Recent content by Thinker

I don't see the debate here, I mean I see it but I think you have to ignore a lot of logic to rely on anything less than buckshot. I use 00 because I can buy 250 rounds in bulk and practice with the same load I keep in my 500. Now, that said, I know there are other choices in buckshot. I'm...

Love my XD9sc. It points more naturally for me than any handgun I have ever shot (including Glocks) It eats everything I feed it with enthusiasm. Like the trigger, fits my hand well, heavy enough to moderate recoil even with +P. Take down and cleaning is a breeze. In fact the only problem I...

Thank you Sam1911. Good info. Always looking to improve. Really like the aspect of multiple targets-threats, this is a little problematic for me at the present time however due to limitations where I shoot. We are currently working on a new pistol range at home though. I will definitely...

Those don't look like factory grips either, I may however be wrong. Think the guy that owned it before you made some mods. Some of those older HPs saw pretty heavy duty use. Any markings to tell you the gun's origin? Consider this, if the finish on the gun is consistent, that is either...

When I practice for self defense my primary drill starts from IWB holster. My goal, which I am obtaining with regularity, is to put five rounds in a 8" circle in under three seconds. I do this drill from 5-12 yards using the point shooting technique. Of course this is not the only drill I do...

Thank you gentlemen. I appreciate the input very much. I currently have an XD9 and like it very much. I got interested in the M&P because I was looking for a .45 auto with that ever so fleeting Made in USA stamp. I actually have considered a 1911 Platform as well, but don't feel that I can...

I am considering buying a Smith and Wesson M&P in .45ACP. Who can give me info on this particular piece. Likes, dislikes, etc. Any info from those who already own one would be greatly appreciated.

I was taught to shoot with a single shot Stevens model 15, and I believe in starting every kid out with a single shot .22. If one is available of course. As you said, make that one shot count. I was asked by a very close friend of mine to teach her son to shoot. Started him one round at a...

I once lived in a "not so nice" neighborhood. One night some guy started banging on the door screaming for "Johnny". My name is not Johnny. I told him this through the front door, while my wife was calling the police. He didn't believe me. The guy actually started kicking the door in the...