Jasonatlaw

OK, Admin, fair point. But I've made an agreement to purchase one and am still looking for at least one more. Thanks to all.

I shoot a commander sized single stack and I was thinking that would be a good gun to learn on.

suggestions for a gun good for smaller hands then? I always thought a glock (just for example) felt kind of chunky.

Fudgecicle? Crayon chewers and winder likkers? ... I ... uh .... hmmm.... So, you think a plastic gun would be a better choice?

My three kids are interested in getting into shooting and I thought I would get active again in USPSA. Would like to see about getting them commander sized 9mm. Let me know what you've got. With or without gear or mags. Thanks.

That sounds great.

I hear you Barry but for me, and I think for most, it is about practice more than "training" in the sense that you mention. Its about gun handling while moving and while being under some amount of external stress or pressure. It isn't meant to replace training or to replicate an actual situation. But it is intended to allow you to put yourself their mentally. And it is not about playing games.

What's the best way to get your legs back after a winter hiatus? Back to basics? Dry fire drills? How do you guys get going again when the time comes?

I agree completely. I do not play gun games for training. That is what paid training courses are for. I have recently found a range that holds what is essentially a USPSA match with rifles. I shot it for the first time and had a lot more fun than USCA matches. I couldn't disagree more. Training is exactly why I like uspsa. In fact I think that was the idea behind it if I'm not mistaken.

I need to do that. They do shoot three gun matches at the local club where I shoot but I've never made it there to watch.

Thanks for the link Goose! I hope it takes off; I'd love to give it a try.

I have been shooting local pistol matches for a few months now and have enjoyed watching 3 gun nation on tv. But it seems to me that if you were really in a shoot out you wouldn't have three guns, you would have two. Either your shotgun or your rifle and your pistol. I would think that a "two gun" match would be very fun and a little more likely to occur in real life. I'm thinking that the match would start with rifle or shotgun depending on stage design and shooter preference, and at some point you would switch to hand gun. Obviously some stages could be set up to favor shotgun and others to favor rifle. Maybe instead of ditching your long gun you would even keep it slung on your person as you transitioned to pistol. How fun would that be? And its one less gun to buy to start off with.

I'm so jealous of you guys that are able to build your own. I think that would be such a fun project. And single stacks rule, obviously.

They don't make em like Heston anymore.

How does the "sight tracker" line differ from their other pistols. I looked on the website but couldn't seem to grasp the distinction.

How about some pics of your safes or safe rooms?

Did you put in some kind of "safe" door? I've often thought that would be the perfect answer. Like a bank's walk in valt.

You might keep your eyes open on the classified section. Lots of bargains to be had if you are patient.

I've never been a "glock guy" but lately they've been growing on me. If that's what works for you and if that's what you like, then you might be just as well of to stick with it. Of course, it is always fun to try out different things to. Like you said, give yourself some time to see how you get along. Thanks for updating all of us.

Great posts guys. I've been thinking of adding doing a few mods to my single stack and this is one of the first I have in mind. Thanks for the info!

I feel like there is an "SV likes his triggers like he likes his ladies" joke there somewhere.

Oh that makes since. Is there more chance that they will fall out?

Not to hijack this thread but how do you like those flat triggers. I would think it would feel funny.

That bottom most pic is awesome!

That is so sweet! I like the 5.4" look; seems like a nice compromise for length. I'm not sure about the skull. Looks cool on a competition gun but some prosecutor who is looking to make a name for himself may hold that against you. (Just kidding.)