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Gun Control & RKBA

Bazinga

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18. Naw, fouling isn't going to help anything.

Reply to ileus (Reply #15)

Fri Aug 16, 2013, 11:28 PM

Aug 2013

Two mags worth isn't going to hurt reliability any, but it's not going to help. And the accuracy advantage in a 3 inch barrel is less than negligible, especially when you're only worried about combat accuracy like you are with an SD pistol.

The only reason I would do it this way is to be 100% sure I don't get clicks when I need bangs.

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How many rounds before you trust your life to a SD firearm? [View all] ileus Aug 2013 OP

My SD handgun is a Colt 1911. rrneck Aug 2013 #1

Colt...the Glock of 1911's and AR's ileus Aug 2013 #2

If it's a known quality firearm, Glock, SIG, XD, Ruger, etc... Skeeter Barnes Aug 2013 #3

I agree. GreenStormCloud Aug 2013 #5

I disagree with the order. Bazinga Aug 2013 #7

I wonder if one should FT the firearm after cleaning with a magazine ileus Aug 2013 #15

Naw, fouling isn't going to help anything. Bazinga Aug 2013 #18

6 AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2013 #4

Honestly, I don't know sarisataka Aug 2013 #6

It varies Lurks Often Aug 2013 #8

I had a problem once during a "BUG match" oneshooter Aug 2013 #11

I carry a revolver for self defense. ... spin Aug 2013 #9

I sure can tell when I shoot +p corbon ileus Aug 2013 #10

Yes. I have to use moon clips. ... spin Aug 2013 #12

Interesting problem. It sounds like the Cor-Bon is so hot that it is causing more case expansion. AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2013 #19

That's a interest theory that might have an effect on difficult case extraction ... spin Aug 2013 #20

I'm having a difficult time deciding what to carry shadowrider Aug 2013 #22

If you only load 8 in the XD it will be a little slimmer. oneshooter Aug 2013 #23

The chances that I will ever have to use my concealed handgun for legitimate self defense ... spin Aug 2013 #24

I have CHL holsters for many of my firearms oneshooter Aug 2013 #25

People differ. I found that it was a pain to put a holster on my belt ... spin Aug 2013 #26

RE: drawbacks sarisataka Aug 2013 #27

All good points. ... spin Aug 2013 #28

I can't carry here, but 200 is my policy. Glaug-Eldare Aug 2013 #13

SOP has it covered; the use of firearms for self-defense, ileus Aug 2013 #14

Good to know. For me, it's more about the ammo. Glaug-Eldare Aug 2013 #16

I use federal Hydra shok in my 380 ileus Aug 2013 #17

Assuming a top-end gun, ManiacJoe Aug 2013 #21

I spoke too soon... ileus Aug 2013 #29