@@hrfunk Being from Idaho also it is a tougher and better course than many for sure and makes me kinda proud of my state, like I said in comments in previous videos I used to be in the sherriff's posse in Idaho county Idaho and the course is the one I have done many times but with a twist,,,,the under sherriff also teaches both regular and multiple variations of gun deffense classes as his bussines and as the sherriff's office gun instructor, I have been through many of his courses over the years both through the sherriff's office and privately, and he is a stickler and holds those of us he has worked (posse members mainly or his chosen disciples they could be called LOL) with to a much higher standard than normal, he passes us (however I just recently retired from the posse) with the standard course but then adds his own twist to it,,,,he adds 61 more shots to the course by making us fire from as far out as 75 yards for a test of ultra long range handgun accuracy challenge, and at various more normal distances doing crazy stuff like shotting back over behind us sort of and while on your back or while on your belly from behind the wheel of a car and shooting under it or shooting from on your back like an assailent has pushed you and knocked you down, these "extras" always change so it does 2 things for you,,,,,it keeps you on your toes as to your overall skills and keeping them sharp,,,,and you keep taking his newest courses to find out and learn what devious and twisted new challenges he has concocted to torture us with LOL,,,,,anyhow great video and great to finnaly see your take on the Idaho course,,,will be interesting to see how it stacks up in the end, take care.
Yep. The 1911PD was the Lightweight Commander of their line. It's a very business-like pistol and it shoots quite well. The new ones might look sexier, but I don't think they are any better as defensive tools.
Far off topic: Seventy years ago today, the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir began. The heritage of the Marine Corps is based on core values, but more critically on vital and determined actions - not always in combat - under highly adverse conditions, which PROVE those everlasting and distinguished values aren’t simply “empty rhetoric.” Instead, they are worthy of how Americans should live and - sometimes sadly - how they must die. I won’t debate what battles are most illustrative of this crucial heritage, but the Chosin Reservoir certainly is on that very abbreviated list. Let’s all pause for a moment to remember the lives of young and superb Marines that were lost defending American freedom against the dictatorial Chinese and North Korea Communists, And finally, let’s remain ready; those enemies of liberty and of America are still major threats.
Just read " ON DESPERATE GROUND" BY HAMPTON SIDES " The Marines at THE RESERVOIR, the KOREAN WAR'S GREATEST BATTLE. Hard to put down like a good 1911! Hampton Sides is a great author of Ghost Solders also! Love watching HR shooting the 1911 ! Semper Fi Carry on ! Loved my Colt Combat Commander another on that got away.!
@@brianharris5537: During my soon 10 year retirement, and especially throughout 2020, I read a LOT of history, biography and other non-fiction. “On Desperate Ground” is now on my ever-expand “must read” list - THANK YOU. MacArthur’s huge miscalculations (the war would soon be over, the PLA wouldn’t enter the fight in numbers and, even if they did, the UN Forces would desiccate them) are difficult to reconcile with his often recalled statement that implored no US ground forces fighting on mainland Asia. I suspect his titanic ego - it’s hard to the “an Emperor” and not develop one - was the pivot upon which certain dubious decisions were made by General of the Army MacArthur and his pliant staff. Thus, under the worst conceivable conditions and incredibly outnumbered, our comrades-in-arms fought their way to the sea, bringing with them much material and - FAR more critically - leaving no one, living or dead, behind. Today’s Americans live a different vastly world - snowflakes, political correctness, little individual accountability, and much more abound - but my viscera tells me that, in not too many years, my grandchildren may be required to perform with great excellence, fortitude and courage under highly unfavorable circumstances. We shall see if the “Spirit of Chosin” (and many similar venues and situations) can be regained by Americans.
My uncle was there at the "frozen chosin". I DO NOT KNOW WHY HE WAS THERE since he was army. He never spoke of it until a couple years before his death of advanced age. He was shot in the face and it blew his teeth out and he said two things saved him....the temperatures froze the bleeding and a big black dude from Alabama carried to an aid station. He had no idea that I'd studied the Korea war( my dad was a truck driver in a MASH unit) so he almost teared up when I told him...."you realize you guys saved the world from WW 3,right?" There's much more to the story,but I don't want to bore people.
