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Post by nerdthenord on Jul 21, 2021 19:15:54 GMT
Glad you had a good time. You chose wisely! The Glock 19 is the best of breed in my opinion...the only Glocks are own are a Gen2 and a Gen3 G19. Do yourself a favor and get some solid training with regard to both marksmanship (shooting accurately) and tactical (how to move/fight with the gun) Not to be negative some observations looking at your video... Grip needs work...gun is jumping in your hand, space between strong hand web and tang You are breaking your wrists Fidgeting your weak hand fingers/grip You are slapping the trigger (learn trigger reset and control) Stance looks ok but should be a little wider (shoulder width "fighting stance") Not using isometric tension with your arms to "lock in the gun" Thanks, yeah, all those things need work. I am glad I was recorded so I could see the mistakes i made and work on those with training and practice. |
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Post by Lord Newport on Jul 21, 2021 19:18:26 GMT
Glad you had a good time. You chose wisely! The Glock 19 is the best of breed in my opinion...the only Glocks are own are a Gen2 and a Gen3 G19. Do yourself a favor and get some solid training with regard to both marksmanship (shooting accurately) and tactical (how to move/fight with the gun) Not to be negative some observations looking at your video... Grip needs work...gun is jumping in your hand, space between strong hand web and tang You are breaking your wrists Fidgeting your weak hand fingers/grip You are slapping the trigger (learn trigger reset and control) Stance looks ok but should be a little wider (shoulder width "fighting stance") Not using isometric tension with your arms to "lock in the gun" Thanks, yeah, all those things need work. I am glad I was recorded so I could see the mistakes i made and work on those with training and practice. You have made an investment in the safety of you and those around you by buying a excellent combat handgun. Now get some training to finish the process. |
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Post by nerdthenord on Jul 21, 2021 19:22:25 GMT
Thanks, yeah, all those things need work. I am glad I was recorded so I could see the mistakes i made and work on those with training and practice. You have made an investment in the safety of you and those around you by buying a excellent combat handgun. Now get some training to finish the process. I will definitely look into that. It would be dumb but all too common to leave it halfway and own something that I'm not skilled in the use of. I have a very nice pistol and want to be able to use it properly. |
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Post by howler on Jul 21, 2021 20:31:13 GMT
Glad you had a good time. You chose wisely! The Glock 19 is the best of breed in my opinion...the only Glocks are own are a Gen2 and a Gen3 G19. Do yourself a favor and get some solid training with regard to both marksmanship (shooting accurately) and tactical (how to move/fight with the gun) Not to be negative some observations looking at your video... Grip needs work...gun is jumping in your hand, space between strong hand web and tang You are breaking your wrists Fidgeting your weak hand fingers/grip You are slapping the trigger (learn trigger reset and control) Stance looks ok but should be a little wider (shoulder width "fighting stance") Not using isometric tension with your arms to "lock in the gun" Along with this is considering purchase of a .22lr pistol (Browning Buckmark or Ruger) for practice. Save a fortune in ammo while avoiding some of the problems that may arise with recoil control (flinching). I've been lusting after a CZ75 SP-01 tactical 40 ounce all steel monster with super low bore axis that should make 9mm feel like .22lr. |
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Post by elbufo on Jul 21, 2021 21:14:40 GMT
Definitely go for a 22LR. That has been all we and the wife unit have been practicing with here as of late. We even bought a couple of 22 conversion kits for our cosmetically challenged rifles. After about 50 rounds they start having issues which makes for great FTl or FTF clearing practice.
Now for my personal thoughts on Glocks...They work. They work very well! But for me, they just don't look or feel right. Their looks are not aesthetically pleasing to an old school guy like me. Plastic!!! how many generations will that polymer last? To this I do not have an answer. Metal has stood the test of time and only time will tell for current polymer pistols???
BUT THEY WORK!!!
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Post by tera on Jul 21, 2021 21:40:24 GMT
I have a 1911 in 9mm that is stainless slide, barrel and frame. It is 5 pounds unloaded. That feels like a .22 because of ergonomics and lots of non-reciprocating mass.
If you aren't looking to train on a specific platform the Ruger MK IV 22/45. Fixed barrel, laser accurate, and about as reliable as .22 pistols get. They also suppress really well.
The Glock 44 is in .22lr. I haven't run one yet, so I can't speak to their reliability, only point out they exist. They feel weird in the hand, though. Too light weight to fully simulate centerfire Glocks. Hybrid polymer/metal slide and lack of a beefy barrel seem to be the cause of that.
