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Just wanted to close the loop here. THANK YOU to everyone that directed me the @Boggus Deal firing pin solution! Got mine in the mail today and 10 min later was out test firing it. What a great solution! I'm all set now and the M12 is much smoother. NOTE: I did leave the bolt lock/retaining lever installed as I really don't notice it interfering with the action at lease on my M12. Ready for my next WB Match! Totes

I have a couple custom 1911's I really like to shoot in Modern, but they take more time/care in making the ammo they like. I really enjoy shooting them, so I take the extra steps to ensure the ammo is 100% what they like. Before those, my wife and I both shot Colts. Right out to the box, they would feed dang near anything. A little tuning and they were super reliable and not the least bit picky about ammo. As a TO for WB, you see a lot of shooters struggle with ammo issues, mag issues and gun issues. Whatever you decide on, I recommend you have someone go through it if you're not knowledgeable in the platform and tune to your ammo/mags. A well tuned 1911 with the right mags and ammo is a blast to shoot fast. But any of those 3 that are not 'right' can be so frustrating, you'll want to give up on WB. Totes

@Boggus Deal can you PM me details on how to get one of your Firing Pins? Removing the retractor would be ideal. Totes

I broke the firing pin retractor and when it happened it broke the firing pin. New parts are on the way. I've never had to fit a new retractor and wanted to ask here for any advice when replacing it with a new firing pin. Thanks in advance. Totes

Regardless of how well tuned your 1911 is or how well you reload your ammo, knowing how to safely and quickly clear a jam is not something to be overlooked. Things happen and I've seen far too many newer shooters struggle with what to do when it happens. Going to slide lock, manually pulling mag from the mag well, clearing a FTF safely and indetifying what can't quickly be fixed should be learned/practiced. When things decide to go wrong, it can really eat up time fixing it. Totes

Thanks CC for the details. I am excited about the future of WB. I enjoy shooting it and hope it's got a long life ahead. Totes

... on life support. I hope the changes save it. Totes

Texas State Wild Bunch match started it last year when the rules change and we will continue you it this year. Hosted at Texas Riveria Pistoleros in George West, TX. Totes

It's going to take a little time. Many hate the precision pistol matches that WB turned into. Once they see the setup of the way WB will be ran at clubs, more will participate. I talked to many at Land Run this year that have never shot WB at LR before. They are already planning to shoot it next year. Time will tell. What I don't understand is how allowing .38 rifles and non-pump shotguns hurt the game. It has no impact on how purist WB shooters shoot the match, they can still use the .40+ rifles and model 12's. If they are worried about SxS shooters and .38 rifle shooters beating them, they have bigger issues they need to work on. Totes

Really? Any data to back that up? Maybe, just maybe it's that type of thinking that's drove people away from Wild Bunch. If Wild Bunch matches were written for those 99%, it would probably have the following/participation as Cowboy matches do today. Totes

The Texas State Wild Bunch match will be hosted by the Texas Riviera Pistoleros again this year. Club is in George West, Texas. Registrations will be open soon and details will be added to our website: trpistoleros.com and our Facebook group: Texas Riviera Pistoleros. We will also be holding a regular 6 stage Wild Bunch match on 26 Oct 2024 if you like to check out the club. We offer all the current WB categories including Dough Boy and Teddy Roosevelt Totes