That was part of the penalty for bringing an auto to a revolver match. It was a ton of fun but I'll tell you this, you have no idea how long it really takes to load a mag until youre being timed on it. They also made us hand load one shot at a time for 6 shots/3 bad guys. That was a bit of a pain digging out the rounds from my pocket.
OK so here goes; I broke in my XDM 9mm last week at an IDPA match and trust me it was a pain. The match was revolver friendly which means if you brought an auto youre screwed, but she functioned flawlessly. The recoil is about as harsh as my Airsoft training pistol, and its accuracy is the best Ive experienced out of a stock gun hands down. My time was still high but thats what happens when you load your mags on the clock.
IDPA scoring is based on a system called Vickers Count. The elapsed time for the shooter to complete the stage is the "raw time." One half of one second is added for every point down from a perfect score, and time is also added for procedural penalties, to create the final score for the stage. Hence, the "down (whatever) number" terminology when scoring.
The torso area of the target that surrounds the "-0" zone (a lung shot, for example, or a spleen shot)is worth four out of five points, and is called as "down one." The outer periphery of the target is worth only two out of five possible points, and is called as "down three."
The maximum value of any hit on this target is five points. The 8" diameter circle in the upper chest, or the head of the target, each get this maximum value. Therefore, if the scorer calls "down zero," it means there are no points down from perfect, and the shooter has achieved a perfect score.
I heard the safety office call you "brother", are you a LDS member. It's a trivial question, but I've been surprised at the amount of members in our shooting sport. Cheers and great shooting!
The reason there are so many of us shooting with you is because most of us are Eagle Scouts, so out door activities are what lifes all about. Plus we're strong supporters of our 2nd amendment rights. I just started IDPA about a year ago and it's a blast. The people I shoot with are some of the best people you could meet. I've been reading John articles for a long time though.
are you using the holster that comes with the gun or do you have a special one? Since the gun is relatively brand new I'm having trouble finding manufacturers that make it for the xdm.
The holster I am using is a Blade Tech for the standard XD. The holster does not fit the M correctly it is tight. I would not recommend it for regular use. The one we have found to fit good is the Blackhawk CQC.
I do like the XD-M. I have swapped the the XD line of pistols finding that they fit my hands better than the other polymer pistols. The XD-M is just that much better.
All of the XDM's that we have recieved have had the standard 3 white dot sights on them. They are not the std XD sights, both front and rear larger and serrated. Six o'clock still holds true.
I can't believe that I'm the first one to comment on this one. This is a great vid. I hope that new shooters get a chance to see this for the safety, and skill. By the way how do like the M series?
one thing i dont get about the idpa classifier is why dont they just have the person draw to weakhand when doing any weakhand shooting
FieldBoy111 1 year ago
Now that's some nice shooting. Love the XD-M
texaskev09 1 year ago
Great shooting! I just got a XDM 40 3.8 and love it
cbthrasher 1 year ago
Do you mean the gun? It was a test gun. We have an XDm9 we're testing right now that is definatly a keeper.
gpepin1 2 years ago
did u order this or buy it
levymar123 2 years ago
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vash241987 2 years ago
OMG !!! Why are you filling your magazines on the clock?
I haven't tried the 9mm XDM yet, but I am sure you will love it. I have only held it and I love it.
gpepin1 3 years ago
That was part of the penalty for bringing an auto to a revolver match. It was a ton of fun but I'll tell you this, you have no idea how long it really takes to load a mag until youre being timed on it. They also made us hand load one shot at a time for 6 shots/3 bad guys. That was a bit of a pain digging out the rounds from my pocket.
Springr1911 2 years ago
OK so here goes; I broke in my XDM 9mm last week at an IDPA match and trust me it was a pain. The match was revolver friendly which means if you brought an auto youre screwed, but she functioned flawlessly. The recoil is about as harsh as my Airsoft training pistol, and its accuracy is the best Ive experienced out of a stock gun hands down. My time was still high but thats what happens when you load your mags on the clock.
Springr1911 3 years ago
Yes, it was a 40cal, you are correct.
gpepin1 3 years ago
this vid was out before the xd-m 9 was released so if it is indeed an xd-m, which I've no reason to question, it'd have to be a 40
einuckolls 3 years ago
What is the name brand of the holster that you are using.
kevinphan384 3 years ago
I hate answering for other people but I know that he's using a Blade-Tech. Great holsters they just take some time to make.
