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What is frustrating is that what is a "fail" in a 1911 pattern pistol is apparently routine/standard/by design in a Glock. I am waiting/hoping Apex makes a .40 version soon as all of my Glocks are .40 models.

Apex has started making an extractor that helps with this issue in 9mm Glocks, both Gen3 and Gen4: https://apextactical.com/store/product-list.php?pg1-cid22.html All Glocks have typically weak ejection and they rely heavily on the magazine spring to assist in this part of the firing cycle. Next time you are at the range, try this. Fire a few rounds normally and note where the empty brass lands. Then load one round and remove the mag (NOTE: Glocks are controlled feed pistols. Do not load a single round into the chamber and send the slide home requiring the extractor to jump the case rim. This can induce a malfunction or damage the extractor). When you fire that one round without the magazine in place note what the empty and freshly extracted case does. I will bet money that it either drops straight down the magwell to land directly at your feet or trickles out of the ejection port and falls straight down to the ground at your feet.

I have no direct experience. Looking at their website they seem extremely overpriced and gimmicky. Anecdotally, sources that I trust implicitly who have had trigger time on a very small sampling report that they are overpriced hobby/boutique guns with fancy millwork and paint. With so many quality, reliable, affordable rifles out there that are built built by reputable and well known manufacturers - companies like BCM, Colt, DD, LMT, Noveske, LaRue - why buy an unknown? Out of curiosity, what about them gives you the idea that they are "rock solid"?

Some guys I know do that with no real issues, I personally don't like it. I try to stay as slim as possible up front. I have found that getting in and out of prone, certain kneeling, and more complicated asymmetrical shooting positions that allow you to use cover appropriately is easier the slimmer the front of your rig is. The 10 speed pouches usually stay empty (and I prefer it that way) but are available to plus up on ammo or carry mission specific equipment if I need them. When I do/did carry pistol mags on my 2nd line they are right next to my rifle mags, directly to my support side. I like to keep a small utility pouch Directly to the strong side of my rifle mags. My emergency reload pouches for rifle and pistol mags are on my 1st line. I use the mags on my 2nd line to backfill empty pouches on my first line whenever I can. I can draw mags straight from my chest if I have to, but prefer pulling all of my reloads from my belt. You really have to look at your ammo management/carrying setup as a system. Each part has to be thought out for what works for you, but it all has to compliment each other when you are wearing everything. You concealed gear has to compliment your duty gear has to compliment your training gear has to compliment your SHTF gear has to compliment your battle rattle has to compliment your Etc...

Magpul makes a similar mount called the "MOE Scout Mount". Costs $9.50 and lets you direct mount a Surefire Scout (M600 or M300 series) or any light you want with a mounting ring. You just need to specify left side (11:00 mount) or right side (1:00) mount. Lightweight, solid, cheap, easy to install, and moves the light out further. Another nice feature is the Scout Mount has a nice little shelf for your thumb. I have found that it helps recoil control a bit as well as driving the gun.

Thanks, glad it is helpful. I currently keep all of my pistol mags on my first line, just to the support side of my belt buckle, in an Eagle FB triple mag pouch. I used to keep 2 on my first line and 2 on my plate carrier, but ditched the mags on the PC to make room for a Taser holster. I just got a single Pistol Fast Mag and am looking for a spot to mount it, but it doesn't look too promising right now.

Lighter fluid (or some similar flammable liquid) and a grill lighter. Pour a tiny bit of lighter fluid down the breach and light it up. Let it burn for a second then put it out before it gets too hot to damage anything. Do this a few times to turn some of the snake/patch mess into ash to make room to push it out.

This is good advice ETA: I just saw your Avatar and wanted to say this: Don't base your firearms choices off of TV shows or cartoons.

I do not like shoulder holsters at all and for a number of reasons. - You routinely sweep your own support side arm when drawing. Under stress and with a startle reaction you may very well put a hole in yourself on the draw. - With a horizontal scabbard you are muzzling everyone behind you and the draw has the potential to be disastrous. Again, under stress and with a startle reaction and you may very well put a hole in someone else. - The draw is much slower and very conspicious. It is hard to keep your hands near your gun in a shoulder hater without telegraphing the move. - You need 2 hands to return the gun to the holster and in doing so you routinely sweep your arm, flank/ribs, and hip. - They are much more expensive than other holster types. - Your shoulder/back gets sore after a while. - Weapon retention is problematic at best. - You need a jacket of some kind to hide it, making it more uncomfortable and conspocious in warmer weather. You would look kinda funny in athletic shorts and a blazer or safari-vest. If you don't feel like changing out of your athletic shorts for something you can put a belt on for a more traditional carry style I don't see you wearing a shoulder holster appropriate cover garment like a jacket, vest, or blazer. - The pistol bounces off your ribs constantly, and for most it is a new/second draw stroke. It does look cool on Cop shows though.

These pics are all of one of my work rigs (this one is an MSA SOHPC with plates and backers in) with issued gear (except for the FDE PMag. That is a 15/20 that is personally owned) Here is a look at the ATS triple mag pouch centered in the front of the PC with BFG 10 speed single mag pouches on cells 1 and 3, and a BFG Tourniquet Now! with a CAT Tourniquet on the number 2 cell/center line of my rig. The bungee retention on the mag pouches as it is shown here is how I always keep it: Here the cell on the left has the bungee used in the traditional way - over the top with a pull tab. The cell to the right is how I prefer to have the pouches set up - The tab is tucked into the top MOLLE row on the right side. (I made no adjustments to the bungee, didn't shorten it or anything, just tucked the tab in and it was good to go). Both hold the mag equally well in the pouch but the setup on the right (tab tucked into the MOLLE) is faster to pull from and easier to put mags back while wearing: Here is a FDE PMag 15/20 in the left BFG 10 Speed pouch and a PMag 30 in the right side. I like the 10 Speeds here because they let me add mags or items of similar size quickly allowing me to base my loadout on the job/training as required and take up no space when empty: Here is a close up of the BFG Tourniquet Now! Keeping a TQ centerline so you can grab it with either hand is important for self aid. Pictures below both with the CAT: and without the CAT: Hope that helps.

