goals, Competition Goals, Short-term goals and Long-term goals. Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here
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PowerFactor Show 194 - Handloading to the Max Rick has done some obscure handloading/reloading in his time and in this episode, he discusses how to get higher velocities out of a handload without causing a catastrophic failure. Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here
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Episode 195 - New IDPA Reloading Rules Ever since the new IDPA rules were published there has been quite a number of controversial interpretations of the rules. One of them is about reloading or more specifically, when and where you can reload your gun. Rick gives us his reading of the rules as written. Tell us what you think by joining the conversation on our Facebook page at http://facebook.com/powerfactorshow Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here
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Episode 196 - Oregon Tactical Rifle Match Doug drove down to Oregon to stretch his long range precision rifle skills by participating in the Oregon Tactical Rifle Match. If you're into 3-gun, shooting in matches designed for one specific platform is always a good thing to enhance your overall 3-gun skills. Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here
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Episode 197 - IDPA Cover Rules & Rick's Bayonet We've talked about IDPA Cover Rules a while ago and it turned out to be a fairly controversial topic. This week, Rick revisits this rule with his interpretation on the new rules that were published recently by IDPA. Rick also shows off his Bayonet collection that has been one of the more interesting background items in all his garage episodes. Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here
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Episode 198 - Rick's IDPA Gear & Readers Write Rick is back to show us what gear he used at the recent Washington State IDPA Championships. Since we've been getting a lot of emails from our viewers, we decided to answer them on air so everyone gets to benefit from the answers. Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here
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Just wanted to say thanks for these.
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NRA, TSRA, MS Carry, NYSRPA- Join the push to boost State level activism
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Episode 199 - LoadHouston Bunny Fart 40S&W Ammo Review Larry and TJ reviews a bunch of "bunny fart" minor power factor ammo that were supplied by Matt from LoadHouston.com. We test five different types of 40S&W ammunition that we've received from a competition point of view. 1. 170gr Precision Bullets, 143.6pf 2. 155gr Lead Bullet, 141.2pf 3. 180gr Lead Bullet, 153.9pf 4. 180gr Black Bullets Intl, 151.2pf 5. 180gr Bayou Bullets, 151pf You can buy these ammunition from http://loadhouston.com. Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here
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Interesting... I just started loading some of my own "soft" .40 loads.
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GLOCK Armorer, USPSA addict
“Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a Glock 20 at your side, kid.” |
Episode 200 - Troubleshooting 1911 Magazines Rick is back to talk about the challenges he had shooting the recent Washington State IDPA Championships, with regards to his malfunctions that were caused by the magazines. Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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PowerFactor Show 201 - Readers Write (Holster Position, Manual Safety, DQs & Pressure Signs) Rick takes some time to answer some questions that we've received from our viewers and fans. Rick answers questions related to USPSA Holster position, Manual Safety use in IDPA, Disqualifications and Pressure Signs during handloading. Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 202 - Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Review - Larry's Carry Gear Larry has been a big fan of Glocks both for competition and for concealed carry. With the release of the new Smith & Wesson M&P Shield without the manual safety, he's decided to get one and give it a try. Here's Larry's indepth review of the M&P Shield. Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here
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PowerFactor Show 203 - Ted Blocker Holster Review & Little Voices In Your Head Rick does a quick review of the Ted Blocker holster which he just picked up during a recent trip to Oregon. Steve dives deep into your mind and discusses the pros and cons of those little voices in your head. Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here
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Episode 204 - What's in a 3-Gunner's Bag? Rick, Steve and Larry have all done this in previous episodes. Now it's time to take a look at Doug's range bag. What kind of implements, and gear would an avid 3-gunner carry? Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here
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PowerFactor Show 205 - Barrel Awareness Deep Dive Steve continues his Deep Dive series this time with a mind bending look at Barrel Awareness and how it can help or detract you from getting your hits. Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here
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I love the new music
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GLOCK Armorer, USPSA addict
“Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a Glock 20 at your side, kid.” |
Episode 206 - Springfield Armory Range Officer Review & 3-Gun Open Division Gear In all his year's organizing the Washington State IDPA Championships, Rick has never won a gun in the staff raffle, but this time, the other members of the club decided to award Rick with a prize for his dedication to the sport. Rick reviews his new Springfield Armory Range Officer 1911 in this week's episode. Doug also comes on the show giving us a look at the other gear he uses when he shoots in the 3-Gun / Multigun Open Division discipline. Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here
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just subscribed to both audio and video on my iPhone. Looking forward to getting to know competitive shooting more! just bought my first pistol and im looking for ranges to start at around St. Louis. I love this idea. Thanks!
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PowerFactor Show 207 - Detailed Glock Breakdown Trigger System Larry's previous gun breakdown of the M&P Shield was very popular and we got a lot of emails asking for him to breakdown the Glock Trigger system. So here it is! Remember to send us any requests about what you'd like to see on the show and we'll try our damnest to make it happen. Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here
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Episode 208 - Celebrating Four Years & All About Cheating Episode 208 marks our fourth year producing weekly episodes on the sport of competition shooting. We started out focusing on IDPA and USPSA disciplines but have now branched off to Clay sports, 3-gun/multigun and various product reviews. We never expected the show to last this long and we're happy that it did all thanks to our fans and viewers. We could not have done it without you. In this episode, all five of the hosts meet for the first time in one location to drink, eat, chat and celebrate the holidays. They've also finally agreed to discuss the topic of cheating on camera and share some of their more memorable stories. Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Congrats on four years.
