Wild Gene

Different rifle, but I have the LWRC M6A3, and absolutely love that rifle.

I have never had an issue running light target loads through my SLP. Federal or Winchester AA's.

Please explain the difference between overpowering the gun by squeezing too hard, and this type of training? Or possibly the better question is why a strong grip when we wre not supposed to grip too firmly? Is it just a relative term? For example, someone with strong grip strength but a relaxed yet firm grip will still have a more secure and better grip than someone that has a weak grip and squeezes so hard they are tense? Thank you, WG

Excellent thread. Is it really about the "grip" or "managing recoil"? There is a very good video from Saul Kirsch on YouTube about Recoil control that briefly covers grip and moves to the entire body posture. Good shooting, and thank you all for the excellent observations. WG

Hey Steve, great reference. Thanks from a not so newbie from the East Side!

+1 Welome.

I ordered one. It will be interesting to see. The most appealing feature, for me, is that I can use it with my Edge, or with my 6" STI frame pistol, and not have to change the draw, or, hopefully, any holster adjustments.

It looks kinda cool, and like it has more adjustment. Blade Tech is a a good holster, I sure like the DOH. I would like to see this next to my DOH, to see if there really is any difference besides being cut down more.

Good one Bart... Yes, go shoot, and have fun. Worry about times later.

Have fun with it, and post pictures. I am still waiting for my six, but is it ever gonna be schweettt! Later, WG

Bringing this back. I chuckle about how much I didn't know, and still do not about this game. I will even go so far as to say "I didn't know how much I didn't know, and still don't". For me, the six inch is a no brainer now, but that is the most simple part of the solution. Next comes barrel selection, slide options, sights, levers, buttons, grip mods and the all important "gizmowatchathingies". Simply stated, I know exactly what I want until I try something else. Part of this is the natural progression of becoming a better shooter, part of it is ( my own hypothesis here) the increased level of focus when trying something new. Paramount above all else, I want a gun that works. When I press the trigger, I want a gun that goes bang, extracts the spent case, feeds a new round, and hits the intended target (if I do my part). I would rather go out with a 4.5" barreled, third world manufactured p.o.s. that functioned every time, than the fanciest gun on the squad that didn't work 10% of the time. The rest is perfect practice. Good shooting, Geno

Corey, Side note here. I have succesfully competed in several shooting disciplines, and honestly, I don't think I have ever seen anyone not change guns a time or two. I burned through three sets of revolvers, four lever action rifles, and two shotguns in cowboy action, two sporting clays shotguns, three trap guns, a skeet gun before I got to a point where I felt good, and now a pistol or two with USPSA. I just really think that the two most important things I have learned are that 1) no matter what I shot, the more I shot, the better I became, 2) sooner or later, I will want to try something else. In this game, I have gone from Glock to STI Edge and am waiting for a custom 6" build. I am keeping all three, but as an over 40 shooter, my eyes are not what they used to be. I am going for the six in the custom for my aging eyes. Good Shootin,

I am guessing you have never seen a guy named Rob Leatham shoot.....lots of limited GM's shooting six inch guns. To the OP The fact of the matter is that if you are a beginner it doesn't matter which gun you choose. The most important factor is your drive to work and practice. Those two factors will be the only way to find out which gun is better for you. After 50-60 thousand rounds you will be able to make a much more objective and informed decision, until then you are just listening to someone else's opinion that most likely doesn't apply to your current situation. Great post.

Wow, they have a different word for dang near everything....

Oh great, now I read page two.... Well, the plate caught your attention, so you thought cool, I should take a picture, thinking this would make a great question, it is really going to drive Grumpy nuts, so you went and got your camera. I still like my first answer better though. WG

The same thing that happens before you break a shot, in your mind, everything came together, you had ultimate focus, and something subconsciously made your finger press the shutter button. It is the same, isn't it? Just a different medium.

So,is anyone else's favorite hunting season "Morel Season"? It has been a tough year this year on my place. They are finding them by the five gallon bucket about thirty miles away, but the last time I went I saw very few. No little mushroom poops, no little mushroom trails, they didn't come to calls, nothing. My best luck was to pretend to walk away, then turn around real fast, and spot them before they had a chance to pop back down. I have friends that freeze them, but I like to dehydrate them, then vacuum seal them in mason jars. The richness a few dried morels adds to red sauce is amazing. I had a Hungarian Mushroom soup at a restaurant last week made with Morels, and it was one of those foods I will never forget for the rest of my life. Anyone have any good receipes? Tell me about your "hunting obsession". Later,

One point that was brought up to me by an friend that is actually a pretty well know shooter is the "over forty eyes" syndrome. He felt that that extra inch really helped with sighting. I think it really would make a difference. Maybe a lot of the younger guys shoot the five inch guns, which I probably would have been fine with fifteen years ago, but I sure am not thirty any more. I actually have put my name on the waiting list for a six inch gun from one of the custom gun guys. Wg

Power Custom is a first rate outfit. I put their hammer kits in my Rugers and never looked back!

Thanks for the kind words everyone. We are pretty lucky. To top that off, he got home from school today, showed me his certificate of membership in the National Jr. Honor Society, changed his clothes and went and hopped on the backhoe to clean ditches for a couple hours. Good kid, just hope we don't mess him up! Gene

That is it!!! I wish it could be different, but there is no LEGAL way. Holy smokes! How about magazines, aftermarket parts and ammo? For that kind of money, I would try to get something that has been gone through by someone like Brazos or something. I would get tuned mags, and to be honest, still expect something to not work. I may even be more inclined to get a Glock or a CZ, and deal with the triggers. Are semi custom guns an option? I am really loving my new factory stock Edge, but I had to polish the feed ramp and play with brand new tuned mags to get them to work. Leo, are you in the same type of situation? WG

Isn't zen really about "self"? Wouldn't you say zen is within, and you must find your own place? WG

Grumpy, Have to hi-jack the post just a sec. Eric, I will type this real slow just for you.. I t - w a s - a - j o k e... Grumpy, thanks! Hey, I've got a custom gun on order not too far from you. I should have you take it for a test drive before it gets shipped all the way out to Washington! We will see how it goes. Again, it is great to see you went in, got checked, and took care of the problem. Now, just don't forget your prostrate! I would suggest a Dr. with small knuckles. Your Spewing Ignorant Pal, WG

I just have to pump up my chest here. My son has been very busy. He has a few cattle he shows, and we just came back from the Jr. Show in Milton-Freewater, OR. He had a good show. He earned every bit of his awards. He will only show cattle we raise ourselves so it is a bit more work for him to compete against the big boys, but he was third in his class for Market Steer, Grand Champion for his Feeder Steer, and Grand Champion for his cross-bred breeding heifer. I am a very proud dad. This is something he wants to do, so while we may have to remind him, we don't have to push him. He is 13. In the auction (yes, after he spends several months washing, feeding, brushing and teaching his steers to lead like a big dog, they sell them. That is the whole point and part of the learning experience), he sold his Market Steer for $1.70/lb. If you guys ever need beef, pork, lamb, etc., I strongly suggest you look into your local 4H/FFA Livestock Shows. It is a great source for quality raised animals. The kids feed and love these animals, and do not use (at least not that I am aware of, it may even be against the rules) any hormones in their livestock. Attatched is a picture of my Son and His Feeder steer. He will Market this one in September. For some reason, he was tired this morning before school..... Have a great day. WG