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It's more a technique than how hard you slam the mag, imo. I'm spoiled (ruined) by my M&P because my Glock will do it, but more than half the time won't feed a round. Really screws me up at matches. My CZ 75B will do it as well.
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Never thought I did anything special other than using extra force, but I won't dispute your theory as I haven't done it enough to be an authority on the subject.Originally Posted by Irving
ETA: I'd still love to get out to a match, but don't foresee any weekends off for at least the next 3 months.
Last edited by hurley842002; 12-13-2017 at 17:51.
Bristlecone does a USPSA match on Weds once a month (20th). That is USPSA though. I started in IDPA, which I think is probably a less intimidating sport to start in, but that's only my opinion. I wanted to become a better shooter so I'm trying to make the jump to USPSA. Realistically, anyone who's not afraid to just show up to a match in the first place, won't have an issue shooting any type of sport. One thing about that Bristlecone match is that they want you to have some sort of range safety waiver, so you may call ahead and see what they want. I had a little trouble when I went, but I showed up at the very last second and just asked to shoot.
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Thanks for the info, strangely enough I have Wed/Thurs off for the next three months. I'm not the most competitive person in the world, but like you, want to be a better shooter. All of my secret spots in the hills are no longer secret, and going to a range just shooting at a paper target aren't exactly appealing for the price you pay, just need something more I suppose.
I wouldn't consider myself a competitive person, but that changed once I stopped placing in the bottom half all the time. Also, bowling pin matches are fun and a good intro due to no movement, and the adrenaline of going head to head with someone is totally different than just shooting against the clock. PM me any questions so we don't muck up the M&P thread.
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Will do, thanks Stu, and sorry OP for the derailment.PM me any questions so we don't muck up the M&P thread.
I also doubt auto forwarding was an intended feature, but I do know at least one high level competitive shooter who used that technique successfully. I was originally trained to slingshot the slide into battery, but I gravitated to the slide stop method for faster reloads. The M&P is perfectly suited for me in this respect, but some with smaller hands and difficulty reaching the slide stop do like the auto forward aspect.
FWIW, one of our local USPSA safety officers, and arguably one of Colorado's most respected instructors, discourages the overhand rack for new shooters because of the risks of a detonation with your fingers over the ejection port. I dislike the overhand rack because it is too easy to block the ejection port when trying to clear malfunctions. To each his own, but you really separate fact from theory when you test your skills and gear in a stressful competitive environment.
Last edited by Gravy Sandwich; 12-14-2017 at 07:42.
Imho, the M&P 2.0 is the best newer 9mm in it's price range on the market. I'm getting one for myself, and can't give a higher recommendation.
I did think this (and still sort of do) but last night I picked up a Canik TP9SF and I am IMPRESSED. For ~$399, you get a lot of gun. (2) Mec-Gar mags, a serpa style holster, amazing SA trigger, and warren sights. I love my glocks and always will but the game is changing.
"But when it's time to fight, you fight like you are the third monkey on the ramp to Noah's Ark; and brother, it's startin' to rain."
Canik is an often mentioned brand in competitive shooting circles I believe.
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