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    Minimum Pistol Barrel length and backup pistol question

    in Handgun Techniques

    Posted · Edited by AngelDeVille

    So there is no difference in the sight radius between the 4.54" and 5.15" model. The difference is the threaded suppressor added length.

     

    So all told I spent $100 more for the new pistol vs the used, and I got $20 worth of polymer +2 extensions and night sights, and a cooler color. So I think I'm ahead of the game, although I'll sharpie the rear sight dots.

     

    I picked it up last night and stippled it.

     

    This week my Kadet kit arrives....

     

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    Range Bag

    in Gear & Accessories

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    6 minutes ago, optimator said:

     

    Glad I ordered one of those last week. It'll be here Friday.

     

     

    Mine arrived yesterday. 

     

    They also had the black and pink large duffle for $20, I should have gotten one. 

    Magazine extension 101

    in Handgun Techniques

    Posted · Edited by AngelDeVille

    I have noticed that magazine extensions can be quite costly.

     

    What makes them worth the added expense for competition? Round count? Added weight? Fashion statement?

     

    Is aluminum more desirable than polymer and why?

     

    I ask because magazines for my pistol can be had with +2 polymer extensions for the same price as the standard capacity. 

     

    For $15 more each I can have factory aluminum +2 but they don't have much added weight, but I perceive them as more durable than the factory polymer.

     

    A company makes replacement +2's for $38 each, and they are quite stout, but no cool colors at this time....

     

    I can also purchase new springs and followers for $16 each that make the +2 extensions a +4.

     

     

    Quad load holder

    in Shotgun - Technical

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    6 minutes ago, Eagle4 said:

    Too hard retention for me the Invictus.

     

     

    I'm not sure how that one is set up, but the Taccom Sport series is set up to retain the shell on the hull only.

     

    I prefer to have it hold on the brass on the top row.  I put a piece of grip tape on a shell, and twisted it in the holder until the brass was retained easily.

     

    I also have an Ez8 by Gunner solutions on the way, it's worth looking up, it looks like a novel Idea.

    Fixed choke for heavy metal

    in Shotgun - Technical

    Posted · Edited by AngelDeVille

    On ‎1‎/‎2‎/‎2018 at 7:18 PM, HRider said:

    Nothing says that you can't shoot your pump shotgun in limited, tactical or even open. In natural terrain, large stage matches, the pump is not as much of a hinderance. In bay style matches where shotgun targets are many and close together, you will need to practice more to close the gap on the semi auto crowd. Go shoot your favorite guns and have fun.

    Hurley

     

    I know I'll be handicapped more by my abilities than anything else, so I think I will just have fun, and try for a clean score.

     

    My first match is the weekend after next.

     

    I'll be shooting my CZ p09 9mm, my model 604 AR, and I'll bring my Stoeger M3K, and my beloved Ithaca 37 DS featherweight... 1971 NM State Patrol

    Minimum Pistol Barrel length and backup pistol question

    in Handgun Techniques

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    3 hours ago, eric.goodwin.376 said:

    I am new to competition also but I figured I’d be better with what I shoot better. Maybe it’s just me but I have guns to play with as i shoot match’s. You have anywhere around you with a indoor range that rents out guns? Maybe you could shoot both and see what you like better?


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    I have shot a few types of guns over the years, and I adapt well to many different types. Kind of a jack of all trades, master of none situation. 

     

    When I decided I was looking for a competition pistol I looked at 9mm 1911's, but I didn't find the right combination of Brand/Features/Price (What I want would easily cost more than twice almost 3 times what I have now.)

     

    IF I had found a reasonably priced Beretta M9, I would have gone that route.

     

    I actually had a Glock 34 on the counter, ready to commit to, and the girl at the counter brought out the CZ 5" barrel P09...

     

    I figure if I quit gun hopping it will make me more consistent, and more accurate.  I'm not looking for speed, I'd just like a clean run each time.

     

    I gave up my dreams of a 9mm 1911 and sold off my magazines today, I'm in negotiations to sell off my magwell and grips too....

     

    I did and will shoot my LW .45 Commander from time to time, but I'm not as accurate with it. (want clean runs)

     

    I really thank you all for the tips, I decided I'm not going to get the used pistol and placed an order to have one of these sent to my FFL... My other pistol is the Black version.

     

     

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    I have dreams of a Shadow 2 as well, but that will be a long time down the road, maybe an STI 9mm, but that's even further down the road,,,,,

    Minimum Pistol Barrel length and backup pistol question

    in Handgun Techniques

    Posted

    2 hours ago, eric.goodwin.376 said:

    Following I shoot a 4 inch xd just as well as my 5 inch guns just because it fits me perfect


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    I shoot most things well, but the competition side is a new thing, so I'm wanting to start out myself and my son on the right track.

     

     

    2 hours ago, Frankly said:

    I'm by no means a master and I have XXL size 12 hands but I still shoot my Glock 19 better than the 17 even though it's shorter. It just feels better to me. 

     

    The downside of having a longer sight radius is that you're going to wobble more getting on target. That's why 10m Olympic air pistol competitors start out with the shorter sight radius guns ~ they're steadier ~ and only go longer once their arms are strong enough to steady a longer sight radius. 

     

    That said I've always wanted to try a Glock 17L just to see the difference. 

     

     

    I have held a 17L, and it just felt excessively long to me. I also don't like the 17, but I like the 34 and 19.

     

    I hadn't thought about steadiness differences with sight radius, but it makes sense.

     

    I talked to the local shop, and they do have the full size pistol on order but they have no idea when the order will be filled because of the holidays.  But for sure I'd be in the +$150 range for the new pistol... That's the price of three magazines I'd like to have but don't totally need....

    Minimum Pistol Barrel length and backup pistol question

    in Handgun Techniques

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    25 minutes ago, Hi-Power Jack said:

    If you're going to do a lot of shooting, involving some travel especially,

    I wouldn't buy your next gun based on "a good deal".

     

    you're going to spend a LOT of $$$ this year shooting, loading and travelling -

    why not buy The Gun you like the most - even if it's a bit more $$$$.    :) 

     

     

    Yeah that's very true.

     

    I don't expect to do more traveling beyond the local area.

     

     If I go the new vs used route I'd very likely spend $100-150 more on that extra .5"  Unless I find a used one....

     

     

    Minimum Pistol Barrel length and backup pistol question

    in Handgun Techniques

    Posted

    9 minutes ago, Beef15 said:

    They joke because it's pretty inconsequential.

     

    Barrel length may change the feel of the gun for you. Sight radius matters more to some than others. You have to handle it and decide, if you're really going to switch back and forth often identical would probably be the best course.

     

    Probably the biggest thing for a half inch that won't really matter either is making power factor, your longer gun will probably be a few points higher than it needs to be running the same loads as the shorter one.

     

    At any given USPSA match I'll see 2011s with barrels spanning a 1.5" or so range, about an equal split of G17s and 34s, maybe even a couple 19s, and of course a whole variety of other stuff I couldn't pull specs from my head on. It's not like all the A class and ups are all shooting lengths at one end of the spectrum either.

     

    Some games have gun restrictions that may come into play if other things change with the barrel length, like bull barrel instead of bushing, you could end up with an oddball only competitive in Lim10 or something.

     

     

    Thanks,

     

    I would use as a primary pistol for my son, but IF need arises we would most likely be sharing whichever pistol was still up and running.

     

    I don't see either pistol as having a use past competition.

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