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http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/How_American_is_Your_Car/ A big misconception is how american the big three are. Honda employs over 12,000 people in ohio and that does not include the people working at the suppliers. Toyota employs just as many in kentucky and ohio. Keep that in mind when you talk about american families needing money.

All AWD systems use very similar sensors: WSS, VSS, Yaw, Steering angle, steering speed, ABS, gear selector, and a few others. They all transfer data at the same speed. About the only difference is how the program is written. You should look up who created the AWD system and data processing for Audi. I bet you would be surprised. Does Bosch ring a bell? Guess who makes parts for all AWD systems? Maybe Bosch? My first degree was in Automotive Technology; I am an ASE master technician and diagnostician and have been for about 10 years. My next degree was in Mechanical Engineering. I won't tell you where I work but I assume by reading my suggestions you can figure it out. I love cars almost as much as shooting. I have worked on almost everything you can imagine and drove many many different cars and tested cars for an R&D group. I promise you that Hondas are as high a quality as you will find for the money and they are better than ever. That is why C&D rated the Accord the number one midsize sedan, the CRV as the number one midsize SUV and Honda has the number one minivan. Honda also has every 2013 vehicle passing the new IIHS crash test and getting the highest award possible. Subaru's are fine if you don't mind doing head gaskets often and Audi's are the most expensive cars I have ever fixed once you get the parts shipped in from out of the country. Subaru and Audi make fine vehicles but for the money, reliability and technology, Honda is my choice.

The subaru awd is second to one, not none. The SWAWD from Acura is far superior to subaru's. Look it up. Acura's can change 70% power front to back and 100% side to side. No other awd can do that.

I say go with the CRV. I tested the 2013 CRV for about 7 months before it came onto the market. We beat the crap out of it at the track and it kept on ticking. The fuel milage is great, the tech package is really good, comfortable suspension and a great value. The Acura TL with SHAWD is also amazing but a touch expensive, fuel mileage isn't great and it takes premium fuel. They are by far the best handeling car you will ever drive. This includes the BMW 5 series and C class. I am picking one up in about 3 months. Good luck!

Can't wait. Madison , will you have to be a scsa member to shoot and will you guys have a classifier match before the match? Thanks, craig

I ran wwb in through my chrono with my 5.25 xdm with the temperature at 30 degrees. They averaged 177PF.

I own two of them. I have 1 9mm for production and 1 .40 s&w for limited. I shoot with plenty of guys running 9mm xdm's in limited just because they are so nice to shoot.

I ran the Bladetech all last year shooting USPSA and steel and I don't have a single scratch from the holster.

I use 180 because I could find them both in 180 grain. I could not find 200 grain jhp and I wante both my loads to be similar in powder and recoil. If you find 200 grain jhp please let me know.

At these bigger matches are the stages released so that the shooters can see them before the match begins or do we have to wait until the match to see them ?

Thank you very much for the information Chris.

Kevin, I was filling out my application and it asks your class. I am a uspsa member but I am not classified yet. I will be (providing everything goes correctly) by May. Can I still submit my application even though I am not classified? And will I shoot in un classified or the new class at the match? I am sure a few other shooters might be in the same predicament. Thanks, Craig

I went out this morning and got some data from my 5.25 .40 major. I used a CED ProDigital Chrono to get this data. Temp: 30 degrees. For some reason my 4.5 and 4.6 grains are really close in PF. Since it was so cold out this morning and I plan to use 4.6 as my major load. Length: 1.145" (ran very well and was a suggested length by Rich at CC) Bullets: 180 grain MG JHP Brass: Once fired mixed Powder: VV N320 Primer: Federal Match Small Pistol Press: Hornady LNL AP 4.4 grains FPS PF 902 162.5 908 163.4 918 165.2 941 169.4 876 157.7 876 157.7 921 165.8 914 164.5 891 160.4 891 160.4 Average 904 FPS 162.7 PF 4.5 grains FPS PF 935 168.3 939 169.0 964 173.5 938 168.8 913 164.3 959 172.6 938 168.8 952 171.4 931 167.6 938 168.8 Average 941 FPS 169.3 PF 4.6 grains FPS PF 927 166.9 946 170.3 946 170.3 962 173.2 948 170.6 957 172.3 916 164.9 944 169.9 935 168.3 955 171.9 Average 944 FPS 169.8 PF 4.7 grains FPS PF 960 172.8 957 172.3 957 172.3 971 174.8 957 172.3 968 174.2 948 170.6 960 172.8 981 176.6 968 174.2 Average 963 FPS 173.3 PF 4.8 grains FPS PF 968 174.2 972 175.0 981 176.6 976 175.7 992 178.6 981 176.6 976 175.7 981 176.6 955 171.9 990 178.2 Average 977 FPS 175.6 PF

