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High Power Bob · 04-17-2008, 03:27 PM

The nick name comes from my past participation (addiction) in NRA High Power events both Across the Course (200/300/600 yards) Long Range (600/1000 yards) and Palma events (800/900/1000 yards, all iron sights)Got a lot of expensive optics and rifles to support my habit. Shoulder surgery in early 2005 and a year of rehab did not prove benefical other that to take away the shoulder pain. Now I shoot "F" class.

During the rehab I discovered I could actually hold (I have small hands)and shoot a double stack .45 ACP pistol. First 1911 purchase was a Colt NM Gold Cup Trophy. Shortly followed by a Taurus PT 24-7 PRO and its baby brother the PT-145 PRO for personal defense. The only pistol caliber I use is .45ACP except for my very first PD pistol, a S&W Highway Patrol in .357 mag. I did buy a Browning High Power in .40 S&W, but I gave that to an old friend.

My personal 1911 collection has grown as well as trying to buy every model produced for the SOCOM RFP.

That brings me to the latest delivery. a Springfield Armory XD, Tactical in .45 with the 5 inch barrel. I held off until the external thumb safety model was available. I may not have been the first to buy one but I was darn close. I love the 13 round mags and with the external thumb safety, I feel comfortable carrying with one in the pipe. Carrying in Condition One is not a habit and I practice my draw in being able to get it out of the holster, racking the slide and putting the front sight on the target. Although, if I am in a high threat area, I load it up.

If I'm not shooting, I'm reloading. I shoot both IDPA and ISPC each month at my local club (PalmettoGunClub.org) as well as two combat matches at a local indoor range plus practice. In June I will start shooting the Steel Challenge matches hosted by Mid-Carolina Gun Club in Columbia, SC. Nothing more satisfying than the clang of steel.

I'm a retired (1995) Navy civil service communication project engineer and lucky to be able to pursue my chosen hobbies.

I mostly read the multiple forums for information and opinons.

**Dotagious** · 04-17-2008, 03:59 PM

welcome to the forum. I look forward to reading about your comp shooting exploits.

**Edubya** · 04-17-2008, 04:36 PM

Welcome to the forum from the NC Sandhills.

I hope that you do participate in adding to the knowledge and experiences of this group.
EW

kdhs10 · 04-17-2008, 04:43 PM

Welcome from Florida.

KarolinaKid · 04-17-2008, 06:53 PM

Welcome. Glad to have you!

INDY-XD · 04-17-2008, 09:17 PM

Welcome from Indiana!

jon45xdtac · 04-17-2008, 09:26 PM

Welcome from Indiana. I also have a XD45 Tactical, although mine does not have the thumb safety. This pistol has been really fun to shoot. It's my first pistol. I look forward to tapping into your wealth of experience.

Cheers!

PharmD · 04-17-2008, 09:41 PM

Welcome from Arkansas

xdtramp · 04-18-2008, 01:01 AM

Welcome to the forum from Arizona.

gkelley3 · 04-18-2008, 03:06 AM

Welcome to the forum from Florida!

04-17-2008, 03:27 PM	#1
High Power Bob XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2	Greetings from the Low Country of SC! The nick name comes from my past participation (addiction) in NRA High Power events both Across the Course (200/300/600 yards) Long Range (600/1000 yards) and Palma events (800/900/1000 yards, all iron sights)Got a lot of expensive optics and rifles to support my habit. Shoulder surgery in early 2005 and a year of rehab did not prove benefical other that to take away the shoulder pain. Now I shoot "F" class. During the rehab I discovered I could actually hold (I have small hands)and shoot a double stack .45 ACP pistol. First 1911 purchase was a Colt NM Gold Cup Trophy. Shortly followed by a Taurus PT 24-7 PRO and its baby brother the PT-145 PRO for personal defense. The only pistol caliber I use is .45ACP except for my very first PD pistol, a S&W Highway Patrol in .357 mag. I did buy a Browning High Power in .40 S&W, but I gave that to an old friend. My personal 1911 collection has grown as well as trying to buy every model produced for the SOCOM RFP. That brings me to the latest delivery. a Springfield Armory XD, Tactical in .45 with the 5 inch barrel. I held off until the external thumb safety model was available. I may not have been the first to buy one but I was darn close. I love the 13 round mags and with the external thumb safety, I feel comfortable carrying with one in the pipe. Carrying in Condition One is not a habit and I practice my draw in being able to get it out of the holster, racking the slide and putting the front sight on the target. Although, if I am in a high threat area, I load it up. If I'm not shooting, I'm reloading. I shoot both IDPA and ISPC each month at my local club (PalmettoGunClub.org) as well as two combat matches at a local indoor range plus practice. In June I will start shooting the Steel Challenge matches hosted by Mid-Carolina Gun Club in Columbia, SC. Nothing more satisfying than the clang of steel. I'm a retired (1995) Navy civil service communication project engineer and lucky to be able to pursue my chosen hobbies. I mostly read the multiple forums for information and opinons.

04-17-2008, 03:59 PM	#2
Dotagious XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SW Florida Posts: 735	welcome to the forum. I look forward to reading about your comp shooting exploits. __________________ NRA Certified Firearm Instructor, Refuse to be a Victim Instructor and Range Safety Officer. Licensed Private Investigator and Certified Executive Protection Specialist.

04-17-2008, 04:36 PM	#3
Edubya XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 516	Welcome to the forum from the NC Sandhills. I hope that you do participate in adding to the knowledge and experiences of this group. EW __________________ *I ain't the expert, but I've made a lot of the wrong decisions!* If Homicide Is Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Commit Homicide

04-17-2008, 04:43 PM	#4
kdhs10 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jax, FL Posts: 241	Welcome from Florida. __________________ I wish my lawn was emo so it would cut itslef. XD40 Service Para-Ordnance Warthog .45

04-17-2008, 06:53 PM	#5
KarolinaKid XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: TN (In my mind I'm goin' to Carolina...) Posts: 1,067	Welcome. Glad to have you! __________________ The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it. - Sir George Bernard Shaw

04-17-2008, 09:17 PM	#6
INDY-XD XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SOUTHERN,INDIANA Posts: 1,558	Welcome from Indiana!

04-17-2008, 09:26 PM	#7
jon45xdtac XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 292	Welcome from Indiana. I also have a XD45 Tactical, although mine does not have the thumb safety. This pistol has been really fun to shoot. It's my first pistol. I look forward to tapping into your wealth of experience. Cheers! __________________ Springfield XD 45 ACP 5" Tactical Bersa Thunder 9mm Why I CC "Walk softly and carry a big stick." - Theodore Roosevelt

04-17-2008, 09:41 PM	#8
PharmD XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Little Rock Posts: 47	Welcome from Arkansas

04-18-2008, 01:01 AM	#9
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04-18-2008, 03:06 AM	#10
gkelley3 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,324	Welcome to the forum from Florida! __________________ "Better to fight for something than live for nothing." Gen. George S. Patton

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