Glock Sight install videos

On my Facebook page. A lot of folks wanted to see how to install my sights. Click on the link to the right.

Streamlight

TLR-1



Flashlights are a necessary part of this business. As I've said before, a modern carbine needs 3 things; a sling, a red dot, and a light. As for pistols, anyone who uses a handgun as a primary weapon (Police for example) needs a weapon mounted light.

I've used Surefire since weapon mounted lights were introduced. In fact, when I first came in we were still hose clamping various lights to our weapons, so I've seen the entire genesis of lights. I just became familiar with Streamlight when a student of mine turned me on to them. So far, I'm impressed.


I almost always use a pistol light on my carbine so long as I can get enough lumens out of it. I don't see the sense in having a light twice as big with the same output. I also never use pressure pads, so pistol lights with butterfly actuators are what I prefer. I also always build the gun around me and my grip (which is far forward and over the top), so it ends up that the butterfly switch is most advantageous to me with the light mounted on the ejection port side. This also makes a built in standoff for shooting roll over prone, preventing empty casings from bouncing back into the camber.





The TLR-1s is what I'm currently using on my carbine. It has 160 lumens and only costs about $120. The mount is a screw for the rail system, so there is no slop at all. This light performs more like a 180 lumen model at least. I noticed immediately that the Streamlight lights seem brighter than their counter parts. I called them up and they gave me reasoning as being in the reflector of the bulb. I can PID at 60 + yds in total darkness with the TLR-1s. Rounds on tgt at 75 yds.



After a couple of night shoots with the TLR, I decided to try a handheld, the TL2. Again, ridiculously bright. Way brighter than it's 6P or 6P like counter parts. I think the TL2 was $70 or $75 bucks. So, all in all, right at $200 for a weapon light and a handheld.

I'll continue to update on how they take abuse, so far the TLR-1S on my carbine has about 3500 rds through it with no issues. The only problem I've had is the switch sometimes gets activated while in a soft case, not a biggie. I also can't find any of their lights with strike bezels which is a bit of a letdown. I did pick up a PT1 AA for pocket carry anyway. Without a doubt the brightest AA powered light I've seen. Their around $40.

I'm also checking out their site for something to use on the new Troy upper that Steve and the fellas built me. Obviously, I want a light as lite as everything else on the gun. More later.

Metolius

If pullups are getting boring.....

Metolius just came up with another killer product. Very packable, I carry everywhere. I got introduced to Metolius' gear through Scott Cosgrove and Steve Gerberding when they where teaching us lead climbers how to really climb. Everything they make is good to go.

Troy CQB Upper

I just picked up the new 16" Troy CQB upper. I 'm in the process of assembling a super lightweight carbine and I don't know of an upper that comes lighter than this. I chose to stick with 16" for the legal ease of traveling. Troy is going to make a 10" version as well for those that desire an even lighter, smaller package. Both will be available real soon on the Troy website.


Check out how small the rail is. You can really drive this gun. I have about 200 rds through it (including up close speed stuff) and have not noticed any more heat issues than a normal quad rail. I attribute this to the number of holes cut in it. I'll update more on heat later when I can use it for an entire class.


Medieval flash suppressor


Troy's bomber folders


I love this! Rail only where you NEED/WANT it. It attaches with a really smart countersuck screw/back piece.


16" of Ni-Corr lined, hammer forged goodness in, of course...a 1/7 twist.

I'll be putting this on a special lower and using a special optic......stay tuned

Training Balance and How Good is Good Enough (Part 2)

Now that you've made an order of what disiplines are important. It's time to train them. Thats the key, THEM- i.e.- more than one. Here is where the training approach you use will make a difference.

Make another list of your skills that you prioritized, but this time, list them strongest (1) to weakest (6). Again, me as an example;

1.fitness
2.pistol
3.carbine
4.tactics
5.combatives
6.blade

Compare to your priotity list;

Priority
1.fitness
2.combatives
3.blade
4.pistol
5.carbine
6.tactics

If there is a skill that is off 3 or more places (for a list of six), that's you're top skill to train the most. For me, I need to lay off the PT and do more blade and combatives work. The goal is to train weak skills until they are more balanced on your two lists.

Overlooked training considerations-

Try not to compare yourself to others that aren't in your job, and don't have your needs, especially at a class. Take away what you CAN learn about what YOU NEED to know for your job/desire.

Un-realistic drills and scenarios. Know the difference in a SHOOTING drill, and tactics. It's up to the individual to keep themselves honest. At some point, you have to make a decision which road your taking- hobby/sport or tactics/job.

Timings. While important and needed, WAY to much emphasis is put on them in the wrong way. There is no "warm-up" on game day. So going out and practicing one shot draws for 15 minutes, then hitting the timer and getting 1.30 just so you can say you did is very unrealistic. Do it cold- that's how it will be. Record the time and from there you can assess yourself every week or two.

Gov/LE Contract Info

All United States Military, local, state and Federal LE agencies contact defoor@cox.net for official proposals or to discuss training options.

International training with OCONUS military and law enforcement agencies is subject to TAA approval by the U.S. State Department. For these units there is an upfront non-refundable fee applied for proposals and TAA application. This fee is taken off of final invoice if class is conducted.

All instructors for firearms and tactics are combat decorated U.S. Special Mission Unit members with recent combat experience in OEF and OIF. Instructors for combatives and edged weapon work are all Sayoc Training Group Instructors. Biographies and names of instuctors will not be made available to clients until final approval and payment is made.