For the past 3 months, I've been working into a routine using Hit Factor calculations to measure my Pistol and Rifle performance. This routine consists of treating range time as if it were a match, collecting data to perform a IPSC/USPSA Hit Factor calculation. Previously, I would rely on subjective "feelings" to gauge my performance … Continue reading Using Hit Factor To Practice
Thanks to my Shotgun, (MKA-1919), I am an open-division 3-Gunner. Last year, I spent a good amount of time and effort optimizing my shotgun to get it into the fight. This winter, I've spent a lot of time building an Open division pistol. In for a penny, in for a pound, right? The objective of … Continue reading Introducing the Twin Roland Specials
If you're running into reliability issues with your 9mm pistol there are 3 likely causes: You're shooting wrong There's something wrong with your gun The ammo you're running doesn't have enough power to cycle the gun The first two points are a a blog post all their own, but the third point is easy to … Continue reading Power Factor for Various 9mm Factory Loads
I took my two older daughters to The Shooting Edge this weekend to practice some pistol and rifle drills. I just got a new compensator for one of my Glock 19's from IPSCSTORE.com and I wanted to test it out. Some important takeaways related to compensated pistols: 1. Adding a compensator to a Glock 19 … Continue reading Glock 19 and Fatherhood Tips
I first got my gun license in 2008 when I was 24. When I did, My Sergeant Major from my Army Reserve unit invited me to see his gun room. My jaw dropped when I first walked in. One wall was full of pistols, one full of rifles, one full of tactical and competative gear, … Continue reading Lessons From My First 3-Gun Match
It seems sometimes that the only way to get good at 3-Gun to to buy expensive, high-end equipment that gives you a competitive advantage. To some degree that is true, but as Keanu Reeves demonstrated in preparing for the John Wicks movie, training and practice are also very important. This presents a problem for many … Continue reading How To Get Good At 3-Gun
