mikeAZ Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 After a lot of thought I bought one. Never going to be a GM shooter but I'm out there and can miss faster than most??..., was toying with the thought of a Glock 34 but I got a very good price on a NIB Springfield. I'm sure a trigger kit will soon follow.....just getting started in 3 gun at age 70, kind of liking the "Serpa" holster for retention purposes when 3 gunning but may be overdoing it? Opinions? This will be a new experience for me as I usually shoot an "open" 9mm STI...... probably need to sign up for "Drill Masters" at RIO??. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ummm Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Congrats! I'm loving mine. Watch the Serpa's -- a few have had ND's with them because of that design. A poster named robot has a blog where he details improving that holster should you get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I would never use a serpa in any competition. Just get a Blade-Tech and tighten it down on the gun real good. Much safer in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeAZ Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Noted.... having had a gun come out of the holster once.... never again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynes_world_45 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I use a blade tech for Production but for 3 gun I use a drop leg rig with a retention strap. Gives me room on my belt right side for shotgun shell caddies and the retention on the drop leg rig ensures the pistol doesn't fall out during long gun maneuvers...I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOA Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Not legal for USPSA Matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynes_world_45 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Yeah the 3 gun matches I go to are Outlaw matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyoneton Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I use my XDm 5.25 in a Bladetech DOH for both USPSA Production and 3-Gun. I have not had any issues related to the pistol moving and I have worn it throughout a 3-Gun match even through the shotgun and rifle only stages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promod1385 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Watched a guy bang his rifle in to a hot pistol and dump the pistol in the dirt at the Midwest 3G this year (guessing that made for a long trip home). Its the only time I have seen a Bladetech give up the gun. Granted I have only been competing for 3 years and I don't know what his holster tension was. I put an extra 1/2 turn on the screws of my Blade-tech after that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeAZ Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 Got the XDM 9mm today.... Bought 3 extra mags... Loaded all 6 (had a couple that 18 seemed to be the max).. Didn't care for the Factory mag loader.. used my Uplula. I was pleasently supprised by the Factory trigger, it wasn't all that bad!! Sights were dead on, ran the 6 mags, not even a hiccup. I shot my Open gun steel loads which are in the 145 power factor range(Montana Gold 124'S x 4.5 Titegroup.)I also ran some 147 x 3.7 Titegroup loads which were lot's softer feeling. My reloaded ammo is at the max oal length on the 124's @ 1.15 and I use nothing but Winchester small rifle primers.... nice wack right dead center on the primer, nice deep hit.... I'm happy!!! Now for the trigger and a different holster. I can see I want a little more outward cant, otherwise the Factory one is probably O.K. for most non competition shooters. All in all, the whole package is well thought out and nicely packaged....I was supprised as I've only shot a 2011 "dot" gun for many years.... I seemed to be quick on the target?... time will tell?...coulda been a mirage?...Wait till I here the "beep"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgr2 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Comp-Tac makes a really good holster for the 5.25 also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow1 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Blade Tech DOH here for my 5.25. great holster, easy to adjust and tighten. Got trigger, guide rod, and girp tape on it, nothing to break the bank but good investments for production. Just my .02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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