Episode 49 - Obscure Guns
Rick, Steve and Caleb geeked out this week by not talking about competition shooting, but about other types of firearms that they'd like to shoot. We know you viewers have your own collection of obscure guns too, so please send us an email and show us what are your obscure guns that you like to shoot.

http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2011/11/20/episode-49-obscure-guns/

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Episode 50 - Gunsmithing with JPL : Checkering
This week, we start a small segment focusing on what most competitive shooters end up learning, gunsmithing. Although some might adopt this career path, most are just happy with know enough to maintain and improve their competition guns. We've asked John from http://www.jplprecision.com to come back and show us how things are done in his shop. In this week's case, all about checkering the front strap of a 1911 frame.

If there's something you want to see John cover, please send us an email at powerfactorshow@gmail.com.

http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2011/11/27/episode-50-gunsmithing-with-jpl-checkering/

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Episode 51 - Competition vs Self Defense
The proverbial comparison. The instigator of many rule arguments and interpretations. Shooting games like USPSA and IDPA were originally created to simulate real-world self defense scenarios but have changed dramatically to take into account safety and consistency. So the question we get most of the time is, does participating in USPSA or IDPA help with Self Defense skills?

http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2011/12/05/episode-51-competition-vs-self-defense/

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Episode 52 - Happy Anniversary!
Episode 52 marks our one year anniversary publishing weekly videos and we hope all of our viewers have learned something from the show. Rick & Steve spend a few minutes talking about our journey so far and discuss what's in store for the future. We also included a bunch of bloopers we've collected through the year. Enjoy and have a Happy Holiday!

http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2011/12/12/episode-52-happy-anniversary/

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Episode 53 - Interview with Dave Thomas, USPSA
Rick and Steve was at the recent USPSA Holiday Party at USPSA's new offices in Burlington, WA. They took the opportunity to sit down and have a candid chat with Dave Thomas, the Executive Director of the United States Practical Shooting Association. Dave shared his views of the association, some history and what we can all expect to see in the future.

http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2011/12/19/episode-53-interview-with-dave-thomas-uspsa/

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Episode 54 - Gunsmithing with JPL (1911 Disassembly/Assembly)
Happy New Year everyone! This episode, we watch as John from JPL Precision (http://www.jplprecision.com) walk us through the dis-assembly and reassembly of a 1911 pistol. John also shows us what to look for when inspecting a 1911 for wear and tear. He gives us inside industry knowledge that will be very useful for any 1911 owner.

http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2012/01/01/episode-54-gunsmithing-with-jpl-1911-disassemblyassembly/

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I forecast this will be a popular show!

Thanks Dan for the kind words and support. We appreciate it!

This and the Mens Room podcasts are the only thing(s) that help me get through work nowadays

That was a interesting episode covering the 1911. His way of taking apart was different than I have seen, maybe because of the 2 part guide rod? Makes me want to go home tonight and take my Kimber apart again...

haha I did exactly that after we shot the video

Episode 55 - Local Rules
USPSA and IDPA are largely governing bodies for the sport and the rules are laid out to ensure consistency across all participants and clubs. There are times when there are requests by local ranges/clubs to modify the rules or institute local criteria as these are usually safety related. Clubs do this because they don't want to risk losing their operating licenses. This week Steve, Rick and Caleb sit down to talk about this slightly heated topic that has got everybody in the local community up in arms.

Also, by popular request, we're accepting Course Designs and Courses of Fire videos from anyone for us to review/critique/advise. Please send them in to powerfactorshow@gmail.com


http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2012/01/09/episode-55-local-rules/

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Episode 56 - Gunsmithing with JPL : Detail Strip Open gun
This week's episode is a short one and the conclusion to the previous episode we had where John from www.jplprecision.com was showing us how he's detail strip a 1911 and inspect the gun. Here, John shows us how to properly disassemble a STI variant USPSA Open Division gun in 9mm major.

http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2012/01/16/episode-56-gunsmithing-with-jpl-detail-strip-open-gun/

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Episode 57 - Professional Shooters
Rick, Steve and Caleb attempts to discuss the somewhat controversial topic concerning professional / non-professional shooters. What does it mean to be a professional shooter? Why do so many shooters wear NASCAR-like shirts? Are they pros?

Discuss!


http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2012/01/23/episode-57-professional-shooters/

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Episode 58 - Stage Design Theory
Rick, Caleb and Steve sit down to talk about the theory of stage design for popular shooting sports like IDPA and USPSA. This episode also starts a series that will focus on ideation, designing, stage setup and shooting them.

Send your stage designs to powerfactorshow@gmail.com if you want us to take a look at them.


http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2012/01/30/episode-58-stage-design-theory/

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