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GLOCK Armorer, USPSA addict
“Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a Glock 20 at your side, kid.” |
Episode 210 - Springfield Range Officer 1911 Modifications & Gunsmithing Rick gives us a look at the modifications he's done with his new Springfield Range Officer 1911 and talks about home gunsmithing, it's benefits and concerns. Music used: Neuro Rhythm by Aaron Spencer https://machinimasound.com/music/neuro-rhythm/ Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here
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PowerFactor Show 211 - Tools for Working on Your Gun and Trivia! Rick has been spending sometime working on his guns this holiday season and Santa was kind enough to drop by Brownells to get Rick some tools that he sorely needed to work on his M1 Garand. Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here
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Episode 212 - Prescription Shooting Glasses - Rudy Project Rydons Larry recently had to start wearing prescription glasses and was on a search for the best shooting glasses he could get. He looked around at many options and landed on the Rudy Project Rydons. Here's why he chose Rudys over other brands. Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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PowerFactor Show 213 - +P & Higher Pressure Ammunition Rick is back in his garage this time to talk about his experiments in loading higher pressure ammunition that includes a history lesson about the development of big and powerful calibers such as the 10mm, 41 Rem Magnum and Supers. Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here
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Episode 214 - Rick's M1 Garand & Quick Review of the Blaser F3 Supersport Shotgun Rick gives us a quick update on how his M1 Garand is coming along. Steve and John are back to review John's new Blaser F3 Supersport shotgun that he aquired recently. He also talks about how the firing pin is puncturing the primers on his ammo and how he fixed it. Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here
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Episode 215 - Toys for Tots Match Review Larry shot a charity match last month and comes on camera to show us his performance. The Toys for Tots match is organized by the Paul Bunyan Rifle Club and the stages were USPSA inspired as this is not an officially sanctioned USPSA match. It was all in good fun though and the club raised $1,511 for the charity thanks to all the shooters that came out that day. Blog - YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here
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Episode 216 - Comparing the Beretta A300 and A400 Xcel Shotguns Steve and John compares the Beretta A300 and A400 Xcel semi-auto shotguns. They disassemble both guns and demonstrate the differences between the two product lines. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/02/09/episode-216-comparing-the-beretta-a300-and-a400-xl-shotguns/ YouTube - * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLII-gW1x1M Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 217 - MOJO Pick Stick & Viewer Questions Steve gives us a quick review of the MOJO Pick Stick and answers some questions that we've gotten from viewers. The MOJO Pick Stick is a telescoping magnetic rod for picking up shotshell hulls. You can find out more about the pick stick here : http://www.mojooutdoors.com/index.php/vendor-products-menu-item/product/235-mojo-pick-stick/category_pathway-124 Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/02/16/episode-217-mojo-pick-stick-viewer-questions/ YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TruhdGzwDx0 Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 218 - More Viewer Questions - Shooting Vests, Gloves & Dillon SL900 Steve takes on some questions sent in by our fans and viewers. He answers questions about shooting vests, using gloves while shooting and his experience with the Dillon SL900 reloader. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/02/23/episode-218-more-viewer-questions-shooting-vests-gloves-dillon-sl900/ YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtYvelKhngg Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 219 - New IDPA Divisions & Box Dimensions Rick goes solo and discusses the new IDPA Divisions, CCP and BUG. He also talks about the new IDPA box dimensions and shows off an innovative way of combining all the boxes into one. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/03/02/episode-219-new-idpa-divisions-box-dimensions/ YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_oN_zY3USA Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 220 - Shooting Glasses Review - Rudy, Randolph and Pilla Steve, John and a new guest, Albert come on camera to put the final word on our series of shooting glasses. We've covered many varied topics from types of frames, brands, corrective lenses in the past and now they'll review three different brands of shooting glasses that they prefer. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/03/09/episode-220-shooting-glasses-review-rudy-randolph-and-pilla/ YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_tfstOUF_4 Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 221 - Shotgun Viewer Questions & Rarely Seen Hi-Power Malfunction Steve answers some questions from viewers about using Fiocchi Primers, Barrel Lengths and Switching shot weights. Rick talks about a rarely seen malfunction he experienced with his Browning Hi-Power at a recent IDPA match. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/03/16/episode-221-shotgun-viewer-questions-rarely-seen-hi-power-malfunction/ YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD9MUTjOi-U Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 222 - Adjusting Your 1911 Trigger Overtravel Stop Rick recently experienced a problem with his expensive 1911 sear and discovered that the issue was related to the trigger overtravel stop. In this episode Rick explains how he discovered this problem and offers some advice on how to avoid it in the future. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/03/23/episode-222-adjusting-your-1911-trigger-overtravel-stop/ YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVf-7SBIaWE Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 223 - New Checkmate 1911 Magazines & Shooting with Contact Lenses Rick goes solo and announces a brand new Checkmate 1911 8 round magazine. To close out on the extensive shooting with corrective glasses series of episodes, Rick talks about his experience shooting with contact lenses and his quest to optimize it. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/03/30/episode-223-new-checkmate-1911-magazines-shooting-with-contact-lenses/ YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmrF-pzBNXI Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 224 - Glock Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF) Matches & More Trivia Over the winter, Larry tried shooting the GSSF matches that were held nearby. In this episode, he shares his experiences and thoughts. Find out more here : http://gssfonline.com Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/04/06/episode-224-glock-sport-shooting-foundation-gssf-matches-more-trivia/ YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJeiNGQJOw4 Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 225 - ASI Matches & Compact Carry Pistol Division (CCP) Rick introduces us to a new type of practical shooting match called ASI or Action Shooting International that is just starting up here in the Pacific Northwest. It's very similar to GSSF & IDPA and it's geared towards beginner shooters. Rick also talks about the new IDPA Division called Compact Carry Pistol (CCP), the need for it and the types of equipment needed to shoot in this new division. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/04/13/episode-225-as…l-division-ccp/ YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXsQC3E3P7g Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 226 - IDPA Backup Gun (BUG) Division & The Cammer Hammer Rick discusses the adoption of the BUG Division as a full fledged division in IDPA and reviews a new kind of 1911 hammer designed to allow the slide of a 1911 to retract easier. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/04/20/episode-226-idpa-backup-gun-bug-division-the-cammer-hammer/ YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7_KNdB4fOI Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 227 - Loading to the MAX 10mm Norma & 45 Super Rick finally makes it to the range to round out his Loading to the MAX series of episodes. This week, Rick shoots the Norma 10mm rounds through his Colt Delta Elite and tests his 45 Super loads. To his surprise, one of them did not function as he expected it to. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/04/27/episode-227-loading-to-the-max-10mm-norma-45-super/ YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-e3BTkzr_M Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 228 - .40S&W Open Ammo Chrono Procedure In his quest to build his Open Division pistol, Larry is working up a .40S&W load using Rainier Ballistics 135gr bullet and Hodgdon CFE Pistol Powder Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/05/04/episode-228-40sw-open-ammo-chrono-procedure/ YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LZ7Ul1CLBA Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 229 - Rick's IDPA Compact Carry Pistol IDPA Gamer Gun Shiny is the word I'd use to describe Rick's new gamer gun. When the new IDPA Compact Cary Pistol division rules finally got published, Rick started looking around for the gun that is best suited for this division. Looks like he found one that not only fits this division perfectly, it looks the part too. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/05/11/episode-229-ricks-idpa-compact-carry-pistol-idpa-gamer-gun YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6TTyDZFvW8 Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 230 - Paul Bunyan USPSA Match Review & Controversial Trivia Question Larry's favorite range is the Paul Bunyan Rifle Club down in Puyallup, WA. He went down to shoot their April match and brought his hatcam with him to record the event. Here's his recap / review, together with a controversial trivia :) Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/05/18/episode-230-paul-bunyan-uspsa-match-review-controversial-trivia-question YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8PEwMmlSYo Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 232 - Modifications to a 45 Super Pistol & Davis Leather Belt Review Rick flies solo again this week to respond to a viewer question about the modifications that he's done to his 45 super pistol. Rick also shows off his new Davis Leather Belt that he recently acquired. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/06/01/episode-232-modifications-to-a-45-super-pistol-davis-leather-belt-review YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8EXZyBc3qY Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 233 - New 2015 IDPA Backup Gun (BUG) Division Rules In the continuing IDPA rules series, Rick goes over the new IDPA BUG Division rules with Doug. Rick describes what is a legal BUG gun and shows Doug which guns are legal and which are not. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/06/08/episode-233-new-2015-idpa-backup-gun-bug-division-rules/ YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4ikVj2ShJY Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 234 - 3-Gun Shotgun Chokes & Patterning Doug is back to talk about shotgun chokes and how you can use it to you advantage in the sport of 3-Gun. He also talks about the importance of patterning your shot so you know how your shotgun performs during a stage. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/06/15/episode-234-3-gun-shotgun-chokes-patterning/ YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI5Zsz3DyVY Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 235 - Production Optics No it's not a full legal division yet. USPSA is just thinking about it now and urging folks to beta test this concept. It's a proposal for a division that makes use of a red dot optic on carry/range guns which is becoming a pretty popular thing recently. Larry is in a way very passionate about USPSA adopting this concept and discusses the advantages it could bring for the sport of practical pistol shooting. If you have any comments and feedback, discuss this with us on the comments section or on Facebook. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/06/22/episode-2335-production-optics/ YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P87oMREoET8 Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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Episode 236 - The Different Multigun Rules Doug tackles a viewer question this week about the differences between the multigun/3gun disciplines. He talks about the similar considerations like safety and differences like scoring and equipment handling. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/06/29/episode-236-the-different-multigun-rules/ YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuYwOhQzsU0 Subscribe to the show on iTunes here |
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