I've watched about thirty of your LEO qualification videos and this is (IMHO) the most realistic course of fire I've seen you shoot. As you noted, lots of shooting while moving, magazine/reload drills, and other skills that are frequently not tested in other states' qualification exams. Nevermind that you really nailed this qualification exam and shot so well. Great work, Devil Dog!!
HRFunk, thanks for another excellent video of a pro (you) shooting a LEO qualifying course! Love your SW1911 commander, it's a perfect size for a 45ACP. Since I'm from Idaho I'm glad to hear our State has one of the better tests.
I have that exact 1911. Its great and I like it a lot. I also have the S&W "Doug Koning" match grade 1911. Its fantastic! I'd hate to be forced to choose one over the other but if I had to, I'd probably choose the Doug Koning. I'm glad this was a well designed and comprehensive course because I'm from Idaho. Great shooting HR!
Hey Chief! I'm new to your channel, but so far this is my favorite course; some forced reloads, reasonable times, realistic but simple movements. Thanks again for all your service! FC1(SW), Navy Small Arms Coach/Command Armorer
Well done sir! That was a great Qualification course! Looking forward to when you complete all the states and give your "best" hand gun qual results. This one will surely rate high.
Great course and as usual great shooting Howard. I love my 1911 45 commander frame pistol, not a s and w but still a very nice gun. Also only one ad , don't mind ads if you are getting paid.
Knowing your skill level, I have to agree with other commenters - sights need some adjustment. The course of fire is truly one of the best you've presented. I believe I'll file it away for future use in my own training. I love those golf ball size holes; demonstrates great marksmanship skill no matter where they're located on the target. Consistency is key. Thanks much for the great presentation!
Speaking as someone who has taken full size 1911s to the range many times, I can say you are quite a marksman. I am very confident that you scored better with a 4" barrel than I could with a 5."
I have a 1911SC (Scandium Commander). The bill board edition some call it. But I love it. I think it weighs 28 ounces empty. But Great shooter and absolutely a hand me down one day. Have a Great day and God Bless.
Yes, that's one model they should have kept in the line. I think their current 1911's are nice pistols, but they are not quite as "business-like" as the 1911PD.
That is a pretty good course but the turning and shooting scares me knowing the people I used to train with. :-) I can just see them sweeping the shooters to either side with the muzzle. BUT over all I like the fact that that course includes movement forward and backwards, reloads, strong /off hand only and shooting from behind cover . Hope you recovered your spent magazine before leaving the range. LOL
Yep, all magazines were accounted for. I've learned (after making more than one trip back to the range) to do a last sweep before I leave and make sure I have everything packed up.
@hrfunk Great video and nice shooting! I really enjoy this series. This is very timely too as I literally just purchased a Smith SW1911PD. It’s the exact model you use in this video. It’s headed to my LGS for pickup this week. I can’t wait. Has yours been reliable? Anything I need to look out for? Thanks again for putting out great content!!!
The only issue I ever had with mine was early on, the tube that holds the plunger springs for the safety and slide-stop came loose. I called S&W and they repaired it for free. That was years ago, and I haven't had a problem since. It's a great pistol. I hope you enjoy yours.
I've seen lots of your videos...is there another course that had the 90° & 180° turns? Great shooting and nice idea with the black & white intro to mix things up.
Lots of shooting in this course. I noticed no verbal interaction one might have expected while moving toward or away from the target. It seems that wouldn't have been that hard to make part of the course. Great shooting as always HR!
Nice holster setup! ;) Seems to me you may need to drift that rear sight a bit. Is there much daylight between blade and notch? For me, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve found a little more helps me shoot more accurately. Great course. Seemed that the difficulty/time relationship was pretty spot on. Not much spare time in any of the stages. Good shooting H. R.
The "Light switch" is in the back of the head, where the brain and spine connect. If that is the shot they're going for the "Ocular" target ring may be A touch too high. Great that they included it though.