Thank you very much for the motivation to join you guys. I have decided to go ahead and try it out. I might even try to come down and shoot in one of your monthly matches. Thanks again for your positive views. Craig

I just started shooting USPSA in May so I am very nervous about shooting in such a big match only 1 year after starting. I will atleast show up to watch and learn from some of the best.

Mine came with a tungsten guide rod in it and SS mag well. The weight is very noticable when compared to my Production 5.25 9mm. They sell tungsten mag release also. I also like a really heavy bullet because it helps with a more push than muzzle rise recoil feel. Some people like snappy recoil and some like a push. I would just suggest reloading with a good powder (I use N320), lighten your slide, and use a little bigger spring. My .40 has just a little more recoil than my 9mm (both are 5.25 XDm's).

I had the same issue with one to pick. For about $500 more I could have got into an entry Edge but I wanted to be different. So many people have S_I's and I wanted show them that a polymer gun can hang with a 2011. Parts are a lot easier to get for the 2011 and you can find a lot more information on how to fix issues with them and what loads/powders run best in them but Canyon Creek and Pistol Gear have come a long way in the last year or two. I have also noticed that a lot of guys running 2011 are not the most friendly and most of them have some ego issue they need to get over. I am not saying all of them have this but a few do and I never want to be like that. I guess I made my pick because it is different and a little cheaper. I am sure I will cross over to the dark side in a few years but for now I will stick with my Canyon Creek XDm 4P+.

Here is my new Limited XDm. This is a 4P+ Canyon Creek Custom XDm .40 S&W. on a DAA Race Master holster with CR speed belt and CR speed mag pouches.

Production make you think a lot more and plan ahead. I think production trains you to be a better shooter and make your shots worth it. I think that new shooters should start in limited so that they have less to think about. After you get a feel of it then go to production to become a better shooter. If you like to change mags 4 or 5 times a stage then you can stay in limited 10 and have the same feeling of production with the option to shoot a full mag in limited when you want to.

Bladetech is what I use. You can buy the DOH holster and use the DOH for steel and USPSA and then take the DO from the holster and run it in IDPA. I have CR mag holders and comptac mag holders. Both are great but comptac are cheaper.

I run 5 on the belt and 1 in the gun or pocket depending on if the stage starts with a loaded gun. I have never once ended up using my 6th mag but my motto is, "Better too much than too little." I have seen too many guys run dry on some of the harder stages with a texas star or some swingers.

I ended up getting the DAA holster. Should get it tomorrow in the mail. It was the only true left handed holster for the XDm with a lot of good reviews. Lets hope it is as good as everyone says.

Checked with safariland today and she said it was already supposed to have been released but now is delayed. She told me to check back in a few months.

Thanks guys for your quick response. I email Safariland's customer service yesterday about the 014. That is 1 sexy holster and it has the base like I would like. Thanks again.

I have looked high and low on the internet and many forums but I can't find anyone who is making a left handed speed holster for an XDm. I found that CR does make the speed holster that is "Ambidextrous." I found out that it means it was built for right handed shooters but if you drill some holes and move some stuff around, a lefty can use it. The problem with that is the lock is now between the holster and the body and not on the outside like it is supposed to be. I am really looking for one that has a plate for the barrel to rest on. If anyone knows who makes one or how I can get a hold of one between now and maybe March I would really appreciate it. Thank you in advance.