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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='683058' date='Oct 1 2008, 04:41 PM
The Seoulman and I are built from the same mold. 
Sig makes the P220 for the 45 ACP caliber...in full size and compact, however it's not as popular as the P229 .40 cal. As you know, there's no better choice than the P229. I love my 9mm & .40 cal H&K compacts too. And BTW, I have two P229 40 cal, two P228's and two H&K compacts. I may be willing to sell you something. Just make sure you have a dealer willing to do transfers for you if you are interested.
If you like the Glock 19 or 23 I might sell also. All have night sights above.
Sig makes the P220 for the 45 ACP caliber...in full size and compact, however it's not as popular as the P229 .40 cal. As you know, there's no better choice than the P229. I love my 9mm & .40 cal H&K compacts too. And BTW, I have two P229 40 cal, two P228's and two H&K compacts. I may be willing to sell you something. Just make sure you have a dealer willing to do transfers for you if you are interested.If you like the Glock 19 or 23 I might sell also. All have night sights above.
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Originally Posted by evo42' post='682339' date='Sep 30 2008, 09:04 PM
You can't control any recoil. The idea is to pick-up your target as quickly as possible after the recoil.
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Originally Posted by bonehead' post='683152' date='Oct 1 2008, 07:33 PM
I'll keep it mind, Doc. Which HK compacts do you have?
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='683058' date='Oct 2 2008, 06:41 AM
The Seoulman and I are built from the same mold. ....there's no better choice than the P229. I love my 9mm & .40 cal H&K compacts too. And BTW, I have two P229 40 cal, two P228's and two H&K compacts. If you like the Glock 19 or 23 I might sell also.
....there's no better choice than the P229. I love my 9mm & .40 cal H&K compacts too. And BTW, I have two P229 40 cal, two P228's and two H&K compacts. If you like the Glock 19 or 23 I might sell also.
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Originally Posted by alexf9496' post='682742' date='Oct 2 2008, 01:03 AM
This has slightly over 18,000 rounds through it and is my daily driver. Haven't had a hiccup, even when running it hard.
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I'd call that recoil management. Any gun is going to recoil, you cant make it not. Semantics...
Originally Posted by alexf9496' post='683153' date='Oct 1 2008, 06:34 PM
I'll agree with the second part...that's part of recovering after pressing off a shot (staying on the front sight, etc...). However, on the first part, recoil control is about fundamental dynamics and good fundamentals can be applied whether you're holding a .22 or a .44 Mag. handgun. There are some amazing guys out there...Todd Jarrett, Travis Tomasie, Matt Burkett, Rob Leatham, etc... that are just FM.
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I know I posted these before, but these are my babies...Colt Officers Lightweight, fully customized.
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Took a little trip to SGC after work today. Got some instruction and got to unload a box of ammo. Took an HK45 and HK45C. Holy mother of.....Last time I shot a gun was my friend's .22 rifle when we were 12 years old. Wasn't expecting the recoil the first time around. Still not really accustomed to it. A bit startling. Also didn't help that some guy 3 stalls down was shooting a massive hunting rifle that sounding like a friggin' Howitzer.
Think I did pretty well for my first outing. Hit the center of the target the 'majority' of the time at 25-30 ft. The ones off center pretty much scattered in a vertical line (i.e. no right or left drift). I do know now that an HK compact is not for me. The grip was too small and felt awkward. All in all was pretty cool. May try to get back this weekend to try out a few more guns.
Think I did pretty well for my first outing. Hit the center of the target the 'majority' of the time at 25-30 ft. The ones off center pretty much scattered in a vertical line (i.e. no right or left drift). I do know now that an HK compact is not for me. The grip was too small and felt awkward. All in all was pretty cool. May try to get back this weekend to try out a few more guns.
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='683331' date='Oct 1 2008, 08:54 PM
I know I posted these before, but these are my babies...Colt Officers Lightweight, fully customized.
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Originally Posted by bonehead' post='684889' date='Oct 3 2008, 07:15 PM
Took a little trip to SGC after work today. Got some instruction and got to unload a box of ammo. Took an HK45 and HK45C. Holy mother of.....Last time I shot a gun was my friend's .22 rifle when we were 12 years old. Wasn't expecting the recoil the first time around. Still not really accustomed to it. A bit startling. Also didn't help that some guy 3 stalls down was shooting a massive hunting rifle that sounding like a friggin' Howitzer.
Think I did pretty well for my first outing. Hit the center of the target the 'majority' of the time at 25-30 ft. The ones off center pretty much scattered in a vertical line (i.e. no right or left drift). I do know now that an HK compact is not for me. The grip was too small and felt awkward. All in all was pretty cool. May try to get back this weekend to try out a few more guns.
Think I did pretty well for my first outing. Hit the center of the target the 'majority' of the time at 25-30 ft. The ones off center pretty much scattered in a vertical line (i.e. no right or left drift). I do know now that an HK compact is not for me. The grip was too small and felt awkward. All in all was pretty cool. May try to get back this weekend to try out a few more guns.
