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    18.9 Holster

    in Para

    Posted

    I ordered a G Code XST for a STI 2011 5", and it works great. Nice holster for the money.

    thanks! I like the concept of the XST - I think I will ordered and give it a go/

    Now, like everyone else, I wish I could lay hands on some mags.

    18.9 Holster

    in Para

    Posted

    Holsters for the new 18.9? I just picked up an 18.9 I was hoping it would fit into my Safariland ALS. No joy.

    So who sales a holster with retention that will fit an 18.9?

    TIA

    FFP or SFP ?

    in Rifle - Technical

    Posted

    I went through this same decision tree a few months ago. I wanted to replace a Nikon M223 on my 3-gun AR.

    I have an FFP 5-20 mil dot on one of my rifles, used for medium to long range - it is perfect, for me, for long range, unknown distance shots where time is less of factor than it is in 3 gun. I went in thinking FFP scopes are the best thing since sliced bread.

    So, I started out looking at FFP scopes. I found most to be too busy for 3-gun, and the horseshoe too wide for the quick shot.

    And, most FFP scopes seemed to try to meet the needs of every shooting situation.

    Long story short, I decided on an purpose built SFP, 1-6, with a simple red dot and simple BDC marks up to 600 yards. For close in, the red dot is perfect. 300+y on 6x, the BDC works great. from 100 to 300 on 2-5x, I have found that the subtensions are plenty close enough for the 3 or 4 MOA targets that I see at most matches. Most of the time, I am on 1x (red Dot) or 6X anyway.

    FWIW, the scope I picked was the Vortex HD GENII with the JM reticle.

    Nikon 2-8 for 3-gun?

    in Multi-gun Gear & Accessories

    Posted · Edited by widefat

    I am new to the game, and dont have experience with vey many optics platforms, but I can offer some use data.

    I have a Nikon M-223 w/Nikon mount, 1-4x, with the BDC reticle. (Apparently a Midway exclusive - meh)

    It was cheap compared to the high end gear. IMHO though, very much worth the price.

    At 1X, it is very fast. Clear, not distorted. I have had no problems shooting with both eyes open, and shooting fairly fast and accurate.

    I have not shot past 300 or so with it. Accurate, clear, no issues. 300 yards at 4X works fine for me.

    It tracks - changing the turrets, moving back to zero, no issues there. (floating turrets - nice feature)

    The issues - Sneeze on the turrets and they move. I have made it a habit to check them every time I pick it up or stage it.

    Not illuminated. Fine cross hairs can disappear against a busy background.

    Re the BDC reticle - I really dont know how accurate it is past 300. It is the Nikon BDC 600 reticle, which I thought was only accurate at 9x. I suspect

    the presence of the BDC 600 reticle on a 4x scope was a bit of flim-fammery.

    So I am satisfied for now. It will do while I save my pennies for a nicer illuminated scope. I have my eye on the Vortex with the Miculek reticle.

    Euthanizing the dog....

    in What I Hate

    Posted

    Thanks for the kind words.

    We buried her last night on my wife's family farm. She is in one corner of a back field; my daughter and I like to sit together in a deer stand in another corner, so now we can just glance over and see her on those frosty mornings when the sun comes up.

    Yes, you can fit 31 rounds...

    in Match Screw-ups

    Posted

    In a P-mag. But it's heck getting that first one out.

    Made ready, buzzer goes off, Mag in, bolt dropped, rifle comes up while safety coming off, see the target....click....nothing.

    Smack the mag, yank the charge handle. Click.

    Roll it over while watching and the top round is not being picked up.

    Fumble around for a bit more.

    Now here is where it gets complicated - I finally swapped to my spare mag and sent off 10 rounds - empty.

    Huh?

    SO I have to go back to the original and try to get it worked out. I slam it in, drop the bolt and the top round jams. Drop the mag, finger in the ejection port, cleared, mag back in, bolt home, and wallah, everything runs smooth for the rest of the stage.

    After it was over the SO told me he thought I had 31 rounds in the mag because he noticed the top round was on the left (or right - dont recall ). I learned something with that tidbit!!

    And, I started the stage with the wrong mag to begin with; I was supposed to start with 10 rounds.

    So two mistakes. I have a bad habit of completely blowing the first stage of any match I am in.

    G34 Mag Release

    in Glock

    Posted · Edited by widefat

    Try switching the release and using your trigger finger.

    Seriously- dont laugh.

    I am a southpaw, and use the mag release on all my pistols as they come from the factory, which means installed for a righty,

    Works for me.

    Caveat - I learned that way because I can pick up any pistol and chance are, it is set up for a righty. My muscle memory is trained for it.

    If you train for a reversed mag release, and you are right handed, you may be placing yourself at a disadvantge or worse.

    On second thought, it's a bad idea.

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