SteveU

the 40 round can have a bit of a snappy recoil, and if the XDM is like the XD, then the weight of the slide can make it seem snappier. Before you put any more money into the gun you should make sure your technique is sound. Grip and stance can make a huge difference. You may get used to it over time. If you simply don't like the 40 then you should borrow a 9mm and see if you like it better before modifying the 40. In my experience the lighter recoil spring enhances the "snap" somewhat and heavier dampens it, anyway. And finally, don't shoot anyone else's handloads. If you didn't do it yourself, you don't know what's in them. Welcome to the forum

Excellent idea. In fact, I dare you to bring your whole rig into the store with a timer and set up some full size dryfire stages.... it's the only way to be sure. :roflol:

Could probably use a little work on the de-escalation chapter of conflict resolution.... :roflol: Having said that, sounds like the desired outcome.

Agree with G-ManBart... I have the mid and they are super comfortable. The only down side is in rain (seems I've done most of my shooting lately in rain - Area 8 Friday, TN Sectional Friday...) they seem to soak thru. I figure it's because they're a really comfortable mesh material. More leather would probably not get as wet inside. Maybe Is it the Under Armour Hammers II that you guys are talking about? G-ManBart, Which one do like better the low or mid? Adidas Corner Blitz are the ones I own/was referring to. They weren't one of the two you were deciding between, but they are pretty nice and maybe you hadn't thought of them.

Agree with G-ManBart... I have the mid and they are super comfortable. The only down side is in rain (seems I've done most of my shooting lately in rain - Area 8 Friday, TN Sectional Friday...) they seem to soak thru. I figure it's because they're a really comfortable mesh material. More leather would probably not get as wet inside. Maybe

+1 My Dr. beat every price I found online. Personally I avoid 1-800 after having dealt with them, but YMMV. coincidentally we just ordered lenses for my wife and me from lens.com prices are reasonable and I just can't find the time to go to the eye doctor and get examined (they always want to dilate you which I DEFINITELY don't have time for). Click, click and shipped to my door. Much easier.

Glad you're OK, Linda -- too bad about the van. I can't believe it's repairable

Yeah, if you're ever in Lexington you can shoot mine ^^. Springer custom work. Otherwise there is an indoor range in Louisville that rents. They may have an XD.

Try 3.0 clays with all else equal.

Gotta be 1.130 to 1.133. I've used 5.0 vvn320 at 1.180 with precision deltas and it worked great from an STI

.....crossbreed....

Nice video and nice shooting. It was fun shooting with you guys. I couldn't slow the video down enough to see if your makeup shot on the last stage went around the barrel too... Probably hard to tell on video. Steve

That makes for a crappy image! [fake British accent on] A bloody crappy image indeed.... [fake British accent off] there's some funnier jokes in there but juuuuust over the precipice of good taste...

That sign is probably at a border crossing.

AT: I tried to draw and paid close attention to how my shoulder functions during the draw. Starting with the fundamentals, you need to put your hand on the grip, which requires shoulder extension (and internal rotation). This in itself is difficult post shoulder replacement. A big issue with shoulder replacements is stiffness postop, and extension is not a motion that is focused on very much by surgeons, or tested much. But in order to draw, you not only need your shoulder to extend to reach the grip, you need to extend it even further while flexing your elbow, which allows your arm to compress in a zig-zag like a spring and draw the handgun from the holster. Things that make this difficult: 1) Weakness in front of shoulder: Subscapularis and Supraspinatus muscles. They can be strengthened with therapy to a point. Subscap is typically a little weaker because it's cut and repaired to put the implant in in most cases. It may be as strong as it will ever be. 2) Weakness of the deltoid/latissimus muscles (these can be strengthened) 3) Stiffness of the joint capsule (stretch and focus on shoulder extension) 4) Position of the shoulder implant components making this position unstable and painful. There is nothing you can do about this one. You should have your therapist work on those particular items. (1-3) It would be helpful to bring your unloaded handgun/holster to therapy and demonstrate the specific positions you are having difficulty with. There may be a work around or there may be a factor not noticed by the above that is contributing to the problem. If you doctor doesn't think bench press is contra-indicated (he might) then the weight of the bar helps with shoulder extension and puts your arm where you need it when the bar is across your chest. Wall pushups may help too. Your therapist should have a list of shoulder extension exercises. Other thoughts: As Chad said, using a holster that is as forward, offset, and low as is division legal will assist by decreasing the requirement on a full ROM. One that has a significant cut out at the ejection port or a race holster will allow it to release without pulling up as far. Consider risks/benefits about race holsters regarding your ability to retain the gun while moving or standing from a seated position. Finally, the work around that is probably most energy intensive and what you are probably doing is to lean away from your holster when you draw. By using your trunk muscles and your somewhat stiff arm to increase the distance from handgun to holster, you can get it out that way. This is maladaptive, may be a balance problem, and may cause back pain, but can help you get the gun out of the holster. This will help get the handgun from the holster for sure, but is bad overall and if you can obtain better ROM of the shoulder you shouldn't need to do it. <Edited to add: Trainer or Therapist. Either can help>

NICE! I knew I liked my SS run. The Limited run.... not so much (too many Ms and NSs)

I go through this often and seem to be stalled at my current level at times. The only advice I have is in Saul Kirsch's book: "Thinking Practical Shooting." Forget the bad days/runs. They are poison. And when you come off a bad stage, you NEED to be able to forget it or it will kill the rest of the match. Attitude is a downward spiral (or upward spiral). Focus on what you did well. I had a crappy run yesterday and hit 3 penalty targets, but I cleared a texas star quickly, shot another array accurately (all As) and two of my NSs were on the perf (edge of A zone on the target). The other one I made up immediately because I recognized the poor sight picture and shot it again before I saw the hole. So I think, well, I need to work on sight picture and trigger control, but I'm now a good Texas Star shooter. And I'll get faster when I learn to trust my eyes enough to move on when I "know" I've got a hit. It's amazing that when I thought I was a bad star shooter I would miss. But when I visualize the hits, they happen. That's my advice. I'm by no means a great shooter, but I feel much better after the match when I focus on the ground that I've gained, and immediately forget about the mistakes. My next crucial step is to recall the memory of the mistakes later so I can practice what I need to work on. PS: I did what you did at Area 6 - then I read the book: I swear he must have been following me around documenting all I was doing wrong attitude-wise.

How about training to "point at the target" with the finger, as a way to keep it off the slide? Basically your original idea but worded in a way to make it conceptually easier. I can think of another idea that involves modifying the shooter rather than the gun, but it's a little extreme....

Last minute bump to the top: Summary: Pistol match Run it twice Rifle side match Party afterwards Don't miss this one!

Norgon makes one, but I've never tried/used it/heard about anyone who used it. (you beat me while I was trying to insert the link)

Should be fun. Hopefully we can catch a good day... been planning to do something like this all summer but something keeps coming up. Bring the family. (If you want)

WOuld it really have mattered if your 9.5 hours ahead of us for you to be smoking a stogie and drinking rum? Happy birthday man! Maybe he meant it wasn't his birthday yet here -- I bet that's it. He probably waited until the sun came up to crack the bottle... Happy birthday Steve

You mean like this? (Blurry cell phone pic with low light) And I got the SV safety b/c after reading this forums, I was under the impression that lefties like me would do better with it. When I inquired, Brandon told me that excessive torque could do it, but I know my gunsmith made sure that I couldn't put too much on it even by riding it. They did send me a warranty replacement, though.