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    First big match with the Longslide

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    I'm bummed that the L isn't USPSA Production Division legal yet, since they are only making top-ends, but I really wanted to shoot it at Area 6, so I said F it--and changed my division to Limited-10.  As you all know, a striker-fired 9mm pistol is at a bit of a disadvantage in L-10, where most competitors are using a 2011 down-loaded to 10 rounds, but I did it anyway.  I am more impressed every time I shoot it--love it!  I may just change my division for the Georgia State match, and go all out shooting Limited Division.

     

    [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pllSE01YtqI]2019 Area 6 Championship[/url]

    Quick review of the VP9 Long Slide Kit

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    On 2/20/2019 at 4:37 PM, blueorison said:

    Thanks for the brief thumbs up on this; I was looking at this as my first HK. I really have to sit down and try out the different configurations of grip panels to see if the ergos fit, for me. Wish they came with Dawsons...

     

    I wouldn't be too concerned about the lack of Dawson sights--the ones that come on the L are really pretty good.

    Quick review of the VP9 Long Slide Kit

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    So I got impatient waiting for CompTac to make us a long slide holster, so I broke out the heat gun.  About 30 seconds later (which was about 10 seconds too long), and presto...The long slide fits perfectly.  While the front sight hangs out of the holster juuuust barely, there is enough distance between it and the sight channel, that I don't think there is any way to snag it on the draw.  I'll get a new L model CompTac when they come out, but for now this is fine.

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    Quick review of the VP9 Long Slide Kit

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    Posted · Edited by RAZZ

    Hey everyone.  I was able to get a good practice session in with the new long slide VP9, and wanted to offer my opinion.  

    In one word:  Awesome.

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    In a bunch more words:  I put about 500 rounds of mixed ammo through the gun, while dodging rainstorms, in basically an average practice session.  I was surprised that I had no, zero, malfunctions right out of the box, as the first 100 rounds or so was some of my light, sub-125 power factor 3-gun ammunition.  This ammo barely runs in a G34 with a factory spring, so I assumed it wouldn't run at all in the VP9L, as it is pretty well known that the VP9 doesn't tolerate light ammo very well, especially when new.  Well, I was wrong.  It shot it just fine, without a hiccup.  No issues with any of the other ammo--it shot everything just fine.

    As I expected, the L isn't noticeably more accurate than the standard VP9 up close, but as the distances get further, and the shots get more difficult, the sight radius of the L really shines. With most of my close-in drills (out to about 12 yards), there wasn't any difference between the 9 and the 9L speed and accuracy-wise, but drills where the targets were smaller or further--say where the drill incorporates a small piece of steel at 20 yards--I could tell a difference.  The barrel-to-slide lock up is very tight.  Very reminiscent of a USP Expert.

    Here's some off-hand shooting at 12 yards with two magazines of 10 rounds each--the top group is 147 grn Atlanta Arms, and the bottom is 115 grn Speer FMJ.  The gun is more accurate than I am, for sure.

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    The front sight is a nice fiber optic, and the rear is a quality LPA adjustable.  I really like the sights, however, I may swap the front out with a slightly thinner Dawson Precision sight, as the factory sight fills out the rear notch a little more than I would like, and I like a little more light visible on either side of the front sight.  We'll see--I may just stick with it.

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    As far as holsters go, I found out long ago that a VP9 fits remarkably well in a GLOCK21 holster (Safariland, at least).  With the L, I had to modify it a little bit, but it fits very well, and until some holsters become available for the L, I will just use the modified Safariland.  Heck, it works so well, I may even use the Safariland after some others come out.

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    I was also able to modify a light-bearing G21 holster for use with a TLR-1 for matches where I need a gun-mounted light.

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    So all in all--it's a winner.  Two thumbs up.  Will buy again.

    Have a Shadow Lite. Do I REALLY need a Shadow 2?

    in CZ

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    2 hours ago, Red_Dot said:

    Yes.

     

    just kidding.

     

    Have you had an opportunity to shoot (or at least fiddle with) a Shadow 2? I’d start there.

     

    you realize that if you get an S2 you’re just going to want to do all the fun stuff to it anyways.

    LOL...I know.  When I was looking at prices, in the back of mind I was already adding $250 for the cool internals.

     

    I did get the opportunity to shoot a couple of magazines through one at a match.  But without shooting it side-by-side with mine, I really couldn't tell much of a difference.

    Have a Shadow Lite. Do I REALLY need a Shadow 2?

    in CZ

    Posted

    So I have a Shadow Lite (Shadow, but the lighter, non-railed 75 frame), with all the Cajun stuff in it.  It shoots really well, and has a nice trigger, due to the cool stuff from Cajun.  I have resisted the urge, so far, but the impulsive side of me really wants a Shadow 2, and is convinced it will make a YUGE difference in my shooting.  The realistic side of me says 'you're dumb.  It won't make any noticeable difference.'  So far the impulsive side of me is winning.  Convince me I don't need a Shadow 2, and that the Shadow I already have is perfectly fine.

    2019 Multi-gun Nationals

    in Multi-Gun, Rifle & Shotgun Match Announcements

    Posted

    On 9/9/2018 at 8:33 AM, Jts2581 said:

    Yeah, the whole 3GN thing is kinda crazy.  How they went from the most influential group, to all but gone is crazy.  Kind of an end of an era.  We’ll see if UML can continue to grow.  In my opinion, it would be nice to get some type of point series, and national standings organized kind of like 3GN did.  I guess we shall see.  

     

    I have shot a couple of 3GN matches, as recently as this year, and I was shocked at how...bad they were.  Like worse than a club-level 3-gun match.  Unless there is some drastic improvement, I'll probably never shoot another 3GN match.  And as a local club president who has run a number of matches, I feel bad for them, knowing how much work and effort goes into running a big match.

    Expected Range at South Regional in Blakely Ga

    in Multi-Gun, Rifle & Shotgun Match Announcements

    Posted

    Speaking of distance...I emailed the match director, but have not heard back yet.  Does anyone have any idea how far out they will be shooting at the long range side match?  It's not that expensive, and I'd like to do it, but I'm not sure I have enough gun for it.  I have a precision .223 AR with good glass that would get me comfortably out to probably 700, but I'm thinking, based on the range they have available to them, they might stretch it out closer to 1,000.

    Expected Range at South Regional in Blakely Ga

    in Multi-Gun, Rifle & Shotgun Match Announcements

    Posted · Edited by RAZZ

    On 5/13/2018 at 11:54 AM, bluedevil008 said:

     

    Not a 3GN fan.  Stages have historically been boring at a lot of matches, and yes the drama ^  If you knew everything out there you'd probably avoid it too.  So I'll keep my mouth shut haha  I do not disagree that 3GN was incredibly important for the growth of the sport and I think it's decline in recent years has also contributed to stagnant growth of the sport.  But, there's other awesome organizations out there so I intend to support them.

     

    Well that's too bad.  Oh well, already paid for.  I'll give you all a match report after the weekend.  Hopefully they will put on a good match.

    Expected Range at South Regional in Blakely Ga

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    Posted

    On 4/19/2018 at 4:30 AM, Jts2581 said:

    I talked to the Match director about this match a few months ago.  They’re going out to 500 at this match.  Would def be a good one for a decent piece of glass.  

    Awesome.  I can't wait!

     

    I'm curious if the location is what is keeping people away from this match.  I noticed looking at the squad list that the match is only maybe 75% full.  The range is incredible.

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