Count your shots

[Alaskapopo]

Originally Posted by Tard

I got bored with semi-autos and started shooting revolver-only.

At first, I had a few 'clicks' but now I absolutely know how many rounds I've fired. With a 15 round semi under stress? Well, honestly I doubt I'd be able to do it.

Like to handicap yourself do you? I own my share of revolvers and I like shooting them much like I like going to a museum. But they are not for carry except when you need a large bore handgun for bear protection.
Pat

[Tard]

I am an instructor in training at Firearms Academy of Seattle.
The owner there says he doesn't allow instructors with any weaknesses, so I re-took the classes with a revolver-only and also with a semi left-handed.

Now I shoot IDPA either with a revolver or left-handed-semi and for the next year I'm shooting only revolver. We get a lot of students shooting revolver these days, brand-new gun owners, and enough lefties and cross-eye dominant shooters that I must be fully competent in everything.

Now, I find I really enjoy shooting revolvers, a good one has some characteristics that semis don't and it has honed my precision because I only have 6 shots.

In the summer I carry a 5-shot snubby in a Smartcarry holster, very comfortable.

So, why do you limit yourself to strong-side semis only?

[hurley842002]

I used to count my shots, until I realized that it was only distracting me from my target. I stopped counting and it helped. I can only imagine in an actual shooting situation, there would be NO WAY you would be able to count.

[CW45]

Shot counting went out of favor over 20 years ago in my department.

I have read/heard/watched some instructors, both LEO and non-LEO recommend a white or red tracer as the next to the last round in each magazine. That way when you see the tracer fire you know the last live round is in the tube.

Thoughts???

[Joeywhat]

Originally Posted by CW45

Shot counting went out of favor over 20 years ago in my department.

I have read/heard/watched some instructors, both LEO and non-LEO recommend a white or red tracer as the next to the last round in each magazine. That way when you see the tracer fire you know the last live round is in the tube.

Thoughts???

I'm not doing that in ANY of my carry guns. MAYBE a rifle used for SHTF (NOT home intrusion...). That is certainly asking for legal troubles, and I have no doubt that many people will think they explode, or otherwise do more damage.

And it's also no secret that tracers are good for starting fires. I'd hate to be the unlucky SOB who started a house fire on some off chance after unloading into a bad guy.

I also have no idea how long it takes for a tracer to be visible in a handgun cartridge. With 5.56 it's an EASY 50 yards minimum before it lights up.

[Alaskapopo]

Originally Posted by Tard

I am an instructor in training at Firearms Academy of Seattle.
The owner there says he doesn't allow instructors with any weaknesses, so I re-took the classes with a revolver-only and also with a semi left-handed.

Now I shoot IDPA either with a revolver or left-handed-semi and for the next year I'm shooting only revolver. We get a lot of students shooting revolver these days, brand-new gun owners, and enough lefties and cross-eye dominant shooters that I must be fully competent in everything.

Now, I find I really enjoy shooting revolvers, a good one has some characteristics that semis don't and it has honed my precision because I only have 6 shots.

In the summer I carry a 5-shot snubby in a Smartcarry holster, very comfortable.

So, why do you limit yourself to strong-side semis only?

Well I am a firearms instructor myself at my department. I believe in the beware of the man who carries one gun because he probably knows how to use it. I own a lot of different pistols but I carry 1911's. Why because you will not shoot as well if you try to shoot multiple platforms all at the same time. You will be a jack of all trades master of none. Fine an action type you like and stick with it. As for shooting weak handed that is great training for when you are injured and I do it. However shooting weak sided with two hands is stupid. I know some instructors teach it and their reasons why but I disagree. Yes you expose less of your body on a left handed corner but 99% of people out there shoot about 50% to 70% of their potential with their weak side. So their hit probability goes way down. Its far better to use an Israeli lean and expose more of your body but faster and more accurate with your weapon. Also the last thing you want people to be doing under stress is switching hands on every corner in a building search. Can we say ND waiting to happen. You are in a different position as being someone who has to train people to use various types of handguns. But I think your business would do better having specific instructors specialize in specific weapon/action types. As for summer carry. I always carry my duty gun on and off duty. To quote Jeff Cooper " Carrying a gun is supposed to be comforting not comfortable." You should be able to conceal a full size 1911. I have done it for a long time now.

Pat

[spamlovr]

Originally Posted by Tard

I am an instructor in training at Firearms Academy of Seattle.

Originally Posted by Alaskapopo

Well I am a firearms instructor myself at my department.

Please, let's try to stay on topic, folks.

[Tard]

Holy crap.