Yep I see and know what you are saying,,,,,Personally I aim for the tip of the nose because if you follow a strait line from there back it's right there in the medula,,,,,the off switch as it's called,,,,,,30 some years ago I was taught by a highly respected and highly known instructor to shoot for that spot,,,theory is it's not only in line, but shooting through the soft tissue of the sinus region and easier to penetrate than through skull plate,,,,but like hrfunk says pretty much anywhere in the occular area and it should put the lights out for the same reason,,,,,point of the nose just adds a positive aim point lessening chance of misses a bit because of just having that possitive aim point as a bonus also or in addition to.
Great pistol....one of the better courses too bad not a verbal component before advancing or backing up. Think those pistols worth a lot didnt know they made that until saw one online last week.
@@hrfunk > Last time I spoke with Mr. Boyer on here, he wasn't taking new orders. I bought a Galco holster instead for my 1911 R1. After much trial & error, that one is running good.
Actually sir I got my very first deer this past Saturday. My future brother inlaw and I measured roughly bought 230 yards I was using a remington 770 270 winchester
Yes sir thank you here in oa its now buck and doe season the doe i shot was about 140 ish pounds and upon your recommendation I bought a Leopold vx-3i 3.5-10x40 mm scope and it couldn't have been a better scope. So I thank you for that
Hi, I enjoyed the video as always. I'm interested in your views on the scoring system here. If I've calculated this right. If all 40 of your shots score 4pts you'll be 10pts short of the qualifying score. Despite having not missed the target at all, and having made 40 reasonably telling hits. Does Idaho require a better level of accuracy from it's officers than states that use a hit / miss system? or are they giving them more time on the stages to encourage better shot placement?
I determine the same thing when I was looking at the scoring process for this course. I think Idaho just requires a higher standard from their officers. They cannot pass the course without getting some of their shots into the five point area
It seems the course is designed to require a higher standard to me as well. Another argument for that opinion is the requirement to get a minimum of 85% of the available points. Its higher than any of the courses I've watched so far. I've watched about half of them.
Thank you, HR, I believe this was an excellent video and (even before your indicated it at the close of the video) I also feel the Idaho qualification course was unusually well thought through and challenging, But the challenges of this course - both scoring criteria and required stages - causes me to ask a question. You shot this qualification with a normal “SAO” 1911A1. I wonder how much (if at all) the typical LEO’S score might be adversely impacted, if his duty weapon was a “no cocked-and-locked” traditional DA/SA autoloader (such as a Sig P226)? That longer and heavier first round DA trigger pull might (??) cause some some reduction in scores, although I believe traditional DA/SA semiautomatics are excellent duty weapons.
I think so too, but the reality of the current situation dictates that most officers are probably shooting this course with a Glock, M&P, or something similar. I doubt many are using one of the older DA/SA models.
@@hrfunk I’m sure that’s true, HR, and thank you for your answer. I own several modern, polymer framed, striker fired autoloaders (Glocks, M&Ps, Walthers), but I keep returning to hammer-fired semiautomatics because I prefer the control and safety those designs enable and because (for resonance I don’t entirely understand) I simply shoot them better. Perhaps this results from the fact that for decades I carried 1911A1A and DA Ruger and especially Smiths revolvers.
Noticed that there was two holes at the edge of the target in the white area couldn't figure out where they came from. 🤔 Stressing over small things like that my ADD
I put the target I was using on top of an older target (used by someone else). Those holes are in the older target. If you look close, you will see tme there at the beginning of the video.
You're pulling pretty hard left. Racing the trigger, a little? Though I might actually believe in this case, that the sights are off, because the grouping is consistent.
I think the sights are off a little. If you noticed at the end, the "golfball size hole" is off slightly to the left. The ones that are farher to the left are my fault.
I was following along with the written instructions during the video. Stage 2 was poorly written as it neglected to say "repeat." The only way to know you had to do it a second time was by looking at the round count. Other than that, a pretty good course.
It is obvious Marine; you need to make a sight adjustment to your weapon. You were shooting a one hole group in the target. A slight adjustment to your sight or changing your aiming point would have made a near perfect score possible. I expect better from you next time; 94% is not good enough for your level of training. Semper Fidelis!
