XDm9-3.8

Starting my 5th month, NJSP

Does Dana White have any options here?

Yeah, when I first got it, I wasn't far off from you in terms of struggling to stay on paper. It did force me to go back to the drawing board and do more dry firing and concentrate on the front sight only harder than ever. So that's one of the +'s I have now, is it forces me to keep doing the practicing that makes me even more proficient with other platforms. FWIW, I have shot M9/92 variants with somewhat more success, never paid enough attention to see how that gun fit me since I wasn't really considering another 5" barrel.

You will be fine buying the .22 and putting the conversion kit on it. It is the way to go in terms of $$. The frames are the same on the p226. If you don't want the .22, then sell the top end and magazine as a conversion after you get the caliber you want. Sig is way ahead of the game making their tops interchange. Older 226 frames might have been an issue but the newer frames stamped NH are GTG.

Harrison Custom has come out with a nice fixed replacement rear sight for the RO

I sent it in with the following 3 reasons - Slight binding of the slide on the frame Brass was getting crushed by the ejection port One of the rear cocking serrations was cut about 5% shorter than the others, like the slide moved some during milling. Happened on both sides of the slide. Very symmetric. I'm sure the first could have been addressed by a good smith, the 2nd I probably could've done myself by tuning the extractor. I think the 3rd was the reason they replaced the slide.

I would say you've done a good job narrowing things down for yourself. Kimber has some additional "features" and my thoughts - - Front cocking serrations Designed for press checks, some would argue they don't want their hand that close to the muzzle of a loaded weapon. I would guess the majority of folks that have them on their 1911's have them for looks vs function. - Night sights If you plan to use the gun in a role that would support defense, then this feature is worthwhile. Can be added to the RO. - Front strap checkering At 30 LPI you are going to get limited functional benefit. 20 LPI is what most go with for "grip", 25 LP seems to be a good compromise for many (and my personal preference). - Full Length Guide Rod Adds some extra weight to the front of the gun to aid in reducing muzzle flip. Can be easily purchased aftermarket and added to the RO. - Option of Stainless Finish - Option of the RL (rail) model Range Officer Features - - Lifetime Warranty I have a RO (if you haven't already guessed) and I had a TRP (most would call it Springfields top of the line production gun, approx. 2x the cost of the RO). I had an issue with the RO that I sent to Springfield under warranty. They wound up fitting a new slide to the gun, and when it came back, it was fit every bit as good as the TRP was. And shot just as well. I sold the TRP. Unbeatable service IMO. - Adjustable Rear Sight Helps you dial it in for your desired sight picture. Corners are a little sharp IMO and benefitted from a slight dehorning. - Lower cost

Springfield Armory Range Officer. 1/2 the price of your budget, lots of $$ left for ammo. High quality no frills 1911 with an unbeatable lifetime warranty. If you want to spend all of your money, I'm sure you'll get lots more suggestions.

While I don't disagree with the sentiments of the value of a single shot or a bolt action, I have no problems with a semi for my kids and the reason is simple. If they can't LISTEN and FOLLOW the directive of one shot at a time, then they aren't ready for shooting. There are no chains to keep them from going down range when the line is hot, there is nothing to keep them from pointing the gun at others, etc. Only their willingness to listen and follow directions. Here is their favorite to shoot, I built them this. A lightweight 16" barrel with a shorty stock. Perfect LOP for them. Some recent targets -

It's a Nikon promo currently available anywhere you purchase. M-223's they are giving away the MSRP $100 mounts.

Doesn't look so bad if you are buying 20 lbs. But yes, to buy 1 lb. it's hardly worth it.

Just picked up some Win 231 and BLC 2, should cover pistol and rifle needs for a bit if not perfect. Go to their site and go to reloading/powder and then select in stock to see what they have. Can't imagine it will last long.

I just got a shipping notice from Berry's on an order I placed for 2k 115 gr. 3 weeks direct from them.

You will never be able to fully appreciate the gun if it is your first. And if you don't have a lot of trigger time on a 1911 already, then you aren't going to see the accuracy benefits that a hand fit gun affords, either. I would suggest buying a higher end production gun that will hold it's value. Then when you are ready to get a Wilson, custom order one EXACTLY THE WAY YOU WANT. When the build is complete, you can then get good money back for the production gun if you don't keep it also.

