Twin G18 Auto 9mm

[Cogster1]

Sorry if this is a repost. I searched, but didn't see it. Cool video, just wish it showed the target when he was done..

http://www.break.com/index/twin_g18s_9mm_auto_glockb.html

 

[TexasRifleman]

just wish it showed the target when he was done..

Probably didn't even hit the target......cool though.

I'm not sure I see the point of these G18's.

 

[Geno]

Cool but, what of the $$$$$?

This is all very cool, watching casing fly. Personally, I would never fire 2 at the same time. But, my post is about the $$$$$. Two-fisted, 33 rounds per magazine, makes then 66 rounds expended. I timed it, and by my cronograph (watch) it took 2 seconds to empty both magazines. 60 seconds times 60 mintes equals 3,600 seconds, divided by 2 seconds equals 1,800 loadings (2 magazines loading) per hour. Assume 10 seconds change per loading and assumming they were already loaded, that takes it down to 360 loadings (2 magazines per loading) could be fired in 1 hour. 360 loadings (2 magazines per) equals 66 bullets expended per loading, times 360 loading, equals 23,760 rounds of 9mm spent. Divide 23,760 rounds by 50 rounds to box, equals 475.2 boxes of ammo expended, times $12.99 per box equals $6,172.84 in ammo.

Contrast with the pleassure that I derive from firing my single-shot Contender, with extraordinarily accurate shots. Or, maybe I'm just jelous of the fact that I dont earn $10,000.00 per hour so I could afford to fire two-fisted G18s, all day long.

By the way, in pulling this stunt, while I admit it is very cool to watch, he painted his own arm with the G18's muzzle at least once, possibly twice. Cross-draw is one of the most dangerous.

All the same, thanks. It was fun to watch.

Doc2005

 

[Cogster1]

Hijack

Doc, I'm going to hijack my own thread with this one -

Why is cross-draw more dangerous than a more common IWB or OWB strong side? It seems to me that as long as the gun is kept pointed at the ground and proper trigger rules are followed, it is no more dangerous than anything else. I do see that the sweep arc is larger, but again pointed down with finger off trigger. Where’s the problem? I'm not talking about this video direclty, but cross-draw in general.

Cogster1

 

[SuperiorMarksman_18]

It's too bad only government, law enforcement, and class 3 dealers are allowed to have them.

 

[crunker]

I'd prefer a GLOCK 26 converted to full auto, or a Beretta 92FS converted to full auto since it seems more ergonomic. See http://www.autoweapons.com/products/postdealersamples.html and http://www.fss-g.com/index2.htm

 

[Zen21Tao]

Why is cross-draw more dangerous than a more common IWB or OWB strong side? It seems to me that as long as the gun is kept pointed at the ground and proper trigger rules are followed, it is no more dangerous than anything else. I do see that the sweep arc is larger, but again pointed down with finger off trigger. Where’s the problem? I'm not talking about this video direclty, but cross-draw in general.

I think it definitely depends on the type of cross draw rig. I can see how many wouldn't like sholder holdsters like these (below):



As you can see, everyone that happens to be behind where this guy (in photo above) is standing is being swept with the barrel of a loaded weapon.


I find these type of holsters (where the barrel is pointed down) to be much less threaning. In fact, the only real negatives I see with this rig is the possability of sweeping yourself or others accidently with the arc of your draw and that it is slower than drawing from OWB or IWB:

 

[loki.fish]

[QUOTEDoc2005]By the way, in pulling this stunt, while I admit it is very cool to watch, he painted his own arm with the G18's muzzle at least once, possibly twice. Cross-draw is one of the most dangerous.[/QUOTE]

Rule #3: 3. Keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until you have made the decision to fire the weapon.

It's only unsafe if you're careless. If you can't follow the rules, you don't need the tools.

Edit: obviously the guy in the video can't follow the rules. I'd be very uncomfortable being the cameraman.

 

[carpettbaggerr]

I find these type of holsters (where the barrel is pointed down) to be much less threaning.

Unless your upstairs neighbor is wearing one.

 

[Zen21Tao]

Unless your upstairs neighbor is wearing one.

True, but in that case the only difference between the downward pointing sholder holster and a nornal IWB/OWB holster is around a foot and a half of elevation.