txshurricane

So...if you're not elite, there's no sense in trying?

Defensive handgun practices are mostly in preparation against someone stupid enough to try something in public, or in your home. No one at a pistol match is trying out for sniper school. We can't all be Chuck Norris like you, but we can at least try to get an upper hand.

PBone

I feel ya on that! I'm 6'7" and weigh in right about 215, which is skinny. Been working on putting on weight also! Sounds like you're a few years older than me though

JGus

When I first read the title to this thread I couldn't help but laugh. Hey, I'll admit like most people I could stand to lose a few pounds. But the title of the thread just caught me completely off guard and made me chuckle.

gandalf

An accurate shot from a fat guy negates a black belt every time!

MGF

From a fat guy (6'0", 250): We don't run well, or at least for very long, and it takes a lot of cover to shield us. Hence ...

BTW, I knew some rather elite cops (I saw them work, and practice, plenty) who carried 1911s cocked and locked. It could truthfully be said they were the very best in a fairly large geographic area at tactical entries. They favored Colts tuned by Brown or Wilson. Most or all had served or were serving on the Tac teams or in the narcotics unit. These were guys who also made it to range twice a week on their own. Plus, they had team sessions.

In a coincidence, two of them were the guys who gave me my first handgun shooting lessons. One was the rangemaster and the other was a range officer. I was never uncomfortable around them. Quite the opposite.

For the highly trained and frequently practiced, I see no problem at all with Condition One 1911 carry. For me ... not so much. I get to the range roughly four times a month. I personally would not feel proficient with 1911 Condition One carry.

That is if I were legal to carry. I live in Illinois, so there goes that option. Container carry of an unloaded semi with a mag ready is about the best you can legally do. If for some godforsaken reason I actually was forced to truly carry at this moment, I'd probably just take my Ruger LCR with Crimson Trace grips and load it with non-jacketed +P HPs in .38 Spcl.(Yes, I have checked them out in my gun.) From a 2" barrel, better chance with the non-jacketed load of getting expansion, IMO.

Re competition, I don't...yet. Need to clear some time on the schedule. One of my favorite instructors, a very fit and highly trained retired officer, though, does recommend people who do want to get serious about defensive handgunning try out competition after they've completed their initial training. As he says, you are working toward improvement, not toward finishing first. If the latter comes some day, fine. If not, so what? Work on your gun handling and shooting and become more proficient. And this guy can/has finished first.

Sigingout

Having to protect your self is not a sport. If you are into martial arts you are vary aware of your surroundings and know how to avoid trouble. The odds of someone being that close very rear.

dullom

STOP THE MADNESS - END THE POST AND RESTART NEW TOPIC !

Regardless of size, experience with a fight, weight etc, you are here to discuss the SPORT OF SHOOTING AND SIGS !

Discuss techniques, difference in models, ammo eating, reloading for the Sig, not belt sizes "joeyjitsu" crap.

Guns, leagues, sporting events, ammo, holsters...anything but making this into a manhood of typewritten posts because of one ignorant comment. None of you should have even answered the idiots comment. Shame on you tough, fat, skinny, bad-asses, yet loveable sig shooters.

Now let's get on with SIG TALK, not Weight-Watchers. Surely poster Demonio can find another blog elsewhere for his questions. Flag his ass, (simulated dry-fire) and move out !

txshurricane

What the...? You dug up a thread that has been dead for SEVEN MONTHS to tell everyone to stop posting in it?

How 'bout using your noggin before you randomly attack?

dullom

There is an expiration date on things posted on the internet now?!!! Wow, that's like...mmm, ammo expiring huh? But, it's still "out there" isn't it? And I think others added on as well...1st Amendment for us all. In truth, I didn't pay attention to the dates on this post; just a little shocked of that comment. My point was still valid but I will use my noggin on the next thought of posting. Thanks much.

SIG talker

I need contacts. For a second there I thought drshame wrote
"Gravy has more mass to hold down" lmao

dullom

A great response by him.... I'm now at 195, 5'9", but I respect those fireplugs out there cutting 'x's and enjoying the sport. I worked undercover narcotics for the state in the 70's and in the 80's worked other crimes throughout OH. The bros downtown wouldn't go to East Cleveland due to the violence. Given the opposite of 'fat, I was skinny in my opinion. Although a police firearms instructor, a First Lieutenant for a MP Company, and a Viet Nam 101st Veteran, oh yeah...I was too skinny and the gun looked too big in my hands to be competing in PPC leagues. So, given the previous old discussion I tripped upon...I shouldn't have been competing because I too had not "fit the mold" of a competitor. Old post or not, there are people that think like that....good thing we don't treat others in the same manner. I've relied on out-of-shape people in the field and on other details, but they could shoot!!! Stay healthy !

New2sig

LOL

I was reading along enjoying it thinking it was a new thread, until you pointed out it was dead for 7 months and someone just resurrected it

dullom

Yeah....I gave it (the old post) CPR without noticing it was a old thread. Too new to reading blogs to have noticed the date until pointed out to me. LOL at this time; worried that it was going to become rude etc. Glad it became enjoyable for a few of us. THIS IS MY LAST POST ON THIS THREAD !

DrHenley

I'd say people who obsess over other people's waistlines should find a different sport.