Preparation for SIG SAUER Academy – Intermediate Defensive Skills 103

Posted on by

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

Posted on by
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.

 

To stay up-to-date on the latest news from M&P, be sure to follow Smith & Wesson Corp. on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

 

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

Posted on by

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.

 

 

New Hampshire Turkey’s are Everywhere… Are you Ready?

Posted on by

Here is the latest NH Fish and Game Report 2017.

http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/hunting/documents/2017-harvest-summary.pdf 

 

Just be aware the deer tick has made home in much of New Hampshire and 50% of these ticks carry Lime Disease. Wear boots and spray clothing with permethrin. Ticks hate the stuff. and does not stink. Get it!!

Permethrin Insect Repellent Treatment for Clothing Gear and Tents

Shot size usually #4, #5 or #6 but the NHFG eRegulations below provide specifics

May 3rd 2018 is opening day for Spring Season but more data in eRegulations below.

http://www.eregulations.com/newhampshire/hunting/turkey-hunting/

Sight in your shotgun! Buy a turkey target to see your shot pattern.

Adult Toms are over 20 lbs. Nice!

© 2018 photos.

 

 

My LabRadar Arrived in the Nor’east Blizzard – Update Test 1

Posted on by

See end of Article for Update.

Watching the snow fall in mid-morning March 13, 2108, UPS was out making deliveries like Santa at Christmas time and at my doorstep was a package I was expecting. It was the LabRadar Chronograph which uses Doppler radar to determine the speed of your bullet. Instead of watching the snow I could check out the LabRadar unit and install new firmware off the web. It was easy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

With a special adapter trigger, it can read arrow speed too. Error rate is 0.1%. It can read incremental speed at some yardages as your bullet travels down range. I purchased the bench mount base ($40) so it is stable.

I purchased the carry case for another ($40) the total cost puts folks over $600 but some folks can share it and split the cost of ownership. Since I do lots of testing it made sense.

The archery trigger cost is $45 dollars.

Upon validating package contents, I read the user manual and went on “youtube labradar channel” and saw the many video’s.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWLcaC5zBL-ZcdLZS9BRmKg

 

This unit is a great “easy to set up” tool for those of us who reload our own ammo or desire to know which powder/bullet combo is better for either hunting or competitive target shooting and calculates Standard Deviation of your string.

Soon as the snow lets us we can get to the range and see the LabRadar in action.

I called them to say we received it. The carry case was on back order but informed that it just shipped.

UPDATE

Test Day 1 March 16, 2018 Temperature 30 degrees. Used AA batteries. Shooting 6.5 Creedmoor with 142 grain Sierra HPBT with 45 grains Superformance powder.

First thing I did was to turn on so I could see the blue LED and select a new string, arm the unit so LED is Amber and fire a shot. It said that the Doppler could not find my bullet. Ok, got to be sure that the unit is pointing at your target.  Must have been off a bit. I selected a new string and adjusted and fired. Vel; was 192 meters/sec. Oh my, must change that to fps so I went into the menu and made changes. Accordingly added a string 3 and ARMED unit and fired my rifle three times. Vο= 2570 fps V=2540, V=2535 fps and gave me some down range velocities and energies that I did not set yet.

The unit worked nicely. The book says to use a tube or straw to point the unit for best results. See new image below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Semi-Auto Pistols – Maybe a SIG? And SIG Training too?

Posted on by

In a real life-threatening situation, you can feel your heart pounding like a drum or perhaps in a competitive situation, you want performance and accuracy from the first shot to the last shot from your pistol. Right?

I have shot pistols with too heavy triggers such as double action. I find my bullets pull left on the first shot with double action, perhaps you do too.

I have shot and own mostly “hammer fired” pistols but I am excited to try different makes and models.  I carried a 1911 many years ago when I was in the Navy Submarine Service as a Topside Watch. It is a simple gun with “a lot of bullet” but it does not carry well as a concealed gun.

On the 1911 I don’t like to carry with the hammer cocked and locked, even with the grip safety. With training it does not take much to cock the hammer but you have to do that…with fore-thought.

Times may be changing in the move toward a “striker fired” pistol that has no hammer to hang up and a consistent trigger pull.

What is the difference between hammer-fired and striker-fired?

Striker-Fired – There is an internal rod that strikes the primer, no hammer to hang up, but trigger pull in some makes and models can be heavy.

Hammer-Fired – uses an external visible hammer that strikes the primer or transfer bar.

There are pro’s and con’s to both. 

Since I am talking with my friends at SIG, I may have an opportunity at some point in the near future to shoot a SIG striker-fired pistol like the P320 the US ARMY is ordering but we will see.  Below is the P320 X-Carry. Perfect for Conceal Carry. It comes with 2, 15 shot magazines. Nice! More on capabilities and calibers later…

I am interested in an Intermediate Pistol Class as a skill builder at the SIG Academy. Maybe you are too. Check it out! See the website below. If I take the training class as I suspect then we will publish feature articles with lots of photo opportunities.

https://www.sigsaueracademy.com/Courses/ 

The key to all shooting situations is to train for them so there are no surprises.

