Posts by SixG17s

SixG17s · 2022-06-23T13:12:23-0400

smw66 said:
You do not need to use snap caps to dry fire a Glock 17
Here is a video that is worth watching when you first start to shoot.

Actually you do, otherwise there is nothing to absorb the energy from the firing pin and it will eventually blow out the breach face. I have seen this many times, especially in competition, where shooters tend to dry fire thousands of times.

As far as Leatham's video, that is still wasted on most experienced shooters, let alone brand new newbies. Get thru you basic gun safety class first, then practice simple drills to get your fundamentals (gundamentals) down: stance, grip, sight picture and trigger control. Followed by transitions and movement. Consider shooting competition next, USPSA/IDPA or Steel Challenge (SCSA). Then look at Leatham's video and you will understand.

"Learn how to jerk the trigger without moving the gun. It's that simple, it's just hard to do"

All the Grand Masters will tell you the same thing.

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SixG17s · 2022-06-23T18:54:37-0400

I'm not a Grand Master, even though I usually squad with GM's, but I have eye witnessed several blown out breach faces. The newbie needs to start at the beginning.

SixG17s · 2022-06-24T10:09:42-0400

New 10 round mags are hard to load, so just put 9 rounds in. When not shooting, leave them loaded and the spring will relax. 17 rounders do not have that problem.

SixG17s · 2022-06-30T15:48:05-0400

pr5992 said:
Thanks!

The CCW permit thing is interesting. The course was advertised as a course to get a CCW, but the laws in California are such that it is very difficult to get a CCW permit and I most likely don't qualify. You have to have "good cause", which is a pretty strict test. But now that the Supreme Court has declared a similar statute in New York unconstitutional, it's a bit of a grey area ...

But regardless, it's $180 for an all day course including several hours on the range, so that's a pretty good deal. Even if I don't get the CCW it'll be fun and a good learning experience.

Depends on the county you live in. Some agencies contract out training, some do not. Check with the issue agency first. Still best for speed and accuracy is competition. Contact your nearest USPSA/IDPA club and see if any of the Grand Masters/Masters hold classes, most do. Fundamentals first: stance, grip, sight picture and trigger control. Then transitions and movement.

SixG17s · 2022-07-02T12:45:45-0400

pr5992 said:
Maybe I am overthinking all of this being a gun newbie, but I'm in California and you have to be careful here.

Yes, you will have far more to worry about than a video if you get into a shooting here. Again, depends on the responding LEO, CHP, PD or Sheriffs. And what they DA says about the case and in which county it occurred.

You know CA is going to require liability insurance in the near future? Some cities already put it in place. I'm curious to know what it's going to cost.

Aside, but the gun parts law has already taken place on July 1. All gun parts have to be purchased from an FFL now.

SixG17s · 2022-07-02T14:56:18-0400

^^^ Yea, sucks, but CA is still a wonder full state. I'm one hour from the mountains, beach, and low desert.

SixG17s · 2022-07-11T09:53:11-0400

Get Peltor Tac 6's neckband model for $67 on Amazon. They are great, even for a comp'd AR15. The Axil's do not have a quick enough response time.

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SixG17s · 2022-07-11T09:55:46-0400

By the way, Richmond puts on some righteous matches, including the Golden Bullet Area 2 match.

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SixG17s · 2022-07-12T11:01:52-0400

PR, it's not the total noise reduction, it's the response time to shots fired. Most in ear (under $400) can't match electric muffs.

SixG17s · 2022-07-12T18:30:25-0400

Mike Seeklander is doing a class in Ft. Bragg, only 3 hours north of Richmond.

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SixG17s · 2022-07-14T18:46:07-0400

Bud Fox said:
“ONLY”? That’s hell of a drive!

Nah, that's nothing. I regularly drive 3-5 hours for top level training, and Area matches.

SixG17s · 2022-07-14T18:57:19-0400

Flying with a weapon is a PITA, and you normally can only check a small amount of ammo. And the closest airport to Ft Bragg is Santa Rosa, with limited flights from the bay area, plus rental car.

SixG17s · 2022-07-14T19:43:29-0400

Rent a Prius....

SixG17s · 2022-07-14T21:04:46-0400

My neighbor has the G63. Man that thing is throaty. Scares the hell out of my Forester. But I pulled her off the ice on time in Big Bear.

SixG17s · 2022-07-15T10:11:29-0400

Richmond Hot Shots hosting a new shooter class.

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SixG17s · 2022-07-15T12:55:31-0400

Noise you fix with good electronic ears, recoil you fix with the correct grip. Even a little girl can.

SixG17s · 2022-07-18T22:14:00-0400

PR, what's your instrument?

SixG17s · 2022-07-19T09:56:03-0400

Nice, my wife is a professional Harpist. Bachelor of Arts in Church Organ for a private university and a Theory Masters from the Royal School of Church Music in England. Took up the harp after 30 years of church jobs (they pay nothing).