Posts about Competition Pistols

Perhaps the most important thing to control for reliable operation of the Alien pistol is the ammunition used. Because of the gas system that delays blowback, the wrong ammo will lead to unnecessary buildup and finally, failure to cycle the slide.

I’ve started back shooting a Laugo Arms Alien pistol and I still like it. These pistols are niche firearms that offer a unique design not found together in any other current pistol that I know. And if you have had a chance to shoot one, you’ll know exactly what I mean by unique.

The M&P Competitor, that is. After IPSC Nationals in November of 2023, I got started practicing and shooting matches with the M&P Competitor. That has worked out pretty well.

For my USPSA, PCSL, and IDPA practical shooting competitions I’ve been a huge fan and consistent user of the 1911 platform. But 8 or 10 rounds in a magazine gets old, especially in USPSA. So 2024 is going to be my year to shoot a high-capacity pistol. And there sure are a lot to choose from!