The SIG Sauer Academy here in New Hampshire provides world class training and you are so lucky to have them right here in your own back yard. Don’t miss this great opportunity!!

Photo from their website below.

 

Stay tuned….

Ok I guess this article worked. I have to take a later class because it is now full.

© 2018

 

Smith & Wesson donate $34,000 to Pioneer Valley USO Chapter

Posted on by
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact:

Elaine Stellato

(413) 747-3371

estellato@aob.com

 

Smith & Wesson® Donates $34,000 to Pioneer Valley USO

Proceeds from Smith & Wesson Annual Big Game Dinner Benefits Local Military Support

 

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., (March 7, 2018) –Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that it has contributed $34,000 to the Pioneer Valley USO.  For over a decade, proceeds from the company’s annual Game Dinner have benefitted the Pioneer Valley USO and its programs supporting American military personnel and their families.  Armed forces members and families access the USO for social, recreational, educational and entertainment programs and services.

 

David Mendoza, Pioneer Valley USO Board President said, “It is truly an honor for the Pioneer Valley USO to benefit from the annual Smith & Wesson Game Dinner. This event is a wonderful opportunity for us to raise awareness of our presence in the Pioneer Valley. We could not provide the needed level of support to our military men and women and their families in Western Massachusetts without this type of generosity.”

 

The Smith & Wesson Game Dinner is a unique event that offers attendees a chance to dine on a variety of wild game prepared by a team of dedicated volunteers.  One of the areas most attended events of its kind, the Game Dinner hosted nearly 500 guests and featured a menu of pheasant, elk, bear, boar, moose and venison. Led by Chef Norm Boucher from the Chicopee Comprehensive High School’s culinary department, volunteers created dishes like Antelope Bourguignon, Southern-Style Pulled Boar, Pot Roast of Maine Black Bear, and French Style Moose Meat Pie. In addition to the food preparation team, Smith & Wesson employees and friends donated over 500 volunteer hours to make the event a success.  All game served was donated by hunters affiliated with Smith & Wesson, Foggy Mountain Guide Service, and Linx Wildlife Management, among others.  This year’s event included a limited number of sponsorships giving local businesses the opportunity to show their support. Big Game Sponsor, Thorn Industries of Ludlow MA, as well as other area businesses provided additional support for the USO.

 

Mark Smith, President of Smith & Wesson’s Manufacturing Services Division, said, “We want to thank the dedicated volunteers and generous contributors who make this event a success each year.  Whether in the form of donations or volunteering time, our community comes together to lend support for this event and the Pioneer Valley USO, which offers critical aid to American service personnel and their families.”

 

Those interested in supporting next year’s dinner should contact Elaine Stellato, Smith & Wesson Community Relations Manager at (413) 747-3371 or at estellato@aob.com.

 

About Smith & Wesson

Smith & Wesson Corp. is a U.S.-based leader in firearm manufacturing and design, delivering a broad portfolio of quality firearms, related products, and training to the U.S. consumer and law enforcement markets, as well as global military and law enforcement customers. The company’s firearm division brands include Smith & Wesson®, M&P®, Performance Center®, Thompson/Center Arms™, and Gemtech®. For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com.

 

About the Pioneer Valley USO

The USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country throughout their service to our nation. ​Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about programming and services provided by the Pioneer Valley USO, please visit www.pioneervalleyuso.org or call 413-557-3290.

 

 

New Doppler Radar for Chronograph; LabRadar – Coming Soon

Posted on by

If you are a fan of Applied Ballistics LLC; http://appliedballisticsllc.com . They recommend LabRadar for chronographing your bullet velocity.

http://mylabradar.com

I have used the older style chronographs where you place the Chrono. about 10 to 12 feet in front of the muzzle and shoot through a wire like triangle.

The LabRadar is much more expensive e.g., over $500. but if you are testing like me or you are always wanting to know bullet speed and STD DEV. of your shooting string and want to import your data via SD Card, then this may be a winner.

We have contacted LabRadar to see if we can test and write about it for you. It can even give limited down range velocities as the radar tracks the bullet or arrow. We shall see what they say….

They say that a  number of them are out being tested and would be several  months before i can get a magazine sample.

So we have purchased one based on the many reviews we have seen to date and on the recommendation of Doc Beech of Applied Ballistics!

Coming Soon!

Some NH Shooting Club Membership Qualifications more Stringent

Posted on by

This past year my Club – Chester Rod And Gun, and perhaps others, gave notice that you need a Police Permit such as Conceal Carry to gain or renew membership. I renewed mine with my Police Department and had to provide three citizen sources of recommendation to get the permit along with a background check. In today’s crazy world, I know that those members at my range have been like me, checked out as safe. This does not mean that a guest at a range has been however. Vigilance is still necessary…

Be Wise: Keep your firearms locked up when not in use. 

Guns are great fun when used for hunting and target and necessary for family and home protection.

The Constitution of the United States as designed by our founding fathers were influenced by Freedom and God.

IN GOD WE TRUST