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deerslayer

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  1. That was one looong sentence...
  2. I'm not sure why Glocks are again catching heat on this matter, but a friend of mine bought an M&P yesterday. It has no manual safety, but seemed to have a lighter, shorter trigger pull than a Glock. Don't get me wrong, I like the thing a lot, but if a Glock is dangerous, then an M&P is deadly!
  3. LOL, you must not shoot competitively. Many gamers don't give a rodent's rump about whether or not a load is similar to carry ammo.
  4. If you suck, come on out to MSSA and fix it--we're five minutes from Lakeland. With a little training and practice, you will be amazed at how quickly you progress! We shoot IDPA twice a month--pm me for more info if interested.
  5. Oh boy... I wholeheartedly agree, but there's a guy on here who will probably soon lecture us all...
  6. A friend has one of these coming in Wednesday--I'll give you a range report soon if you like. Not the most practical gun in the world, but a 9mm AR can be loads of fun. Most indoor ranges will allow them, and you're ok to shoot steel plates at outdoor ranges. http://www.americanspiritarms.net/store.php?crn=213&rn=411&action=show_detail
  7. No suprise there
  8. I started out in IDPA with a Glock 23, and did not have the same problems you mention here. I have a 19 and a 23, and find little (but some) difference between the two with WWB.
  9. IMHO, grip safeties give a false sense of security. They are not as beneficial as advertised.
  10. Is there any IDPA going on in Dickson? I thought it was just USPSA.
  11. What would be the difference?
  12. Unfortunately, this may be the first time I do not participate in the general election. Fred is out and Paul won't win the nomination, and I don't see much difference in any of the other candidates, Democrat or Republican. If I do vote for one of the Republican lesser-of-two-evils, it will be with a clothespin over my nose. I'm no political analyst, but I am hoping for an Obama nomination--I think he's more beatable than Hillary.
  13. If possible, go to the range and rent a Glock 19, a Smith M&P, and a Springfield XD. Try to find similar sizes and barrel lengths to avoid apples-to-oranges comparisons. These are all ~$450-$550 guns, and have reputations for simplicity, accuracy, and reliability. Night sights will usually add $75-$100. Also, lots of aftermarket sights, holsters, and other accessories will be common for all three, especially the Glock. A cheap gun doesn't always mean a good first gun. $600 will allow you to find a great first weapon, and you may never feel the need for a different one. I have found that a more expensive weapon is not always an upgrade. BTW, if you decide on the M&P, I would strongly recommend finding one that DOES NOT have the magazine disconnect safety option. These are rarely in stock, but ordering one should not be a problem. I may get flamed for this, but the magazine disconnect is a terrible feature, in my opinion.
  14. Baloney, that's the perfect weapon for IDPA. I started out with a compact Glock .40, and now mainly use a compact Glock 9mm.
  15. deerslayer

    .40S&W vs .45ACP

    I would rather carry a .40--they are usually more CCW friendly. If I had to shoot a bad guy, I'd rather use a .45--bigger holes are more effective. That said, the .40 makes possible a gun that does things the 9mm and .45 can't-- an excellent compromise. Although I shoot a lot, and ammo price is therefore always a concern for me, I think some of the best advice you've been given so far is to choose whatever you are more comfortable with, regardless of what caliber the gun may be.
  16. deerslayer

    Glock 26

    Put one in your holster and see how it conceals. As for shootability, I shoot the 27 in IDPA every now and then and usually hold my own. YMMV
  17. deerslayer

    Glock 26

    and another
  18. deerslayer

    Glock 26

    Here is a side-by-side comparison.
  19. deerslayer

    Glock 26

    Not true. The grip is a hair shorter along the front, but significantly shorter down the back. Notice all the bobtail 1911s hitting the market? Rounding off the corner of the butt reduces "printing" and this is exactly what happens when you put a Pierce +1 on a Glock 26 or 27. You also have a 1/2" shorter barrel. Even with the extension, it is easier to conceal than a 19/23.
  20. Midway and OMB both sell factory Glock mags.
  21. deerslayer

    Glock 26

  22. http://www.ombexpress.com/product~cat~426502~sku~GA078.asp http://www.midwayusa.com/ebrowse.exe/browse?TabID=7&Categoryid=13410&categorystring=10613***687***11341***8898***

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