@@hrfunk I hope you got chuckle from that; sometimes it is hard to leave comment. You were pounding one hole in that target and all I could think of is go right dam it.
@@gizmocarr3093 I did get a chuckle! Truthfully, I'm not sure if the sights were off to the left or if I was just off to the left that day. Maybe I'll bench that pistol and see if it needs a sight correction.
Way to go Idaho. 👍🇺🇸. My home State. 😎
Yep, they put together a pretty good course!
@@hrfunk Being from Idaho also it is a tougher and better course than many for sure and makes me kinda proud of my state, like I said in comments in previous videos I used to be in the sherriff's posse in Idaho county Idaho and the course is the one I have done many times but with a twist,,,,the under sherriff also teaches both regular and multiple variations of gun deffense classes as his bussines and as the sherriff's office gun instructor, I have been through many of his courses over the years both through the sherriff's office and privately, and he is a stickler and holds those of us he has worked (posse members mainly or his chosen disciples they could be called LOL) with to a much higher standard than normal, he passes us (however I just recently retired from the posse) with the standard course but then adds his own twist to it,,,,he adds 61 more shots to the course by making us fire from as far out as 75 yards for a test of ultra long range handgun accuracy challenge, and at various more normal distances doing crazy stuff like shotting back over behind us sort of and while on your back or while on your belly from behind the wheel of a car and shooting under it or shooting from on your back like an assailent has pushed you and knocked you down, these "extras" always change so it does 2 things for you,,,,,it keeps you on your toes as to your overall skills and keeping them sharp,,,,and you keep taking his newest courses to find out and learn what devious and twisted new challenges he has concocted to torture us with LOL,,,,,anyhow great video and great to finnaly see your take on the Idaho course,,,will be interesting to see how it stacks up in the end, take care.
Chief, anyday at the range with a 1911 pistol IS A GOOD DAY, looking forward to Saturday.
I agree!
OUTSTANDING CHIEF, very nice pistol and your absolutely correct wish S&W still produced their 1911, one of the better 1911 pistols produced.
Yep. The 1911PD was the Lightweight Commander of their line. It's a very business-like pistol and it shoots quite well. The new ones might look sexier, but I don't think they are any better as defensive tools.
Far off topic:
Seventy years ago today, the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir began. The heritage of the Marine Corps is based on core values, but more critically on vital and determined actions - not always in combat - under highly adverse conditions, which PROVE those everlasting and distinguished values aren’t simply “empty rhetoric.” Instead, they are worthy of how Americans should live and - sometimes sadly - how they must die. I won’t debate what battles are most illustrative of this crucial heritage, but the Chosin Reservoir certainly is on that very abbreviated list. Let’s all pause for a moment to remember the lives of young and superb Marines that were lost defending American freedom against the dictatorial Chinese and North Korea Communists, And finally, let’s remain ready; those enemies of liberty and of America are still major threats.
Thanks for the reminder Roy. Semper Fi.
And ever-present in our daily lives.
Just read " ON DESPERATE GROUND" BY HAMPTON SIDES " The Marines at THE RESERVOIR, the KOREAN WAR'S GREATEST BATTLE. Hard to put down like a good 1911! Hampton Sides is a great author of Ghost Solders also! Love watching HR shooting the 1911 ! Semper Fi Carry on ! Loved my Colt Combat Commander another on that got away.!
@@brianharris5537:
During my soon 10 year retirement, and especially throughout 2020, I read a LOT of history, biography and other non-fiction. “On Desperate Ground” is now on my ever-expand “must read” list - THANK YOU.
MacArthur’s huge miscalculations (the war would soon be over, the PLA wouldn’t enter the fight in numbers and, even if they did, the UN Forces would desiccate them) are difficult to reconcile with his often recalled statement that implored no US ground forces fighting on mainland Asia. I suspect his titanic ego - it’s hard to the “an Emperor” and not develop one - was the pivot upon which certain dubious decisions were made by General of the Army MacArthur and his pliant staff. Thus, under the worst conceivable conditions and incredibly outnumbered, our comrades-in-arms fought their way to the sea, bringing with them much material and - FAR more critically - leaving no one, living or dead, behind.
