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if you keep the mag disconnect, you'll need to carry an empty mag with you in your back pocket so you can drop the hammer. Pain in the ass.
I also think it's stupid and useless for practical purposes outside of IDPA.
Agreed.I agree 100%. I don't consider it a safety device, I consider it an inconvenience and UN-safety device. Unfortunately IDPA doesn't agree with my interpretation.
Yup, that too.And show us that it's empty before inserting it.
The polymer insert is legal for IDPA. The thing that isn't legal is the holster mounted on a belt that doesn't go through your belt loops like the 2 piece belts common in USPSA (CR-Speed, DAA, etc).
Ahh... ok, I guess I didn't understand the difference, I'm still new to the finer points. I thought that the fact that the trigger couldn't fire the gun from a fully decocked striker meant that it was single-action. But I suppose the fact that you can't exactly chamber a round without partially pre-cocking the striker is the difference. Cool.The Ruger SR series aren't single action, they're partially pre-cocked striker fired, just like a Glock or M&P. Perfectly legal in SSP.
No, as far as I've been able to determine the gun only comes with the mag disconnect. I don't necessarily see it as an issue, except in the trigger performance... so perhaps I could call it a trigger enhancement, but the rules do specifically say "as long as safety is maintained." Open to interpretation, I guess, as that's probably indicated more as a general safety issue rather than something specific to mag disconnects (which don't affect the major safety components of the gun, such as the trigger and manual safety). Eh, guess we'll see...The mag disconnect issue is a sticky wicket. I'd never jam you up over it but some match directors might. Is the gun available from the factory without it?
There really needs to be a shorter and simpler term than 'partially pre-cocked striker double action only'. I generally call them 'Glock Style' as Glock popularized the concept. They're not quite either single or double action. Don't even get me started on IDPA classifying the XD as single action.Ahh... ok, I guess I didn't understand the difference, I'm still new to the finer points. I thought that the fact that the trigger couldn't fire the gun from a fully decocked striker meant that it was single-action. But I suppose the fact that you can't exactly chamber a round without partially pre-cocking the striker is the difference. Cool.
There's been plenty of back and forth about this around the internet. Unfortunately, the ruling of HQ is that it is a safety device. It's easy to weasel around on guns like the M&P and BHP that are available both ways, but unfortunately not on the SR9/SR40. If I were you, I'd take it out, and if I were competing in a sanctioned IDPA match, I'd contact the match director ahead of time. If he says you have to have it, put it back in for that match.No, as far as I've been able to determine the gun only comes with the mag disconnect. I don't necessarily see it as an issue, except in the trigger performance... so perhaps I could call it a trigger enhancement, but the rules do specifically say "as long as safety is maintained." Open to interpretation, I guess, as that's probably indicated more as a general safety issue rather than something specific to mag disconnects (which don't affect the major safety components of the gun, such as the trigger and manual safety). Eh, guess we'll see...
As far as holsters go, I've seen that the straight up and down holsters are said to be faster than the forward cant type? Is it a significant difference? I'm sure I'm not going to be pushing the limits here, and I would probably go with the forward cant as it seems more concealable, but I figured I should go to the mountain and see what you all think.
IDPA HQ has said that disabling the stupid internal lock on a S&W revolver is against the rules, so I am confident that disabling a magazine safety would be against the rules as well.No, as far as I've been able to determine the gun only comes with the mag disconnect. I don't necessarily see it as an issue, except in the trigger performance... so perhaps I could call it a trigger enhancement, but the rules do specifically say "as long as safety is maintained." Open to interpretation, I guess, as that's probably indicated more as a general safety issue rather than something specific to mag disconnects (which don't affect the major safety components of the gun, such as the trigger and manual safety). Eh, guess we'll see...
Straight drop is absolutely faster than a forward cant holster. Forward cant is definitely more concealable. I'm a gamer, so I use a straight-drop holster for competition.As far as holsters go, I've seen that the straight up and down holsters are said to be faster than the forward cant type? Is it a significant difference? I'm sure I'm not going to be pushing the limits here, and I would probably go with the forward cant as it seems more concealable, but I figured I should go to the mountain and see what you all think.
Yes. Paddles just suck. And you don't have to take your belt all the way off, just the last few loops as you thread on the holster. It only takes a few seconds.Now, is the paddle really less secure than a belt looped version?
+1. I keep my holster just forward of the 3 o clock belt loop, so I only have to unbuckle the belt and pull it past the 1 o clock belt loop. You'll find a paddle requires opening the belt also, so it doesn't save anything.Yes. Paddles just suck. And you don't have to take your belt all the way off, just the last few loops as you thread on the holster. It only takes a few seconds.
Yes. Paddles just suck. And you don't have to take your belt all the way off, just the last few loops as you thread on the holster. It only takes a few seconds.
Not enough ammo.
So when is your first match? Worcester this Saturday?
Got my holster, belt, etc - still need to get a third magazine, but I'm guessing I'll have to go to FS to do that. Can't mail order magazines in MA, right?
Figured I would come back and post a picture of my setup as it has already been put to use at practice:
Is that a lone wolf frame? Is that an issue with SSP or Production? (I should know but I'm too lazy to go look it up).
Figured I would come back and post a picture of my setup
Is that a belt or a wrist strap?????
I was also thinking that wasn't a standard Glock frame.Is that a lone wolf frame? Is that an issue with SSP or Production? (I should know but I'm too lazy to go look it up).
Is that a lone wolf frame? Is that an issue with SSP or Production? (I should know but I'm too lazy to go look it up).
Is that a belt or a wrist strap?????