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I can see that with a compact and a regular service size pistol, but for a competition gun? CDP in IDPA is the only place I can see this fitting in - or am I missing something? Got the email from Springfield announcing the .45 5.25 this morning. I think it's odd to release a competition model in .45 before .40. In USPSA, nobody is shooting .45 except in single-stack. Anyone shooting Limited/L-10 is using .40 for Major or .38 Super or 9mm for Minor. A competition .45 doesn't really "fit" into the USPSA divisions anywhere.

I have been shooting an XD variant in competition for about a year now. I keep reading how the XD is bad because of its high bore axis compared to other guns. I'm curious if anyone has actually done any measurements of bore axis relative to something like a Glock 34 or similar model that is prevalent in competition. How much higher is it really, or are people just parroting what they heard someone else say?

Hey Rob, I wonder if you could clarify the statement you made in your DOTM video about the "Competition Trigger". Is that something that was done in the Custom shop, or is the trigger in the 5.25 different than previous XDm's? It's fantastic to hear that the gun is running so well. As soon as the .40 comes out, I'll be purchasing one to run Limited Major with.

I've been shooting a bone stock XDm40 in Limited. It definitely needs the mods Keith listed in his post above, but they are fantastic guns. The only thing I would suggest is that you wait until the 5.25 comes out in a couple of months. It'll already have the sights you'll need, so you can do a trigger job, mag well, and base pads and have a darn fine Limited gun.

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Thanks for posting this video Chris. I learned quite a few things from watching it. Good stuff.

I think you still shot the stage faster than me.

Woooohoooooo!!!!!!! Thanks Jeff and a gigantic THANK YOU!!! to Kevin @ Greeley Custom for providing this great gun! My son Ethan attended the Area 8 junior camp this year and that's where we first saw the gun. He learned a TON from the instructors who gave so graciously of their time. It won't be long until he's out-shooting me. I can't wait to get that bad boy out to the range!!! ETA: I'd like to thank George, Harry and the dozens of other volunteers who worked so hard to make the Area 8 Championship happen. I shot on Thursday with the staff & vendors and even on day one, the stages ran smoothly and efficiently and I had a great time. I know it was a ton of work to put this match on the ground, so thanks guys!

From being an officer of a different kind of club, I can tell you that "Tactical Timmy" exists in every hobby. Don't let him ruin your enjoyment of something that you're doing primarily for you, and secondarily for others. You really have three options: 1. Blow him out of the water so that he doesn't come back (i.e. make it very clear that he can find a lake and jump in, he's a guest and a rude one at that). 2. Get your stuff together if you're going to bill your match as one sanctioned by and adherent to a governing body that people want to be affiliated with. 3. Invite him to stay and eat what is put in front of him with the understanding that it's not a rules-governed event and liberties will be taken. Now that you've made full disclosure, he'll choose to stay and shoot or go somewhere else. "Volunteerism" is a dying philosophy and our sport NEEDS people who continue to give of their own time for the survival and advancement of the sport. Guys like TT have no clue, no gratitude and you can't let him ruin a good thing for you or anyone else. With that said, you need to sell what you advertise and advertise what you sell, if you know what I mean. I thank you for being willing to put in effort for something that others get to enjoy.

You shooting the Fredericksburg qualifier match this weekend Greg?

I brought a buddy out to his first 3-gun match and at the beginning of the second stage, he picked up his rifle off a table and in the process of moving to the shooting position, he pointed it up-range. The RO DQ'd him and like a genetleman, he stayed around for the remainder of the day and pasted targets and stood steel. As much as he was a good sport who was very disappointed in himself and has learned his lesson, the other shooters were very supportive and gave him lots of cheer and "we'll see you out here next time." This really seems to be a gentleman's sport. Great to hear that your 20 YO has the grown up mindset of accepting the consequences of his actions.

Very new guy to the site here. Interesting that Zen has its own forum section, but I understand why. In the 6 or 7 competitions I've shot so far, I've experienced what I would consider Zen just a few times. To me, it's as if everything slows down, my finger feels like it was born on the trigger, the squeeze feels effortless and I almost feel like my arms are floating and take no effort to hold in place...the gun is so steady it might as well be on a bench. I know before the shot breaks that it's on target and my mind is already moving to the next target. I don't even have to think about where the current shot will go, I can just move on. I can't make that feeling last for more than a few shots though. I'm trying to learn how to maintain that focus.

Hey all. My name is Kelly. I've got a few 3-gun comps under my belt and shot my first USPSA comp this last weekend. My son wants to start USPSA this year also. He's 11 and been shooting for over 5 years. Looking forward to learning lots here at BE.com.