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Back in May I had surgery on 3 fingers on my right hand. Surgery went fine and everything healed perfectly. The only problem I have is that I can no longer shoot double stack Glock firearms accurately any more. For months I have struggled with this and cannot seem to correct issue. I shoot M&P's with no issue at all. As a matter of fact I am very accurate with them. After going to range this morning I decided to trade in my last 3 double stack Glocks. A 9mm, a 40cal, and a 45acp. I just don't want to deal with it any longer. Single stack Glocks give me no issue at all. Tomorrow I will go to LGS and maybe trade for a M&P 45 or a 9mm with a 5 inch barrel. I hate to give up on the line but "perfection" is not working for me any more.
 
nmedge said:
Back in May I had surgery on 3 fingers on my right hand. Surgery went fine and everything healed perfectly. The only problem I have is that I can no longer shoot double stack Glock firearms accurately any more. For months I have struggled with this and cannot seem to correct issue. I shoot M&P's with no issue at all. As a matter of fact I am very accurate with them. After going to range this morning I decided to trade in my last 3 double stack Glocks. A 9mm, a 40cal, and a 45acp. I just don't want to deal with it any longer. Single stack Glocks give me no issue at all. Tomorrow I will go to LGS and maybe trade for a M&P 45 or a 9mm with a 5 inch barrel. I hate to give up on the line but "perfection" is not working for me any more.
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Sorry to hear that. However, you can still enjoy shooting and it seems that you’ve found some guns that will work for you.
 
Sorry to hear that, but trust me I understand whole hardly, back in 2007 I had wrist surgery to attach a ligament with a pin and repair 2 torn tendons, my days of shooting a 1911 were over, I sold my whole Springfield collection which consisted of a total of 11 pistols, gave up my .44 mags, went to 9mm and .357 and .38. I just recently started getting 1911's and a .44 mag, I still have major issues shooting these, but I persevere, hope the single stacks keep working for you.
 
nmedge said:
Back in May I had surgery on 3 fingers on my right hand. Surgery went fine and everything healed perfectly. The only problem I have is that I can no longer shoot double stack Glock firearms accurately any more. For months I have struggled with this and cannot seem to correct issue. I shoot M&P's with no issue at all. As a matter of fact I am very accurate with them. After going to range this morning I decided to trade in my last 3 double stack Glocks. A 9mm, a 40cal, and a 45acp. I just don't want to deal with it any longer. Single stack Glocks give me no issue at all. Tomorrow I will go to LGS and maybe trade for a M&P 45 or a 9mm with a 5 inch barrel. I hate to give up on the line but "perfection" is not working for me any more.
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It sucks i know. But, To paraphrase Inspector Harry Callahan a man needs to know his limitations. And I think you are recognizing your new one. I have found as I grow older I am forced to adjust to numerous things, dropping down in caliber due to arthritis from what I previously used was one.

Take my word you will be if not happy, at least find better results once you move on in the direction you are forced into.
 
nmedge said:
Back in May I had surgery on 3 fingers on my right hand. Surgery went fine and everything healed perfectly. The only problem I have is that I can no longer shoot double stack Glock firearms accurately any more. For months I have struggled with this and cannot seem to correct issue. I shoot M&P's with no issue at all. As a matter of fact I am very accurate with them. After going to range this morning I decided to trade in my last 3 double stack Glocks. A 9mm, a 40cal, and a 45acp. I just don't want to deal with it any longer. Single stack Glocks give me no issue at all. Tomorrow I will go to LGS and maybe trade for a M&P 45 or a 9mm with a 5 inch barrel. I hate to give up on the line but "perfection" is not working for me any more.
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As with any surgery it is important to rehab. Have you tried GRIPMASTER for rebuilding you grip strength? I know hand surgery is a very delicate procedure and relearning to use you hand is tough but dont give up yet. All the Glock guys on here are supporting you. Best wishes.
 
