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Monday, 30 June 2014
Saturday, 28 June 2014
Pedersen Device - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
Pedersen Device - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
It was a device that would make a Springfield bolt action rifle into a semi-automatic. You simply just replaced the bolt with the device. It used a detachable magazine which fired a short .30 caliber round (.30X18mm). The plan in World War I was for all US Army forces to be equipped with them by 1919. Of course the war ended before then, and the Pedersen device fell by the wayside.
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Wednesday, 25 June 2014
An incredible silver decorated miquelet pistol originating from Spain, late 18th century - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
An incredible silver decorated miquelet pistol originating from Spain, late 18th century - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
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Sunday, 22 June 2014
Do Loaded Magazines Wear Out Magazine Springs? - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
Do Loaded Magazines Wear Out Magazine Springs? - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
If you use a semi-auto , then there’s a pretty good chance that you keep at least one magazine loaded at some time. Do magazine springs wear out prematurely from keeping the mags loaded for long periods of time? It’s been debated for ages, and the argument continues today, so that makes it a perfect topic to tackle in today’s Make Up Your Mind Monday.
It’s Complicated
If you skipped the video, the short answer is “yes.” Or no. Maybe… nobody really knows for sure.
In theory, if you started with a brand new magazine and loaded it to full capacity, then left it in a drawer, it should not lose a significant amount of spring tension for a very, very long time. Probably years. But reality is messier than that. Tiny variances in the materials and processes used to make the spring can lead to unpredictable results, and there are always outside factors like moisture/corrosion, dust and debris, and ammunition-related issues that can cause the magazine to fail before the spring would actually wear out naturally.
Using the spring (loading and unloading the magazine) frequently will cause it to wear out as well. But if you’re using it a lot, you’ll be able to tell when the spring starts to weaken because the rounds will be much easier to load, and the gun will eventually start experiencing malfunctions at the range. The spring should last tens of thousands of cycles before this occurs, but it will happen eventually. When it becomes apparent that the spring is “done”, either replace it, or replace the entire magazine.
When left loaded to full capacity and not used, most magazines will very slowly lose some amount of spring tension over time. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to say with any certainty just how long it will take before the spring loses enough tension to start causing issues. Some springs may stay loaded for decades and still function, and others might wear out after a much shorter period of time. So just to be safe, the best practice is to rotate the magazines periodically. That’s where you unload your magazines and let them “rest” for a while, and switch to a second set of magazines to keep loaded for the next cycle.
How often is “periodically”? That’s a great question. A gunsmith at Beretta (who claimed not to be speaking on behalf of the company) told us he rotates his personal carry magazines every two weeks. The customer service rep we spoke to from Sig said that once every six months would be sufficient. However David Cochol of Mec-Gar, the company that manufactures the factory magazines for Sig (as well as Ruger, S&W, CZ, and several others), gave us the answer that seemed most common; “We recommend following standard law enforcement practice and that’s to rotate magazines every 90 days.” He also suggested that rotation as a good opportunity to field strip, clean, and inspect the magazines to make sure there aren’t any other problems that could cause malfunctions. Polymer followers in particular seem to be a common failure point for magazines.
Down-Loading
Adding some complexity to this debate is whether loading the mags to their full capacity will make any difference in how quickly the springs wear out. It’s not rare to hear the advice that a 17-round Glock magazine, for example, should only be loaded up to 15 or 16 rounds in order to spare the spring from any unnecessary stress. Many people will cite the common practice of leaving 30-round AR-15 magazines loaded to only 28 or 29 rounds because it’s difficult to seat a fully loaded 30-round magazine into the mag well when the bolt is closed. But that’s an issue specific only to certain firearms, and separate from the longevity of spring tension.
Again, there is not a clear consensus in the industry. Mec-Gar’s rep stated that it’s unnecessary to down-load magazines and that doing so is not relieving enough tension to make any appreciable difference in the life of the spring. “If you’ve got a 15-round magazine, you’re not doing yourself any favors by making it a 14-round magazine,” Cochol said.
