I love reading the Equipment Survey from their Nationals.
I realize that just because a pro uses xxxx brand or yyyy model doesn't make it best. Nor will it necessarily be good for me. However, I've beat myself up trying to blaze my own path that I at least pay attention to what the better, seasoned shooters are doing. I also realize the survey isn't scientific or even complete, and that it encompasses shooters in a very specific style of shooting. But still I find it instructive. Here are my major takeaways.
The majority use reloads. Given how many rounds they practice a week, no surprise.
TiteGroup by far and away the preferred powder (remember most are shooting 9mm, 10mm or .45ACP).
Five brands dominate (50%) the bullet manufacturers.
Most used Molly Coated bullets, followed by Jacketed, followed by Plated. Wonder if that's a cost thing?
Competition guns are dominated (top 50%) by three brands. Might have to do with sponsor money.
Preferred Concealed Carry gun brands do not include some well known names, at least not in the top 90%.
The majority reload. Given how many rounds they practice a week, no surprise.
BUT
Their preferred Conceal Carry ammo is Federal and Hornady. Very few rely on handloads for Conceal Carry.
I realize that just because a pro uses xxxx brand or yyyy model doesn't make it best. Nor will it necessarily be good for me. However, I've beat myself up trying to blaze my own path that I at least pay attention to what the better, seasoned shooters are doing. I also realize the survey isn't scientific or even complete, and that it encompasses shooters in a very specific style of shooting. But still I find it instructive. Here are my major takeaways.
The majority use reloads. Given how many rounds they practice a week, no surprise.
TiteGroup by far and away the preferred powder (remember most are shooting 9mm, 10mm or .45ACP).
Five brands dominate (50%) the bullet manufacturers.
Most used Molly Coated bullets, followed by Jacketed, followed by Plated. Wonder if that's a cost thing?
Competition guns are dominated (top 50%) by three brands. Might have to do with sponsor money.
Preferred Concealed Carry gun brands do not include some well known names, at least not in the top 90%.
The majority reload. Given how many rounds they practice a week, no surprise.
BUT
Their preferred Conceal Carry ammo is Federal and Hornady. Very few rely on handloads for Conceal Carry.
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