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At the public outdoor range I go to on occasion, after most have fired their magazines or have gotten their fill (usually 5-10 minutes or so), there is a general consensus that everyone is finished firing for the moment and it is okay to go out on the range and reset or set up targets. Usually...

I am a relatively new shooter and started participating in local matches last October. The indoor range I go to has a 25yd pistol bullseye competition every other Saturday for $10 and I find it's a great time to meet the other 'regulars'. I was hesitant at first because I simply did not know...

I carry a Kahr PM9 at 4 o'clock in a Supertuck-style single-clip IWB holster that I had someone make for me. Very comfortable and easy to tuck (with any tuckable holster, it takes a little bit of practice to tuck in). If your CCW isn't super heavy, a single clip is sufficient and much easier...

I have the Sig P220 and love it. It makes an excellent range and home defense gun. I have the 22 conversion slide for it and use both in local competitions. Most Sigs have a double-action/single-action (DA/SA) trigger meaning that the first trigger pull is about 10 pounds and the second...

I don't think it's so much of a fact of multiple guns on the table. It's more a matter of maturity and respect for the firearms and ammunition being fired. I have a shooting buddy that lives a few hours away and my wife and I visit him and his family from time to time. When we do get...

I have a Sig P220 .45 along with the .22 conversion slide as well as a Ruger Mk III. Both are excellent shooters. The Sig conversion slide works well--it's aluminum and very lightweight. Usually with .22 conversion slides the problem with ammo and FTF issues is having enough energy to cycle...

Doh someone already beat me to it. I have a Sig P220 in .45 with a .22 conversion slide. It works well but is a little more ammo sensitive than a Ruger Mk III. But if you can find a centerfire pistol that you like that also has a .22 conversion slide, you get the best of both worlds and only...

If you haven't done this already... If your hands are small enough that your thumb rolls left, away from a forward position, try using the smallest backstrap for your XDM and give it a go. Mike

I own a Ruger 22/45 Mk III and it is very tolerant to a wide variety of ammo. It's my favorite .22 semiauto pistol. My wife has stolen it from me and claimed it hers... which gave me an excuse to purchase a Sig P220 in .45 with a .22 conversion slide. :D The Ruger is a very solid shooter...

My vote is for the XD (or for a little more get the XDM). I've shot an XD and I own an XDM and I love the way both shoot. Like was already mentioned, most people determine the difference by comfort of the grip--so try both out and go with whichever is most comfortable to you. Both are...

Thanks for sharing. Praying for your speedy recovery. I never want to take pulling a trigger for granted! Mike

Good thoughts. I agree with all that was said--it's difficult to say how the trial will go since it depends on a lot of things (evidence, testimony, etc...). However, I can sympathize with the guy because he could have really been threatened and decided his only course of action was to fire. I...

http://www.thesunnews.com/2010/12/26/1888238/sc-man-killed-in-argument-with.html#storylink=mirelated http://www.thesunnews.com/2010/12/27/1890205/sc-tow-truck-operator-charged.html#storylink=mirelated The first article illustrates an unfortunate series of events where a tow truck operator...

Another thought... If you aren't already familiar with semi-autos is to get a 357 revolver for home defense or a night-stand gun. Revolvers are very tolerant to wear and tear and much less complex to operate and clear than a semi-auto. Not to mention less likely to jam when you need it the...

+1 for the Kahr... though it's double action only. Reallllllly long trigger pull, but I like it that way. I have a Kahr PM9, a buddy carries a Kahr PM40, and another friend has a Kahr PM45. A little something for everyone. You can also use the 7 round magazine with the grip extension so it's...

I am with the camp of saying "failure(s) to eject". Easiest thing to do is remove the modifying phrase and reduce the complexity of the statement... so you are left with "failure"--if you have had more than one, you've had "failures"... not "to ejects". However, since we're being picky on...

I usually carry a Fenix PD30 (220 lumens) clipped to my belt or on the edge of my front pants pocket weak side. Really small flashlight for its brightness. Runs off of two CR123 batteries. The ONE day that I didn't have it with me, I was at a local indoor pistol range and the power went out...

Just to follow up--I fired about 30 rounds or so of Winchester 22LR high velocity and my Sig P220 22LR slide did not like them one bit FTF on about 1/4 of the ammo. Switched to Blazer and it ate them like candy. Glad my Sig likes to eat on a McDonalds budget!

Stingers are a little heavier loaded, with a lighter bullet (32gr, 1640fps muzzle velocity) while, for instance, Blazer 22LR is a heavier bullet with a lighter load (40gr, 1235fps muzzle velocity). So Stingers and other labeled "hyper velocity" 22LR rounds should pack a slightly heavier wallop.

Good to know. So far, on recommendation of the guy who sold it to me, I've been using CCI Stingers ('hyper' velocity) and it's working well, but a little expensive. I thought I'd go in between and get some Winchester 'high' velocity rounds from Bass Pro and see how it goes--haven't shot any...