However, Wolff Gunsprings, a company well known for manufacturing a wide variety of springs for the firearms industry has a slightly different take. The FAQ page on their website includes this statement; “More recently higher capacity magazine have become popular. These are designed to hold more rounds with less spring material often in the same space. This puts more stress on the spring and will cause it to fatigue at a faster rate. Unloading these magazines a round or two will help the life of the spring.” It’s not clear to what degree this practice will supposedly “help the life of the spring”, but most of the other industry representatives we spoke with didn’t believe it was necessary if the magazines were rotated regularly.
The Bottom Line on Magazine Springs
Magazines and magazine springs wear out. They aren’t designed to last forever whether they are used often, or loaded up and left to sit for years at a time. The various firearms and magazine manufacturers didn’t exactly agree on the specifics, but many of them did say that it’s common for customers to blame magazine spring tension for issues completely unrelated. De-formed followers, bad ammunition, problematic firearms, and user error are more often to blame for frequent malfunctions than worn magazine springs. The best way to avoid any of these issues is to keep a regular maintenance schedule and carefully clean and inspect both your magazines and firearms. Or just buy a revolver.
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Saturday, 21 June 2014
50 caliber nightlight - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
50 caliber nightlight - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
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Friday, 20 June 2014
STUFF BREAKS - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
STUFF BREAKS - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
BY HILTON YAM | POSTED ON 06/12/2014 BY HILTON YAM | Silvercore
Who packs a spare locking block? As I start gearing up for a class with Mike Pannone next week, preparation of gear is at the top of the list. I am often asked what spare parts I take for my guns when I attend a class. My answer is always to bring a spare gun. No matter how well you stock your spare parts bin, you will inevitably break something you did not pack. If you are paying top dollar for class tuition fees, taking time off from work, and traveling to attend a class, you want to maximize your time on the firing line. I don’t care how many small parts you have or how great you are at fixing your gun, nothing is faster than benching your deadlined gun and pulling a different one out of the gear bag. If you are able to bring commonly broken/lost spare parts to revive the other gun, then great. Do that on lunch break or back at the hotel room at night.
The above pictured M&P is the first I’ve seen or heard of a locking block rail breaking. As captioned, it is a first generation .40, and this particular gun has broken pretty much every part that has been known to break on an M&P. Most shooters would probably not have a spare locking block in their parts kit, so a spare pistol would be necessary.
It is common for 1911 shooters to have a custom gun built with a spare fitted extractor, and it is not an entirely bad idea. However, keep in mind that the fitting was accomplished when the gun was new and hopefully in spec, and thousands of rounds of wear on the slide and firing pin stop can change how that extractor fits and functions. For that reason, as well as the daunting task of keeping so many extractors matched to particular guns, I never went the route of the fitted spare. I had the added advantage of knowing how to fit my own spares on the spot, but I always preferred a spare gun over any additional work during a class.Plan well with your gear, and remember the old adage, “One is none, two is one.” Now get out and train!!!
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Thursday, 19 June 2014
Season Shot - Silvercore Training Firearms BC
Season Shot - Silvercore Training Firearms BC
Season Shot is made of tightly packed seasoning bound by a fully biodegradable food product. The seasoning is actually injected into the bird on impact seasoning the meat from the inside out. When the bird is cooked the seasoning pellets melt into the meat spreading the flavor to the entire bird. Forget worrying about shot breaking your teeth and start wondering about which flavor shot to use!
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Wednesday, 18 June 2014
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Monday, 16 June 2014
Tell us your scope of choice!!
Tell us your scope of choice!!
What optic that you are running now is your favourite or which are you dreaming of on your next rifle?
How about the US Optics ER-25 5-25x58
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Position Sul Explained - Silvercore Firearms Training
Position Sul Explained - Silvercore Firearms Training
The much revered and debated position “Sul” explained by the man that invented it.
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Sunday, 15 June 2014
JFK Colt New Frontier - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
JFK Colt New Frontier - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
JFK Colt New Frontier. The serial number is PT109. This was specially made in 1963 for the President John F. Kennedy, complete with the Presidential Seal, but he was assassinated before it could be presented to him.
