Most folks have their preference of handguns to carry. I would imagine that each has their own little quirks and proceedures to bring it into battery. The only way to be learn is routine practice at a range.45 4 life wrote:Before mine graduate to "available for carry" I go through a break in period and a minimum 150 rounds fired. No matter the caliber or manufacturer. That coupled with dry runs at home should get anyone familiar with the weapon. If for any reason I am not 100% comfortable with it I leave it at home. I would never carry a loaner without first going to the range and putting it through its paces.02transam wrote:personally i think carrying a pistol you dont know is just about as effective as throwing it at the perp. one should always have range time on any piece they are carrying it seems like common sense to me. just my two cents
Worse possible occasion would be when the bad guy (or dog) comes at you and you pull that XD out with training mindset of an 1911 and the autopilot doesn't find the safeties fast enough. You might be in a bad way surviving learning on the flywhen the surprise factor is gone.