August 6, 201016 yr I've been watching shooting competitions on YouTube and some of these guys are amazing with their shooting and reload speed, which is why it made me think of this question.. If you're good with your race gun setup (eg. STI or SV Infinity 1911/2011 style guns), would there be any reason NOT to use this as your home defense or carry gun? True, they're usually bigger and bulkier, but if you can accurately take down multiple baddies and reload in less than 2 seconds.. Thoughts? The SV Infinity guns are beautiful... I'd want to get one just to admire it.. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
August 6, 201016 yr I don't see any reason not. They are usually quite big and bulky but its not like you're gonna be carrying it
August 6, 201016 yr After watching then jam and all other malfunctions at a USPSA match..... I say no way would I trust my life to one..... Purely Speed Toys.... IMHO
August 6, 201016 yr I don't know about specific systems, but the tactical community is starting to use a lot of comp tactics... still, agreed, "its not the arrow..."
August 6, 201016 yr I was once told that one of the costs for the improved accuracy of such guns is that they require tighter tolerances that limit their capacity to function reliabily with any forms of ammunition not intended for competitive shooting such as hollow points.
August 6, 201016 yr Reliability is really not my concern. My racegun was uber reliable. A compensator is the issue. I do NOT want a comp on a fighting gun! Edited to add I am speaking handguns here.
August 6, 201016 yr After watching then jam and all other malfunctions at a USPSA match..... I say no way would I trust my life to one..... Purely Speed Toys.... IMHO +1 Troy. Those guys really clear jams quick don't they?
August 6, 201016 yr I wouldnt be so quick to say its the gun as far as reliability is concerned. Ive seen more than a few competitors reloads and reloading procedures :shock: Lets just say that some of these guys could take a lesson from some of those pakastani back alley reloading tables with the kids just scooping up powder and dumping it in the case LOL. I cant for the life of me understand spending 2+k for a pistol and...wait for it, wait for it, reload STEEL cases with garbage components to shoot through it. Yeah I didnt think they were reloadable either
August 6, 201016 yr Author A compensator is the issue. I do NOT want a comp on a fighting gun! Can you elaborate? Curious to hear why..
August 6, 201016 yr Plus there's the issue of defending your self in court after the fact. "dedicated gun built for speed, accuracy, and firepower" vs "standard issue police grade handgun" idk.. just saying
August 6, 201016 yr A compensator is the issue. I do NOT want a comp on a fighting gun! Can you elaborate? Curious to hear why.. Compensators work by directing muzzle blast up, right into your face. Not something you want in the dark, or if you are without eye protection.
August 6, 201016 yr Its too big to be a carry gun, they are fast and fun, they require alot of tuning, and unless you are shooting .38 super, good luck firing like the pros in a SD situation. Get a glock 30, or a PPS, or a glock 26 or something like that for carry. Same shit as long as you shoot straight and never have to pull it out.
August 7, 201016 yr Plus they have lighter triggers, no need for a triple tap. That might not look so good in court. Plus, no need to shoot someone unintentionally since the trigger pull is silky smooth and fast.
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