by Michael de Bethencourt | Jan 14, 2022 | Blog, Q & A
Question from Tony R: Pocket carry. I have a problem with the grip peeking out of the top of the pocket on Carhart work pants in winter. In summer I wear a rip-stop cotton style that has deep pockets without a problem. I mostly carry an LCR in .38 but can go Colt DS,...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Dec 6, 2021 | Blog
Some weeks back we asked about identifying the Dutchman’s Key (or sometimes the Dutchman’s Tooth) on a S&W revolver. We received a few thoughts, the closest coming from Matthew B. For those of you unfamiliar with the multi-century long history of the...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Nov 29, 2021 | Ammunition, Blog
Early this morning my son asked if I would take him and a classmate to the range for some casual plinking. Well, having 3/4 of a case left of the (dreadful!) steel cased .38 begging to be disposed of, and two teen boys willing to burn through it, seemed like a...
by Michael de Bethencourt | May 30, 2021 | Blog, Shooting Drills
One of my favorite low-round count practice drills is to combine a Walk Back exercise with a Hole in One exercise. You will need 18 live rounds and 18 dummy rounds. You will also need a two foot square of cardboard, a compass, and a tool to cut the cardboard. Draw a...
by Michael de Bethencourt | May 25, 2021 | Blog, Carry Tips
Last week I asked for some help gathering numbers for improving the loop carrier e-match drill stage. Through no small effort on my part, I forgot to ask folks to record the single most important information item I was hunting for. But before I ask those of you with...
