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Langdon learned
At the 2003 IDPA National Championships Ernest Langdon won CDP Division shooting a SIG P220 .45 ACP pistol. It's my opinion that IDPA is the most...
American Handgunner, 07/01/04 by Ken Hackathorn · More from publication -
Double action angst
For decades the traditional wisdom has been you can't shoot a DA auto pistol as well as a single action. Champions of the 1911 pistol routinely...
American Handgunner, 07/01/04 by Ken Hackathorn · More from publication -
Cop-proof action?
When the police officer has his own choice, he almost always selects a DA/SA model. Because his ability to shoot his sidearm well is a key factor...
American Handgunner, 07/01/04 by Ken Hackathorn · More from publication -
Yikes … a red bug! - Tactical advantage: tips and training on tactics, guns and equipment
There has been much said about the intimidation factor of using a laser, causing some bad guys to give up when they see the laser dot on their...
American Handgunner, 05/01/04 by Ken Hackathorn · More from publication -
Eating laser-flavored crow - Tactical advantage: tips and training on tactics, guns and equipment
I'm often asked what I think of laser sighting systems for handguns. For years I've said they are gimmicks and gadgets having little value on self...
American Handgunner, 05/01/04 by Ken Hackathorn · More from publication -
Dot wobble don'ts - Tactical advantage: tips and training on tactics, guns and equipment
Sadly, few shooting ranges allow for low light shooting. If you don't shoot after dark, you can't really appreciate the skills needed to do well in...
American Handgunner, 05/01/04 by Ken Hackathorn · More from publication -
Lanyard love - Tactical advantage: tips and training on tactics, guns and equipment
In the early part of the 20th Century most service pistols were equipped with a lanyard loop. In the era of the horse-mounted cavalry, the lanyard...
American Handgunner, 03/01/04 by Ken Hackathorn · More from publication -
Snap links & 5/50 cord - Tactical advantage: tips and training on tactics, guns and equipment
Over the years I have searched for the ideal lanyard system. I now use the "Pistol Leash" available from Pistol Leash Unlimited, P.O. Box 819,...
American Handgunner, 03/01/04 by Ken Hackathorn · More from publication -
Evil spirits - Tactical advantage: tips and training on tactics, guns and equipment
I know bears rarely cause people problems. The bunny-hugger crowd tell us to shout, scream, blow whistles, or carry OC bear spray. Tell you what,...
American Handgunner, 03/01/04 by Ken Hackathorn · More from publication -
Gut it out - Tactical advantage: tips and training on tactics, guns and equipments
Once you have mastered the basics here, try engaging targets as if they are off to your flanks, and set up problems with multiple targets. If you...
American Handgunner, 11/01/03 by Ken Hackathorn · More from publication
