MentalDevilDog

My co-worker is an RO for USPSA in my area and that's where I was planning to start. Although I wish there was an IDPA club a little closer (I'm in Rochester, MN), because I think it just makes sense to train for real life since I carry every day. Per HCH's comments, if caliber conversion isn't legal for production (even if it was a production SA barrel?), then I guess I'd have to shoot Limited or Limited-10. I know I'd probably be in way over my head if I wanted to be competitive, but as a noob, I'm just wanting to learn the course and pace of the sport. I have an XD-40 tactical, but that gets pricey to shoot .40 all the time. I figured I could test the match shooting waters with my 4" XD and 9mm conversion barrel, since I don't have a 5" XD in 9mm. On the ammo topic, why is a PF of 148 a disadvantage? Is it purely recoil? I suppose 148 is nowhere near major PF, so it wouldn't really be a help, huh?

Hey folks, My first foray into the forum. I have standard-size frame XD-40 with a 9mm conversions barrel I'm thinking about using to get started in competition shooting. I like the conversion barrel, because it has a thicker barrel wall and adds more weight up front. I included a picture of the barrel. I don't know much about it, since it just came with the weapon when I scooped it up on ArmsList. It seems the 115 gr. brass just barely pops out of the gun and drops within 3 ft of my feet. For competition I was planning on shooting 124 gr. or 147 gr. loads. I was thinking about swapping the slide spring and possibly the guide rod. I just don't want the slide to short stroke and wind up with a stove pipe if a factory load is slightly inconsistent. I have yet to run any heavier ammo through it. 1. What are your suggestions for a spring and guide rod swap? 2. What spring weight(s) would ya'll recommend for more consistent cycling and follow-up shots? 3. I have 600 rnds. of Winchester 9mm (124 gr.) NATO. Would these loads be sufficient/recommended to use for competition? *Also, does anybody recognize the manufacturer markings? It has the EE in the picture and then a capitol "H" on the other side. I know I have a lot of questions, hopefully you guys have some answers. Semper Fi!

I believe the weather records from Minnesota in the last 100 years reflect a recorded snowfall in every month but August. We got 15 inches of snow on May 2nd, 4-5 years ago. I now wait till May 2nd before removing the snowblower from my Kubota tractor. You gotta be ready for the weather though, it changes every 5 minutes.

Hey all, Just joined the forum. I heard about it from a work friend be and I'm thinking about getting into competition shooting. I thought this would be a great community of knowledgeable shooters to get familiar with. Semper Fi!