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    Felt so slow shooting, but was blazing fast

    in Zen

    Posted

    I have had my moments when this has actually happened. I really thought I was too slow and would have placed last in the competition. It actually took me by surprise that I was sighting and shooting so easily.Its just amazing that everything was so clear and so much could be done so quickly. I wanna shoot like this everyday.

    Thumbrest for my G35

    in Glock

    Posted

    In our neck of the woods some of our shooters have thumbrests attached to their tanfoglios and Sigs. They use their firearms for both target shooting and IPSC matches. Since no fuss is being made about them using the thumbrest on their guns, why can't I spruce up my glock to get the benefit as well? Thats my rationale.

    Thumbrest for my G35

    in Glock

    Posted

    Hey guys and gals. I just came from the range practice where my good friend bought and put a thumbrest on his newly acquired tanfoglio competition pistol in 40 caliber. He came close to giving me a whooping but I was able to edge him out.I own and use the Glock 35 in 40 caliber. Is there any site known where I can get a thumbrest to put on my competition G35? Have you ever seen one for glock competition pistols?

    Thanks in advance for your responses.

    Refurbishing a tanfoglio 9mm target pistol on the cheap

    in Tanfoglio (EAA / IFG)

    Posted

    The wonder finish guns are dull to begin with so I don't know how much shine you can give one. from what I understand the Wonder finish is like the Tennifer on Glocks so if you do polish it up to smooth you may need to have it blued or cerecoted, or if your into DIY you can get a kit from Brownells to Cerecoat it yourself. Also what is wrong with the mags ? if they work just clean them up and use them and maybe get some new one too as you can never have to many mags.

    Mike

    Thanks for your advice, Mike. I do not want to try something and it gets worse. With your advice i can take a try at something that will make it better off. On the magazine issue, one magazine seems to have a weak spring and is causing the rounds to sit in an incorrect position in the magazine. I think its time to get a fresh set and in the meantime, work on refurbishing the old one. A gunsmith actually modified a beretta magazine for this pistol.

    Refurbishing a tanfoglio 9mm target pistol on the cheap

    in Tanfoglio (EAA / IFG)

    Posted

    PrinC,

    What kind of finish is on it. Chrome, Blue, Wonder Finish? Tanfoglio has used a lot of finishes over the years. Blue would be the easiest to clean up, some steel wool and a bottle of cold blue can do miracles in the right hands. Chrome would require some one doing a complete bead blast and refinish. Wonder Finish I have no idea, understand it is a heat treatment of some kind. Would probably be best to strip it, polish and blue it.

    There are large number of finishes out there, some quite inexpensive. So if the results you get from your own efforts are not really what you want it does not cost that much (250 or so) to have a professional make it look brand new. Especially true if you will strip the gun down to the bare slide and frame. Henning has an excellent video on this.

    Best of Luck.

    10mmjunkie

    It looks like its the wonder finish. The chroming being done here is not to my liking so I am just wondering if steel wool can be used to regain the shine on the frame of the pistol.

    How high do you hold the gun on reload?

    in Handgun Techniques

    Posted

    I try to keep my gun high enough so I can see into the lower portion of the magwell. In other words when I take my last shot before a reload, I bring the gun straight back without lowering it, then being right handed I rotate my wrist clockwise so the bottom of the magwell is visible.

    This is the portion I wanted to quote, so my apologies. This method minimizes movement and so saves time. When speed affects everything else you have to be able to multifunction in the shortest possible time.

    Sig X5 40 cal Competition model for IPSC shooting

    in Sig

    Posted

    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.

    Thanks much, Bill. I will link him up in a bit.

    Sig X5 40 cal Competition model for IPSC shooting

    in Sig

    Posted

    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,

    I got the deal from a friend and our conversation was mainly over the phone. I have physically handled but not fired the pistol as yet.I handled the pistol at night. The information I am giving is based on what the dealer who has the pistol told me over the phone.I will make enquiries as per the All Round status or the Competition model. I know he paid a hefty sum for it.

    Sig X5 40 cal Competition model for IPSC shooting

    in Sig

    Posted

    Hey folks,

    I just got a deal on a Sig X5 Competition model in 40 caliber for IPSC shooting. If it is left stock, what division in IPSC would it be placed in?

    I use a G35 presently and was wondering what would the DA/SA effect have on me moving from the G35.Are there any other issues I should be concerned with?

    I await your answers.

    It's all the fundamentals...

    in Little things I've Noticed

    Posted

    Maybe there is a rush to get the fastest time and the fundamentals get thrown out of the window. What I try doing is cementing the fundamentals in my drills and work on increasing the speed over time. This has worked very well for me. I have improved from the accurate slow shooter to one of the faster shooters on my team.

    Has anyone reach GM status with a stock G35?

    in Glock

    Posted

    Technically, the 34 & 35 are different from the other models since they come with the 3.5-lb connector as original equipment.

    While that statement is true for the RED and WHITE label boxed pistols ('civilian models'), it doesn't apply to many of the BLUE label G34/G35 pistols (those available through the LEO/GSSF program). I mention this only in case someone goes to buy one through the LEO/GSSF program; they should look at the label to ID what they are getting - if it says 4.5#, they are getting the 'competition' '-' connector; if it says 5.5#, they are getting the regular connector. ;)

    I didn't even know they were sent in different boxes. All of our firearms come in the black box. I can say this because the shipment mine came in also had units for our LEO's, and they were all in identical boxes with the same specs.

    They are all in the BLACK box - it is the label placed on the handle that differentiates the contents inside. I would almost bet that all of the LEO guns had BLUE labels on them. :cheers:

    Now I am understanding what was said.Its the 'label'on the boxes that differentiate them.......lol. Multitasking can be a bitch when you are managing and sharing ideas at work and enjoying the forum posts.

    Grip Pressure

    in Handgun Techniques

    Posted

    For me, I have to use the 60/40 grip most times with my G35. This gun has a 'kick' when shooting major. Its not a gun to be messed with. However, I guess to each his/her own depending on the weapon used.

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