Today’s Americans live a different vastly world - snowflakes, political correctness, little individual accountability, and much more abound - but my viscera tells me that, in not too many years, my grandchildren may be required to perform with great excellence, fortitude and courage under highly unfavorable circumstances. We shall see if the “Spirit of Chosin” (and many similar venues and situations) can be regained by Americans.
My uncle was there at the "frozen chosin". I DO NOT KNOW WHY HE WAS THERE since he was army. He never spoke of it until a couple years before his death of advanced age. He was shot in the face and it blew his teeth out and he said two things saved him....the temperatures froze the bleeding and a big black dude from Alabama carried to an aid station. He had no idea that I'd studied the Korea war( my dad was a truck driver in a MASH unit) so he almost teared up when I told him...."you realize you guys saved the world from WW 3,right?" There's much more to the story,but I don't want to bore people.
I've watched about thirty of your LEO qualification videos and this is (IMHO) the most realistic course of fire I've seen you shoot. As you noted, lots of shooting while moving, magazine/reload drills, and other skills that are frequently not tested in other states' qualification exams. Nevermind that you really nailed this qualification exam and shot so well. Great work, Devil Dog!!
Thank you Wayne!
What a nice 1911. I’m a fan as well with the 1911. I have the Ruger SR1911 and Kimber Stainless Target II. Great shooting HR👍
Thanks Paul!
Nice looking pistol (I had to look it up as I didn't know that one). Looking forward to seeing the qualification shoot.
I hope you enjoyed it Alan.
HRFunk, thanks for another excellent video of a pro (you) shooting a LEO qualifying course! Love your SW1911 commander, it's a perfect size for a 45ACP.
Since I'm from Idaho I'm glad to hear our State has one of the better tests.
Thanks Quentin!
It was awesome watching you shoot my favorite weapon! Nice shooting sir!
Thank you Tom!
Awesome qualification course and, what a gorgeous S&W 1911PD firearm !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have that exact 1911. Its great and I like it a lot. I also have the S&W "Doug Koning" match grade 1911. Its fantastic! I'd hate to be forced to choose one over the other but if I had to, I'd probably choose the Doug Koning. I'm glad this was a well designed and comprehensive course because I'm from Idaho. Great shooting HR!
Thank you!
Hey Chief! I'm new to your channel, but so far this is my favorite course; some forced reloads, reasonable times, realistic but simple movements. Thanks again for all your service!
FC1(SW), Navy Small Arms Coach/Command Armorer
You're welcome Matt. Thanks for watching!
That's one of the most comprehensive courses so far, and a GREAT Looking pistol! 👍🏻 Outstanding!
Thank you!
Well done sir! That was a great Qualification course! Looking forward to when you complete all the states and give your "best" hand gun qual results. This one will surely rate high.
Yep, this was a good one. We'll see how it fares!
Great course and as usual great shooting Howard. I love my 1911 45 commander frame pistol, not a s and w but still a very nice gun. Also only one ad , don't mind ads if you are getting paid.
Good! (sorry, I have not control over the adds).
That was a great Qual course! Love that 1911! Good job HR, that looked fun!
It WAS fun. Thanks for watching Dan!
Knowing your skill level, I have to agree with other commenters - sights need some adjustment.
The course of fire is truly one of the best you've presented. I believe I'll file it away for future use in my own training.
I love those golf ball size holes; demonstrates great marksmanship skill no matter where they're located on the target. Consistency is key.
Thanks much for the great presentation!
You're welcome Lonnie. Thanks for watching!
Great Job, Chief! My S&W E Series 5” SS has been 100% flawless, and a real pleasure to shoot. Thanks for Sharing! 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Those are nice pistols Frank. They seem to be making them look sexier all the time. Thanks for watching!
@@hrfunk I mirror polished the slide, and it looks great.
Nice job, and a beautiful pistol Chief!
