Recent content by badgerw

Are they the same as being on the 2-way range? No. Are they a good training tool for force-on-force? Yes, if you have the mindset to treat it as real. You need a like-minded training partner or two to make this work. For training by yourself? Maybe for draw to 1st shot. Bill

I have had a Trijicon RMR on my Glock 26 EDC gun almost a year. I plan to replace the battery in June, despite the estimated two year life. Here it is: I found after a Close-Range Gunfighting class that I couldn't pick up the dot as fast as I liked. I added suppressor sights and "voila!" I...

If you live in Nashville, I'd suggest Tactical Response in Camden and Rangemaster in Memphis. I do not have direct experience with either, but both are highly regarded. Bill

Mr. Mags, I think most of the posts here miss the point of Cooper's color codes. Condition ORANGE is active awareness of one's surroundings "with a specific focal point" because something doesn't seem right. Let me give an example. A few years ago I was waiting at the mall to pick my wife up...

Let me suggest Suarez International. They conduct classes all over the US. I have trained with them several times. YMMV one hell of a lot. Bill

Suarez Interational Glenn Matthews of Suarez International is teaching Close Range Gunfighting in Tyler 20 - 21 June and in Waco 29 - 30 August. I can personally vouch for Glenn. Dan Agakian is teaching Advanced Rifle Gunfighting in Tyler 15 - 16 August. Roger Phillips is teaching Point...

I attended the SI Defensive Pistol class taught by Glenn Matthews in July 2007. Comments by one student: "The class was much more dynamic and practical than simply practicing at an indoor range, and that's what I was paying for. Glenn, the instructor, had no problem with us drawing from...

My wife gave me an airsoft Glock 19 to compliment my carry G19. I love her. Bill

I was chatting with a friend last night who is a local cop. I'll call him "R". For the first time in the three years we've known each other, the conversation rolled around to guns. "R" mentioned that he never carries a gun off duty. He said he'd, "rather be a good witness." I told him I...

A few weeks ago I had to attend a professional conference in a nearby city. I arrived earlier than I'd planned (minimal traffic). I had to wait around for an hour in the lobby of the hotel hosting the conference. While I was waiting, I noticed another group was also having a conference at the...

Let me rain a bit on the GunVault parade. I bought one early last year. Here's my story: http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=10385 YMMV one Hell of a lot, Bill

I recently made the switch from a Kimber 3" 1911 in .45ACP to a Glock 19. I did this after I discovered that I could make faster and more accurate hits with the Glock than I could with the 1911. Did I make the right choice? I dunno. I gave up carrying my 1911 at 4 o'clock in a Tucker...

A fella I greatly respect has switched from an S&W 642 to a Kahr PM9. He shot the Kahr with Tom Givens and became a believer. Me, I have a 642 with CT laser grips. The round count (7 vs 5) is a serious issue, but the round effectiveness (9mmP vs .38 Spcl) is a wash. The Kahr is flatter, and...

I currently carry a Colt Mustang Pocketlite in a Ken Null ankle holster. I am seriously considering switching to a S&W 442 or 340PD. YMMV one hell of a lot. Bill

I am planning to replace my every day carry gun with a Glock 19. I will probably carry at appendix IWB with a Tucker Cover-up holster. My normal cover garment is an untucked camp shirt. I can get a new OD G19 for about $480. New black frames seem to be $500. Is there any advantage to an OD...