nmedge said:
Back in May I had surgery on 3 fingers on my right hand. Surgery went fine and everything healed perfectly. The only problem I have is that I can no longer shoot double stack Glock firearms accurately any more. For months I have struggled with this and cannot seem to correct issue. I shoot M&P's with no issue at all. As a matter of fact I am very accurate with them. After going to range this morning I decided to trade in my last 3 double stack Glocks. A 9mm, a 40cal, and a 45acp. I just don't want to deal with it any longer. Single stack Glocks give me no issue at all. Tomorrow I will go to LGS and maybe trade for a M&P 45 or a 9mm with a 5 inch barrel. I hate to give up on the line but "perfection" is not working for me any more.
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can you shoot rifle..??

some day, my bucket list rifle will be a Henry, in 38/357 mag.

about the price of a 1911..

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Old_Me said:
can you shoot rifle..??

some day, my bucket list rifle will be a Henry, in 38/357 mag.

about the price of a 1911..

www.henryusa.com

Big Boy Classic Brass Rifle & Carbine | Henry Repeating Arms

Back when the West was still wild, a lever action rifle in the saddle and a revolver on the hip was the loadout of choice for putting meat on the table, surviving the night, and serving up frontier justice to put outlaws behind bars. Though the West was tamed and fenced long ago, its spirit...
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I do shoot a rifle. When in the service I was shot in shoulder and I do have issues with high powered calibers. I purchased a Springfield Edge in 5.56 a few years ago and with the muzzle break I do enjoy it. Shoulder really didn't bother me until I got in late 50's. Doctor says it's arthritis in and around wound area. Thats what I get for catching bullets!
 
nmedge said:
Back in May I had surgery on 3 fingers on my right hand. Surgery went fine and everything healed perfectly. The only problem I have is that I can no longer shoot double stack Glock firearms accurately any more. For months I have struggled with this and cannot seem to correct issue. I shoot M&P's with no issue at all. As a matter of fact I am very accurate with them. After going to range this morning I decided to trade in my last 3 double stack Glocks. A 9mm, a 40cal, and a 45acp. I just don't want to deal with it any longer. Single stack Glocks give me no issue at all. Tomorrow I will go to LGS and maybe trade for a M&P 45 or a 9mm with a 5 inch barrel. I hate to give up on the line but "perfection" is not working for me any more.
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I get that.

Right now, I think I’m going to dump a huge portion of my collection. I don’t shoot .45’s much anymore, nor my big-bore revolvers…and it’s a seller’s market.
 
nmedge said:
I do shoot a rifle. When in the service I was shot in shoulder and I do have issues with high powered calibers. I purchased a Springfield Edge in 5.56 a few years ago and with the muzzle break I do enjoy it. Shoulder really didn't bother me until I got in late 50's. Doctor says it's arthritis in and around wound area. Thats what I get for catching bullets!
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Thinking about getting shot in the shoulder made my shoulder start hurting. Ouch!!!!
 
HansGruber said:
You know, I’ve never gotten the “I can never sell a gun” mentality.

They’re a commodity. Metal, wood, plastic. If you offer me the right price on pretty much anything in my safe…it’s yours.
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Agreed. I have no regrets selling my guns when I start to realize I’m just not shooting them enough, to just have them to be able to say look what I have is ridiculous.
The Emissary is a beautiful gun but I’m trying to down size my collection as well.
 
Being a lefty and injuring the navicular bone in that wrist has "left" (for a lack of word) shooting only right handed. I'm not near as close to being accurate righty. New Years day '87 on a skiing accident ruined my left career. Rifles being shouldered isn't an issue, but even a 9mm in the left hand supported I can't handle. Shotgun pattern for my pistols it is :(
 
Keystone19250 said:
Agreed. I have no regrets selling my guns when I start to realize I’m just not shooting them enough, to just have them to be able to say look what I have is ridiculous.
The Emissary is a beautiful gun but I’m trying to down size my collection as well.
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Yes, no regrets on selling stuff, I recently sold my Kimber 1911’s, but I still have access to them since a family member bought them. Making more room for future investments, FYI, just make sure you really want to sell them since replacing them in the future could be costly, just sayin
 
