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Originally Posted by Buckarcher
We have a lot of gun shops here that will rent you a firearm by the half hour to try out different brands. You might have some there that would do the same.
I'll have to check that out, see what can be found.
Originally Posted by Buckarcher
I've never shot an SX1 so I don't know how they compare. I really like the SX2 for competition. It is what the army team is shooting now. The action can do a .19 sec cycle time. I am finding with this gun that I can shoot splits faster than most nationally ranked shooters (typically in the .20-.25 range)but they can reload much faster than I can so while I gain as much as a half second over 8 shots when it comes to reloading those 8 shots they beat me by 4-10 seconds. I need to practice that.
It is heavier than the Benelli by a bit, but seems more stable. It cycles very smoothly.
The SX3 is quite a bit lighter. I have not shot one of those either.
I still use my Win 120 pump for pheasants.
It is heavier than the Benelli by a bit, but seems more stable. It cycles very smoothly.
The SX3 is quite a bit lighter. I have not shot one of those either.
I still use my Win 120 pump for pheasants.
who makes the SX2? all this talk as me going into withdrawals.
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Originally Posted by Buckarcher
I know it's more than you wanted to spend but there are other brands in your price range that make an officer's sized 1911 that would carry just the same. Actually I think S&W is one of them.
yeah, I know that there a lots of brand's prices, and sizes, the hard part in the choseing...so mini options and so little money :-)
whar are your thoughts on compacts (the ones a step/size below a full size pistol)
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Originally Posted by dragogt
whar are your thoughts on compacts (the ones a step/size below a full size pistol)
http://www.kimberamerica.com/pistols/cdp/compactcdp.php
Here is a list of mids that I got from a holster fit chart, not complete by any means but a good start.
mid-size 1911-type pistols with 4” to 4.25” bbl incl. COLT Commander (all); KIMBER Compact, Compact CDP, Pro-Carry, Pro-Elite, Pro-CDP; PARA-ORDNANCE P13, P15; SPRINGFIELD 1911A1 Champion, Compact; WILSON CQB Compact, Stealth, Tactical
Holster fit charts are a good place to get a starter list to look at.
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Originally Posted by dragogt
who makes the SX
2? all this talk as me going into withdrawals.
2? all this talk as me going into withdrawals.
I have a Model1. I like it a lot, but it's only chambered for 2 3/4" shells. I need somthing that will shoot 3" and I don't really want to spend for a Benelli for a duck gun.
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Originally Posted by SteveBricks
Super X Model2 is a Winchester brand - I don't know if it's still US Repeating Arms or another company that actually manufactures it.
I have a Model1. I like it a lot, but it's only chambered for 2 3/4" shells. I need somthing that will shoot 3" and I don't really want to spend for a Benelli for a duck gun.
I have a Model1. I like it a lot, but it's only chambered for 2 3/4" shells. I need somthing that will shoot 3" and I don't really want to spend for a Benelli for a duck gun.
Actually I would also check Gunbroker.com and GunsAmerica.com to find some leftovers.
Here's one slightly used.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...?Item=83731182
As I look I see a guy should search both "SX2" and "Super X 2" with and without the space between the X and the 2.
Expect to pay about 6 bills for a 3.5 chambered in like new condition.
Not much less for a 3 incher I don't think in LNIB condition.
