Video Ay, ay, ay... People are STUPID (with guns).

I know who this is. Russian. Some of his methods are questionable but so are the Colonel’s.

Is his style effective? Some of it is sound. But some is also a bit dramatic and looks cool like a John Wick movie. In the real world, the average schlub can’t fight like this. What this guy has done is apply some hand to hand combat techniques similar to Krav Maga into a gunfighting discipline.

I have the highest respect for Jeff Cooper. His philosophy was rooted in military combat methods. Others like Jim Cirillo were scrappy gunfighters, not Marines. Both have their merits.

As I mentioned, the average schlub is not a gunfighter, special operator, kung fu master, assassin, bodyguard, movie hero or villain. They are simply an armed citizen.

Some of the methods this guy demonstrates aren’t all bad. Getting off your six, speed, drawing and shooting at very close range and shooting while backing away from the threat are sound defensive techniques. Some of his other antics are in the realm of Josie Wales and John Wick. It’s fantasy. Especially the belly/hip shooting up down and sideways, behind the back, etc. taking out four or five assailants who are literally inches away…. Bullshit.
 
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Stupid!

1. He flags every student on his class.
2. Every student in his class flags him.
3. His students all flag each other.
4. Every student at one time or another fires a weapon while they are waving a hand around in front of the muzzle.

This is what blue guns are for. I'm amazed nobody has been shot during this "training." Looks like the main point was for him to get to touch a bunch of younger women.
 
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Bongo Lewi said:
Like the doofus in TX that shot himself in the leg on the draw. And many blamed the Blackhawk holster. I blame dumbfuckery. Tex Grebner.
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I have a BH Serpa knockoff from Temu that after a few mods and a little heat, fits my DaggerWolf perfectly. I have it mounted to a QLS plate for holster swapping on the belt. It is a quick-draw, low-budget OWB holster for plate shooting. I NEVER had an issue with even touching the trigger after releasing the retention because of acquired discipline over the decades. ROs would comment on "possible NDs" :rolleyes: but would allow it. After a couple matches I just pushed the pin out and took out the latch and spring--problem solved/end of comments. Stock photo from BH shown...

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Bobster said:
I have a BH Serpa knockoff from Temu that after a few mods and a little heat, fits my DaggerWolf perfectly. I have it mounted to a QLS plate for holster swapping on the belt. It is a quick-draw, low-budget OWB holster for plate shooting. I NEVER had an issue with even touching the trigger after releasing the retention because of acquired discipline over the decades. ROs would comment on "possible NDs" :rolleyes: but would allow it. After a couple matches I just pushed the pin out and took out the latch and spring--problem solved/end of comments. Stock photo from BH shown...

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The live fire range courses I've done would not allow them.
 
I bought a Blackhawk for the Beretta PX4 subcompact when it was first released. That was what I carried when my partner and I were starting up our business. I used the holster right out of the box with the paddle. It was my EDC for almost a couple of years. I had no issues or concerns with NDs.

It wasn’t long before the internet rumor mill started citing ‘incidents’ not dissimilar to the bullshit surrounding the P320. Which ironically replaced my PX4. Most of the time I carried the Sig in a shoulder rig.

It may be true that dumbfucks and poorly trained cops and military personnel who have a propensity for shooting themselves or experiencing unwanted discharges should avoid retention holsters of any sort.

My preferences in holsters evolved and I don’t have a need for retention holsters of any ilk, but I would have no reservations having that Blackhawk on my hip. If someone told me I could not use it I would invite the objector to compare resumes.
 
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Bongo Lewi said:
...but I would have no reservations having that Blackhawk on my hip.
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As designed, it would be pretty hard to press the trigger after pressing the "paddle".

For those not familiar, you press the paddle, which is spring-loaded, and it pivots to release the trigger guard, allowing the pistol to come out. As you withdraw the pistol, your finger comes out straight and ends up right on the side of the pistol above the trigger, where it belongs when unholstering from ANY holster. The trigger finger shouldn't be anywhere near the trigger until the gun is presented.

I like this style of retention because you start off with a full grip--your thumb isn't hunting for some button to press or gate to push forward.

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Agree the design always made sense to me.

The bs that the Blackhawk fails if dirt or other gunk gets inside is more Internet nonsense.

I have no love for Safariland. I often suspected they were the Blackhawk rumor mongers. I know guys that are hardcore fans of Safariland. Both military and LEOs. They make a good product that is very capable in a duty environment. I just never liked their approach to retention.
 
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