by Michael de Bethencourt | Mar 25, 2024 | Blog, J-Frames, Mike Boyle, Training
This is part 1 of a 2 part 50-round J-frame revolver workout from Mike Boyle. Next week we’ll look at part 2, 50-round revolver workout for D- and K-frame revolvers. On an aside. Mike Boyle’s 101 Range Dills monograph in in the hopper and should be ready...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Mar 18, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Targets, Training
Objective- The shooter must be able to make decisive hits in a fast pace multiple target exercise. Targets- 3 High Power Silhouettes or 3 paper targets. Targets (T1, T2, T3) spaced about 1 yard apart. Eight inch paper plates can be used to create high value scoring...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Mar 17, 2024 | Blog, Carry Tips
Here is an ole “Dick Trick” that many never realized other than the pros. The High Standard’s frame is/was solid under its grip panels. With the grip panels removed, the weapon’s frame retained the same grip purchase. Subsequently, with or without...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Mar 14, 2024 | Ammunition, Blog, Carry Tips, Loading strips, Michael Brady
Last October, Alan Miller, proprietor of AHolster, asked for volunteers to field test some new “speed strip” loaders. I raised my hand and received several. I tested them over the weeks preceding the 2023 Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup and then...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Mar 14, 2024 | Blog, Frank Groth, Training
I’ve written for the Snub Noir blog several times in the past on low round count, high value, drills. Claude Werner, the Tactical Professor, in an article about Pocket Carry a few weeks back brought a new course of fire to my attention, and I’ve been shooting it just...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Mar 14, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle
This is the speculative snub post that send Facebook over the edge: Mike Boyle and I were chatting about our individual ideas for the practical J-frame we dreamed of. As I took the time to type it on the e-mail I though I’d share it here as well. There is a...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Mar 13, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt, Training
Over on the Facebook page, Frank Groth was offering some insights on an ancient FBI revolver video I posted up. The video was notable for the emphasis on the deep crouch during the draw stroke. This promoted Frank to ask: “Crouch or Don’t Crouch?”...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Mar 12, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Shooting Drills
Objective: The shooter must display a command of practical marksmanship in a close range, dual threat scenario. Targets: Any humanoid target with a realistic size, high value scoring area may be utilized. T1 will be set 5 yards away, directly in front of the shooter....
by Michael de Bethencourt | Mar 10, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt
Mike Boyle and I were chatting about our individual ideas for the practical J-frame we dreamed of. As I took the time to type it on the e-mail I though I’d share it here as well. There is a notable reasons behind each item and I might work up a long column on...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Mar 10, 2024 | Ammunition, Blog, Carry Tips, de Bethencourt, Reloading, Training
Small training note of possible note. Heading off the the range to work on some loose rounds drills. (And loose round loading is always only a malfunctioning speed loader away.) Next time you are on the range working on your loose rounds drills, think about mixing in...