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The Multiple Impact Bullet - MIB - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
The Multiple Impact Bullet - MIB - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
The Multiple Impact Bullet is a unique type of bullet where three additional projectiles are tethered together by a kevlar cord. As the bullet leaves the barrel, it expands into its distinct pattern but at a maximum width of 14” which Advanced Ballistic Concepts found to be the most effective measurement for spread. They are a bit pricey at the moment; with the 12 Gauge and .45 ACP MIB’s running about $50 to $60 for a box of 10 rounds. The cost however hasn’t been much a deterrent since Advanced Ballistic Concepts has begun working on a 9mm version. (GRH)
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Friday, 13 June 2014
CCW Naivety of Genuinely Good People By John Farnam - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
CCW Naivety of Genuinely Good People By John Farnam - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
The vast majority of state CCW licensees are genuinely "good" people, but
many have had precious little relevant training, and much of it fraught
with errors and unrealistic expectations.
For example, many naively believe:
1) When they see "bad things" happening in public places (which don't
involve them directly) that they should step forward and "get involved" and "
do some good."
2) VCAs will do what they are told to do, because they're intimidated by
the gun in the hands of the righteous CCW holder.
3) The CCW holder will be thanked and congratulated for his courageous
intervention and good intentions
4) VCAs will be so impressed with the CCW-holder's gunfire, that they will
fall down immediately upon the first impact, just like on TV!
5) That "going armed" means having "a little something" (like a .380
pocket pistol), and that such "mouse-guns" that will be sufficient for most
lethal threat(s).
6) Holding and maintaining suspects at gunpoint until police arrive is
easily done and mostly risk-free.
The unhappy reality is this:
1) Any time you voluntarily inject yourself into a dangerous circumstance
in which you were otherwise not involved, you are required, by law, to act
in a "non-negligent" manner.
What, under Heaven, does that mean?
It means that, when anyone can point-out where you could have done it
better, you will inherit some personal liability for all the "bad things" that
are invariably going to happen, bad things like death, personal injury,
property damage, etc.
In most cases, when you see "bad things happen," you don't have enough
solid information to take any kind of unilateral action, particularly action
that may be the direct cause of personal injury or death. Gunfire is
irreversible! You may not be seeing what you think you're seeing.
Best option is almost always to quickly withdraw, get to a relatively safe
location, and then call the police. This is the kind of situation you pay
a police department to confront and handle!
2) VCAs at whom you point your gun will likely not be impressed in the
least, because they probably won't even see it! Expecting voluntarily
compliance under such circumstances is mostly wishful thinking. When you do get
his attention, the best thing for you to do is encourage him to turn and run
away!
3) Don't expect to be thanked! Don't expect anyone to be "understanding."
Do expect to be arrested at the scene, maybe charged. Do expect to be
endlessly criticized and second-guessed by the media, investigators, your
friends, et al. Do expect to be sued. Don't imagine this incident will have
any kind of "happy ending!"
4) When you are compelled to employ gunfire to protect yourself, lower your
expectations of your pistol and your ammunition. Upon being struck by
your bullet(s), the most likely reaction of the VCA(s) will be to run away,
showing scant indication of reduced mobility! When he/they continue to
present a lethal threat, be prepared to hit him/them multiple times. Even then,
any kind of instant de-animation is extremely unlikely.
5) Small 380Auto pistols, and snubby revolvers are arguable as
second/back-up weapons, but they represent a desperate lower-limit when that is all
you have with you. When "going armed," you should be carrying the most
formidable pistol you can comfortably fit into your life.
6) Holding suspects a gunpoint and waiting for police to arrive is an
activity that is so dangerous, I recommend you not do it al all!
Suspects may attack you, despite the fact you're holding a pistol on them.
Arriving police may mistake you for the suspect, and, since you're
holding a gun, engage you immediately and without warning.
As mentioned above, when you have a dangerous suspect at gunpoint, the best
thing to do, from the standpoint of your continued good health, is to
persuade him to voluntarily disengage and run away. Police will probably pick
him up a short time later anyway, and you'll end your high risk-exposure as
quickly as possible.
As I tell my students,
"I'm not here to tell you what to do. I'm here to tell you what's going
to happen when you do. Then, you make your own, informed decisions. I'm
not here to suggest you do the 'right thing,' nor the 'moral thing,' even
the 'legal thing.' I'm suggesting you do the smart thing, from the
standpoint of your continued good physical health, financial health, mental
health, and general well-being. "
As more good citizens make the decision to "go armed," the foregoing is
going to become more and more critical.
"Here lies the body of Mike O'Day,
Who died maintaining his right-of-way
His right was clear
His way was strong
But, he's just as dead,
As if he'd been wrong!"
