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    another reload question

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted

    is there somewhere in the rulebook that defines a reload as an exchange of a different mag? The reason I'm asking is that I have to do a weak hand reload during a classifier, and was wondering if I could just drop the mag into my strong hand, and then put it back in?

    (I have a feeling I know the answer, but just wanted to see) B)

    P226 X-5 Tactical and Slide Glide

    in Introduce Yourself

    Posted · Edited by CPUFIXER

    May I suggest a trip to sigforum.com, or better yet, talking to Bruce Gray, or Scott Folk (or anyone at Grayguns, you can find their info at www.grayguns.com). You'll find many threads devoted to extractor issues with the X-5 and P220. I know from personal experience (I own an X-5 comp.) that Bruce can work his magic on your gun better than Sig can. I got the XLP on mine and have no other issues with it.

    What ammo to use when you're not reloading yet?

    in Introduce Yourself

    Posted

    not sure if off the shelf ammo like WWB will run 100% in a Brazos but I've tried Atlanta Arms 40 S&W ammo loaded long and it runs in my Edge with no issues.

    which brings up another question. if you're using STI mags for 40 s&w, i'm wondering if you utilize spacers, like in their 9mm mags, will you be able to get away with running standard length 40 s&w rounds?

    I bought 4 of Brazos tuned 140mm mags with grams pads.

    Why not Sig

    in Introduce Yourself

    Posted

    Hi, Folks

    I'm getting here late, but thought I'd add a few comments.

    Several of you have mentioned the high bore axis of the P-sereis SIG Sauer as a negative. I was also freaked about this when I first started shooting the HK USPF9, and later I projected my distaste for high-axis rocket-powered pogo sticks to the P226 when I went to SIGARMS. Well, sometimes a caliper will prove things, but sometimes those things don't matter anyhow. In this case, it's a bit of both. The USPF9 bounces like a Chinese gymnanst on acid compared to many other service pistols, but the ostensibly similarly configured P226 does not. +.20 splits represented the dark boundaries of known spacetime with the HK where anything faster was uncertain, whereas .16's were like home with my (correctly set up) P226. This has more to do with slide mass, lockup values, springing and that damned integral recoil buffer of the HK, than with simple bore axis.

    Most of us agree the 1911 is a fairly decent platform for speed shooting.

    If one measures the actual bore line to hand web on a P226 versus that of a 1911, you will find them comparable. Indeed, a 1911's bore axis is likely higher, depending upon what manner of beavertail it's fitted with. As well, 1911's and other Browning lockup designs direct the center of recoil force even higher still due to the downward angle of the locked barrel in relation to the frame rails / grip. For these reasons among many, the P-series SIG Sauer is far more shootable than it looks.

    There are probably more shootable platforms, I'm sure. At my level of skill when I retired from competition in 2004, I don't think those differences would have meant much, but neither could I have exploited them well enough to make a practical difference. After 30 years of focusing on the tools, I came late to realize what I always knew: the shooter is what matters anyway.

    That may not mean a shooter is likely to win against all comers with a S&W Sigma, but it may mean that the more subtle differences between top-quality service pistols in such areas as action manipulation, ergonomics, bore axis and such are more within the realm of personal preferences that different shooters will exploit to advantage with some amount of effort.

    As for durability, this varies between models and calibers, with maintenance being the key variable. Alloy framed P226's are generally very durable, but they must be run wet with a sticky, persistent lube. We use Enos Slide Glide here at Grayguns Inc. LOTS of the stuff. Assuming your P226 is set up correctly and the slide has been smoothed to ensure minimal abrasion on the frame rails, you can expect at least 75,000 of 128 PF competition loads, in my experience. We have the benefit of seeing and tracking many pistols (we'll have over 400 invoices in 2007, 85% being SIG Sauer pistol work), and I'm confident in this statement.

    There is nothing about the P226 that I find objectionable for Production, given training effort and setup. I'm still carrying the old stamped-slide P226 9mm on duty that I shot in Production as my last IPSC gun, and after at least 80,000 I still trust it. Yeah, it rattles, but it sure does run.

    Thanks for letting me weigh in here.

    -Bruce

    I just shot a match using my X-5 comp in 9mm (lim/minor) that I had Grayguns work on and I did suprisingly well. Shot 4 out 6 stages clean. I can no longer blame the gun! :rolleyes:

    1st Match

    in Introduce Yourself

    Posted

    Just finished my 1st match on Sun.

    The good news: I didn't shoot myself or anyone else. :D

    Better news: I LOVE IT!!

    3rd Sunday of every month is too long to wait..

    I didn't come in last and my best score was on the classifier. 15th out of 32.

    split screen video

    in Introduce Yourself

    Posted

    I'm interested in making a video of my practice. I have 2 video cameras and was wondering if anyone knew what gizmo or software could help me make a "splt screen" video of me at 2 different angles.

    Chris Nagle

    Huntersville, NC

    TY-59887

    Various people sell "HatCams" rigs that attach to your head/hat/ear protection and transmit wirelessly to a reciever behind the shooter. From there, you can attach a camcorder or MP4 recorder with A/V inputs to record the video signal. I've actually made a unit like this that uses a really small, fixed-focus camera that is powered by a 9V battery. The camera is mounted on my ear protection, so it doesn't get in my way while shooting.

    I also have a 2nd camcorder that I have someone film me from behind. Later I use Pinnacle Studio 11 to sync the two videos up, with the 3rd-person camcorder view as the primary screen and my head-mounted camera footage as the PnP. The outcome is very nice.

    Unfortunately, I've never posted any of the video footage in order to protect the privacy of the people I shoot with.

    Thanks for the suggestions...It looks like Pinnacle Studio 11 (or 9) is the best chioce for me..

    split screen video

    in Introduce Yourself

    Posted

    I'm interested in making a video of my practice. I have 2 video cameras and was wondering if anyone knew what gizmo or software could help me make a "splt screen" video of me at 2 different angles.

    Chris Nagle

    Huntersville, NC

    TY-59887

    Just a newbie saying hi

    in Introduce Yourself

    Posted

    Chris, welcome from Charlotte! Where do you shoot?

    Leam

    --IDPA in Gastonia, learning Bulls Eye in Belmont, and cleaning up in the garage...

    I shoot at Firepower in Matthews. I actually work in Charlotte but moved to Huntersville from CLT 7 years ago. I'm going to my 1st match in Statesville for USPSA.

    Just a newbie saying hi

    in Introduce Yourself

    Just a newbie saying hi

    in Introduce Yourself

    Posted

    Just joined the forum and received my USPSA membership # today. (TY-59887). Going to shoot my 1st match 3 weeks from now and can't wait! Have a Sig X-5 9mm (getting worked on by Bruce Gray) a Sig P226 9mm, and hopefully this Friday (my B-day!) I'm going to get a single-stack .45!

    Chris N.

    Huntersville, NC

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