I didn't write this essay -- saw it today. The author has a "real world" training/experience resume' that very few can claim.

So I thought I'd post it, just in case others might have an interest. (I'm sure some might disagree with the author's opinions.)

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Posted by A_bear

baton rouge

Member since Sep 2013

1965 posts

Posted on 3/7/17 at 7:20 pm to dawg23

Sounds to me like he has a little psychology of previous investments in his opinions. Basically gave his opinion on how other people's opinions are wrong. I really didn't care for the opinions he gave about clothing. Say I carry a Glock 29 in the small of my back and it works great when wearing casual clothes like jeans and a loose fitting shirt that doesn't need tucking in. However, I'm going to a more formal event where I'll need to wear slacks and a button down, obviously tucked in, so I opt to carry a Sig p238 in my pocket instead. If I can shoot the sig as well as the Glock, even though I'd much rather carry the 10mm, I don't see a problem. I'm not going to walk into this formal event in jeans and a t shirt and draw attention to myself because I need to "dress around the gun".

I know you didn't write the article so I'm not directing this to you. Just giving my opinion on him giving his opinion that everybody else's opinions are wrong.

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Posted by CrusaderInfidel

Tishomingo

Member since Feb 2015

248 posts

Posted on 3/7/17 at 9:48 pm to dawg23

Greg is an awesome instructor and even better person. The gist of what he's saying is spot on, especially re: firearms purchases.

I have over 20 years experience in combat arms and law enforcement, but I've fallen victim to the same issues...going with the masses instead of what actually works for me. Case in point, I've always carried Glocks other than the Beretta in the service and always have recommended Glocks to others...then I shot a Walther PPQ...the pistol shot awesome and felt even better in my hands, but I rationalized that I should just stick with the Glock as that's what I carry for work and personally own 3 others and have all my gear (holsters/mags) based on the Glock platform.

Greg helped me get off the X in my thinking and I'm carrying off duty the Walther as it just fits me best and operates similarly to my Glock (no external safety other than in trigger).

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