From an epitaph on a mock head-stone, erected, among others, as a warning
to young recruits during military training in the early 1940s.
/John
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Flintlock key pistol, 18th century - Silvercore Training BC
Flintlock key pistol, 18th century - Silvercore Training BC
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Tuesday, 10 June 2014
ShotView Merges Google Glass and Guns - Silvercore Training BC
ShotView Merges Google Glass and Guns - Silvercore Training BC
Smart gun technology is generally met with some resistance by firearm enthusiasts. There are a few reasons for this; smart technology is generally intrusive when it comes to personal data and privacy, and potentially opens doors for hacking or other nefarious activity. Some also see smartguns as a violation of the Second Amendment. Regardless, this hasn’t stopped some companies from breaking into the emerging industry.
ShotView, developed by TrackingPoint Labs, is a new project by the creators of the precision-guided firearm. It’s an app intended to be used with Google Glass that enables a shooter to better scope out an environment In a video recently released, a man wears Glass and uses the device to aim and fire around corners.
“Science fiction comes closer to reality,” the video narration states. Check out the video to see how it works.
See more at: http://www.alloutdoor.com/2014/06/09/shotview-merges-google-glass-guns/#sthash.eWHk5AYk.dpuf
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Monday, 9 June 2014
STOCK IN, STOCK OUT. - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
STOCK IN, STOCK OUT. - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
BY JERRY JONES | JERRY JONES | Silvercore Firearms Training BC
Every so often certain techniques seem to swap around in the shooting community. Almost like this week the Surgeon General says that salt is good for you, where last week salt was bad for you. The whole stock in or stock fully extended thing seems to follow it pretty closely.
In the late 1990′s, it seemed to be all the rage to run the collapsible stock all the way collapsed. The train of thought was that you could place the stock on the inside of the straps of your body armor. It also assisted you in one handed shooting, and lessened the arc of movement between shooting from either shoulder as the problem required.
Today there seems to be a great push to run the stock all the way out. The idea behind it is that the stock all the way out give you better leverage on the gun. The added benefits is that when you go prone you don’t have to extend the stock out to mount the gun properly. If you look at all the guys that shoot 3 Gun for a living, they are running the stock all the way out to gather that extra leverage.
My personal belief is this. Neither are correct for every rifle, and every shooter.
Some of my rifles I can get away with running the stock fully extended. Some of my rifles I have to run them one click in. I’ve observed students who simply can’t run the stock all the way out. I think that the individual shooter should practice so basic core drills like one and two shots from the low ready, one and two shots from the high ready, and a Bill Drill or two. Based upon what their dot track and gun handling are doing, they can adjust the stock one click in or out depending up their needs.I do think that running the stock further out has benefits that can’t be denied. It just isn’t one sized fits all………
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Friday, 6 June 2014
Juno Beach - The Canadians On D-Day - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
Juno Beach - The Canadians On D-Day - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
On D-Day, June 6, 1944, “Operation Overlord”, the long-awaited invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe, began with Allied armies from the U.S., Britain and Canada landing on the coast of Normandy. On D-Day, the 3rdCanadian Infantry Division landed on Juno Beach. The Canadian assault troops stormed ashore in the face of fierce opposition from German strongholds and mined beach obstacles. The soldiers raced across the wide-open beaches swept with machine gun fire, and stormed the gun positions. In fierce hand-to-hand fighting, they fought their way into the towns of Bernières, Courseulles and St. Aubin and then advanced inland, securing a critical bridgehead for the allied invasion. The victory was a turning point in World War II and led to the liberation of Europe and the defeat of Nazi Germany.
Fourteen thousand young Canadians stormed Juno Beach on D-Day. Their courage, determination and self-sacrifice were the immediate reasons for the success in those critical hours. The fighting they endured was fierce and frightening. The price they paid was high - the battles for the beachhead cost 340 Canadian lives and another 574 wounded. John Keegan, eminent British historian who wrote Six Armies in Normandy, stated the following concerning the Canadian 3rd Division on D-Day: “At the end of the day, its forward elements stood deeper into France than those of any other division. The opposition the Canadians faced was stronger than that of any other beach save Omaha. That was an accomplishment in which the whole nation could take considerable pride.”