Thank you!
by coincidence, i just bought a smith m-1911 sc commander off of gunbroker [the billboard model]. this
video has me excited to own it!
Have you shot it yet? If not, I think you're in for a pleasant surprise.
Extremely good shooting!!!
Impressed with the Firearm!
Thanks Steve!
Good course , great firearm that’s one I haven’t seen , now I have another pistol to add to my want list Thanks HR
You're welcome. S&W hasn't made them for at least 10 years, but if you find a used one in good condition, I think you'll like it.
Thanks, @hrfunk. I’m in a bit of a rut and the premier was a nice pick me up.
Good! I was sorry to hear about your 365. I hope the new Glock works out better for you.
Outstanding Howard good Job.
Thanks Rick!
Not only do we have great potatoes, our state also looks like a gun if you turn it sideways (sort of)
Ha,ha! I think I enjoyed some of those potatoes (mashed) with my Thanksgiving turkey!
Speaking as someone who has taken full size 1911s to the range many times, I can say you are quite a marksman. I am very confident that you scored better with a 4" barrel than I could with a 5."
Thank you! The pistol made me look good.
Great pistol, I love mine! Chose it over the Kimber Crimson Carry as this one comes with beautiful tan CT grips
I’ve had mine for a long time and I agree, it’s a great pistol!
I have a 1911SC (Scandium Commander).
The bill board edition some call it. But I love it.
I think it weighs 28 ounces empty. But Great shooter and absolutely a hand me down one day.
Have a Great day and God Bless.
Thanks Gary. You have a great pistol there too!
That is what it is suppose to look like. Great shooting. One ragged hole drill. You clearly like a good 1911. Impressive.
Yes I do! and thank you!
Good Shooting! Disappointed to learn that S&W discontinued the SW1911PD!
Yes, that's one model they should have kept in the line. I think their current 1911's are nice pistols, but they are not quite as "business-like" as the 1911PD.
Another great video
Thanks Rich!
Nicely done. 👍☕😎
Thank you Peter!
That is a pretty good course but the turning and shooting scares me knowing the people I used to train with. :-)
I can just see them sweeping the shooters to either side with the muzzle. BUT over all I like the fact that that course includes movement forward and backwards, reloads, strong /off hand only and shooting from behind cover . Hope you recovered your spent magazine before leaving the range. LOL
Yep, all magazines were accounted for. I've learned (after making more than one trip back to the range) to do a last sweep before I leave and make sure I have everything packed up.
@hrfunk Great video and nice shooting! I really enjoy this series. This is very timely too as I literally just purchased a Smith SW1911PD. It’s the exact model you use in this video. It’s headed to my LGS for pickup this week. I can’t wait. Has yours been reliable? Anything I need to look out for? Thanks again for putting out great content!!!
The only issue I ever had with mine was early on, the tube that holds the plunger springs for the safety and slide-stop came loose. I called S&W and they repaired it for free. That was years ago, and I haven't had a problem since. It's a great pistol. I hope you enjoy yours.
Great shooting!
Thanks Bruce!
I've seen lots of your videos...is there another course that had the 90° & 180° turns?
Great shooting and nice idea with the black & white intro to mix things up.
There was at least one (and maybe 2) other(s) that had a stage like that.
Interesting course and scoring system. Nice 1911.
Thanks Jim!
Still got style gunny bro love ya
Thanks Mark!
Lots of shooting in this course. I noticed no verbal interaction one might have expected while moving toward or away from the target. It seems that wouldn't have been that hard to make part of the course. Great shooting as always HR!
Thanks Kevin!
Sighted in a bit high left. Would've brought at least one shot back on target. Nice video. Thanks Howard.
You're welcome Mike. Thanks for watching!
No sir really nice shooting once again! You can tell you and that pistol get along famously! LOL
Thanks Mike!
👍🏻👍🏻
You might want to move that rear sight a little to the right.
Nice shooting! Couldn’t count how many rounds went through that big hole you made in the center of the target.
I didn't even try. I will say it doesn't take quite as many when they are 45 caliber to begin with!
