skwirl

Had to be an idiot. 1. Use a holster for your poket gun. 2. Do not place any other item in the pocket you choose to carry handgun in. Not keys, not money, not chewing gum, not marbles....ect. This was user error plain and simple.

Another vote for a Lyman #55. I bet you could fabricate a cap for the powder tube from a juice can. A little wd-40 and it should be good to go.

I have had good luck with a Blue Force Gear single point. It uses a loop that goes around the grip of the stock and attaches to the sling with a Fastex type buckle. I makes it easier to shoot from either shoulder, go prone, or let the shotgun hang and transition to the pistol. skwirl

Both were 1911 type topends. I don't recall if they were single stack or hi-cap. A third incident occured at the '96 USPSA Nationals but I did not witness that one. The shooters were ejecting the round with force and not easing the slide back. As the round comes off the hook it kicks to the left instead of up (because the shooter's hand is there) and the primer comes into contact with the tip of the ejector. BOOM. Edit to correct the year. I'm getting old.

Do what you want, but be aware that using this method can set a round off in the ejection port. As the round comes out of the chamber, and comes into contact with your hand covering the ejection port, the primer can be pushed against the ejector, as it releases from the extractor hook, with enough force to detonate the round. I have seen this happen twice with my own eyes during the "unload and show clear" process after the shooter completed a stage in an IPSC match. Powder burns and moderate bleeding occured as a result. I would reccomend letting the ejected round fall to the ground if a better surface is not available. If you suspect the round has been damaged by it's fall drop it into a pocket until you can discard it or verify it's condition.

bubbiesdad, I commend you on getting more training. After this class, at what range or conditions do you feel comfortable with unsighted fire? Was there anything else that was "eye opening" material for you?

Thanks Randy, a lot of good food for thought there. skwirl

Amen. That flashlight holder would be a bad idea on many levels. skwirl

I have. My flashlight has a momentary switch and will not be on while reloading or clearing a malfunction. I will be strobing the light on/off while using it to search, identify, or shoot as well. skwirl

I carry a flashlight, and a spare magazine, as supplements to the pistol. Given how poorly I shoot during normal lighting conditions, I can imagine how I might need to expend more rounds to solve the problem under low/no light conditions, under stress, and while firing without the support hand. I'm sure the FBI has stats to show I'll never need to reload during a gunfight, but since I carry both a light and a reload shouldn't I plan for the off chance I may have to use both at the same time? Certainly I should train to clear a malfunction while using a hand held light. skwirl

Thanks for the input. I have been practicing retention by just dropping it back into the pocket it came from. I was just looking for other options. The strong side armpit looks like it might work for most things. I'd rather not throw the light. I'd hate to step in my own crap in the dark while running away. skwirl

How do you retain your handheld flashlight while reloading your pistol, rifle, or shotgun? skwirl

Jeff has been up and running at Guns and Leather for about a month now. I just had him do some trigger work on a Hi-Power for me. Excellent work at a good price. Great guy too.

I just hope he has both hands free when he needs to use that pistol. skwirl

Tungsten, Thank you. I'll keep looking. skwirl

Tungsten, I bow before your administrative prowess. But, back to my origional question. Can you, or another member of this site, suggest a credible, honorable, force-on-force training company within this state or a state that shares the border with Tennessee? I do not have a dog in the "Yeager" fight, I just want to spend my training dollars wisely. skwirl

Can someone please recommend a reputible instructor for force on force training near the Tennessee area? I don't want to waste my time and money learning the wrong way, or under the instruction of a less than honorable person. skwirl