This site is a tribute to the men and women who served in the Canadian Army during D-Day and World War II. To these people, we owe the freedom that we take for granted. Let us never forget their sacrifice. God bless them all.
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Tactical Tie - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
Tactical Tie - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
With Father’s Day around the corner, its time to Combing through the archive there was the Battle Mug and Tactical Apron, so why not a Tactical Tie? Aside from the laser, it does have a pouch for emergency items like business cards, breath mints and well, whatever fits in a small pouch. The link is below for those going shopping for dad. (GRH)
http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1917/?cpg=fb#tabs
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Tuesday, 3 June 2014
The Becker semi-auto Revolving Shotgun - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
The Becker semi-auto Revolving Shotgun - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
No I did not get my gun terminology wrong, this is a semi-automatic revolver. Designed in 1899 these interesting revolving shotguns were not produced until after World War I. Made in Germany, it was a five shot 16 gauge shotgun with a revolving cyclinder. Shells were inserted into a loading port on the right hand side, and also automatically ejected with each shot. The most interesting thing is this is not a double action or single action revolver, it is a semi-auto revolver. For the first shot the user cocked a lever near the top of the barrel. The force from each subsequent shot works a mechanism which turns the cylinder and cocks the gun.
Made by Romerwork in Suhl, only 100 of these uniques shotguns would be produced.
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Monday, 2 June 2014
THE FRAGILE FIBER OPTIC FRONT SIGHT….? - Silvercore Training BC
THE FRAGILE FIBER OPTIC FRONT SIGHT….? - Silvercore Training BC
BY HILTON YAM | POSTED ON 05/27/2014 BY HILTON YAM | Silvercore Training BC
It comes up frequently that fiber optic front sights are inappropriate for practical/street use because they are fragile or that they are a liability because they become useless when the fiber rod falls out. These arguments have been taken as gospel in many circles, and simply regurgitated as needed. Having spent just a little bit of time using, designing, and studying sights, I would like to offer some thoughts on this.
If we were to simply argue that a problem with fiber optic sights is that they do not glow in the dark like tritium, then that is a 100% fair statement. They don’t. If you want sights that glow in the dark, get tritium sights. Keep in mind that target ID is critical, and to do that you need white light. White light backlights the iron sights, and makes them appear black. The presence of tritium inserts is rendered moot in this instance. If you consider the lighting conditions which would be bright enough to allow you to positively identify a target but also be dark enough to necessitate tritium inserts, it is a rather fleeting window of time.
If the fiber falls out of the front sight, keep in mind that the rest of the blade face is still present, and there is plenty of metal to line up in your rear sight. Different designs of sights will differ in how much they protect the fiber, and you should consider the manner in which the fiber is mounted as well as the length of the sight. Longer sights with more exposed fiber collect more light, but the longer blade is more prone to damage as compared to a shorter or more normal length sight.
Proper installation is a major factor in success, as a fiber rod which has fore/aft play will end up working itself loose during recoil. Use of nontoxic solvents during cleaning also prevents the fiber rod from weakening. Since I figured out the install and changed solvents, I have not broken a fiber rod in many years and tens of thousands of rounds.
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Sunday, 1 June 2014
The Henrion, Dassy & Heuschen double-barrel revolver - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
The Henrion, Dassy & Heuschen double-barrel revolver - Silvercore Firearms Training BC
Quite possibly the most unusual revolver design of all time, the Henrion, Dassy & Heuschen double-barrel revolver (which I shall shorten to “HDH”) was a bizarre pistol that was made in Liege, Belgium from 1911 - 1928. The HDH typically held 16 to 20 rounds, with 16 to 20 individuals chambers. Although the hammer had two firing pins, the chambers were staggered so that the revolver would fire one round at a time. The revolver also had two barrels, which each shot alternating between the top and bottom barrel. The HDH was chambered in either 7.65mm, 6.5 velodog, and 6.35mm, with the smaller caliber pistols holding more shots.
The HDH revolver never really became popular, mostly because of its large unwieldy size. Even though it held a large number of rounds, its small caliber also inhibited it’s popularity. In addition, its price made it prohibitively expensive, often selling for several times the price of a regular double action revolver. As a result few were made and sold. Today they are collected mostly as a novelty item.
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