Yesterday I went out to the pit with Jonesy814 and another friend of ours who just got a 1st gen Shield ( .40 cal). I brought my 638 and my Springfield Armory XD MOD2 .45acp and I was pleased at the days outcome.
I shot at various targets Steel plates and paper with great results at varying distances. I was hitting center on the plates and during some quick draw self defense drills I was on target!
Great day at the range as usual. Confident with switching EDC's from my 2.5" 66-2 to the XD MOD2.
Download and print the targets free at the site. The target images link to PDF files for printing.
We were doing another drill based on targets with a variety of colors and shapes, some with designation letters or numbers inside. This drill has the color, shape, number or letter being called at random, simulating dealing quickly with a moving target on stationary paper.
I have a rule for EDC guns: They must function exactly the same way. For example DA revolver & DA autos w/out thumb safeties function the same: point & mash the bang switch. Switching systems is a good way for things to go wrong when you don't have time to think it out.
I agree with you. For years I used the blued 45ACP revolver in the photo. Then a 22-4, showed up. (Actually the 1917.). Anyway, at least mine are, for all practical applications, identical in operation.
I 'used to' think that.......but I got my LC9s to be my EDC for usual days, when I'm not hiking in the woods. Don't know if I should carry my .357.......my hearing....or lack of it.....would be gone forever!!!! What?.....is my favorite word, now! Bob
I'm pretty much a 1911 guy, qualified and carried. Super 38 most of the time and a Delta Elite when there's hog or lion sign, 10mm more than .357mag, but I do like pushing split times with 686Ps. For me, platform is the same and caliber/bullet choice depends on environment.
My old revolvers 'are too heavy for an old man to carry', and not comfortable to carry IWB. I finally broke down and got a compact, thin, flat, light, 9mm. for carry. Kinda' late.....but it is nice! Should have done this long ago! I'll still carry a revolver in the woods, once in a while, and shoot my revolvers, at the range. But, shooting a semi-auto is lots of fun, too. Loading the mags is a challenge right now, but I hope it will be easier as time goes on.
I think it just might be better for CCW, than I originally thought. I guess I have to say....'I was wrong!!!!' Bob
The Ruger LC9s works on the 'Cocked and Locked' system, with one round in the chamber. You carry it 'Locked' with the safety on. You have to remember to push the safety off.....just like a 1911. Hopefully, it won't cause any problems. ohijgan Bob
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