Posted: 3/10/2010 4:47:54 PM EDT
| I've been trying to find any fact in that sub compact Hand Guns do not expect to see higher round counts to it's bigger brothers. I've been told by numerous gun shops that sub compacts are not meant for a lot of shooting, why? What makes the sub compact more prone to failure or excessive wear? Can anyone help me out, I've tried searching and I can't find any articles on the subject. Thanks guys |
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Slide velocity is usually much higher leading to more battering. How long they last will depend on the pistol, really. As much as I might dislike Glocks, I'd be willing to bet that a G26 would be able to go 50,000-100,000rds along with the rest of the Glocks. Some of the other subcompacts, like maybe the LCP, would probably be lucky to go a fraction of that. |
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I understand sub compacts role as a design. But if its a concealed carry weapon I want to train just as much with it as my full size. I carry my M&P 40 full size most of the time but I needed something smaller and lighter so I just got an XD sub compact, thats why I was curious. Thanks for the info guys I really appreciate it.
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The recoil springs tend to need replacement more often, I think that's very common with the smaller 1911 type guns. If the springs are replaced regularly then there shouldn't be that much battering of the slide/frame.
I'd probably go as far as to say that if it's properly maintained, a subcompact gun will still probably last longer than the owner. I do have to agree that many sub-compacts "aren't made for shooting" I've come across more than enough that are not comfortable to shoot. |
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I might run 100 rounds per year through my G26, just to randomly practice with it to keep my skills up. It is certainly not the most comfortable shooter that I own. I practice with my G26 more often than that, but I think that's one of the big benefits to choosing a common platform. You can carry the G26 and practice with a G19 or G17 and put high rounds on those, and in my experience, all that training and practice on the the bigger ones translates over nicely to the smaller one. |
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Quoted: I understand sub compacts role as a design. But if its a concealed carry weapon I want to train just as much with it as my full size. I carry my M&P 40 full size most of the time but I needed something smaller and lighter so I just got an XD sub compact, thats why I was curious. Thanks for the info guys I really appreciate it. I have many many rounds through my XDSC and it hasn't missed a beat. Almost as much as my XD Service. ETA: I generally shoot 100-200 rounds, per gun, per range trip. I also try to hit the range at least twice a month. Owned both guns for several years now and did much more shooting when ammo was cheaper. |
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I understand sub compacts role as a design. But if its a concealed carry weapon I want to train just as much with it as my full size. I carry my M&P 40 full size most of the time but I needed something smaller and lighter so I just got an XD sub compact, thats why I was curious. Thanks for the info guys I really appreciate it. I think you'll find your XD sub compact to be very durable and robust. Extended practice with the extended mag (and sleeve) should be fun too. That's part of the reasons I just got my XD9 sc :) |
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Quoted: I've been trying to find any fact in that sub compact Hand Guns do not expect to see higher round counts to it's bigger brothers. I've been told by numerous gun shops that sub compacts are not meant for a lot of shooting, why? What makes the sub compact more prone to failure or excessive wear? Can anyone help me out, I've tried searching and I can't find any articles on the subject. Thanks guys It depends. This will vary widely, depending on gun type. |