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35 www.officer.com July 2014 Law Enforcement Technology FIREARMS TACTICS muzzle. On a warm day in Central California, I recorded several strings with this ammo which were signifi- cantly higher with a very low standard deviation. I use an Oehler Research Model 35-Proof Chronograph. Sometimes cartridge manufacturers publish optimistic data on their prod- ucts, having been tested under ideal conditions. I proofed these cartridges several times…I admit it—SIG SAUER sent plenty of ammo and I shot plenty of it. This may be the next "go to" in duty ammunition. I'll let you know when I take delivery of my next ship- ment of gelatin. I shot the 1911 XO from the bench and offhand. The ERGO Grips Extreme Duty XT grips dig in rather well, and the balance of this gun allows the shooter to flow from one target to another. The weight dampens much of the recoil and the Critical Defense and SIG SAUER Elite Performance Ammunition worked flawlessly. I liked the sights, but XS Sight Systems has spoiled me. I like the Big Dot front sight, which is easier for my eyes to "pick up" in poor lighting. SIG SAUER has done two things here: First, the stock sights are beefy and designed for extreme environments; Second, they are dovetailed, not pinned, which means installation of XS Sights is done using a sight pusher. The 1911 XO shot better offhand for me and the Elite Performance Ammunition gave me sub 2-inch groups at 15 yards with consistency. We were using B27 targets during this test and all of us could double-tap a standard police qualification (which is usually fired slowly) with this gun. How did it feel? Well, it shot like a custom, minus the custom trigger. I could crank out accurate effective fire like it was my own gun. Besides a full-sized IWB gun, what is the 1911 XO's place in law enforce- ment? This would be my pick behind a ballistic shield. It is easily shot one- handed, and the sights are easy to pick up through a ballistic portal. Would I own this gun for duty? Yes. In fact, I would carry it all the time. ■ Lindsey Bertomen, a retired police officer and military small arms trainer, teaches criminal justice at Hartnell College. He welcomes comments at lbertomen@letonline.com. tuffyproducts.com/let | 866.318.8339 made in usa • Unlike most drawers on the market that use retrofi tted cabinet or house locks, Tuffy drawers incorporate a patented pushbutton latching mechanism similar to typical OEM automotive door latches. • Patented Pry-Guard II locking system with a 1/4" thick steel latch which enables the drawer to be latched closed without locking for convenient access. • Patented Anti-twist push button lock system with a 10 tumbler double bitted security key. • Typically lighter weight than others on the market through superior engineering. Scan this code with your smartphone to view these gear storage solutions or browse all our heavy duty products built to withstand a lifetime of abuse. SERIOUS THEFT PROTECTION TUFFY S E C U R I T Y P R O D U C T S ® Circle 66 on Reader Service Card COMPANY READER SERVICE NO. SIG SAUER 63 Wolff Gunsprings 64 XS Sight Systems 65 For more information on these companies, circle the corresponding number on the Reader Service Card M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N LET_32-35_FirearmsTactics0714.indd 35 6/25/14 12:01 PM