Recent content by Colt45

Shot my Gen 1 XD 9mm service model last week. So accurate and easy to shoot. I love this pistol. A friend asked for help in purchasing a 1st gun (pistol) for HD/Range use and I am hard pressed to find more value than the new XD.

3 years of steel challenge and Emmy is running like a champ. 20k+ rounds and 1 recoil spring change.

I wouldn't be over concerned with what type of pistol I was using to start with. Yesterday a guy who has been shooting for 1 year shot S/C with a 4" Glock/optic with sub 3 second strings.

Best way to practice is to just go shoot it. The folks at these matches are friendly and happy to help with new shooters. That was my experience and it was an IDPA match!

Anyone shooting XD Mod 3 for SC/IDPA/...

Start with your hands down closer to the tops of your shoulders for a quicker draw. When your left hand goes to draw I'd prefer to see the right hand come to your chest. Don't ever let your right hand loose out in front Establish your two-hand grip in front of your chest and then press out to...

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The F16, 16 and 18 are all superior platforms

If I remember correctly F22s went 8 on 8 against F16s and all F22s were "shot " down. Heard that on AHC.

Anyone have their Emissary slide cut for an optic? My old eyes need help

Argh!

I wash my car so it will rain

Great ccw. I'm considering adding that to my rotation

OK and what pray tell is the replacement gun????

The first time I gripped them they seemed to me uncomfortable maybe painful. Then I shot it in Steel Challenge and had no problems. I preferred them for the great lockup it gave my hands with the gun. I think it is just the first time you have a grip pattern this aggressive it is too unfamiliar...