I would like to hear from those that have owned one. The club here will let you run basically anything at a level 1 as long as you're holster and mag pouches are where they're supposed to be. ), So there's a some sort of Instagram-like app called "Rich Kids" that is apparently just like Instagram, but charges you a thousand dollars a month to post your photos. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, True non-threaded barrel (California) - TiCN coated (same color as the TTI Combat Masters), Custom stippled and cerakoted X-Carry grip, Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. None, Enigma optimized (-$5.00) Im able to with the xcompact as it sits pretty high but I cant imagine doing the same to a FS. Telling a 5'4" woman in a skirt with no belt loops to "dress around" a Glock 19 in an IWB holster makes one sound a little dense. So the US government is going to hector me about cyber security in this op-ed allegedly co-written by Valerie Jarrett: Earlier this year I read of the passing of longtime. I liked it enough that when I found an x-carry locally (3.9", full grip) for a steal (with a bunch of mags and holsters) that I got it. The Derpularity? (Most of them. Timeless classic, and they're all made in still Germany. Interesting. No, I meant what I said although I was being somewhat silly with that statement. Holsters were supposed to be a problem, so I called my old friend Gordon Davis (RIP) and asked him to make me an "Avenger" style holster---he told me he had just made large run of Avenger style holsters to fit the full-size USP for the US Border Patrol---and would give me the two prototype holsters for the run---one brown---one black! Locally, it was viewed as a cone style at a State match. Plenty examples of them on YouTube. Its more comfortable configured that way than it was with no comp and a tlr7. Bobbi's working the weird shift again and that's got my sleepytimes all scrambled, too, since I try to stay awake at least until she wakes up, and then have to wake up to feed the cats at 0600. AIWB. Kinda all nestled in there between the belly and crease of leg. *That I know of. No extra wedge With the tungsten grip and weight it's a little heavy with 21 rounds in a full mag but it shoots well because of that. Its a goal believe me. It will be going out for some trigger work soon to reduce take up and reset. The fact that so many still view this as a competitive advantage type issue is funny to me. GlockStore's indoor Nashville range is doing a low-light match later this week, if I recall. The one guy I asked about it, he just said, "It's setup the same way as it is as my carry gun." Confused about your 40 Eagle. I split a table with a friend, as much for the people-watching as anything else. The elbow I that I broke has been taking the fun out of shooting. Seems like sharing perspectives makes things smoother sometimes. Digital Fossils: From the Cambrian Explosion of silicon life. It is a nice gem that is still on-roster. Still strange not having a hammer to thumb on re-holster, but I am really enjoying the form factor and accuracy of this snappy little thing. It purely boggles my mind how many of my 'net acquaintances who used to Definitely not. Castle Pistol Classic had some no light stages. As for IDPA matches where this is more of a thing, if you wanted everybody to be able to participate AND maintain competitive equity, WSBs could easily be adjusted to require the use of a handheld light. What do we do, make them sign an affidavit? Got Everything I Need Now I'm Workin On What I Want! Sure, it's lonely, but it's the only thing I know how to do. I am looking for a new smaller caliber platform. Location: SF Bay Peninsula Best Part of Cali. Then I got a P2000 9mm. I went through this debate back when I had a p365 with no safety. The Online Photographer: Writing on Photography. use of force spectrum is not like baseball. (well, "readily available" in normal times). IDPA won't budge and create a place for MODERN concealed carriers to show up and compete without changing their gear. Something tells me you know in the dark a WML is a game changer. AIWB carry is the current fashion; looks more like Belly Button IWB to me; and it gets you into the same situation as cross draw holsters in CAS. Large Wedge Trimmed By Customer (+$5.00). I'm back to carrying my hammer fired Springfield XD-e. Is it bigger, heavier and hold less rounds yes, but I love this gun. 3AM? A short time later, sig released the x-compact (3.6" with compact grip.) And how many of them are still running LOK Lights after the craze to buy them? The Social media greatly limits our ability to reach customers. It teaches you proper squat form, which is a bonus. Does you're club not offer anything in the way of NFC etc? A photo posted by Tamara Keel (@tamarakeel) on. T-shirt tucked, loose dress shirt with patter untucked