Another Good One! Semper Fi
Thanks and Semper Fi!
👏👏👏 good work.
Thank you!
Nice holster setup! ;)
Seems to me you may need to drift that rear sight a bit. Is there much daylight between blade and notch? For me, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve found a little more helps me shoot more accurately. Great course. Seemed that the difficulty/time relationship was pretty spot on. Not much spare time in any of the stages.
Good shooting H. R.
Thanks Skip! The holster made me look good!
@@hrfunk Well, THAT goes without saying! Lol
The "Light switch" is in the back of the head, where the brain and spine connect. If that is the shot they're going for the "Ocular" target ring may be A touch too high. Great that they included it though.
I know what you're saying, but I think a bullet in the "ocular" area would probably end most problems. Thanks for watching!
Yep I see and know what you are saying,,,,,Personally I aim for the tip of the nose because if you follow a strait line from there back it's right there in the medula,,,,,the off switch as it's called,,,,,,30 some years ago I was taught by a highly respected and highly known instructor to shoot for that spot,,,theory is it's not only in line, but shooting through the soft tissue of the sinus region and easier to penetrate than through skull plate,,,,but like hrfunk says pretty much anywhere in the occular area and it should put the lights out for the same reason,,,,,point of the nose just adds a positive aim point lessening chance of misses a bit because of just having that possitive aim point as a bonus also or in addition to.
👍 nice firearm nice shooting.
Thank you!
Great pistol....one of the better courses too bad not a verbal component before advancing or backing up. Think those pistols worth a lot didnt know they made that until saw one online last week.
Yep, they were good pistols. I really think S&W should have kept them in the line.
Interesting course and well shot. May I ask what load you were shooting in that light weight .45?
Winchester 230 grain ball.
Decent COF!
Another excellent video. What kind of holster are you using in this video, if I may ask?
I'm guessing the holster and mag pouch were from Always Faithful.
Yep, Chris guessed it. They are from Always Faithful holsters. You can find them on facebook.
@@hrfunk > Last time I spoke with Mr. Boyer on here, he wasn't taking new orders. I bought a Galco holster instead for my 1911 R1. After much trial & error, that one is running good.
Great vid sorry iys so late that past 2 Saturdays I was hunting for the first time since I was 12
No problem. Did you have any luck?
Actually sir I got my very first deer this past Saturday. My future brother inlaw and I measured roughly bought 230 yards I was using a remington 770 270 winchester
@@apbiggins8mm Congratulations Andrew! Good job.
Yes sir thank you here in oa its now buck and doe season the doe i shot was about 140 ish pounds and upon your recommendation I bought a Leopold vx-3i 3.5-10x40 mm scope and it couldn't have been a better scope. So I thank you for that
Thats pa sorry
Nice course, and good shooting ... Drift that rear sight a hair to the right, and you should do better ... Thanks for the vid.
Hi, I enjoyed the video as always. I'm interested in your views on the scoring system here. If I've calculated this right. If all 40 of your shots score 4pts you'll be 10pts short of the qualifying score. Despite having not missed the target at all, and having made 40 reasonably telling hits. Does Idaho require a better level of accuracy from it's officers than states that use a hit / miss system? or are they giving them more time on the stages to encourage better shot placement?
I determine the same thing when I was looking at the scoring process for this course. I think Idaho just requires a higher standard from their officers. They cannot pass the course without getting some of their shots into the five point area
@@hrfunk At least ten of them (25%), and the five point area didn't look large!
It seems the course is designed to require a higher standard to me as well. Another argument for that opinion is the requirement to get a minimum of 85% of the available points. Its higher than any of the courses I've watched so far. I've watched about half of them.
Is that a 9mm or 45 acp. Good course and I like the turns
It's a .45. Thanks for watching Scott!
Thank you, HR, I believe this was an excellent video and (even before your indicated it at the close of the video) I also feel the Idaho qualification course was unusually well thought through and challenging,
But the challenges of this course - both scoring criteria and required stages - causes me to ask a question. You shot this qualification with a normal “SAO” 1911A1. I wonder how much (if at all) the typical LEO’S score might be adversely impacted, if his duty weapon was a “no cocked-and-locked” traditional DA/SA autoloader (such as a Sig P226)? That longer and heavier first round DA trigger pull might (??) cause some some reduction in scores, although I believe traditional DA/SA semiautomatics are excellent duty weapons.