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ok i am not a gun freak, i have used many and quite a few in face to face combat. i couldnt tell you about bullet loads, and have no interest in specs and stats. when i was in the service the teams were testing the 9mm vs the 45's . i no longer have any interest in what my brothers are carrying. buy something that works for you, feels right, and will do what you feel you need it to do. now for the important part, learn to strip it fast, and learn to fire it under stress. if you ever need your weapon you will not be in a static range type situation. get your heart rate screaming, run, push ups squat thrusts, whatever. just get your heart pounding and your breath short, then do your firing. learn to hit what you are aimming for when you cant control your body. that is the way you will shoot if you ever genuinely need it so get great at it. just my .02 good luck. Dan
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Originally Posted by 71dusterdan
ok i am not a gun freak, i have used many and quite a few in face to face combat. i couldnt tell you about bullet loads, and have no interest in specs and stats. when i was in the service the teams were testing the 9mm vs the 45's . i no longer have any interest in what my brothers are carrying. buy something that works for you, feels right, and will do what you feel you need it to do. now for the important part, learn to strip it fast, and learn to fire it under stress. if you ever need your weapon you will not be in a static range type situation. get your heart rate screaming, run, push ups squat thrusts, whatever. just get your heart pounding and your breath short, then do your firing. learn to hit what you are aimming for when you cant control your body. that is the way you will shoot if you ever genuinely need it so get great at it. just my .02 good luck. Dan
thats good advice, Thank you once I get a weapon I intend to do just that. I know that, that can be a major downfall of anybody that trains in self defense, be it hand to hand or with a firearm. When the ***** hit's the fan people tend to panic unless they train for it.
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Originally Posted by dragogt
When the ***** hit's the fan people tend to panic unless they train for it.
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Originally Posted by sierraben
You can train for it, but when the moment of truth comes, then the person will see if.............
If, all the training paid off
....yep all depends on the person, and how diligent they were in there training.
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Originally Posted by dragogt
If, all the training paid off ....yep all depends on the person, and how diligent they were in there training.
....yep all depends on the person, and how diligent they were in there training.I talked to a friend/officer here, and he told us he didn't know how he would do
in a situation where he had to use his side arm.
No sooner than the first week after his police academy training finished, he was
involved in a shootout, along with his training partner, and about thirty other
cops and the SWAT team. That made the 5, 6, and 11 pm news.
He told me he was scared crapless and that his adrenaline was flowing high.
Me. I would have stood up, drawn my 6 shot revolver, and fired at least 50
rounds, without even reloading, dodging the bullets like a Miyagi ninja warrior
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Originally Posted by sierraben
Yep! I Agree.
I talked to a friend/officer here, and he told us he didn't know how he would do
in a situation where he had to use his side arm.
No sooner than the first week after his police academy training finished, he was
involved in a shootout, along with his training partner, and about thirty other
cops and the SWAT team. That made the 5, 6, and 11 pm news.
He told me he was scared crapless and that his adrenaline was flowing high.
Me. I would have stood up, drawn my 6 shot revolver, and fired at least 50
rounds, without even reloading, dodging the bullets like a Miyagi ninja warrior
I talked to a friend/officer here, and he told us he didn't know how he would do
in a situation where he had to use his side arm.
No sooner than the first week after his police academy training finished, he was
involved in a shootout, along with his training partner, and about thirty other
cops and the SWAT team. That made the 5, 6, and 11 pm news.
He told me he was scared crapless and that his adrenaline was flowing high.
Me. I would have stood up, drawn my 6 shot revolver, and fired at least 50
rounds, without even reloading, dodging the bullets like a Miyagi ninja warrior
just like in the movies
so what are the cops carrying in your neck of the woods?
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I'm not much of a pistol guy...but how about an AK47 pistol? 
PLENTY of stopping power!
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PLENTY of stopping power!http://atlanticfirearms.com/programm...asp?Prodid=200
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Originally Posted by dragogt
just like in the movies
so what are the cops carrying in your neck of the woods?
so what are the cops carrying in your neck of the woods?
I think they're carrying 9mm.
Supposedly they are allowed to use other calibers, as long as it fits the
departments criteria; I think.
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Originally Posted by sierraben
They use a Phased-plasma rifle in the forty watt range.
I think they're carrying 9mm.
Supposedly they are allowed to use other calibers, as long as it fits the
departments criteria; I think.
I think they're carrying 9mm.
Supposedly they are allowed to use other calibers, as long as it fits the
departments criteria; I think.
a Phased-plasma rifle in the forty watt range, know were I can get me one of those, must be a California only special
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Originally Posted by dragogt
a Phased-plasma rifle in the forty watt range, know were I can get me one of those, must be a California only special