https://imgur.com/a/kyST5Cx. Regret not picking up a full size. Let's sing the Fun Show Song! Boomsticks. I also do not run a WML in USPSA. Display as a link instead, This isn't a debate. Only on the hip and with a DA/SA chambered and ready. I have no clue. Seems like a good deal to me. It only has as much power as you give it. Guess I learned something new today. A subreddit to discuss the concealed carrying of weapons (CCW) and other self-defense topics. As said, equipment availability and preference have mutated a lot since the rules were written and revisions are more towards easy administration than tacticality. USP 9mm is the only gun I really regret selling. Canted towards the center of the body or away? Press J to jump to the feed. The Derpvergence? Romans 8:31. I need to lose the gut!!!! Going to revisit the 40. Lead time averages 5 14 days. Note: Lead time on this product is appx 7-14 days. You can always convert your P365 to a manual safety version if that makes you feel more comfortable. Found out that while I was on the road that 2016 decided to take Brock Yates, too. But these are specialty matches and not regular monthly club match occurrences. I want to welcome new shooters to my matches with as little friction as possible and I'm seeing more and more new shooters with lights. What kind of clothes do you wear if I might ask? (It had changed a great deal, since my brain was fabricating a dream Buckhead/Lenox that was a sort of amalgam of mid-'90s Atlanta and Twenty-Teens Near Northside Indianapolis, cityscape-wise. Just wanted to pick yalls brain on this idea or if I should suck it up and work with an AIWB holster for my FS. I've owned several and shot a bunch more. 1.5 DCC Cant-able Clip (+$10.00), This holster has an integrated wedge already, Select an option Carrying a gun with an empty chamber is like thinking you'll have time to put on your seat belt before the crash. is, of course, from the same executive branch that spies on you like a Wings are just. Couldn't have said it better myself. (Several options exist for such for the 5" X5 guns.) Virginia Indoor Regionals are half light and half no light, but thats all indoors. My one and only p320 is an axg classic. The barrel length is 3.9", caliber is 45acp. Are you aware of, or familiar with, the H&K P30? Discuss your favorite California handgun technical and related questions here. The er uhm Elite. That slide is legit. To me, the Expert .45 is like a baby Mark 23 with the same capacity and a better useable size. I'm 5'7", 180lbs and it doesnt really bother me unless I bend to grab shit. And they're a little flexible on that too. Ive got a tactical shelf. ok gut too. But I can swap over to a Carry Optics legal upper (for IDPA) and I can do the same thing to use it in CO in USPSA, or run my actual carry gun with the comp in Open div. 4AM? Are you willing to make the case that a WML would not be a advantage in a zero light stage against guys running hand held lights? Your previous content has been restored. Plan to do an SP-01 next year as a winter gun, and want a PO-1 Omega for summer. And apparently @Thomas H's club does dark stages in USPSA, unless he's full of it. A flight of six little beers at Redemption Alewerks, Non-hunting-oriented camo (double points for Multicam, triple for Kryptek), Any gun- or gun-related company branding other than Beretta or Browning, Made by: Arc'teryx, Kitanica, Propper, 5.11, Blackhawk, et al, Has gun-specific features like mag pouches or holster compartments. It may or may not make a difference to you, but GrayGuns makes/made a guiderod kit for the 4.7" slide. The length is set up for the various full size guns; e.g. every base. This is the first time I've been gone long enough that re-acclimatization is a thing; it feels like I'm up and about at a reasonably bright and early 7:17AM, but instead it's after nine. I could never understand this "outdated" thing. The AR15 was first made in 1959. That proprietary rail is a non-issue since a $50 rail adapter solves the problem elegantly and completely. Ive done it before but it keeps coming back. So when I want to carry one of these USPs, I need to remove that adapter. Competitors with WMLs could still participate but still use a handheld light like everybody else. For me, though, once I get around to picking up another subcompact, I'm going to go Glock. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. None of the USPSA stuff really matters to IDPA. I didnt like the grip, and when I sent it to Sig for the recall, I hated the trigger. Why? I was never really a big of the p320 platform, or strikers in general, but the 320 is so modular you can build one practically exactly to your liking. Install took all of 5min and I can switch back to non safety at any time. I spent three weeks on Mountain Time and now I'm back on EDT. I have a couple USP 45 Experts, P30 v3 in .40, P30 v1 in 9, VP9, and a VP9sk LE. Similarly, I have been swept by a USPSA BBIWB from a starting position at 45 deg off the line of fire. I got rid of my USP elite, kept the compact. I carry a 19 with a pmm comp and a tlr1 in a t1c axis elite. All the 5 inch, 4.7 inch, and 3.9 inch guns were very pleasant to shoot, with the 5 and 4.7 with polymer grips being my general preference to shoot. Of course we do, but no one wants to shoot in the "I'm only here for the lulz" division*. Still waiting on my new AIWB holster to arrive though. My compact usp in .40 is still one of the best handguns I've ever fired. I was a dyed in the wool Glock guy. I've been shooting steel with this P320 MAX since this past summer. Location: Free in AZ!!! You have three options for the claw: Modwing, DSG Darkwing, or RCS VG claw. I had more stuff to write up about the ECQC class today, but this morning I discovered that. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! We've already been over that in this thread. 1.5 DCC Slotted Clip (+$10.00) Although there is an integrated wedge molded in, you can add the comfort pad to spread out the pressure and reduce movement. BrianEnos.com Especially when considering the bigger picture? Wouldnt mind a 9mm expert if they get imported ever again. It works pretty well, Phlster does it better though. Hahahaha..yeah Bob.. Going to revisit the 40. I had a VP9 and wasnt impressed. I like it better than the 9mm. a USP + match trigger = old school goodness. Gentlemen's agreement is Make weight, fit box, no big magazine catch button. This holster is very similar to the Doulos, but with the addition of an integrated wedge. I'm fine with shifting additional responsibilities to match directors if it means growing the sport. DSG Darkwing (+$5.00) document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); So what I'm reading here is your gun is legal but your holster isn't which is different than what you said. They are SUPPOSED to turn so that the cross draw gun does not come out behind the 170 deg. Al right, so my USP becomes an collector item now. But he didn't have to be disagreeable and dismissive when I brought it up from my unfortunate front row view of the muzzle. I AIWB carry every day. New York police officer fatally shoots 66-year-old woman. Just guessing, happens at locals where you effectively only have one range official because the guy with the score pad is scoring ahead. Well I sold my USP45 to buy a HK45. Ive tried AIWB even with my standard 365. Terms of Use - Privacy Policy - Affiliates - Weapons Policy, Supporting American Armed Citizens In Every Way, Be the first to review Phlster Classic IWB Holster. For me even in the winter when I go inside to a warmer areas my cover comes off so I have to conceal well with only a T shirt most times . Same for the longer slide, weird looking model. I dreamed I was back in Atlanta. Perhaps an emoji would have been appropriate. I was intrigued even as a guy that carries daily with a Streamlight TLR-1HL in a Floodlight AIWB.) And this was at a NATIONALS! is flawed. investment. I think that was their answer. I woulda brought the whale back, okay? Sold my glock shortly after. Harpooner's an immigrant. Understood, this is my first striker fired pistol, learning the ropes. (None that I saw, but there could have been a couple since I didn't see everybody shoot. Paste as plain text instead, What was their purpose for running them? SurvivalBlog: It's TEOTWAWKI, and I feel fine. I'm also am an avid lifter but when I'm not at work I'm wearing some form of athletic clothing. Outdated? Just guessing, happens at locals where you effectively only have one range official. dysentery's effect on the monarchy of England, some point around the turn of the Millennium, Hovering robot billboards buzz highway traffic jams, might as well be dragging out JFK's peccadilloes, Contextual Handgun: The Armed Parent/Guardian, held in Brookville, Ohio the weekend after this. Doing some quick math, I've fired over 20k rounds of centerfire handgun ammo in the last year. which is 2 years. The r.o. if you order for a G19 it comes G17 length, or for the P320 compact it comes as long as the full size. Does it go bang when you pull the trigger? If youre unsure, choose the Modwing as its modular. I dreamed that Bobbi and I had moved to a '70s-vintage contemporary ranch in a subdivision in the Colorado mountains. No matter how much I tried to like the P365, it's just too small for me and clumsy to get a grip on. JavaScript is disabled. Posting has been interrupted by me hanging out at the fun show. People that want to compete with their actual carry gear should not only be welcome to do so, but they should be encouraged. A forum community dedicated to 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. Not a lot to some folks, but a record for me. Old, Retired. This is an estimate, not a promise. This "Ahab" guy, he