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BamBamDeer said:
I can't warm up to a Glock.....but they Work and Work Well. I am a 1911 fan. ..but have used and still use Glocks. They are almost maintenance free... tend to eat everything you feed them and always go bang when you put your booger hook on the bang switch. They are not a target pistol though most are more accurate than people realize. They are a good, useful, but ugly tool.

My 1911s....are Beautiful....lol. They are heavy, big, and I carry one every day. I have my triggers set at 4.5lbs and often wear Perry Suspenders to keep some stress off my lower back. A pocket gun is handy... and a lot better than the one you left at home...but I don't have a big problem concealing a full size 1911. A small gun with a really hard trigger makes shot placement difficult. ...for me anyway.

Whatever you are comfortable with and feel good with is what you should use. A lack of a safety "switch" doesn't bother me...our Primary Safety is located between our ears....lol.....keep your booger hook off the bang switch until ready to fire.

Whatever you decide work on your presentation until it is muscle memory. It takes hours and hours. Continue practicing. ..it is a perishable skill. Good luck and let us know what you choose.
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Yep, definitely need to get out and shoot more. I use to shoot a lot but that was mostly rifles and shot guns. While I've shot my fair share of pistols, I've never really practiced drawing and shooting. That's something I definitely need to practice. With all the bs that seems to be happening, I'm gonna start carrying more. I still need to go get my license as well. Then just practice practice practice.
 
mudmobeeler said:
Yep, definitely need to get out and shoot more. I use to shoot a lot but that was mostly rifles and shot guns. While I've shot my fair share of pistols, I've never really practiced drawing and shooting. That's something I definitely need to practice. With all the bs that seems to be happening, I'm gonna start carrying more. I still need to go get my license as well. Then just practice practice practice.
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I am at the age I have to practice just to keep up. I work presentations and follow through with dry fire. On the range I make every presentation from my concealed carry. I have a range behind my house so it makes it a little easier. I want to be able to draw and present without having to think about it....smooth is fast....
 
BamBamDeer said:
Looks like you have made your Glock Gtg for you. On a new one the first thing I do is replace the sights. I don't like plastic sights and the front wears down quick with lots of presentations.

I agree with the Concealed Carry. I carry as a Retired Officer..always concealed unless on my place. I don't want anyone to know I have it. On my property I usually carry a single action revolver on my belt. Lots of snakes, feral dogs, squirrels and targets of opportunity. My Wife and I both reload....she says it relaxes her. Fine by me...I like to shoot...lol. My Buddies keep reminding me about my life insurance policy...and she smiles about it....lol.

I love to see guns with a little wear on them. It shows they are being used as intended.
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Oh, and that trigger I mentioned & the new slide release makes a heck of a big difference in a Glock. The pull is still 4.5-5 lbs., but the pull is smoother and the reset is better. Still not like a custom 1911, but very nice. Don't want the pull much less than factory on a carry weapon.

http://glocktriggers.com/products/haley/
 
notnalc68 said:
Oh, and that trigger I mentioned & the new slide release makes a heck of a big difference in a Glock. The pull is still 4.5-5 lbs., but the pull is smoother and the reset is better. Still not like a custom 1911, but very nice. Don't want the pull much less than factory on a carry weapon.

http://glocktriggers.com/products/haley/
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I know that trigger makes a big difference. I think 4.5-5 lbs is ideal for a Carry/Duty Weapon as long as the user practices and adheres to basic safety rules (finger off trigger until ready to fire). When I started using a Glock I had to train myself to pull that trigger through...no staging. When I got that down my time and scores improved drastically. I can actually run a Glock a little faster than my 1911. Some of it is due to grip angle and recoil impulse. The Glock gets the axis of the bore down over the hand. My 1911s do a good job of that as well but the Glock grip angles along with the axis of the bore leads to a pretty quick weapon. Now...for precision. .. 1911 hands down. For CQB it's about a wash. I think the biggest thing for me is I have used a 1911 all my adult life and I am just more comfortable.

As much as I don't want to like them.
..if you dropped me off the grid for a month where weather conditions are horrible. ...no time for maintenance. ..a Glock would be my choice.

