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frontations. Double Action Only pistols<br />
and Double Action revolvers in the law<br />
enforcement community have supported<br />
this on an ongoing basis.<br />
Mechanically, match triggers are finicky<br />
in that they require regular cleaning,<br />
lubrication and adjustment to maintain<br />
their peak level of performance. They<br />
may be more prone to breakage as well,<br />
due to the more complicated design<br />
features as compared to the standard<br />
trigger configurations.<br />
Match grade or target sights are popular<br />
in that they provide that perfect sight<br />
picture for the shooter to precisely place<br />
shots on the target. Unfortunately, these<br />
sights are not as durable or practical as<br />
fixed or drift-adjustable combat sights.<br />
The sharp corners on the Patridge front<br />
sights and the flat blade rear sights<br />
will naturally snag on anything available,<br />
and their high mounting position<br />
makes the gun somewhat unwieldy and<br />
inconvenient. A better choice is a variable<br />
height, drift-adjustable system that<br />
is durable and allows the shooter to zero<br />
to the desired sight picture with the ammunition<br />
of choice.<br />
Standard grips on most pistols are<br />
satisfactory as they come out of the<br />
box. Although target grips may enhance<br />
the ability of the shooter to hit a target,<br />
they usually are larger than standard<br />
and are more difficult to conceal. If the<br />
standard grips are not acceptable, find<br />
the most compact grip that positions<br />
the gun in the hand so that the muzzle<br />
points naturally toward the target. It is<br />
as if you were pointing your index finger<br />
at the bullet impact point on the target.<br />
Ensure that the grip has a non-slip surface<br />
in all weather conditions but still<br />
allows the gun to be easily concealed<br />
without clothing or holster interference.<br />
When all things are considered,<br />
match grade may not be as important<br />
as it seems. Think about the accuracy<br />
needed versus the reliability necessary<br />
to fulfill the requirements for a concealed<br />
carry handgun. Consider the<br />
location, situation and conditions that<br />
are likely to require the use of the gun,<br />
and the answers will be forthcoming<br />
as to whether you need a match grade<br />
gun for concealed carry, or whether service<br />
grade will do. Simple Is Good! n<br />
The Sig Sauer Academy offers training<br />
from entry to advanced level, on and off<br />
site, for the responsible citizen and the<br />
armed professional. Training DVDs are<br />
available from the Sig Pro Shop, on line<br />
at www.sigsaueracademy.com or at your<br />
local dealer.<br />
It won’t matter<br />
how accurate<br />
the gun is if<br />
we can’t get a<br />
bullet out of the<br />
barrel when we<br />
need to.<br />
10 <strong>Concealed</strong> <strong>Carry</strong> Magazine www.usconcealedcarry.com<br />
Volume 4 - October 2007<br />
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