I’ve spent more time than usual out at the range lately, playing with my new toy.
It made like it was going to disappoint me, with a stovepipe in the very first magazine. Might have been because I was shooting off a rest sighting it in, but then the next day I got two FTFs in a hundred rounds. The Arex was a Guntube flavor of the week 2-3 years ago, and a few reviewers warned that a new gun might need a break-in of 200 rounds or so. It seems they were right, because that was the last trouble I had with it. It’s a little random where it throws brass, but other than that the only thing I can find to complain about is a rather heavier trigger break than I’m used to. But considering what I’m transitioning from, I’m not sure that’s really a valid issue. And I’m getting used to it.
Early on I sent away for a quicky CC holster which – due to my failure to note the difference between Delta M and Delta L – required some attention from a Dremel. But since I don’t usually carry concealed I really wanted a more comfortable drop holster for every day. Thanks to a hint from Generous Reader MM, I now have one.
So this is my new every-day rig…
In my financial bracket I’ve never been one to collect guns, or swap favorites every few months. Now I have up-to-date weapons that’ll probably hold me for the rest of my active life.
Nice Joel, very nice and I especially like the enclosed trigger area on the holster which will help prevent you from shooting yourself in the leg.
Only 2 FTF? You’re lucky, it could have been a lot worse. Years ago, I had a Browning P35 that wouldn’t get through a magazine without a FTF. After doing everything I could to fix the problem, from polishing the feed ramp to replacing the magazine, I took it back to the place I bought it and traded it in.
Joel I’ve been reading your stuff since the Claire Files days and I just can’t get my head around you now toting a plastic pistol in 9mm. I hope it works out for you. Surely lighter than that .44 you had.
I know, right? But things have changed here and it just doesn’t make sense to keep carrying all that pistol for a threat that isn’t around anymore.
I think if you look at the ballistics, 9mm is from 85% to 95% the power of a 357, depending on the load. I read, a few months ago, about a defensive bear shooting (with hand guns) survey from Alaska. The 9mm was as effective as anything at stopping attacks. FMJ is for crazy penetration (vehicles), Premium loads for social events.