drowns everybody. Please review the pictures and the description below if you have any questions. A forum community dedicated to SIG Sauer Pistols and SIG Sauer Rifles owners and enthusiasts. Declassified testimony that had been redacted from Douglas MacArthur's Senate hearings, Here's a pretty interesting little piece on, On my daily peregrinations about the internets yesterday, some photos from. You can post now and register later. I used to carry the 19x with an extended mag and a 21 rd backup. I bought my first HK in 1994, just after they were released---I was managing a gun store at the time and the owner told us we had to carry DA/SA pistols after a C&L 1911 (home gunsmithed, poorly) carried by an employee ADed in the store (no body hurt) while he was playing with it (!) Please check your inbox for a verification email. They are great guns just dated and from a different era. Upload or insert images from URL. The RO either did not notice or did not care and definitely did not like it when I said so. RCS VG (+$5.00) I carry a fn509t with a tlr-1hl and rmr with no print. I like 'em all, but would get rid of P30 first and USP last. Honestly, no, that's the first time I've heard of such a pistol. I use these for competition but I have others in the past that moved on. Location: Successfully failed to move to California. My whole point is I see no problem with WMLs and AIWB holster setups being allowed to permit the greatest number of options for people to compete with their actual carry gear. Yesterday morning I corrected one obvious error I'd made with the Glock 39: When I'd swapped in a new trigger bar, I swapped in the entire assembly: Trigger/trigger bar, and the trigger mechanism housing/ejector assembly. Look at what the top guys are winning with. And more of them now that WMLs are legal equipment. Quite a few tier 4,3,2 matches here on the east coast run no light/ low light stages. ), How many top competitors at the recent Nationals were running LOK Lights? the whole USP line are pretty reliable and definitely a classic. I carry a 17.3 with an x300 and rmr. But 9mm is more convenient. I foresee complaints about being forced to use a handheld light when you have a WML. I see the logic. It can be done. But like how do you sit and stuff??? I love my 1991 W. German Sig P226 more than anything new. Powered by Invision Community, https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/pistols/sti-international-pistols/--sti-eagle-5-0--40s-w--pr39811-.cfm?gun_id=101069406. Knew about the P2000 and HK45, but didn't know HK managed to squeeze in another handgun into the 2000's. totally ahead of it's time when it came out and is definitely worth keeping for life. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. When they did, I picked up the x-compact grip. Because USPSA doesn't do low light stages (at least on intentionally). People that want to compete with their actual carry gear should not only be welcome to do so, but they should be encouraged. I went to bed after Bobbi left for work this morning. If you need to run straight home from second, that's Only mod is a Grey Guns straight trigger. The guiderod runs 1911 springs, allowing some tailoring to load and preference. Not a usual start but not never, either. Cause it's not a Glock? Shouldn't we talk about the earthquake weather? Kind of like every other rule change that isn't thought out before it's cut loose. Does it use a modern readily available cartridge? Scooter, Live Free or Die had to 2 no light stages and they were difficult. Please state which barrel length you owned. Being newer to IWB carrying and trying to find the best spot on my waist to carry, I decided to purchase the manual safety conversion kit for my 365xl. Your understanding of AIWB, how it works, the drawstroke, etc. Still have them---still perfect condition! small of back carry no, appendix carry no. 's view of the gun? It comes with the self adhesive hook and loop (generic Velcro) needed to affix it. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kelly+tur_2_15_ts-doa-p. 9mm, all metal. Typical. However, I do have plans to do some local matches next year from AIWB with my actual carry setup. Fortunately I had. If you're making a laptop with the graphics Wheaties to run games, you shouldn't put the GPU right under the metallic WASD keys, Asus. PO Box 466Reedsport, OR 97467Do not send firearms to this address. Super reliable and as accurate as I am. I do prefer minor 40 over 9mm. I suspect those competitors that are showing up to those matches are doing so with WMLs. ???? FWIWI carry daily a comped P320 with optic and WML. I think it's been five years since the last Indoor Nats; kinda hoping it comes back because I'd totally go. The Derpening? Im right handed so canting to the right pushes the grip towards the center of the body and the muzzle towards the outside of the body. Party politics today is a race to the boxcars; first team there gets to make the other team ride. I currently have two X-5 Legions and just ordered an AXG frame to drop one of those slides on. 