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    Subliminal Gun COntrol

    I took a minute to look at the whole list of all 11 things... did you see the ziplines item? Really? Who has a zipline? The list seems to have come from the exclusions section of a policy - jewelry over a certain amount, firearms over a certain amount, home business, improperly secured...
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    Sig 239 for IDPA?

    They should, the extra grip length isn't that much greater than the length on my P226 and you get to use the whole box meaning if it fits in and the lid closes regardless of how you position the gun in the box its legal.
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    Sig 239 for IDPA?

    The 8 round magazines could put you at a disadvantage. You'd start with 8+1 in the gun with 2 8 round magazines which on a 18 round stage you're reloading twice when others reload once. However, there are 10 round magazines available for the P239. They stick out a bit but are legal (just...
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    Two new to IDPA.

    I've seen it done a few times where guns were shared... depending on the range and where the safe areas are it can be easy or a PITA. Most SOs will be accomodating and if you shoot back to back in the order it shouldn't be a problem as long as the transfer is safe and doesn't cause undo delay...
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    Help me choose my next Sig

    I had a P239, it handled and shot great but went through mag springs like crazy. The P229 SAS is what I carry, only slightly bigger than the P239 and 5 more rounds in the mag.
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    SIG: German or US?

    I have ~20K rounds through a newer P226 (2009 manufacture) without a single problem or breakage. I've shot both versions of the P226 and actually prefer the feel of the milled stainless steel slide to the carbon steel folded one. There was a period of higher than normal issues after the Kimber...
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    Do you have a mint condition gun you do not shoot?

    I've got a NIB 1993 proof marked all West German Sig P226 that I keep in the back of the safe. It was too good a deal not to buy and I prefer the newer models with the solid stainless steel milled slide for shooting. There are some I don't shoot often but no others that are permanently...
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    Since I can't tell my wife this...

    Jax, I get where you're coming from, my wife is completely uninterested in the guns and pretty much just tolerates my interest in them and in shooting. I also have the same stash box for cash to use on something I want. We operate on DADT with my guns in this house, she doesn't ask, I don't...
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    Companies That Stand Behind Their Products - Let's Make A List

    My experiences... Sig Sauer - has consistently paid shipping for any warranty work and has even sent two new TruGlo front sights where the fiber optic fell out instead of having me send it in (this was my preference). FNH - on my FNP-9 I had some issues with the slide locking back, they sent...
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    Full size counterpart to Kahr 9mm

    Problem I see with the suggestions is that none of them have the same low bore axis and exact operating mechanism of the Kahr. I'd like to see a 10 -13 round version of the Kahr 9mm pistols with a 4" barrel. I'd buy one in a minute if it shot anything like my PM9.
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    Buds Slow Shipping

    Just got an email from Bud's apologizing for recent slow shipments and announcing a new warehouse and automation. Looks like they were aware of the complaints and have done something to address them. I would have appreciated a "hey, we're having some delays in shipping due to expansion...
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    Buds Slow Shipping

    I've used Buds pricing to try to get a better deal from some local shops. I think experience from purchase to shipping varies based on method of payment. Credit card payments ship within a very reasonable time... using e-Check seems to add 2 or more weeks to the process. I dislike the...
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    Buds Slow Shipping

    I've had mixed experience with Buds... using a credit card without a trade resulting in fairly fast shipping. Using a trade and e-Check took over 3 weeks from my shipping the trade to them. and using an e-Check alone took 3 weeks to have the funds post and to receive my item at my FFL. It...
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    Anybody recognize this gun?

    I'm going with Browning Hi-Power or a copy of the same.
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    Three things not to do when shooting IDPA...

    Understood, and no one has been DQ'd for not embracing finger on frame... I believe you misunderstand me here.
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    Three things not to do when shooting IDPA...

    This indoor range has a tactical bay that has a hardened ceiling all the way from the back to the front. We shoot the match in there. The safe area is in another bay which does not have a hardened ceiling past a certain point so having a loaded firearm past the shooting stalls is not allowed...
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    Three things not to do when shooting IDPA...

    Shenck, I had the same reservations before starting and have found most everyone helpful and supporting. Like everything in life there are just some people that you just won't get along with. I see match directors take the time to explain why someone got a DQ and to coach them on how not to...
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    Three things not to do when shooting IDPA...

    PPGMD, On the rules thing - agreed about how they are written and when in compliance with the letter no fouls given. Still going to issue warnings if that finger appears to be where it shouldn't be. I think you're still not understanding where the safe area is... I agree that it probably...
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    Three things not to do when shooting IDPA...

    Further clarification... :banghead: the "Einstein" was downrange cleaning the shooting bay prior to the person who manipulated their weapon entering the bay. No one was expected to be walking out of the bay where we were competing at the time. I don't seem to understand why we keep trying...
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    Three things not to do when shooting IDPA...

    Technically you are correct, there is no rule saying where it has to be other than off the trigger and outside of the trigger guard. IMHO it is safer to put it on the frame (and they way I was trained to do it) and that a perfectly straight finger on the frame removes any doubt that the finger...
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