I think so too, but the reality of the current situation dictates that most officers are probably shooting this course with a Glock, M&P, or something similar. I doubt many are using one of the older DA/SA models.
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I’m sure that’s true, HR, and thank you for your answer. I own several modern, polymer framed, striker fired autoloaders (Glocks, M&Ps, Walthers), but I keep returning to hammer-fired semiautomatics because I prefer the control and safety those designs enable and because (for resonance I don’t entirely understand) I simply shoot them better. Perhaps this results from the fact that for decades I carried 1911A1A and DA Ruger and especially Smiths revolvers.
I think you’re going to like next Saturday’s pistol review.
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I’m sure I will!
Idaho State Police used 4586s. I have one and it’s a great pistol
Those old 3rd Gen S&W's were built like tanks. I'm sure that's a good one!
Just have to leave Washington state for the last. Just as well. There aren't many officers left. Really curious to see which qualification was chosen
Ha! I don’t think it will be last. That distinction will probably be West Virginia since I still don’t have a course from there yet.
Noticed that there was two holes at the edge of the target in the white area couldn't figure out where they came from. 🤔 Stressing over small things like that my ADD
I put the target I was using on top of an older target (used by someone else). Those holes are in the older target. If you look close, you will see tme there at the beginning of the video.
You're pulling pretty hard left. Racing the trigger, a little? Though I might actually believe in this case, that the sights are off, because the grouping is consistent.
I think the sights are off a little. If you noticed at the end, the "golfball size hole" is off slightly to the left. The ones that are farher to the left are my fault.
I was following along with the written instructions during the video. Stage 2 was poorly written as it neglected to say "repeat." The only way to know you had to do it a second time was by looking at the round count. Other than that, a pretty good course.
The written instructions were a little hard to follow in some spots. A little clarification would have simplified my life. Thanks for watching Robert!
Sorry I'm late Chief!
Sorry you missed the chat Chris. I hope you like the video.
@@hrfunk I did like the video alot. One of the best courses of fire you've done!!!
Yes, I think this one is going to rate pretty high in the standards.
👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍bravo
Thank you!
Chief, from here it looks like your rear sight has to be drifted slightly to the right. Your main group was all hitting left of center target.
Several others have mentioned the same thing. Maybe I'll give it a tap or two to the left.
Rear sight needs to go right, not left.
I knew that, I was just getting sleepy when I typed out that reply. Thanks!
You should look at the State Police qualification standard vs. Normal POST standard.
Do you have copies of them?
@@hrfunk I can get them, do you have an email address I can send them to? Love your videos, thanks for the great content and your service.
Thanks Corey! You can email me at hrfunk@zoominternet.net
Interesting course however the pivot and fire would be hard to administer to a large class safely.
I agree. I'm not too crazy about that stage anyway. I'm not sure if you're trying to evaluate someone's shooting skills or their dance moves.
@@hrfunk running as you did (from the holster) is the only way I would feel comfortable with a 40 man academy class
@@ftdefiance1 I understand what you’re saying. This drill, as written, might be more applicable to tactical team members operating in a stack.
It is obvious Marine; you need to make a sight adjustment to your weapon. You were shooting a one hole group in the target. A slight adjustment to your sight or changing your aiming point would have made a near perfect score possible. I expect better from you next time; 94% is not good enough for your level of training. Semper Fidelis!
Semper Fi Gizmo, I'll try to do better next time!
@@hrfunk I hope you got chuckle from that; sometimes it is hard to leave comment. You were pounding one hole in that target and all I could think of is go right dam it.
@@gizmocarr3093 I did get a chuckle! Truthfully, I'm not sure if the sights were off to the left or if I was just off to the left that day. Maybe I'll bench that pistol and see if it needs a sight correction.
@@hrfunk GOD BLESS