S&W Model 10 vs. Alabama LE Handgun Qualification Course

[Hrfunk]

Hi all! I'm dedicating this one to all you old-time Coppers and wheelgun aficionados. I hope you enjoy it!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
Howard


https://youtu.be/pAxC1lxVilA

[Butler Ford]

Another fun video! Well done

BF

[onelight]

You are doing a great job on the videos , interesting to see them done with the different guns
Looking forward to the next one.

[jonp]

Great job, Howard

[tradbear55]

Another great video, Howard. Keep up the good work.

[Tom W.]

I enjoyed it. I was at the Sheriff's range one day when it was supposed to be open to everyone, but I saw that the deputies were training. I got some strange looks until the Instructor introduced me, then they relaxed some. I couldn't shoot, but was allowed to quietly observe. No model 10's, just Glocks. And some people were terrible shots!

[EMC45]

Another great one! I think the K frame 6 shot revolver is still a very viable law enforcement pistol, and you proved it.

[tazman]

Here is a link to the course of fire for Illinois http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/020/02001720ZZ9996CR.html

[Hrfunk]

Thanks for the kinds words everyone! I enjoyed shooting this course with the Model 10. Something just seems right with the world when you're shooting a fine revolver. Thanks also for the Il course Tazman, that was one I was having some trouble getting. Now I have to figure out which firearm to use for it!

Howard

[fivegunner]

Hi, Thanks for taking the time to make these video`s Keep them coming! :smile: When are you going to do Michigan State Police Course? ATB Frank:Fire::Fire:

[Hrfunk]

Hi, Thanks for taking the time to make these video`s Keep them coming! :smile: When are you going to do Michigan State Police Course? ATB Frank:Fire::Fire:

I'll have to check my folder. I'm not sure if I have the MI course yet.

Howard

[725]

Thanks, Howard. The model 10 (and then, later, the stainless version) served me well for a very long time in my department. Living in humid central, the stainless had advantages, but I still preferred the blue steel.

[Buzz Krumhunger]

Nice shooting, especially with the left hand!

[Petrol & Powder]

THAT'S AWESOME !

Love those 4" K-frames in 38 Special.

That was good shooting, thanks for sharing that.

[Hrfunk]

You're welcome! and thanks to all for watching! I like the stainless revolvers too, and they are certainly practical in certain climates. Even so, there is just something about nice wood and blued steel.

Howard

[Petrol & Powder]

PM sent

[bruce drake]

Thanks for the kinds words everyone! I enjoyed shooting this course with the Model 10. Something just seems right with the world when you're shooting a fine revolver. Thanks also for the Il course Tazman, that was one I was having some trouble getting. Now I have to figure out which firearm to use for it!

Howard

Illinois State Troopers use the Glock 22 in 40S&W IF you have one already or know how to resource one for your next test.

Chicago PD has a convoluted listing of the pistols authorized for the use of their police officers based off their date of hire. That directive dated August of 2018 is at this link.
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57b38-137ec5db-e6913-7ec6-7ee3ce8cb24a817d.html

Looking at the list of models and calibers, I'd recommend using the CPD list of pistols to resource from to take the test.

Bruce

[Petrol & Powder]

Bruce, that's quite a list of requirements for Chicago PD but when you read through it all, it's actually pretty liberal for anyone grand-fathered in. Of course, there probably aren't too many Chicago officers left with hire dates prior to 1991.

[WebMonkey]

Great video.

:)

Really enjoyed the model 10 action.

[rintinglen]

The only way it would be better is with a pencil barrel M&P! That was fun, keep up the good work.

[Hrfunk]

Illinois State Troopers use the Glock 22 in 40S&W IF you have one already or know how to resource one for your next test.

Chicago PD has a convoluted listing of the pistols authorized for the use of their police officers based off their date of hire. That directive dated August of 2018 is at this link.
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57b38-137ec5db-e6913-7ec6-7ee3ce8cb24a817d.html

Looking at the list of models and calibers, I'd recommend using the CPD list of pistols to resource from to take the test.

Bruce

Wow! That might just be the most convoluted and complicated firearm policy I've ever read (and I've read a bunch of them and written quite a few).

Howard

[cattleskinner]

Do you have the courses of fire for Ohio yet? If not, let me know and I will send copies of all of them.

[Hrfunk]

Do you have the courses of fire for Ohio yet? If not, let me know and I will send copies of all of them.

I'm an LE firearms instructor here in Ohio, so those are the ones I DO have. Thanks all the same!

Howard

[bruce drake]

Bruce, that's quite a list of requirements for Chicago PD but when you read through it all, it's actually pretty liberal for anyone grand-fathered in. Of course, there probably aren't too many Chicago officers left with hire dates prior to 1991.

Yes, but 28 years doable if they are aiming for 30 years. But most of them wouldn't be beat cops at that point I hope.

Bruce

[Silvercreek Farmer]

Nice shooting. How about a course with full steam 10mm?

[jimb16]

I have that same model S&W M10. I don't think that course is much of a challenge for the handgun. Might be for the shooter, but the model 10 can almost do that on its own! I refer to mine as a radar gun since it almost shoots by itself. Unless you screw up badly with it it is almost impossible to miss. It is my favorite wheel gun for that very reason.

[slide]

Hrfunk, that course could have been designed by Jim Collins, Alabama Highway Patrol. If I remember right he won several national championships. I shot against him several years,never could come close.

[tazman]

I have that same model S&W M10. I don't think that course is much of a challenge for the handgun. Might be for the shooter, but the model 10 can almost do that on its own! I refer to mine as a radar gun since it almost shoots by itself. Unless you screw up badly with it it is almost impossible to miss. It is my favorite wheel gun for that very reason.

When you find one that works like that for you, you have found a lifelong friend. I have been blessed with a couple of guns like that.

[Hrfunk]

Nice shooting. How about a course with full steam 10mm?

That one is under the "Coming Soon" banner!

Howard

[Hrfunk]

I have that same model S&W M10. I don't think that course is much of a challenge for the handgun. Might be for the shooter, but the model 10 can almost do that on its own! I refer to mine as a radar gun since it almost shoots by itself. Unless you screw up badly with it it is almost impossible to miss. It is my favorite wheel gun for that very reason.

Ha, ha! Like I said in the video, the Model 10 made me look good!

Howard

[Sig556r]

Nice video & shooting too