ChrisFry

Hey Checker, I don't necessarily think "high round count" is any indication of good training because you may or may not be installing bad habits depending upon the course work or drill. However, reps are important for any physical skill set. I would submit that training is where you get the educational component and knowledge and practice is where YOU rep it out and make it your own. Just my take Thanks, Chris

Hi Guys, Couple things: Since the last ammo crunch a couple years ago I have allowed dedicated and conversion .22 carbines and pistols into classes. Some people don't agree with this but some training is better than no training. And, If you look at the recent website updates I have reduced round counts in all classes from 500/day to 300/day in an effort to help all of us conserve what reserve ammo we have. This class is almost full with 1-2 seats still available.,Look forward to shooting with some of you soon. Thanks, Chris

I am reviewing one now and really like it. In the literature that came with my holster they mention that there may be some squeaking and to use saddle soap or baby powder but do not mention anything about oil for break in like on a regular leather holster. I agree with HODGIE and doubt you will need to break it in with any oil.

Tuff Products Pock-a-roo is real affordable and a decent holster http://www.tuffproducts.com/home.php?cat=268 Raven concealment also makes some really nice kydex ones http://www.themalabarfront.com/index.php?cPath=82_97_117

1) You get what you pay for 2) Try your best to shoot a couple guns with one of each optic first before buying 3) Aimpoint tends to have better battery life as Caine mentions and the mounts are generally better made for proper co-witnessing with your irons in the lower 1/3 of the optic I shot with an Aimpoint Mirco T-1 this last weekend and loved it, that will be my next purchase as soon as I can sell some other gear. Good luck

Thanks again, everyone.

Hey, thanks guys! Time is catching up with me!

Hope you had a good one! And, my best to you and the wife for the upcoming holiday season. Chris

The second class MDTS did in NJ in 2006 was a Combative Pistol Skills course and the 2 consecutive weekend classes we did at Buckeye earlier this year were combined Carbine and Pistol Skills. I have not done a dedicated pistol course recently because there seems to be more interest whenever the Carbine is involved. Maybe this coming spring we can do a Combative Pistols Skills course if you guys have not drank the koolaide and joined up at FS!

Both imageshack and photobucket have worked for me also... not that I have any pictures of boobies..... :shock:

The Handbooks best quality is its convenient size and can be easily carried to the range in a pocket or in your range bag. Other than that, some of the info is dated IMO and it is also short on details. It is still a worthwhile investment for $16.

It is an excellent reference but I would not label it the bible for all things AR. It is certainly worth the $30 IMO.

Thanks for posting this Lavid. Very helpful. Chris

I have used wolf almost exclusively in my AR, AK and Glocks for going on 3 years now. It functions fine in all weapons. From late 2006-2008 (spring of 08) I ran a test on my off the shelf bushmaster shooting 7300 rounds of wolf .223 through that gun and never fully cleaning it. All I did was a quick and dirty cleaning of the bolt carrier and run a bore snake through. I believe that 90% of the problems people have with the AR is due to poor maintenance and either over lubrication of the bolt carrier or under lube of bolt carrier.

I have just under 4000 rounds through my WASR 10 and have never cleaned it

Agreed. Reading the written word on the net can sometimes lead to misunderstandings. I did not take this as anything other than constructive criticism. I am not sure about your statement regarding Glocks, can you explain your rationale regarding them vs. the pistols you would carry? In regards to needing another 35 years of practice I will simply add that I know a lot of guys who have been shooting 20 plus years who have NEVER carried their handgun concealed. Just because you go to the range and shoot does not mean you know what it is like to EDC your pistol or utilize it during a life threatening critical incident. I mean no disrespect with this statement, just passing on what I have experienced directly.

Welcome Jason!

An excellent presentation done by Rob Pincus of ICE Training on wall penetration of different home defense rounds http://www.downrange.tv/bestdefense/wall-penetration.htm The shotgun demo is especially interesting considering a lot of peoples opinions of birdshot as a home defense round.

Ben, how long did it take to get it from date of order to receiving date? Did you order from a vendor or direct from Milt Sparks website?

How do you adjust for different distances? There is a lot of good info here: http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=18&t=328143&page=6 The rear sight has 2 aperatures- a 0-2 (large) aperature for short range 0-200 meters and an unmarked aperature (small) for 300-800 meters. On my GG&G I utilize the knob on the right side of the sight to adjust windage and then adjust the front sight for elevation since there is no elevation drum on this BUIS.

I run the GG&G BUIS and have for about 4 yrs now. They are very solid and easy to work with.

Thanks again for the warm welcome guys!

Hey Rich!

Since I am now a sponsor I thought I would give some more information about myself and MDTS. MDTS is a full service defensive training and consulting company providing cutting edged instruction for responsible citizens, law enforcement, corporations and the U.S. Military. Our Mission is simple, we strive to provide the most current and effective training available while maintaining the highest standards and expectations of both ourselves and our students. We are dedicated to providing you with the skills necessary to survive a potential lethal force encounter and get home safely. MDTS offers a variety of courses to include small arms training (pistol, carbine, shotgun), edged weapon combatives, practical unarmed combatives, various NRA programs as well as the state of Utah Non-Resident Pistol Permit course. All of our programs of instruction utilize proven adult learning strategies and methods essential to proper integration, retention and immediate recall of learned skills. MDTS training curriculums differ from other training providers in that we offer our courses in 4hr. blocks of instruction. We understand that citizens, police officers and/or military servicemen time is important to them. Some people just do not have or cannot take 8-16 hrs. out of their schedules to attend training. This is the MDTS way of providing training courses in a convenient, digestible manner without reducing the quality or efficacy of instruction. We have provided training in NY, NJ, PA, CT, NV, FL, TN, MS, MA, NH and CAN. Check us out on the web at http://www.mdtstraining.com

Hi Everyone, My name is Chris Fry and I am located in Upstate, NY. I run a small arms and personal protection training company out of NY but travel all over the US and CAN conducting classes. I travel to NJ several times a year to conduct training at Buckeye Gun Club and have made a lot of good friends in NJ. Look forward to interacting with everyone here! Thanks, Chris