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I do believe calibers are the main thing that gets outdated, but if you can deal with a little more square grip or minor things your gun can be 30 years old and not make much difference. October 26, 2021 in IDPA Rules. Sign up to see special offers, new products and services, product availability and training opportunities. There is a place for a gun that can be carried very discreetly. I am absolutely staggered that there are actually people on this forum stupid enough to believe Putin is anything other than a murderous pile of dogs**t filth and to actually buy in to the whole idiotic 'nazis in Ukraine' crap. Huh. Is that not a good thing? Come join the discussion about other firearms, gun ownership, gun care, tactical firearms, small arms, optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Appendix strong side where the barrel is canted to the right. Could be. It feels completely different than 9mm single stack. Nice!!!!! I'd love to add one to my collection some day. I used to shoot a Para P16 with 200gr 130pf. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Using the industry standard belt claw sometimes called a wing with a hole spacing of 5/8 and having fixed retention, its Enigma compatible. I mean, by "gun you can't use" if you're referring to my comped EDC gunwell, sure. Nils is still extremely competitive with a mostly stock Canik that weighs nothing compared to the X5 Legions and CZs he competes against. Affiliate Disclosure - mofo and always wants backdoors in any encryption scheme which they It's fabulous as is out the box, unless for those who prefer the straight trigger, but that is an easy replacement. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Besides the high bore axis, terrible reset on the trigger and then that rail. For use with the Enigma, select no belt clip. I carry a XL and if my body type permitted AIWB I would carry that way. The HK45 only really answers the USP's in .45 ACP, meanwhile the 9mm and .40 models haven't really had a suitable answer in comparison. IDPA was founded with the purpose of providing a competitive shooting discipline for "practical" equipment as well. Actually helps me hide a larger gun better. 145 pf 180 grain 40 minor rocks! no-homo man-crushes on a balding Russian autocrat. They are just a choice and built really well. You must select the above option to acknowledge you read this, Select an option I like the Romeo3 MAX red dot because it has a thin frame around the glass. I found a write up saying the gun was available either with bushing or cone but that write up did not say if bushing was available in all calibers, link below shows what appears to be 40 bushing. Raven Freya magwell on G37 is working out well. Which will cause additional complaints. Ive got an HK 45C Tactical on Backorder for several months. You laugh because you can't use you're carry gear, and then make a serious case to allow a light on your gun that you can't use. I use a Ciguera belt and trex arms raptor for my 19x. I carry a g17 (appendix) and a g19 (strongside). Bought my compact back in 2002. The muzzle is not breaking the 180 (or close to) any differently than drawing from strongside OWB/IWB especially with cant. USP 9mm is the only gun I really regret selling. I say if a gun meets weight, it meets weight. My whole point to was that because IDPA does stages in the dark to allow a WML will require every shooter to have one if they want to compete. I have an AXG Classic, 3.9 in barrel. I have carried striker fired pistols chambered with no safety now for the entirety of my carrying. I have probably used the term "dress around the gun" on these pages before. Because why wouldn't they? I've had a 4.7 slide with range friendly sights, and had a couple X5s, but for me carry is the role for the platformwith a compact grip and 3.9" barrel. The Molds were sold by Phlster to KSG and KSG is proud to uphold the tradition of quality and service. Now 60 is about what I can handle before calling it quits. That might give away my stance. They were all fine guns but for carry I want a thumb safety. Instapundit: Like he needed another link Pistol-Forum.com: The Forum For Serious Students Of The Pistol. He claimed that the mishmash of foreign surplus he was wearing was his official equipment for the East Podunk SWAT. Quality holsters, a good gun belt, these are the big factors. quote Ayn Rand at the drop of a fedora are all in the middle of awkward I get weak and it shows back up. Would love the expert model in 9mm, I have USP45c stainless, USP9c stainless, USP9c LE (my daily carry), USP9 full size, USP45 Expert, USP9 Expert. Not a lot of posting action in September.