My 1911 needs more regular maintenance. ..their finishes won't hold up like the Glock tennifer but I love the grip angle....don't have to work hard to hit what I want...and use them for hunting often. I also enjoy cleaning them with the tv on for noise.
 
swampdog said:
Alright, so I come to this thread seeking information. I am not an avid gun collector / marksman, but I do enjoy shooting when I can. I currently have a Remington 1187 12 ga. and am pricing Glock .40s (G22 or G23). I would like a solid, do it all, lifetime gun in the shotgun / pistol, rifle category. Doesn't need to be super fancy or have all of the bells and whistles, just shoot when I want it to and where I want it to. So, in the next week or 2 I will have the shotgun and pistol boxes checked, then it's time to focus on a rifle.

Can anyone steer me to a solid AR package that will be very capable out of the box from a reliable manufacturer? I don't want to get into a rifle that is going to require lots of money thrown at it in upgrades, that's what the jeep is for.
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Stalter08Rubi said:
I'm key holing rounds at 200
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Im confused. Do you mean keyholing in the traditional use (bullet hole on paper is bigger than diameter, indicating a tumbling/unstabilized round in flight? Or do you mean shooting cloverleafs/stacking rounds (single hole) shooting, in the positive sense?

Not to be annoying if I am missing your meaning, but if you actually mean that you were keyholing rounds, definitely get that figured out before you throw a can on there. I dont doubt Sig's warranty, but if your rifle cannot stabilize the bullets without the can, its a recipe for baffle strikes, and I dont think the Sig cans have replaceable front end caps, much less baffles...

And you will love a can. I dont have a 300WM, but love them on other rifle rounds.
 
el_chupo_ said:
Im confused. Do you mean keyholing in the traditional use (bullet hole on paper is bigger than diameter, indicating a tumbling/unstabilized round in flight? Or do you mean shooting cloverleafs/stacking rounds (single hole) shooting, in the positive sense?

Not to be annoying if I am missing your meaning, but if you actually mean that you were keyholing rounds, definitely get that figured out before you throw a can on there. I dont doubt Sig's warranty, but if your rifle cannot stabilize the bullets without the can, its a recipe for baffle strikes, and I dont think the Sig cans have replaceable front end caps, much less baffles...

And you will love a can. I dont have a 300WM, but love them on other rifle rounds.
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If the bullets were tumbling to keyhole in the traditional use i cant imagine he would even be hitting the paper at 200
 
holliewood61 said:
If the bullets were tumbling to keyhole in the traditional use i cant imagine he would even be hitting the paper at 200
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Actually the yardage doesn't mean the bullet is tumbling. It could be over or under stabilization causing a wobble. I've see this a 50yds all the way to 300yds depending on the level of mismatch. I've also seen tumbling due to the bullpen dropping subsonic at 900 to 1200 yds. Generally the term keyhole doesn't mean tight grouping but unstable impact of a bullet on a target.
I do agree that he would not mention it if it wasn't a tight grouping.
 
Im saying once the bullet is unstable, the chances of it being on target at 50 yrds is slim let alone 200 yrds. Point being is that there is almost zero chance of seeing a true keyhole on the paper at that distance. Therefore im sure the op meant the rifle is shooting well, as in he could shoot it through a keyhole at 200.
 
SilverBack said:
Actually the yardage doesn't mean the bullet is tumbling. It could be over or under stabilization causing a wobble. I've see this a 50yds all the way to 300yds depending on the level of mismatch. I've also seen tumbling due to the bullpen dropping subsonic at 900 to 1200 yds. Generally the term keyhole doesn't mean tight grouping but unstable impact of a bullet on a target.
I do agree that he would not mention it if it wasn't a tight grouping.
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holliewood61 said:
Im saying once the bullet is unstable, the chances of it being on target at 50 yrds is slim let alone 200 yrds. Point being is that there is almost zero chance of seeing a true keyhole on the paper at that distance. Therefore im sure the op meant the rifle is shooting well, as in he could shoot it through a keyhole at 200.
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I assumed he meant something positive, which is why I included that in the reply. With that said, I have never heard about keyholing being a good thing, but that may be a regional thing and I simply havent heard it or something.

Either way Stalter, cant wait to hear your thoughts on the Sig can. They grabbed some great talent to get started in the market, and havent seen a ton of the rifle can reports yet.
 
Had a fun Fathers Day shooting with one of my daughters. That little S&W .22 pistol is pretty sweet to shoot.


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I don't care who sees mine since I carry everyday and when home I carry openly most times especially in the summer. The top is a Kimber Master Carry Custom, and the bottom is a back up to it Sig Sauer p238. Both great guns love to shoot them.
 

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