Springr1911 2 years ago
IDPA scoring is based on a system called Vickers Count. The elapsed time for the shooter to complete the stage is the "raw time." One half of one second is added for every point down from a perfect score, and time is also added for procedural penalties, to create the final score for the stage. Hence, the "down (whatever) number" terminology when scoring.
gpepin1 3 years ago
The torso area of the target that surrounds the "-0" zone (a lung shot, for example, or a spleen shot)is worth four out of five points, and is called as "down one." The outer periphery of the target is worth only two out of five possible points, and is called as "down three."
gpepin1 3 years ago
The maximum value of any hit on this target is five points. The 8" diameter circle in the upper chest, or the head of the target, each get this maximum value. Therefore, if the scorer calls "down zero," it means there are no points down from perfect, and the shooter has achieved a perfect score.
gpepin1 3 years ago
When mas was saying "the shooter is down" this or that was he referring to how many bullets missed the killzone or what?
GaTiger11 3 years ago
I heard the safety office call you "brother", are you a LDS member. It's a trivial question, but I've been surprised at the amount of members in our shooting sport. Cheers and great shooting!
intrafree 3 years ago
Nope, just a term of endearment.
gpepin1 3 years ago
The reason there are so many of us shooting with you is because most of us are Eagle Scouts, so out door activities are what lifes all about. Plus we're strong supporters of our 2nd amendment rights. I just started IDPA about a year ago and it's a blast. The people I shoot with are some of the best people you could meet. I've been reading John articles for a long time though.
Springr1911 3 years ago
Another reason I frgot to mention is that John Mosses Browning was Mormon. Shooting just comes natural I guess.
Springr1911 2 years ago
Follow through on the last target, man. Excellent job shooting.
libby737 3 years ago
anybody know what he's shooting? looks to me like a 9mm but could be a .40
jeffbean88 3 years ago
Yup, it is.
gpepin1 3 years ago
Is the man talking Massad Ayoob by any chance? I think I recognize his voice from Personal Defense TV.
rammsteinlieber 3 years ago
great pistol, great shooter.
luzeos 3 years ago
No, it does not have a magazine disconnect safety.
gpepin1 3 years ago
does that gun have a magazine disconnect safety?
gunnaboy70217 3 years ago
lol now if i could shoot as well as you do john, i did find i shoot much better with the XDm than i do with my buddy's Sig 220 .45
johnpage8 3 years ago
John, I have been fortunate to train with coached a lot by Mas and the rest of the gang here. Practice, practice and more practice.
johnproarms 3 years ago
great choice!! i bought an XDm last weekend at a gun show near Killeen TX, i fired it that day and loved it...great buy!!
johnpage8 3 years ago
Nice shooting! Thanks for posting this.
ZoneIII 3 years ago
are you using the holster that comes with the gun or do you have a special one? Since the gun is relatively brand new I'm having trouble finding manufacturers that make it for the xdm.
sn00z0nica 3 years ago
The holster I am using is a Blade Tech for the standard XD. The holster does not fit the M correctly it is tight. I would not recommend it for regular use. The one we have found to fit good is the Blackhawk CQC.
johnproarms 3 years ago
thats waht i want to do it be fun as hell
jaypizzledsk 3 years ago
The shooter is John Strayer. Massad Ayoob is running him through the classifier.
gpepin1 3 years ago
Was that Massad Ayoob?
nkyezlewis 3 years ago
Nicely done!!!
rodiggiti 3 years ago
Thanks for the compliment.
gpepin1 3 years ago
I do like the XD-M. I have swapped the the XD line of pistols finding that they fit my hands better than the other polymer pistols. The XD-M is just that much better.
johnproarms 3 years ago
What sites are that model, they come with 3 diff. styles? also i the new M series still 6 o'clock aiming?
Springr1911 3 years ago
All of the XDM's that we have recieved have had the standard 3 white dot sights on them. They are not the std XD sights, both front and rear larger and serrated. Six o'clock still holds true.
johnproarms 3 years ago
I can't believe that I'm the first one to comment on this one. This is a great vid. I hope that new shooters get a chance to see this for the safety, and skill. By the way how do like the M series?
Springr1911 3 years ago