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I have the same problem with mine as everyone else is discribing. I have been shooting local carbine matches so we arent shooting out past 200 yards. It was tough shooting 6"plates with it. The illuminated reticle cannot be seen during the day and causes a blurr when hunting at night. Getting on target fast is tough at times. I am thinking of trying the Nikon P-223 or the Vortex Strikeforce.
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Just shot my first idpa match with my new 5.25 competition 9mm & loved it. Ran like a champ. Sights were dead on outa the box. Didn't even get a chance to fire it unroll first beep on stage 1. Loved it
I love mine too. I have only shot 3 USPSA matches with it, but can't get enough of it.
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I am wondering if I should upgrade my pistol before starting competitions. I've had my XD9 for the past 5 years or so, and probably sent 1000 rounds through it over the years. I am an ok shot, hitting nearly all Xs/10s on a standard silhouette at 15' or so. I am planning on attending a USPSA match and/or an action pistol match at a local club each month. I want to start in the production division, then possibly upgrade into the limited, and maybe one day open divisions.
If I've done my research correctly, it is probably going to cost me about $300 to upgrade from my old XD9 4" to a new XDM9 5.25". The question is, would that money be better spent in another area? I've already bought a reloading machine.
What about the fit and feel between the two? The XD9 feels very smooth and fits in my hand well. Should I expect the same performance from the XDM9?
I bought one and I love it. Get the trigger upgrade with it. I have an XD and XDM and neither compare to my XDM 5.25. I cannot believe how accurate it is and easy to handle.
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Thanks for the information.
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Thanks for all the replies. I will check with all of them. Does Matt Cheely have a web site?
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I am in need of a 6" lightened slide. I really like the Brazos Custom slide, but was wondering who else sells just the slide. I would like to research all my options. Thanks for any help in this matter.
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I use a pair of Nike trail shoes and have had good luck with them. My feet get really wet when it rains though. After reading everyones posts I am going to try a pair of cleats.
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$20 per shooter. Some clubs charge less if you are a member or if you help set up.
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Was once a really good shooter and gun smith, Mike Leck. Not heard from much any more, but he is still around.
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I purchased a SteelMaster from Dave Dawson and I did purchase the enhancement package as well as have him tune all my mags. I have Over 2,000 rounds through and have had no jams or mis-feeds at all. It is a smooth running firearm. It is extremely accurate with very little recoil. I have even shot USPSA matches with it and placed very well despite it being minor. I love mine, and Dave Dawson can make these babies run. It is worth paying the extra to have him go through it.
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This is my first time to shoot the Texas State Limited. Are we needed at the range on Friday for anything? What time should a person show up on Saturday? Any help in this matter would be appreciated. This is my first major match. I started shooting in January of this year and this is all new to me.
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I really like the Edge, but I am becoming more and more partial to the Para Ordinance S-16 as well. Anyone have any experience with Para? I like the 40 cal. and I am really looking hard at it as well..
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I was planning on taking the gun to Benny Hill, (Triangle Shooting Sports), in Corpus Christi, TX. I know he is a very good and everybody speaks very highly of him.
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There may be something wrong with the gun. I have had all kinds of problems with this 80 series. It is nothing like my old Colt 70 series. The slide I am sure is faster than I am. I was just told that by a gun smith, when I asked him what the problem was, and I don't trust him to work on my gun now. It sounds like he doesn't know what he is talking about. I think I will sent the gun off to a compitent gun smith. I know of one 100 miles from me that is really good.
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The match I shot that charged more for major was a Texas Steel match. If you go to their web site www.texassteelcompetition.com they do not allow anything over 160pf or they charge an extra fee. It is written in black and white. When I shot it it was $10 on top of a $20 match fee. To answer the questions about reloading, no I am not. I am buying ammo and have been beaten up about that as well. I have been using Blazer Brass or Wolf ammo. Everyone tells me it's crap and to quit using it, but the price is right. I was wanting to get into the limited division and have nothing against the major power factor, as I am shooting a 45 acp now. The problems with the 45 I am experiencing are mainly all the reloads. I have tried the Chip McCormick 10 round mags in my gun and in a new Sti Spartan. They jammed up so bad we couldn't finish the course without getting the tools out to remove them. I did try a fellow shooters wilson combat 10 rounders for 20 rounds and they ran fine, but I am a little sceptical. I also am having a problem with shooting a round and trying to shoot the next one before the slide finishes its cycle. It is like pulling the trigger twice to shoot one round. Anyway you guy's are great and very knowledgeable. I really appreciate you taking time out of your day to help answer my questions.
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Thanks for the welcome and the responses. It makes perfect sense to me. I thought the 9mm would allow a person to shoot alot faster so the scoring would even things out a bit. Thanks for clearing that up for me. There are some IDPA clubs in the area and I have shot their steel matches a couple of times. They didn't care for the major power factor, as a matter of fact they charge you more to shoot major because they say it damages the targets. I really love any kind of competative shooting and want to try them all. Thanks for the responses, I really appreciate them.
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First off:
Welcome to the Forum!
Yes, it does have something to do with the scoring.
You can take a look at this target and the chart at the bottom that describes the point value for each scoring zone:
If you have an IDPA club close by, my suggestion would be to buy a 9mm 1911 and shoot it in IDPA's Enhanced Service Pistol (ESP) division.
Nothing shoots flatter than 9 in a 1911, in my opion.
The Cliff's Notes version on Major vs. Minor is you better get your A hits in if you're shooting minor.
You probably don't know this yet about scoring, but what you are trying to go for is a real HIGH Hit Factor.
They add up all your positive points for each target you shot, subtract any penalties points (misses, procedurals, and no shoots) and then DIVIDE your total for that stage by your stage TIME.
So get the most points in the least amount of time.
Easy, enough, right?
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Cold someone please explain to me which is better majot or minor. I currently am shooting 45 acp in single stack and limited 10. I want to purchase a new STI edge for limited. I was going to get a 9mm. Everyone I talk to tells me to get a 40 cal. . When I ask why a 40 the response I get is because 9mm is minor. Could someone please explain to me why shooting major is better. Am I missing something? Is it something with the scoring? Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. I want to be as informed as I can before I make the purchase, so I don't have regrets later. Thank you in advance for your help.
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