Anyone here into firearms?

m4a1mustang · 07-18-2012, 08:16 AM

This is the handgun course I am thinking about taking: Proactive Shooters

Not too far from me and it looks like it'd be fun for a first-time live-fire class.

m4a1mustang · 07-18-2012, 10:29 AM

Bwahaha I talked my fiancée into taking the defensive handgun class with me so now I have an excuse to buy a OWB holster specifically for the G19.

MacCool · 07-18-2012, 01:46 PM

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Raven Phantom is a great series of holsters. I have favored Blade-Tech drop-offset for range holsters and courses, but the Ravens are excellent, especially for OWB carry. They fit the gun well and their belt loops for OWB are superior. The problem with Raven has been their 16-18 week backlog. However they how have a "Quick Ship" option for certain handgun models and those are shipping in 30 days or less. The Glock 17, 19, and 26 are part of that 30-day Quick Ship product line. I didn't want to wait (or pay the $80), so I'm making my own in the little kydex corner of my workshop using Raven belt loops .

Took about $6.00 worth of kydex, some Raven belt loops, and about 45 minutes.

m4a1mustang · 07-18-2012, 02:10 PM

You want to make another one?

Nah, it's cool. Wouldn't want to ask a favor that could open up potential liability. That's good stuff, though.

ImportConvert · 07-24-2012, 02:55 AM

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I generally use PMC Bronze in .223 as range and course ammo. I do note that the price disparity between that and M193 seems to be narrowing. PSA looks to have PMC X-TAC 55gr in 5.56 for that $350 price point. Something to consider.

Found M193 XTAC for $320-ish 1K, but don't like the place selling. It seems to be around $350 elsewhere. Carbine 1.5 Viking Tactics this November, I need to buy some. Already bougth 15 Lancer L5 AWM mags, need a few more things.

MacCool · 07-24-2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Found M193 XTAC for $320-ish 1K, but don't like the place selling. It seems to be around $350 elsewhere. Carbine 1.5 Viking Tactics this November, I need to buy some. Already bougth 15 Lancer L5 AWM mags, need a few more things.

I've never taken a course from Kyle Lamb, but he has a great reputation. Last course I took was last October - Trident Concepts. That was a 2500-round course. I was glad to have 18 Pmags on hand with a StripLula and all rounds loaded into stripper clips.

Your next challenge will be selecting load bearing equipment.

m4a1mustang · 07-28-2012, 06:53 PM

I got a real nice deal on a Springfield 1911 Range Officer today at the Nation's Gun Show. I took it to the range and put about 200 rounds through it. This thing is a tack driver! I love it.

Also worth noting... my G19 really has a tendency to throw brass right back at my forehead when shooting. It does it more than my G17 and G26 (which rarely does it at all). All are Gen 4s, so this is a known issue.

At the range it's not a huge deal because I always have eye protection and sometimes have a cap on, but in the real world I could see it being a problem. A shell to the eye in the middle of a fight would not be a good thing. I need to look into fixes more closely.

MacCool · 07-28-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I got a real nice deal on a Springfield 1911 Range Officer today at the Nation's Gun Show. I took it to the range and put about 200 rounds through it. This thing is a tack driver! I love it.

Also worth noting... my G19 really has a tendency to throw brass right back at my forehead when shooting. It does it more than my G17 and G26 (which rarely does it at all). All are Gen 4s, so this is a known issue.

At the range it's not a huge deal because I always have eye protection and sometimes have a cap on, but in the real world I could see it being a problem. A shell to the eye in the middle of a fight would not be a good thing. I need to look into fixes more closely.

I shot my Glock 19 (Gen 3) last week. Note the ejection pattern in the video. The only two of the 6 shots where the ejection was the same was the two that hit me in the head.

Apex Tactical has a machined extractor that should be out in the next 4-6 weeks. The prototypes are very promising. Should be about $60 according to Randy Lee.

m4a1mustang · 07-28-2012, 07:18 PM

I'll have to keep an eye on those when they come out.

370zproject · 07-28-2012, 10:48 PM

ok guys for a first gun iv shot both and love both the tarus judge colt or Springfield xdm?

m4a1mustang · 07-28-2012, 10:57 PM

Two totally different guns. What do you want to do with it?

OMGiGOTaZ · 07-29-2012, 09:53 AM

XDM would be my preference, I've owned and fired both...Also I'm a firearms instructor...

m4a1mustang · 07-29-2012, 09:59 AM

I just don't know what you'd do with the Judge. I think maybe if I had a lot of land and needed something to clear out snakes with I'd carry a Judge with .410 shot shells, but that's about it.

whoady4shoady · 07-29-2012, 10:04 AM

I just picked up a Ruger LCP last week for CC. I'm taking it to the range for the first time in a couple of hours. Should be interesting. So far I have a Pierce mag extension, hogue grip, and a crimson trace laser for it.

m4a1mustang · 07-29-2012, 10:08 AM

Let us know how it goes.

07-18-2012, 08:16 AM	#2311 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	This is the handgun course I am thinking about taking: Proactive Shooters Not too far from me and it looks like it'd be fun for a first-time live-fire class. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-18-2012, 10:29 AM	#2312 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Bwahaha I talked my fiancée into taking the defensive handgun class with me so now I have an excuse to buy a OWB holster specifically for the G19. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-18-2012, 02:10 PM	#2314 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	You want to make another one? Nah, it's cool. Wouldn't want to ask a favor that could open up potential liability. That's good stuff, though. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-28-2012, 06:53 PM	#2317 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I got a real nice deal on a Springfield 1911 Range Officer today at the Nation's Gun Show. I took it to the range and put about 200 rounds through it. This thing is a tack driver! I love it. Also worth noting... my G19 really has a tendency to throw brass right back at my forehead when shooting. It does it more than my G17 and G26 (which rarely does it at all). All are Gen 4s, so this is a known issue. At the range it's not a huge deal because I always have eye protection and sometimes have a cap on, but in the real world I could see it being a problem. A shell to the eye in the middle of a fight would not be a good thing. I need to look into fixes more closely. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-28-2012, 07:18 PM	#2319 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I'll have to keep an eye on those when they come out. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-28-2012, 10:48 PM	#2320 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 34 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 52	ok guys for a first gun iv shot both and love both the tarus judge colt or Springfield xdm? __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

07-28-2012, 10:57 PM	#2321 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Two totally different guns. What do you want to do with it? __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-29-2012, 09:53 AM	#2322 (permalink)
OMGiGOTaZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 316 Drives: 12 370Z Auto Sport Rep Power: 12	XDM would be my preference, I've owned and fired both...Also I'm a firearms instructor...

07-29-2012, 09:59 AM	#2323 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I just don't know what you'd do with the Judge. I think maybe if I had a lot of land and needed something to clear out snakes with I'd carry a Judge with .410 shot shells, but that's about it. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-29-2012, 10:08 AM	#2325 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Let us know how it goes. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!