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Protector · July 23, 2008, 03:48 PM

I agree with the post, that stated whatever works for you!!!!!

I recommend however and whatever you are going to carry, that you practice several times a month drawing and firing against simulated real life experiences.(like at IDPA matches)

For some drawing from the pocket may be faster and for others from the waist might be...I know that I practice drawing my XD-45 from my inside the waist band several times a month and can get it out faster than my kel tec PF-9 and once out I can shoot from retention with my XD-45 and have 14 rounds to do it with.

It really comes down to being willing to practicing real life situations, not just standing there shooting at hanging targets.

July 23, 2008, 03:48 PM	#46
Protector Member Join Date: July 15, 2008 Posts: 30	I agree with the post, that stated whatever works for you!!!!! I recommend however and whatever you are going to carry, that you practice several times a month drawing and firing against simulated real life experiences.(like at IDPA matches) For some drawing from the pocket may be faster and for others from the waist might be...I know that I practice drawing my XD-45 from my inside the waist band several times a month and can get it out faster than my kel tec PF-9 and once out I can shoot from retention with my XD-45 and have 14 rounds to do it with. It really comes down to being willing to practicing real life situations, not just standing there shooting at hanging targets. __________________ XD-45 SERVICE MODEL W/FIBER OPTIC SIGHTS AK-47 (7.62 X 39 TACTICAL VERSION) MOSSBERG 500A TACTICAL 12 GAUGE REM. 870 MAGNUM 20 GAUGE (WIFE'S)