Guns and technical stuff

I was recently asked for more info on The Infidel by Dan

As stated she is a FNH .45 This is a full size auto, five inch barrel, capacity 14 plus one. Large frame.

I prefer double stack magazines due to my grip and hand size. Single stack mags are just a lil too small for me.

I know I threw down the gauntlet when I compared her to the SIG and USP. These are both awesome modern non-1911 combat pistols. Rightly considered the best in the world.

When I was younger I had a Sig 226 Navy. This weapon had two serious flaws for me. No external safety, and it was 9mm. I had a new daughter in the house, and even though I am a cautious gun owner I wanted the extra layer of safety an external mechanism provides. Sigs=ya pull the trigger and they go boom. Also, I had experienced first hand how many hits it takes to put down a bad guy with a 9mm. No, I wasn't the shooter, but was the Tac Medic who was holding the outer perimeter. That plus research sold me on .45 forever. I know, if it is good enuff for the Army, British SAS, Navy Seals ect. it should be good enuff for me. But I don't have the trigger time they have. I am not 100% twice in the head, once in the heart.

Havin said that Sig Saur pistols are so so so SMOOTH. I never once double tapped and had more than 1/8" holes in the paper. When I would empty a clip fast as I could, the holes did me proud. Any Sig will do ya well.

I replaced the SIG with a USP .45. The USP came about as an offshoot of the HK Model 23.
It had/has all the features I could ever want. Large frame, external safety/decock, external hammer, and an optional internal key lock. Plus, if ya have ever held one you know you have something MIGHTY, fearless and proud in your hand. Might be a strange concept I know, but hold one if ya haven't already. This gun was great. I was sad the day I sold it, my momma needed money for Breast Cancer treatments and COBRA insurance is expensive.

With both of these pistols I carried concealed. I know they ain't compact at all, but I am a big boy so there is plenty of me to hide em. If I was wearin outfits where I couldn't hide em I didn't carry, just kept em in my vehicle. To me the biggest part of carry is the Holster. I have always liked the "FBI tilt" but this is a matter of preference. This angle always seems comfortable. On the hip, small of the back or seated. In a vehicle I try to find a place where I can stick the gun so it has a comfortable crossdraw. There are several holsters out there but I like BLACKHAWK, Galico, and for more budget minded times Uncle Mike's. Holsters, holsters, holsters. Can't say enuff about them. I could talk and talk and talk about them. No matter what gun you have the holster is the single most important part of concealed carry. It must be fast, comfortable and able to hold tight.

Right now my companion is the FNH .45

Like I have said, she is great for me. She is a big girl, five inch barrel ect. The biggest thing is how she shoots. When ya grab her you know you have something. I like serious feelin weapons. The checkering on the grips is first rate. It is an aggressive mix that seems to help when your hands are wet, muddy, oily or what not. I have had to experiment with all this when the wife is out of the house, she finds me and my scenarios kinda strange, and I can't blame her, but ya never know when you need to grab a gun.

The trigger is a bit heavy, not sure of what poundage she breaks at but it is a little heavy like most non-custom guns. I think a trip to the gunsmith is in our future. Would like to drop her double action down a bit and the single action to under three pounds. Accuracy is more then adequate. My wife has shot her and seems to like her alot. Not bad on recoil for a .45 , and the shot goes where you point. I am very impressed with the ergonomics of this design. They also included a rounded backstrap if the square design doesn't feel right. It is nice that gun designers have finally realised our hands ain't all alike. For really particular folk you should look into the Springfield XD pistols or the new SIG P250. Seems like they have a frame to fit anything, I bet you could find one to help fit lug nuts on a 57 Chevy.

As my experience grows with the Infidel I will be back. Dan, good luck with the concealed carry. I think you made one of the best choices out there. That USP .45 should do you well, just wrap her in something slick. If y'all have more questions or suggestions I will gladly look into them. I would love to hear what y'all feed your guns. I really like Horandy TAP when I switch away from 230g ball ammo.