GLOCK G36 field day.

[Bad Caselaw]

Went to the BLM today. Absolutely beautiful day in the field.

Got there early morning. A handful of shooters were already there, but got a great spot.

Along w/ some rifles and .22LR pistols that needed shooting, My carry pistol was the G36 .45 ACP.

stowed at 4:00 in a SERPA OWB paddle holster, I carried it all day long... and forgot I even had it, until I bumped it on a metal chair or headed to the line for a shoot. Really comfortable.

At the line, I worked on 5 and 10 yard snap-shooting, one-handed, from a hanging position, with and without a "move", and with and without sights.

Billy da bad-guy took a beating.

With center-mass. pelvis, and head-shots, the Pistol ran flawlessly through 100 rounds of CCI Blazer Brass .45 ACP 230 gr. TMJ.

Couldn't ask for a nicer SD pistol.




Caselaw

[ScottyBnNC]

Nice! got my 36 a month ago. Not been out yet due to work. Hopefully this weekend I will have the same experience.

[bongski]

[KrisDSA]

Does your mags drop free when empty ?

[Bad Caselaw]

Does your mags drop free when empty ?

No, but that's OK because I tactical reload.

I've never heard of snap shooting or the hanging position before.

Not much up on Shooting Technobabble (except for maybe tactical reload)

Start with the pistol hanging at your side, or over your back pocket. It works on the presentation and shooting end of the problem. The drawing from concealed part was not possible, as I had left that IWB holster, along with the carry ammo, at home. That end can be practiced at home in front of a full-length mirror.




Caselaw

[Cokebottle]

Does your mags drop free when empty ?

I just verified my G26 and G36 both cleanly drop when empty with the slide open.
With the slide closed, the spring pressure absolutely shoots the mag out.

[Bad Caselaw]

I just verified my G26 and G36 both cleanly drop when empty with the slide open.
With the slide closed, the spring pressure absolutely shoots the mag out.

The problem for me is, they drop free into my palm. I have to dig them out anyway. When I do, I've got a fresh mag forked and ready to go.

A clean mag is a happy mag.




Caselaw

[static2126]

I think he means pistol in hand from those positions....or I hope so at least

[static2126]

Agreed, I think he's just trying to mimic holster positions (random guess)

[static2126]

But he's wearing a Derpa at 4 o'clock. That's why I'm confused.

Missed that...now I'm also confused...

[Cokebottle]

But he's wearing a Derpa at 4 o'clock. That's why I'm confused.

Ranges, unless you've got a private pistol bay, do not allow draw from a holster, much less concealment.

"Drawing" from holding your strong hand at your side where the holster would be is one way to work at least some of the muscle memory without breaking the rules of the range (though muzzle down is a problem).
The safest way to practice at such a range is with the pistol flat on the bench, muzzle downrange... Draw-aim-fire.

On standing in front of a mirror practicing draw?
Meh... it's a bit mall-ninja, and I don't see a benefit to the draw, but it can help see what you're doing wrong when reholstering.

[Cokebottle]

And OP said he's on BLM land.

Didn't catch the BLM part.
Ya, no excuse.

I look at my holster when reholstering. No mirror necessary.

Kinda hard to see back at 4:30 to 6:00... but that's a topic for a different thread.
I was most comfortable at 4:00 or so, but I'm starting to work it forward a bit, and at the moment I'm at about 2:30-3:00 ish. Very nice standing, I don't think an AR would print. It'll take a little getting used to seated.

[static2126]

Yup I refuse to shoot in BLM land...

That said looking at your holster when reholstering is good practice

[Bad Caselaw]

Gun "hanging at your side or over your back pocket?" Practicing in front of a mirror? Please get some training. You're a danger to yourself and those around you.

And you are ignorant, and somewhat of an opinionated blow-hard.

JELLY BRYCE - THE FBI'S LEGENDARY SHARPSHOOTER

I think he means pistol in hand from those positions....or I hope so at least

Thank you.

I've never been instructed on those positions of ready, and I'm sure you haven't, either. I think Clint might be addressing what the OP refers to as the "hang ready" at 1:50.

Incredible...

Agreed, I think he's just trying to mimic holster positions (random guess)

That is correct.

..."Drawing" from holding your strong hand at your side where the holster would be is one way to work at least some of the muscle memory...

Especially if you don't have your IWB holster with you.

I also practice my CCW drawing with an empty chamber.

Missed that...now I'm also confused...

The SERPA is an OWB holster used for field work, as it also accepts the G23.

The G36 is primarily a CCW, in an IWB holster carried a little further back and tight in. That holster didn't make the trip.

And I do look at my holster when re-holstering.

...Threads like these is why I stay the hell away from BLM land shooters.

Add pompous, and by all means, feel free to stay off the BLM ranges, especially mid-week.

A Big thank you.




Caselaw

[RR.44]

Wow, that went south quick