Well went to LGS today and sold the G34, G23. I was going to purchase a M&P 2.0 9mm 5 inch barrel but in the end I didn't. Have more than enough for now and who knows maybe something really new will come a long before or during the shot show! I still have the single stack Glocks.
 
nmedge said:
Back in May I had surgery on 3 fingers on my right hand. Surgery went fine and everything healed perfectly. The only problem I have is that I can no longer shoot double stack Glock firearms accurately any more. For months I have struggled with this and cannot seem to correct issue. I shoot M&P's with no issue at all. As a matter of fact I am very accurate with them. After going to range this morning I decided to trade in my last 3 double stack Glocks. A 9mm, a 40cal, and a 45acp. I just don't want to deal with it any longer. Single stack Glocks give me no issue at all. Tomorrow I will go to LGS and maybe trade for a M&P 45 or a 9mm with a 5 inch barrel. I hate to give up on the line but "perfection" is not working for me any more.
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Sorry about your surgery. I understand. I had micro neck surgery a few years ago and it affected which firearms I could carry concealed and how much recoil my body could handle. We have a lot more firearm choices than we used to have so it's not too hard to find the right firearm for your current physical situation...:)
 
kenpomaniac1958 said:
Sorry about your surgery. I understand. I had micro neck surgery a few years ago and it affected which firearms I could carry concealed and how much recoil my body could handle. We have a lot more firearm choices than we used to have so it's not too hard to find the right firearm for your current physical situation...:)
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Last night after reading your reply to this thread, it got me to thinking about a few things I had either tried to put out of my mind or maybe not wanting to face the possibility that shooting my guns might end as just a memory.
A mouth ago I also had spinal neck surgery and just waiting for my Doctor to release me to continue therapy . I think in my case as I am sure in many of yours, the prospects of getting old and seeing our past thru the windshield of life is a hard pill to swallow.
For those of you who are lucky enough to find a way to still enjoy your hobby of shooting.I smile and am happy for all who have had found way to continue what brings you pleasure.
Thanks for the opportunity of letting me share my thoughts on this topic.
 
Addison3 said:
Last night after reading your reply to this thread, it got me to thinking about a few things I had either tried to put out of my mind or maybe not wanting to face the possibility that shooting my guns might end as just a memory.
A mouth ago I also had spinal neck surgery and just waiting for my Doctor to release me to continue therapy . I think in my case as I am sure in many of yours, the prospects of getting old and seeing our past thru the windshield of life is a hard pill to swallow.
For those of you who are lucky enough to find a way to still enjoy your hobby of shooting.I smile and am happy for all who have had found way to continue what brings you pleasure.
Thanks for the opportunity of letting me share my thoughts on this topic.
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Getting old sucks and having surgery sucks, but it shouldn't define who we are. I think we can still shoot firearms and rifles and even a 20 gauge shotgun now and then. I'm an optimist. 2 years after the neck surgery that put 12 screws in my neck, I had quadruple bypass surgery. The quadruple bypass surgery was a little over 3 years ago and it kicked by butt. And that's saying a lot for a Marine like me. But the surgeries have also shown me that you can learn to live with pain and even be productive(I'm not a fan of pain medicine and Tylenol arthritis pain medication usually works for me when I need it, which isn't often..:) My dr. says I have the highest pain tolerance he's ever seen. Maybe all those years of Boxing and Martial Arts training were good after all...:) As far as firearms go, I recently traded for a S&W M&P EZ 9 mm. I traded a 44 mag snubby I liked a lot but the EZ has grown on me. It's one of my main carry firearms. I'm also able to still drive a manual transmission truck. I'm able to still do martial arts training(I just can't take hard contact to the head like the old days...:)). I feel like one of the most blessed people on this earth...:) There are people out there who are confined to a bed and for them I pray each night because I've spent days and nights in hospital beds with iv's and other stuff connected to me and it's rough.
 
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