Monthly Archives: April 2018

Preparation for SIG SAUER Academy – Intermediate Defensive Skills 103

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I have been recreational shooting all my life so I felt comfortable defending my home as many like me have.

However, that said;

“You and I can do better”… and go to the next level and beyond by taking Defensive Pistol Training and other classes like I am about to do in three weeks at the SIG SAUER Academy in Epping, NH, which is just up the street for me. 

https://www.sigsaueracademy.com/productdisplay/intermediate-handgun-skills-intro-defensive-shooting-handgun-103

This is serious training my shooting friends. Should be great fun too…

In preparation I need a new rugged belt 1.5 inches wide to “properly and securely” hold holster and the magazine pouch they can provide if you don’t have them. Even the gun can be loaned for the class.

Go to the above website for all the details…

SIG will provide New Hampshire Rifleman with a SIG P320 for Test and Evaluation and for class use.

Next is to buy my 300 rounds of 9mm non-toxic, non-jacketed frangible ammo at the Academy before training begins.

Course Outline from website
  • Tactical communication
  • Search and scanning
  • Threat identification
  • Presentations and recovery
  • Shot delivery
  • Refining shooting fundamentals
  • Reloading techniques
  • Malfunction clearance procedures
  • Single hand techniques
  • Moving then shooting
  • Failure drills

I am reading up on Tactical drills.

Should be a terrific learning experience.

Good Shooting!

When you sign up tell them New Hampshire Rifleman Magazine sent you!

 

M&P Announces Addition to M&P Bodyguard 38 Revolver Series

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact:

Matt Spafford, Smith & Wesson Corp.

1-844-772-5159

media@smith-wesson.com

 

M&P® Announces Addition to M&P Bodyguard® 38 Revolver Series

M&P Bodyguard 38 series expanded to include gray grip, non-laser version

 

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., (April 3, 2018) – Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that it has expanded its popular line of small-frame revolvers to include a new, non-laser M&P Bodyguard 38 revolver.  The new M&P Bodyguard 38 revolver features a gray, polymer grip; updated styling; and, a serrated ambidextrous cylinder release that is easily operated by left handed shooters.  With an MSRP of $385, the new M&P Bodyguard 38 revolver delivers a feature-rich personal protection option at an excellent value.

 

Jan Mladek, General Manager of Smith & Wesson and M&P brands, said, “For 2018, we’ve introduced a new, non-laser version of the M&P Bodyguard 38 revolver.  With a new, gray polymer grip and updated styling, the M&P Bodyguard 38 provides a great value to our customers. This new model has a gray polymer grip and updated styling to provide our customers with a new revolver option for personal protection.”

 

Chambered in .38 S&W Special +P, the new M&P Bodyguard 38 revolver is double action only and features a 1.875” stainless steel barrel with a lightweight, one-piece aluminum alloy upper frame, making it an ideal choice for concealed carry and personal protection.  The revolver also features a pinned, black ramp front sight, ambidextrous cylinder release, and a smooth trigger pull with a 5 round stainless steel cylinder.

 

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To learn more about M&P products, please click here.

 

 

About Smith & Wesson®

Smith & Wesson Corp. is a provider of quality firearms for personal protection, target shooting and hunting in the global consumer and professional markets. Smith & Wesson is world famous for its handguns and long guns sold under the Smith & Wesson®, Performance Center®, M&P®, Thompson/Center Arms™, and Gemtech® brands.  Through its Manufacturing Services Division, Smith & Wesson Corp. also provides forging, machining, and precision plastic injection molding services to a wide variety of consumer goods companies. For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com.

 

Testing has just begun for the SIG SAUER Echo 1 1-2x30mm Thermal Reflex Sight

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I don’t think this is just a thermal scope, it is a “camera” too that can take thermal image photos in the forest or field, near or far they say so we shall see. 

 

  • This sight can take pictures. Individual and burst mode.
  • Has White or black hot menu selectable plus color palette
  • Includes a M1913 Picatinny Mount
  • IPX-6 Waterproof
  • 8 hour min run time with 2 CR-123 batteries.
  • Choice of Reticles.

More soon… as tests progress.