FlyChicaga
04-19-11, 18:19
A while ago I had inquired about the XDM as a duty weapon platform, because when testing it against the Glock 17 and M&P9, I was able to shoot it better. After some deliberation and more research, I decided to give the Glock another shot. This time I shot the Glock 19, and then the Glock 26 (only 50 rounds through the 26). I liked the 19 quite a bit, and by adjusting my grip, I was able to get really good groups, even at 25 yards.
I had talked myself into the 9mm round, simply due to the lower recoil, and easier follow-up shots. Deep down though, I honestly did not feel comfortable with it as a defense round on the street. So rather than get the Glock 19, I ended up with a Glock 23. I figure with practice and some adjustments to my fundamentals, I'll be just as proficient with the .40 round as the 9mm.
So today I picked up my 23, and fired 250 rounds through it. All hollow point 165gr and 180gr duty ammo I had collected over the years from the gun I carry now (H&K 40 USP). The first 20 rounds were terrible! So I tried the medium backstrap... better. Then the large... much better. Even with the large backstrap, I have to make a small adjustment to my grip to get a better trigger pull, otherwise I'm not pulling straight back. I was just gripping the gun too hard.
No FTF/FTE in all 250 rounds. One spent casing did eject and hit me square in the forehead, giving me a nice cut. :laugh:
The only issue I'm having is anticipation. This is something I had problems with firing my H&K. Around 8% of my shots were low and left, and I found myself anticipating a few times prior to the shot. I think I'm so worried about getting that follow up shot, I'm throwing the first one. My last grouping from seven yards was not too bad, with four shots that I anticipated on.
So, overall, I'm very happy with my purchase. I'm going to keep working on my fundamentals, so I can iron out some deficiencies. Keep in mind, I've only shot maybe 2000 rounds total over the span of three+ years, and only today's 250 through my Glock 23. With some coaching, I fully believe I can get very tight groups with this weapon.
I had talked myself into the 9mm round, simply due to the lower recoil, and easier follow-up shots. Deep down though, I honestly did not feel comfortable with it as a defense round on the street. So rather than get the Glock 19, I ended up with a Glock 23. I figure with practice and some adjustments to my fundamentals, I'll be just as proficient with the .40 round as the 9mm.
So today I picked up my 23, and fired 250 rounds through it. All hollow point 165gr and 180gr duty ammo I had collected over the years from the gun I carry now (H&K 40 USP). The first 20 rounds were terrible! So I tried the medium backstrap... better. Then the large... much better. Even with the large backstrap, I have to make a small adjustment to my grip to get a better trigger pull, otherwise I'm not pulling straight back. I was just gripping the gun too hard.
No FTF/FTE in all 250 rounds. One spent casing did eject and hit me square in the forehead, giving me a nice cut. :laugh:
The only issue I'm having is anticipation. This is something I had problems with firing my H&K. Around 8% of my shots were low and left, and I found myself anticipating a few times prior to the shot. I think I'm so worried about getting that follow up shot, I'm throwing the first one. My last grouping from seven yards was not too bad, with four shots that I anticipated on.
So, overall, I'm very happy with my purchase. I'm going to keep working on my fundamentals, so I can iron out some deficiencies. Keep in mind, I've only shot maybe 2000 rounds total over the span of three+ years, and only today's 250 through my Glock 23. With some coaching, I fully believe I can get very tight groups with this weapon.