deerslayer

I shoot Glocks competitively because Glocks are what I carry. Some would say a 1911 has a better trigger for competition shooting, while others wouldn't. I like 1911s, but I don't think they are that much better for IDPA. I can take a Glock and hold my own against most 1911s. There are three divisions in IDPA for semi-autos: SSP (Stock Service Pistol) is for DAs and is dominated by Glocks, CDP (Custom Defense Pistol), which is where .45 1911s go, (although any .45 owner w/ eight rounds in his magazine can shoot CDP), and ESP (Enhanced Servie Pistol), which consists mostly of 9mm 1911s and slightly modified Glock 9mms and .40s. The reason I am explaining all this is to point out that most 1911 and Glock shooters technically don't shoot against each other. In reality, everyone compares their scores to everyone else. The Glock 34 has a slightly lighter trigger than other Glocks. I am thinking about putting my 19 trigger parts into the 34, mainly because I am so used to that trigger, but also because that gun has 12 or 15,000 rounds through it, and it is slick. Not light, but nicely broken in. Trust me, you don't have to be a dead-eye shot to compete.

After a year of shooting IDPA with a Glock 19, I finally succumbed to the pressures of competition and got a Glock 34. I also have a Comp-Tac paddle holster on the way. Like so many, I originally started shooting IDPA to test/practice with my carry gear. I held out longer than most. I usually use a leather thumb-break holster, and sometimes wear an untucked polo as my concealment. I have even been known to shoot a subcompact at our local matches. I will still shoot a carry gun now and then just to stay sharp with it, but I decided that I need a 34 if I'm ever going to make Master. Special thanks to canynracer for talking me out of that overpriced long barrel HK P30 and convincing me that Glock is the way to go.

Where can you go hiking where a permit is not required?

Check with Rangemaster--I don't remember how much they were, but I'm pretty sure it was less than $25/6. Also, Guns & Ammo used to sell them individually. Keep in mind that, while you really do want five or six .38/.357s for revolver training, you only need one or maybe two 9mms.

That has to be the crappiest video on the internet.

A friend did the same thing with a Rock Island .38 Super and he had the same problem. He solved his problem by using 10 round 9mm magazines by Metalform, I believe.

That sounds like something Marcel Ledbetter may have said.

One of the guys I shot with recorded me on stages 6 and 12: [ame] [/ame][ame] [/ame]

What do you get when you turn a blond upside-down? a brunette with bad breath.

It's not worthless at all--I've never found a reason that would make me WANT to own one (if you are referring to $2500 1911s). I have owned a Colt and a Kimber, however. I know they are sweet shooters (Wilsons, etc.), but many seem like too much trouble. If I thought they were worth it, I'd probably have one. I wouldn't put up with a supermodel wife, either. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

I won't be watching because it's not football.

Many people misinterpret these charts to mean that bullets actually "rise." They do rise, but only because they are being started on an upward trajectory so they will fall down on target at a specific range. If the barrel were perfectly parallel to the ground, the bullet would start to drop as soon as it left the barrel.

If you have a sight pusher, they are not terrible to install. Most aftermarket front sights screw on with a 3/16" nut, although some are staked on, like a Glock factory front sight. I prefer the screw-on kind. If you don't have a sight pusher, but are somewhat mechanically inclined, a vise and a pinch punch or even a piece of dowel will work. A gunsmith usually charges about $25 to put them on. Here are a few websites for aftermarket sights: http://www.ameriglo.net/weapon_site/store_pages/index.htm http://www.trijicon-inc.com/User/parts/parts_new.cfm?categoryID=7 http://www.meprolightoutlet.com/

I've seen a couple Wilson "religious experiences" result in a tirade of profanity.

Maybe so, but I bet the typical Glock shooter's blood pressure is lower. F1 cars often require F1 mechanics.

No idea, but they cost between $2200 and $2700.

From what I've seen (mainly IDPA competition), it seems that the best value in 1911s is an STI, especially after they've been sent to Dawson Precision. Several guys I shoot with have Wilsons, and we're always making fun of them because we can get five of our guns for what one of theirs costs, and ours actually run. Same with Kimbers, except we can only get two guns for what their guns cost. I like 1911s, and if I wanted a cheap one, I'd look at Springfields. If I had some extra cash, I'd get an STI and send it to Dawson.

Come to the Tri-State Regional in Memphis next March and you'll get the privilege of getting smoked by Randi Rogers.

Came in 2nd in SSP/Expert. 11th overall. I've decided that if I'm ever going to win in Expert and get bumped to Master, it's going to be with a Glock 34, not a 19.

That picture was taken while I was on one of those low-carb diets--I felt like I was about to blow away.

Haha...was wondering what the rest of the deal was. I stopped by Hero Gear on my trip from Florida to Manchester, and met gcrookston, Joe, and DanO. Nice place with lots of candy for kids like me. Joe is hands-down one of the nicest fellows I've ever met. Dan, on the other hand...