Fox News is reporting Heller is back at it. Heller and two others filed a federal lawsuit against Washington DC for having overly restrictive gun regulations, now that the gun ban has been overturned.

Gun Ban Plaintiff Dick Heller Files New Lawsuit Against Washington, D.C.

Monday , July 28, 2008

WASHINGTON —AP

The plaintiff in the Supreme Court case that overturned Washington’s 32-year-old handgun ban has filed a new federal lawsuit against the city.

In a complaint filed Monday in U.S. District Court, Dick Heller and two other plaintiffs allege that the city’s new gun regulations still violate rights guaranteed under the Constitution.

The lawsuit cites the District of Columbia’s unusual ban on firearms that carry more than 12 rounds of ammunition, which includes most semiautomatic handguns.

The suit also claims that the city’s regulations make it all but impossible for residents to keep a gun ready for immediate self defense in the home.

The Supreme Court struck down Washington’s handgun ban June 26. The D.C. Council passed emergency legislation July 15 in an effort to comply with the court’s ruling.

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This is Part III in a series, to read this series from the beginning see: Choosing a New Gun Part 1 and Choosing a New Gun Part 2

I acquired a couple of 40 S&W caliber handguns to try out.  The first was a Springfield XD Sub Compact, the second was an H&K P2000 (standard size). Both of the guns had a good feel to them in grip and in balance.

First up was the Springfield XD 40 SC

I ran a target out the the 7 yard line and put a few test rounds through the gun.  For a target I used an Alco Transitional Target I [TRS-I US Treasury Silhouette 14" x 20" Blue], for ammunition I used CCI Blazer Brass.

Observations

The Springfield XD had no mechanical issues, fed, fired and ejected every round on cue.  The gun was very loud, most of this is due to the 3″ barrel, so be prepared for a rather loud report if you decide to shoot an XD compact.

The grip was a little short, but this was cured with the addition of a Pierce Grip.

First 9 rounds fired out of the gun put a 5″ group on the paper. (4″ group if you do not count the one flier round).

Results

I ran another hundred or so rounds through the gun to try out different drills, such as weaver, strong hand, and weak hand.  Overall the Springfield XD performed well, with the exception of the loud report.

Next up was the H&K P2000 40

I ran a target out the the 10 yard line and put a few test rounds through the gun.  For a target I used a USPSA cardboard target, for ammunition I used CCI Blazer Brass.

Observations

The HK P2000 had no mechanical issues, fed, fired and ejected every round on cue.

The grip felt a bit small in diameter, but this was cured by changing out the backstrap to the larger size.

First 12 rounds fired out of the gun put a 4″ group on the paper at 10 yds (removing the flier towards the bottom the group becomes a 3″ group).

Results

I ran another hundred or so rounds through the gun to try out different drills, such as weaver, strong hand, and weak hand.  Overall the P2000 demonstrated good performance and accuracy.

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