Bill40718

I too have medium to smaller sized hands. Best grips I have found for an N frame is the S&W X frame grip. Yes it's a rubber grip but sure works and controls recoil well. My opinion and YMMV.

The X-5 Competition has a heftier price than the Allround. Either way, you have a fine handgun with ample options to use it for USPSA. Should you need extended base pads for it check out 'Astro' on the Sig Forum. He makes some awesome stuff. Enjoy it.

X-5 Competition or X-5 Allround? As far as I know the Competition has only been made in SA, the Allround is made in DA/SA. Both are available in .40 S&W. An X-5 Competition would be allowed in open, limited or limited 10. It would not be allowed in production as it is a SA. An Allround would be allowed in open, limited, limited 10 or production. I shoot an Allround and will say that the DA first shot will take some getting used to. A good trigger job will help. Hope this helps,

Matt, The shallow V notch and fiber optic front sight does exactly what you want a sight to do. At least in my opinion. 1. It obscures the minimum amount of target. 2. When the dot is at the bottom of the V, your elevation and windage are set. 3. It's pretty quick to get the sight picture. I think a dot in the V is kind of like centering a dot in a circle. Your eye just makes it go there. 4. With old eyes, it is easier to focus on the dot in the front sight rather than the top edge of the sight. Especially on a dark or black target. Again, just my .02 worth. YMMV

Matt, First, I'm an old guy with so-so eyes. A fiber optic rod on the front is required. Rear notches, as you say, do block a lot of the field of view and, leave some room for error regarding windage. A while back I had a little S&W 60 carry gun with a .100 fiber optic on the front and an adjustable rear with a wide shallow v notch. Sighted it in, with the fiber dot resting in the bottom of the shallow v, to hit where the dot rested. It worked great for me. Maybe not good for bullseye but plenty good for carry or IPSC targets out to 30 - 35 yards. With the dot resting in the bottom of the v, elevation and windage are established and nothing blocks the field of view. I'm going to duplicate the setup on a new revolver that I just purchased for ICORE and see how it works in competition. Absolutely nothing scientific and/or studied in any of this. Just my positive experience in a single instance.

Just FYI. The Canyon Creek is a permanent installation. The Pistol Gear can be installed and removed with an allen wrench. Bill

Here are a couple. Pistol Gear. http://www.pistolgear.com/products.php?id=8 Canyon Creek. http://www.shop.canyoncreekcustom.com/product.sc?productId=49&categoryId=2 Bill

Thanks, Scott, for the thread to the previous discussion. I read it and it was enlightening, much as this one is. I wasn't upset or PO'd and had no animosity, to anyone, about the situation. Well, truthfully, I was upset with myself. I do know better. So, I earned the DQ and I can live with that and learn. In retrospect, I'm thinking that leaving early wasn't the best choice in this case. Next time, heaven forbid, that I earn a DQ I'll think a bit longer before coming to a decision. Hopefully, the good folks on squad 2 at Prescott will understand. Thanks to all of you, I appreciate the input. Bill

Jake makes a very good point that, frankly, had never entered my mind. Thank you, Sir Bill

So I got DQ'd this weekend for breaking the 180. Hurts your pride but fortunately an alert RO makes sure nothing else gets hurt. I show clear, holster and say something like "Well, see ya next time". Then head to my car. I'm travelling alone and have nearly a 2 hour drive home. Obviously, I headed home or I wouldn't be writing this. My question. Is it poor etiquette/behavior to leave a match early following a DQ? In a travel situation such as I had this weekend? What say you? Bill

Brian, Don't throw those X frame grips away. After a match or two with major PF loads in the 610 you may have a change of heart. I had stock grips, 2 different sets of Hogue grips and the X frame grips on the 610. The X frame are way most comfortable. Bill

You will likely get a dozen responses to this inquiry! I'll start that list with my 'opinion'. I don't like stippling as well as Springer Precision's X-Grip treatment. I have had it on 5 or 6 guns. The treatment is a carbide grit embedded in an epoxy substrate. Excellant grip, no slip and not too aggressive. Just one man's opinion, but take a look. You might like it. Springer Precision is in the dealer tent if you are interested. Bill

A big +1 for me too! Bill

I'm in also. Good luck, John!

Steve, I saw this post for the first time this morning. It's so familiar. I attached a photo of our Dusty being introduced to the puppy Dixie. Dusty has had right at $8600 worth of surgery, once to remove 6 inches of small intestine and once to clear an obstruction. Maybe 'blue' dobermans have a propensity for such things. By the way, I bought the book and use it regularily. Thanks and good luck to Smokey! Bill

Iggy42, There is a post, dated July 6, 2011, on the DAA Vendor site indicating that the Race Master is available for the XDm. According to what I've seen here the 5.25 frame is identical to the 4.5 frame. So you should be good to go. Edit to correct my lousy spelling.

I'm thinking I won't be shooting mine with the uppers swapped. Scott has forgotten more about XDm's than I'll ever know! His advise should be heeded. Bill

I have both a 4.5 inch and a 5.25 inch in .40 S&W. I have swapped the uppers,racked the slides and tried the triggers. Everything seemed to work fine. It's been cold here and I have not fired the guns in that configuration as yet. I don't anticipate any problems. It appears to me that the lowers are identical, at least dimensionally identical. FWIW!!! Bill

Fantastic!

I'll chip in my .02 worth on the best production gun. First a caveat, I'm an old guy, a C class shooter that may well never make B class. That said, I've shot a M&P 4.5 inch, a M&P Pro, a XDm 4.5 inch, a XDm 5.25 and a Sig X-5 in production at some point over the last few years. They all work flawlessly and are more accurate than I will ever be. The XDm 5.25 and the Sig X-5 are the two that I like best. But they each take a different approach to a stage due to the DA trigger on the X-5. I just don't start with a tight shot with the X-5. I've had my highest HF with the X-5. As I said, just my .02 worth YMMV. Find one you like and practice. Bill

Rob, Any idea when the 5.25 .40 S&W will be submitted for the USPSA production list? And any idea when that XDm class might be? Thanks, Bill

One point that I haven't noticed in the previous posts. It's difficult to double charge a case on a 650. I can be done, but not easily. However, with just a little bit of distraction, it can happen on a 550. I know, I really do! Stop reloading if you are distracted. Then check everything before you restart again. But, in reality, stuff happens and none of us are unfallible. Just my 1 cent worth.

I ordered a .40 S&W. Waiting on confirmation, from FFL, that it is here. I'm currently developing a minor load( 180 gr. moly, 3.1 gr. Solo 1000, CCI SP, OAL 1.125, PF +- 132 ) to go along with my existing major load and plan on using it in Production and Limited. Limited now and production once it's approved. This is my 5th Springer gun and all have been excellant. 6 lb. trigger for the carry gun and 2 lb to 2.5 lb for the competition guns. All 5 have had .100 fiber optic fronts sights, either factory or Dawson adjustable rear sights. Springer's trigger work and action cleanup. I also like the X-Grip on the competition guns. The biggest problem I have with my Springer Precision guns is keeping them. Some friend tries the gun and then talks me out of it. I guess I just have to stop sharing!

Great photos. Thank You for your service and welcome back.

Mine should be here today, or maybe tomorrow. :D Scott and his guys at Springer Precision do marvelous work on a great platform. I'm trying to be patient, but it's hard.