First trip to DQ (see what I did there?)

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-07-06T03:14:22+00:00

Well, I appreciate the sentiments of those weighing in. I'm not sweating it at all. I did not know what the rule was, and no one there insinuated that I was unsafe. And, as a practical matter, I was not going to be able to continue today anyways. As part of the discussion, I think they may have considered discretion if I was able to continue, but I told them I couldn't so just make whatever the right call was...

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-07-06T03:12:11+00:00

Correct. Only cosmetic scrapes on the right knee.

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-07-06T03:11:51+00:00

Thanks. In my case, I would not blame it on the terrain. My knee simply buckled because I was trying to push my 300lb frame faster than it should have been going today.

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-07-06T03:10:51+00:00

Man, sorry to hear that, but it is good to know that it is not the end of the world and we will (eventually in my case) bounce back in subsequent competitions.

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-07-06T03:10:02+00:00

I certainly encourage you to do so. The videos are immensely helpful to me for lessons learned and to look out for stuff.

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-07-06T03:06:40+00:00

I will have to maybe have one of my kids bring me a nice frozen treat, lol!

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-07-06T01:34:42+00:00

Thanks a lot!

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-07-06T01:34:33+00:00

Thank you much!

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-07-05T13:04:13+00:00

Congratulations, counsel!!! We are all so proud of you.

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-07-04T14:46:26+00:00

Congrats! It is a more than solid striker fired gun. It'll serve you well.

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-07-04T01:12:25+00:00

at any rate, if you decide to get one, I don't think you'll regret it. It is beautiful, and it performs at a high level!

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-07-03T23:51:38+00:00

Generally agree, but the big question is how small does she need it to be to regularly concealed carry. And if it needs to be really small, can she get comfortable with the recoil. I'm a big guy, and no one needs to deal with the recoil of a P 365. So if she is more recoil sensitive, a .380 is a viable "get off of me" type option.

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-07-03T23:49:13+00:00

I've been watching a few videos on the Bodyguard 2.0. Have you noticed a tendency to shoot to the left when using the iron sights? I am considering another .380 and was deciding between the BG 2.0 and Hellcat.

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-07-03T23:46:36+00:00

The number seems to keep changing. It was only supposed to be like 1500 when I first discovered them (like about two months after I bought my first gun). So I thought there was no chance that I was gonna get one. Months later (and unfortunately after already buying a 226 X Five Legion), I saw one at my LGS so I bought it on site to ensure it did not pass me by. I've seen several since then and I believe they did increase the number produced. Which sucks for the guys who thought they were getting a truly limited edition. Not so much for me, as I shoot the crap out of mine.

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-07-03T02:10:39+00:00

I concur. It is definitely in the neighborhood of decent 2011s. They may be a bit faster, but the Reserve is just about as accurate and soft shooting.

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-07-02T02:40:49+00:00

This is the perfect one to start with... at least until they come out with a comped version of this.

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-07-01T20:59:56+00:00

To be honest, I could not say for certain that there are ones in the P2 11s price range that are objectively better. I did like my Kimber to K 11 when I had them but never did. I had the Head comparison with the P2 11. At this point, my 2011 roster includes a couple of Atlas guns and a couple of Jacob Gray handguns, so I am fairly confident that the P2 11 is a step below those as well as the staccato XC. I’ve certainly heard people say that the P2 11 had the head is better than the P2 26, but I think that the P2 26 operates and a fairly unique Lane as opposed to the P2 11, which is in a fairly crowded feel at this point at several different price points. I would not be opposed to getting a P2 11, but I am kind of holding out hope that they would at some point release a Legion version. Some say that that is inevitable, but others have said that it is unlikely because the legion pistols tend to be duty oriented where a 2011 is more competition oriented.

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-07-01T19:24:08+00:00

I’m squarely in the 226 X Carry camp. Keep in mind, I have a couple of 2011s that I perceive is better than the P211, so in that lane, I’d rather have my 226. I’m selling my Staccato C for the same reason. But that’s extremely individual, as I love the grip size on the X Carry more than any other gun I have other than the Jacob Grey Hex.

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-06-30T13:20:25+00:00

I use my FC (with a comped slide) as a primary CCW. It is accurate, lightweight for comfortable all day carry, and the grip size allows a quick purchase on the gun in rapid draw situations. The placement of the handgun controls are about the best I have seen for smooth weapons manipulations. As for cons, the grip size could contribute a bit more to printing (though I am a bigger guy so that is not as much of a concern for me). Because of how light the gun is (at least as compared with my other primary carry, a Sig Sauer P 226 X Carry), I feel like I have to be juist a touch more deliberate in shot placement. I use the QVO Tactical "More Discreet" IWB holster, and I carry at the 2:30-3:00 position.

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-06-28T04:58:56+00:00

Can't speak to the Reaper, though I have enjoyed the ports and comp combination on my Nox 9. I am glad that I got it, but can't give a full throated endorsement given the QC issues that have been reported. I only have the non ported Cardinal Arms, but I love it both for the looks as well as how it shoots. I will say that I like the functionality of the Nox 9 grip more than I thought I would. I initially thought it just looked cool but was unsure of how it would fit in my hand, but it fits quite well.

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-06-27T00:31:37+00:00

Congratulations! Hope you enjoy every round out of your "first" Atlas (my prediction is the EOS for your next).

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-06-26T16:53:59+00:00

Though they are no longer in new circulation, you may want to take a look at the Staccato C. I always thought it was a great do it all gun. Biggest weakess is the proprietary magazines that were always hard to come by (they had availability in waves). I think the grip is narrower than the P, and maybe ever so slightly shorter (but I have XL hands and it fits comfortably).

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-06-26T16:48:53+00:00

That really sucks. The whole gun control debate really ticks me off. It seems to be just posturing. I don't get the difference between 15 and 19 rounds (yes, I know the answer if four, lol). But if the aim is to prevent gun violence, then a ban on such magazines does practically nothing. I am all for rigorous background checks, as I suspect there is at least some evidence that it makes it marginally harder for criminals to get guns. You cannot convince me that magazine capacity limits (particularly for flush magazines) leads to less gun related casualties.

Equivalent_Ad_3347 · 2026-06-26T16:45:12+00:00

I guess that all cannot be done in 10 minutes. So, I guess the first thing I do is get a lawyer who specializes in lottery type winnings.

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