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Post by Lord Newport on Jul 21, 2021 22:05:04 GMT
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Post by tera on Jul 21, 2021 22:17:28 GMT
If I had a nickle for every time I dry-fired in training, I'd buy myself something fancy.
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Post by Lord Newport on Jul 21, 2021 23:09:26 GMT
If I had a nickle for every time I dry-fired in training, I'd buy myself something fancy. Marine? |
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Post by tera on Jul 22, 2021 3:11:32 GMT
Nope, I never served. I don't want to misrepresent myself as someone who has. Instead, I taught martial arts and got my CCDW Instructor's License to help those left at home protect themselves.
I just firmly believe in dry-fire drills. I have a room I don't allow live ammo in reserved for cleaning and drills.
The trouble with firearms skills is they are perishable. Without regular practice you see a degradation of accuracy, efficiency, and speed. So, dry-fire is a great way to stay up on your trigger work. Plus, I find it relaxing.
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Post by pattyb0009 on Jul 22, 2021 3:35:42 GMT
Amazing firearm. Love a glock.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2021 9:07:06 GMT
DO NOT EVER MESS WITH A SHORT GUY...They don't play push and shove. They just hurt you and get it over with! Sorry if I offended anyone. I did not intend to. I was not being serious. |
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Post by Lord Newport on Jul 22, 2021 13:25:12 GMT
DO NOT EVER MESS WITH A SHORT GUY...They don't play push and shove. They just hurt you and get it over with! Sorry if I offended anyone. I did not intend to. I was not being serious. Short guys are always offended...  |
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Post by tera on Jul 22, 2021 17:23:51 GMT
For what it's worth, us short people seem to have an advantage in Judo. Lower center of gravity and easier to get our hips lower than other people's hips for throws.
That advantage begins to disappear as everyone levels up, of course. My Judo Sensei was a very tall gentleman, I don't think I ever won against him when he didn't obviously let me do it so I could practice a technique in a more "live" fashion.
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Post by howler on Jul 22, 2021 20:56:05 GMT
For what it's worth, us short people seem to have an advantage in Judo. Lower center of gravity and easier to get our hips lower than other people's hips for throws. That advantage begins to disappear as everyone levels up, of course. My Judo Sensei was a very tall gentleman, I don't think I ever won against him when he didn't obviously let me do it so I could practice a technique in a more "live" fashion. Low center of gravity helps running backs who are usually on the shorter side make lateral cuts. |
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Post by elbufo on Jul 22, 2021 21:59:28 GMT
There are two type of short guys...Regular short people and short people with SPS. I have a dear friend who is all of 5 foot and a smidge. If you didn't have something to compare him to you wouldn't know he was short. I came to the conclusion many years ago that in a scrap I had two choices...Pray to God I could grab him and sit on him or shoot him. I think neither scenario would allow me to escape unscathed!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2021 5:08:16 GMT
There are two type of short guys...Regular short people and short people with SPS. I have a dear friend who is all of 5 foot and a smidge. If you didn't have something to compare him to you wouldn't know he was short. I came to the conclusion many years ago that in a scrap I had two choices...Pray to God I could grab him and sit on him or shoot him. I think neither scenario would allow me to escape unscathed! During Vietnam the short people made the best tunnel rats, but tunnel rats had a very short life expectancy as well. One of the shortest in Vietnam. Those were really brave men and I have a lot of respect and admiration for them. |
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Post by ghost on Jul 31, 2021 14:35:21 GMT
just a couple hints
- be brisk and firm with seating the magazines and slide rack.(especially so with tact reloads)
getting your shoulders arms horiz or higher up a touch will help with recoil. since target is below your eye level, you can take a slight hunch, slight bend in the knees and go feet shoulder width apart
agreed your grip needs work, left hand thumb often placed extended and as far up with tip of thumb slightly flexed (to not catch). warning though to never accidentally do it with revolvers 😅 when it becomes habit
been through 5 or 6 glocks so glock knuck is a thing and all ended up with some ergo changes, stippling and guard undercut (sometimes seen as a egregious liability as considered modded). sold all my glocks as my m&p's just feel right
get rid of those horrendous glock factory sights
viking tact sights are my current favorite
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 21, 2021 19:19:05 GMT
Nice! Got a Crimson Trace Rail Master laser sight for my Glock 19 Gen 5. Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2021 9:57:28 GMT
Nice! Got a Crimson Trace Rail Master laser sight for my Glock 19 Gen 5. Sweet. I wanted to get a green laser sight for my Glock but they were too expensive. |
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