I spent this afternoon at Sacramento Valley Shooting Center working on a few selected drills and reconfirming POI with a shorter front sight from the GLOCK 19. Instead of the .215″ I had, I replaced it with a .185″ – both of which were manufactured by Warren Tactical.
Point of impact with the .215″ was too low for a habit of “pumpkining” targets. I simply re-adjusted sight alignment, but would occasionally default to an approximate six o’clock hold. Dot drills aren’t so frustrating now.
I’ve also been experimenting with pocket pistol drills. Over the last several months, experiences reconfirmed my thoughts that a tiny .380 will never replace a service-type pistol. Through training, however, experiencing limitations are invaluable and even discovered “best practices” when shooting from the pocket.
For example, just because it fits in a pocket, doesn’t mean it should be assumed the draw will be smooth. The opening angle, size and depth is paramount to proper orientation of the pistol. On some pants, I’ve had to shorten the pocket and even tack others to prevent the pistol from rolling about.
More to come later…
My range days aren’t ever as purposeful as I make it, however. I probably spent more time shooting the 1851 ball and cap revolver replica.
Shooting a .22 with .22 shorts is fun too. I need to buy a case of that Super Colibri from Aguila…
I was also gifted a wonderful paper weight. Despite my preference to keep my professional work area “socially sterile,” I wish I could have this loaded on my desk…
Is that for a .50?? Wheee!!
Yes, sir. Indeed!