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lostone1413 · 05-16-2008, 07:45 PM

If your serious about self defense and not just shooting tight groups then take some classes or get some DVDs. Most don't know that their is a big big difference in shooting groups on a target and real life self defense. Check out these DVD Warrior Talk Forums - Powered by vBulletin Go to his gear store. Living in AZ i've shot with people that have trained with almost every well known school in the country. Gabe is number one in my book. His DVDs teach you how to survive a real life gunfight and how to win.

azguns0331 · 05-18-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lostone1413

If your serious about self defense and not just shooting tight groups then take some classes or get some DVDs. Most don't know that their is a big big difference in shooting groups on a target and real life self defense. Check out these DVD Warrior Talk Forums - Powered by vBulletin Go to his gear store. Living in AZ i've shot with people that have trained with almost every well known school in the country. Gabe is number one in my book. His DVDs teach you how to survive a real life gunfight and how to win.

if youre serious about self defense shooting go somewhere they allow rapid fire and just unload several mags (hammer pairs, failures, etc) at different close ranges from different positions. AND SHOOT SOME DRILLS WITHOUT EARPLUGS

lostone1413 · 05-18-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by azguns0331

if youre serious about self defense shooting go somewhere they allow rapid fire and just unload several mags (hammer pairs, failures, etc) at different close ranges from different positions. AND SHOOT SOME DRILLS WITHOUT EARPLUGS

been their done that. I've also trained with some of the best in the business. Matt Shibert, Gabe Suarez, Roger Phillips, Matt Tempkin. AS a note Matt Tempkin use to train with Applegate. Only way you learn is seek out the best in the business

azguns0331 · 05-19-2008, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lostone1413

been their done that. I've also trained with some of the best in the business. Matt Shibert, Gabe Suarez, Roger Phillips, Matt Tempkin. AS a note Matt Tempkin use to train with Applegate. Only way you learn is seek out the best in the business

im not trying to detract from your post, I just know that ive seen well trained shooters damn near drop their rifle in a combat situation when they hear the first shot/burst with no hearing pro

I guess it would also help to Seek defensive training from someone whos been shot at, lol

zman · 05-26-2008, 09:47 AM

Great tips! So much to learn ...and buy

Keep em coming please!

Nachos Libres · 05-26-2008, 06:10 PM

You definitely need a cleaning kit, and I recommend a Hoppes cleaning kit which can be had for about $8 for the 9mm. It comes with a rod, brush, cotton patches, Hoppes #9 cleaning solvent, Hoppes lubricating oil. It gives you enough cotton patches for about 2-3 thorough cleanings and enough solvent for about 5-10 cleanings. I recommend cleaning the gun after every shooting session, and the amount of ammo you shoot and how dirty it is will determine how much you have to clean it when you get done. This will keep your gun clean and in working order for many many years.

jcabin · 05-26-2008, 11:19 PM

picked up a set of truglo TFO night sights, getting em installed this week.
do alot of dry fires.

zman · 05-29-2008, 10:35 PM

To summarize everything so far, here's what a newbie needs or at least need to consider:

a). Ammo - duh

b). Eyes - protect those peepers
c). Ears - muffs and/or plugs
d). Snap Caps/Dummy Ammo - for dry firing/practice
e). Safes and/or locks
f). Holster - especially if you plan to carry
g). Range Bag
h). Extra magazines - if you prefer
i). Uplula speedloader - if your fingers need it

j). Cleaner Kit / Supplies / Tools
k). Night Sights - if you prefer
l). Trigger Kit - if you prefer

Outsider · 05-30-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Nosrac

5) Download bullseye pistol, how to be a crack shot or one of the many other online articles or youtube on how to be safe, sight and trigger your new gun.

be safe and have fun!

Can you expand on this one?

Nosrac · 05-30-2008, 10:01 AM

Here is one of the many, good for basics.

So, you want to be a crack pistol shot? To learn to become a crack pistol shot, one needs old-fashioned

The author suggests bullseye shooting can be boring. I enjoy it because I like to test myself on tight groups and distance. I'm now shooting my xd 4" as well as my SW K22 and that's pretty good.

05-16-2008, 07:45 PM	#11
lostone1413 XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 82	If your serious about self defense and not just shooting tight groups then take some classes or get some DVDs. Most don't know that their is a big big difference in shooting groups on a target and real life self defense. Check out these DVD Warrior Talk Forums - Powered by vBulletin Go to his gear store. Living in AZ i've shot with people that have trained with almost every well known school in the country. Gabe is number one in my book. His DVDs teach you how to survive a real life gunfight and how to win. __________________ Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom.

05-26-2008, 06:10 PM	#16
Nachos Libres XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 41	You definitely need a cleaning kit, and I recommend a Hoppes cleaning kit which can be had for about $8 for the 9mm. It comes with a rod, brush, cotton patches, Hoppes #9 cleaning solvent, Hoppes lubricating oil. It gives you enough cotton patches for about 2-3 thorough cleanings and enough solvent for about 5-10 cleanings. I recommend cleaning the gun after every shooting session, and the amount of ammo you shoot and how dirty it is will determine how much you have to clean it when you get done. This will keep your gun clean and in working order for many many years. __________________ Springfield Armory XD-40SC

05-26-2008, 11:19 PM	#17
jcabin XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 548	picked up a set of truglo TFO night sights, getting em installed this week. do alot of dry fires. __________________ XD9 Service w/ TFO's

05-29-2008, 10:35 PM	#18
zman XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 88	To summarize everything so far, here's what a newbie needs or at least need to consider: a). Ammo - duh b). Eyes - protect those peepers c). Ears - muffs and/or plugs d). Snap Caps/Dummy Ammo - for dry firing/practice e). Safes and/or locks f). Holster - especially if you plan to carry g). Range Bag h). Extra magazines - if you prefer i). Uplula speedloader - if your fingers need it j). Cleaner Kit / Supplies / Tools k). Night Sights - if you prefer l). Trigger Kit - if you prefer __________________ ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ Have fun & be safe always. XD9-Service XD9-SubCompact Walther P22 (Nickel) S&W M617 4" Ruger MkIII Hunter S/S 6-7/8" Ruger 10/22 Target ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~

05-30-2008, 10:01 AM	#20
Nosrac XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lakewood, WA Posts: 149	Here is one of the many, good for basics. So, you want to be a crack pistol shot? To learn to become a crack pistol shot, one needs old-fashioned The author suggests bullseye shooting can be boring. I enjoy it because I like to test myself on tight groups and distance. I'm now shooting my xd 4" as well as my SW K22 and that's pretty good. Last edited by Nosrac; 05-30-2008 at 10:05 AM.

05-26-2008, 09:47 AM	#15
zman XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 88	Great tips! So much to learn ...and buy Keep em coming please!

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