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[DSMeyer]

Easy, take both! I have done that, and loved the fact I got some range time with both and ended up on the AR because of its advanced ergonomics

I always take a back up.
Well ergonomics isn't the issue, as the FAL is by far the original black rifle and the M1 is the paratrooper model. Biggest problem is that all of them are too damn much fun to shoot.

[waveslayer]

I always take a back up.
Well ergonomics isn't the issue, as the FAL is by far the original black rifle and the M1 is the paratrooper model. Biggest problem is that all of them are too damn much fun to shoot.

Just bring lots of ammo!

[Tripper]

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Hmm, I don't have an appropriate holster for my sig or any of my revolvers
Not sure what pistol I'll take
Kids will be using my 23s, the younger one I'll do a 9 conversion
Oh, anyone for the handgun skill builder end of May, I will do this then the family will do rope/rappelling

[beanz2]

What a dilemma, I have a 4 day rifle class next weekend and I haven't decided on which rifle to play with. I can break out the AR and be like everyone else, empty the bank account get a upper body workout and blast away with the FAL or go old school and give the M1 carbine some love. Decisions decisions.

Easy, take both! I have done that, and loved the fact I got some range time with both and ended up on the AR because of its advanced ergonomics

If you are flying in, the biggest problem is your ammo with two or three rifles in two or three different calibers. Can't have all three calibers shipped to the hotel, because you'll have a hard time flying back with them, if you're not good at lying to the airline that you only have 11 lbs of ammo with you LOL

If you are driving, it's a non issue.

I'm having this exact same dilemma for May: bring the 47 or the 74, 7.62 or 5.45?

[AAShooter]

Before they sold ammo onsite I could make some pretty good buys on ammo from the folks in the shotgun class that had to get rid of their excess ammo before their flight back. Worked out pretty well.

[DSMeyer]

Before they sold ammo onsite I could make some pretty good buys on ammo from the folks in the shotgun class that had to get rid of their excess ammo before their flight back. Worked out pretty well.

Those were the good 'ol days, I did the same thing, came home with a case of bird, 1/2 case of buck and about 50 slugs on one trip. That made it quite easy to sign up for the next SG class.

[DSMeyer]

If you are flying in, the biggest problem is your ammo with two or three rifles in two or three different calibers. Can't have all three calibers shipped to the hotel, because you'll have a hard time flying back with them, if you're not good at lying to the airline that you only have 11 lbs of ammo with you LOL

If you are driving, it's a non issue.

I'm having this exact same dilemma for May: bring the 47 or the 74, 7.62 or 5.45?

No flying for me, I'm close to FS (about 5 hours pulling the trailer) so multiple guns and calibers isn't an issue.
That said, I've decided to give the M1 carbine some much needed love, plus I need to exercise my eyes and use the iron sights, I'll bring the AR as a back up as the extractor is the week link on the M1. I figured I'll take the FAL on skill builder as it'll be easier to tote that 12lb rifle for 2 days instead of 4.

[AAShooter]

Interesting article and video . . .

http://empty-cases.com/blog/the-weaver-explained/

[XDJYo]

The weaver works for me too. I immediately took to that style/stance when I first started shooting. I've tried isosceles several times ever since, but I could never warm up to it. Weaver is more comfortable for me and I shoot better with it. Also makes for easier transitioning to other guns/platforms etc. None of which I do just yet. But, nice to know.

Happy shooting and be safe.

[rsmorgan]

The weaver works for me too. I immediately took to that style/stance when I first started shooting. I've tried isosceles several times ever since, but I could never warm up to it. Weaver is more comfortable for me and I shoot better with it. Also makes for easier transitioning to other guns/platforms etc. None of which I do just yet. But, nice to know.

Happy shooting and be safe.

Weaver tends to be more stable and thus more accurate. Iso is closer to the stance someone like a police officer will take in a real gunfight. For a civilian defensive shooting you will probably have to shoot from however you are standing when attacked or sitting knocked on your *** or ...

[LCU1670]

The weaver works for me too. I immediately took to that style/stance when I first started shooting. I've tried isosceles several times ever since, but I could never warm up to it. Weaver is more comfortable for me and I shoot better with it. Also makes for easier transitioning to other guns/platforms etc. None of which I do just yet. But, nice to know.

Happy shooting and be safe.

When I train at other places, they usually teach ISO, I always shot and shoot Weav, so for the first days of classes, I always look like a newbie as I default to Weav and then try to switch to ISO.

[Blackhorse2010]

...or you can try to combine the two like I did at a local IDPA match.
Bladed stance, thumbs-forward.
Ugly, ugly, ugly.

[ke6guj]

just got back from 4-day handgun class, took it support side. shot it 12 down (yay!) but I had a couple lates so I missed DG just barely. headshots did me in, if I could have kept them in (missed by less than an inch on all of them), I would have DG'ed even with the lates. oh, well, it was a fun class. heck, driving up, I was just hoping that I would be safe and maybe graduate. I was suprised I was able to pick it up so fast.

[mej16489]

just got back from 4-day handgun class, took it support side. shot it 12 down (yay!) but I had a couple lates so I missed DG just barely. headshots did me in, if I could have kept them in (missed by less than an inch on all of them), I would have DG'ed even with the lates. oh, well, it was a fun class. heck, driving up, I was just hoping that I would be safe and maybe graduate. I was suprised I was able to pick it up so fast.

Nicely done!

[DSMeyer]

just got back from 4-day handgun class, took it support side. shot it 12 down (yay!) but I had a couple lates so I missed DG just barely. headshots did me in, if I could have kept them in (missed by less than an inch on all of them), I would have DG'ed even with the lates. oh, well, it was a fun class. heck, driving up, I was just hoping that I would be safe and maybe graduate. I was suprised I was able to pick it up so fast.

Good job! What type of concealment did you use? I went for the gusto,first time support side, brand new never fired sub compact and closed front concealment.
I too went into it with the just be safe attitude, was amazed how quickly I adapted (well my eyes didn't), but I no doubtedly need to practice with closed front presentation as I got hung up (don't use a stretchy thermal type of clothing) and ended up rushing my controlled pairs.