Easier to show you. I will snap a few pics in a bit and post them up.

Ah! Perfect. Trying to descrbe the different pouches can get confusing. ATS makes a good mag pouch for there you but will have to get a triple (This is what I use on my armor - you can tuck the pull tab into the MOLLE and use the bungee as a sideways retention instead of vertical. Turns it into a great open top pouch) and a single to make the 4 across. http://www.atstacticalgear.com/cgi/commerce.cgi?search=action&category=RMP0 Avoid any that use kydex or plastic or retention on the front of your body. Going prone on a hot day even for a short time can alter their shape pretty quickly of they user really think or cheap plastic. They work great for an emergency reload pouch on your support side hip though.

Get a purpose designed Med Kit, not just a standard Ute. The med pouches have elastic inside to organize your kit and keep it neat. Most also have a "quick detach" feature so they can be removed from the vest/rig while being used. Makes it much easier for self aid as well as buddy aid. I also like to keep my aid kit on my belt. I may run a drill, attend a class, or teach wearing only my first line without my vest/armor/chest rig. Keeping the Med rig there assures I always have it. Another option is to keep a small bleeder pouch on your belt and a bigger aid kit on your vest. - I really like the ATS small tear away pouch and the BFG Trauma Kit Now. HSGI makes a great small bleeder pouch if you are looking to go that route. Don't run the dumper on your harness, keep it on your belt close to the 6 O'clock position but slightly to the support side. Makes it easier to use and keeps your center of balance lower where it should be without swinging all over the place. Also keeping it lower lets you get mags in and out easier without trying to stick your elbow in your ear. - I like the CSM New Dump Pouch and the Crye Dump pouch. The Crye is unobtanium, but contact Donna before your EAG class and see of Pat will have any at his class for sale. If so, ask her to put one aside for you. - Avoid the Maxpedition Roly Poly. Works great as an evidence/SSE pouch, but it is too shallow for running mags. When you go into and out of prone you will have a yard sale of all the gear in it. Keep 1 TQ as close to your centerline as possible. I carry two, one in my medpouch held horizontally, and one vertically on my center line. -I use the BFG Tourniquet Now! Strap attached to my center rifle mag pouch. Holds the TQ vertically deat center. Works great too, enough retention that it won't fall off, but comes out with a good strong tug. Mayflower makes a horizontal one that works really well also. you could also use a rubber band but you will have to check it often. They rot quickly in the sun, and it seems even faster if they got hit by bug spray. I still strongly suggest a single row of rifle mags on your chest and not a double. I have never liked a hydro pouch on my back in armor or in a chest rig. I never used it to drink on the line and found a bottle of water/Gatorade in my dump pouch worked much better.

Nothing to worry about. Some people really hate it and go through some extreme measures to eliminate it, but it is normal. You won't notice it when you are actually firing it. Good luck with it!! Eager to hear a range report!

All in good fun!

Good deal, you got the X harness. You will be pleased, you chose wisely! Looking forward to seeing it completed. If you don't like the pattern, it is nothing some Rit Dye and some spray paint can't fix

Why wouldn't you stake a $30 end plate? It is made to be staked, actually it is made to be torqued and then staked in two places. You can still remove it with a lower block and a vice if you need/want to. I have done it dozens of times on work guns. And even though the endplate and castle nut are supposed to be one time use parts, if you do it right, you could use it more than once. It is cheap insurance that your gun will run at twice the price.

^^This^^ When the big names that everyone wants retire or pass, the value of the guns they built will skyrocket.

Regarding Bellybands - In my experience bellyband type holsters just plain suck except for a very few, very specific set of circumstances where they "may" be necessary to accomplish your concealment needs. Carrying in your home isn't really one of them. They are uncomfortable and slow to draw from, little to no retention, inconsistent draw... Did I mention that they are uncomfortable and slow? I think a fanny pack would make the most sense for what you are saying you want with the limitations you are stating. Athletic shorts are going to be tough to carry in. Loose waistband, minimal pockets, no provision for a belt. If you are serious about it you may need to dress around your carry style. With certain clothing choices you can design a carry method around the clothes. Unfortunately athletic shorts really don't give you a lot of options to work with.

Agreed. But you can improve your physical security immediately and on your own. You don't have to lobby, contribute to a campaign, or vote it into office/law. Changing the Justice System and making politicians do the right thing will take years if it happens at all.

Seriously Shawn. Attention to detail and personal responsibility are two very important parts of firearms ownership and firearms training. As is the maturity necessary to realize when you made a mistake and correct it. What you said was flat out wrong. On top of that, even if you actually could manipulate the device while keeping your finger on the trigger you shouldn't as it would be unsafe to do so and break one of the cardinal rules of firearm safety. If you can't see that for yourself then I don't know what to tell you other than it is a miracle that no one has been hurt in any of the classes you teach. Take the criticism and drive on. I love how instead of discussing the safety issue raised by your incorrect comment you turn it into "you guys ruined my thread :-("

No. We use them to clean our cars, HQ, and Holding cells when someone makes a mess with their bodily fluids.

We use these guys at work for cleanup and decon: http://mobile.aftermathinc.com/ They do a good job and are reasonable.

We are diminished. My deepest condolences to you and your family.