You will never get your money back out of it...it will still be a Sig. If you want the Wilson upgrade, sell the Sig and buy a Wilson Combat.

I am going through the same experience of trying to get it to "work". I presently own 2 different p226's and I have tried just about every configuration available. SA/DA, DAK, SRT, short trigger, beavertail, E2 grips, Hogue grips, G10 grips, if it's an option, I've tried it. I shoot the gun best in double action as crazy as that sounds. Single action is still a bit of a battle for me. I am fighting a flinching problem with this gun that I just can't figure out why. I shoot my 1911's in 45 more consistently than I shoot my p226 9 in SA. I am beginning to think that the gun just doesn't fit my hand well...the angle for the trigger is WAY further back than any other gun I shoot. Maybe I just need more time with it. When I'm "on" with it, it rivals my 9mm 1911 for accuracy off hand. When I'm off, I can shoot 4" low and left at 10 yards. That said, I won't part with the gun, I do love it for some reason. It eats anything, super reliable, easy to maintain. 3 out of my 4 range sessions are now pretty good with it, but that's still not good enough. It shouldn't be such a love hate relationship.

It is an incredible upgrade to an already very fine pistol.

When they are stuck like that and appear to be one piece I will gently tap the seem with a rubber hammer to help loosen it. Sounds like you got it (although bad luck with new one).

Reviews looked good for them, going to try them while waiting for 15/30 pmags to come available at a reasonable price.

These are 10 rounders in 30 round body, available in both black and FDE http://www.midwayusa.com/product/2252210840/tangodown-arc-magazine-ar-15-223-remington-10-round-polymer

All back out of stock again. If interested sign up for the notification from the product page. The good news is it looks like product is at least flowing. Good luck all.

I presently see 100 and 1000 but not 4000. Looks like if your interested in bullets, this is definitely one to watch.

I have a Buckmark, a 1911 .22 conversion (the Nighthawk from Marvel) and a p226 22 conversion. My thoughts on each, YMMV - Buckmark - My first .22 handgun. With a 5.5" fixed barrel a real shooter. Performed the "Heggis flip" on the sear spring and the trigger is 2.5 lbs. Added HiViz fiber optic. Eats most any .22 ammo. Love how the gun shoots, never enthralled by the overall "look" of the fixed barrel look of it. Cleaning is not the easiest. Not hard, but a few more steps to take the barrel apart and the internals are more difficult to take apart if you want to clean it down to the frame. p226 Conversion - Followed the same route posted above, bought the .22 and added the slide in a higher caliber. Needs to be oiled to run consistently. Doesn't lock back on the last round (although you can get upgrades from sigpower). Shoots well enough, but not like the buckmark. Sig is much easier (IMO) to take down to the frame for a full cleaning. My least favorite of the 3 I have shot, not as smooth feeling. The most felt recoil of my .22 handguns (although obviously not a lot). 1911 conversion - My favorite. Basically mounts up to the frame and becomes a fixed 5" .22 barrel. At least as accurate as my Buckmark. Easy to take down and clean with the ease of 1911 take down to the frame. The most picky on ammo but once you find what it likes to eat (mine likes CCI), it runs great. Seems like it's got the typical 1911 traits of it sometimes needing a bit to get it running then its good to go. I think blowing a kiss has more felt recoil than this does. The 1911 conversion isn't going anywhere. That's a keeper. It shoots great, easy to take care of. For someone with experience on the 1911 platform, I would say look no further. If all you have is a Sig and don't want to buy another gun, the conversion is fine...but there are much better options out there. I have mine mostly for my son to shoot as with the E2 grips and the short trigger, this has the shortest LOP (once in SA) for his smaller hands. If buying another gun is an option, you can't go wrong with the Buckmark as long as you don't mind a little extra cleaning time. For the casual shooter that isn't going to put 500 rounds a week through it, I don't think you can go wrong with the Buckmark. I have heard similar good stories about the Ruger, but I prefer the feel and looks of the Buckmark. YMMV.

Guess they call it HOT for a reason...

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