gol117
12-10-2007, 05:16 PM
I took the training with Brownie over this past weekend. 2 days in the desert. 2,000 rounds. What did I learn? A lot, an awful lot…
I think Brownie would not say I actually LEARNED the skills he demonstrated. He would just say that I was doing things I already KNEW how to do. Of course, he is right. No one will argue that the ability to point or use peripheral vision is taught. So building on these natural capacities, Brownie stepped me through the essentials of the QK system.
Starting with Elbow Up/Elbow Down, we progressed through QK, QK Hip, 3/4 Hip, Bump, Zipper, Behind the Back, EPV for using extended peripheral vision to hit a target (or, yes, to accurately fire two pistols & HIT to amaze your friends and terrorize your enemies!). None of these skills took more than a few minutes to understand and execute. Can I get better, i.e. faster? Absolutely. Are they good to go now? You bet.
This weekend added another dimension to my shooting. I’ll admit it. I have always liked shooting pretty little groups on paper, maybe more than most on this forum, but I also carry for self-defense. What’s more, I like my 1911-style .45’s. I like the way they look and shoot. After this weekend, some things have changed. Since these new skills can and will save my life in an armed encounter, range time will have to be modified to make sure they stay as sharp as possible. That doesn’t mean I won’t be putting the targets out there at 25 yards to “amuse” myself, bit I will understand that the defensive work at 3 – 30 feet will be a regular part of my routine. What’s more, my choice of carry weapon could change to the Glock 17. I don’t want to start any flame wars about Glocks vs. 1911 style pistols. I will simply pass on the observation that a) the Glock did not have a single problem in 2,000 rounds of hard, fast use and b) QK is an awful lot about putting multiple rounds on the target. If there are two targets, you may just run short with the 8+1 .45 I normally use. The high-cap. Glock is less likely to present a problem there. I don’t like the way they feel or look, but they sure do work with QK. Just my 2¢.
One last point about this weekend. Brownie was a superb host and a downright entertaining good guy. I can’t say enough about how comfortable he made me feel and how much we laughed while training. This was a serious good time. At the same time, he is a valuable resource, teaching skills based on long experience and a lot of thought. If you carry for self-defense, if you might ever rely on your gun to save your life or the lives of those you love, then spend some time with Brownie. You cannot possibly regret it. :D
John
I think Brownie would not say I actually LEARNED the skills he demonstrated. He would just say that I was doing things I already KNEW how to do. Of course, he is right. No one will argue that the ability to point or use peripheral vision is taught. So building on these natural capacities, Brownie stepped me through the essentials of the QK system.
Starting with Elbow Up/Elbow Down, we progressed through QK, QK Hip, 3/4 Hip, Bump, Zipper, Behind the Back, EPV for using extended peripheral vision to hit a target (or, yes, to accurately fire two pistols & HIT to amaze your friends and terrorize your enemies!). None of these skills took more than a few minutes to understand and execute. Can I get better, i.e. faster? Absolutely. Are they good to go now? You bet.
This weekend added another dimension to my shooting. I’ll admit it. I have always liked shooting pretty little groups on paper, maybe more than most on this forum, but I also carry for self-defense. What’s more, I like my 1911-style .45’s. I like the way they look and shoot. After this weekend, some things have changed. Since these new skills can and will save my life in an armed encounter, range time will have to be modified to make sure they stay as sharp as possible. That doesn’t mean I won’t be putting the targets out there at 25 yards to “amuse” myself, bit I will understand that the defensive work at 3 – 30 feet will be a regular part of my routine. What’s more, my choice of carry weapon could change to the Glock 17. I don’t want to start any flame wars about Glocks vs. 1911 style pistols. I will simply pass on the observation that a) the Glock did not have a single problem in 2,000 rounds of hard, fast use and b) QK is an awful lot about putting multiple rounds on the target. If there are two targets, you may just run short with the 8+1 .45 I normally use. The high-cap. Glock is less likely to present a problem there. I don’t like the way they feel or look, but they sure do work with QK. Just my 2¢.
One last point about this weekend. Brownie was a superb host and a downright entertaining good guy. I can’t say enough about how comfortable he made me feel and how much we laughed while training. This was a serious good time. At the same time, he is a valuable resource, teaching skills based on long experience and a lot of thought. If you carry for self-defense, if you might ever rely on your gun to save your life or the lives of those you love, then spend some time with Brownie. You cannot possibly regret it. :D
John