FLETC vs STATE

[uptownfed]

First time I had him he was clean shaven. I came back a couple years later and he had the HUGE beard. What's his flavor of the day? Is Hodge still in PTD?

[Kimble]

Is Hodge still in PTD?

Don't know a Hodge. We've had several PTD instructors, but don't recall him.

[Big Sexy]

Don't know a Hodge.

Hodges is a mountain of a man and former FAM, who also taught the PR-24.

[uptownfed]

Big *** country dude with a Harley. He's cool as hell though(if you PT, slackers beware!)

[Kimble]

Hodges is a mountain of a man and former FAM, who also taught the PR-24.

Was he also former BOP and state trooper, who has a handle-bar mustache? I'm pretty sure he's my Tactics instructor (only had one class so far). Seems like a cool guy.

[Big Sexy]

Was he also former BOP and state trooper, who has a handle-bar mustache? I'm pretty sure he's my Tactics instructor (only had one class so far). Seems like a cool guy.

The mustache is new, but quite possibly the same guy.

[Maverick24]

What's so difficult about the Sig 229? I have fired them before, but never in a qual. I am looking to go over to an agency that shoots Sig, from my current Glock 22, and now you've gone and made me all nervous

And I have to agree with SSA1811, having a powerpoint read to you, regardless of how much enthusiasm, or lack thereof, and instructor has, makes me want to climb the wall or pull out what remaining hair that I have.

And I thought the LMPT/ NRPT physical fitness/ defensive tactics was pretty tough, yet invigorating (never did the BP or USMS PT/ DT, so I have no basis for comparison). Those classes are/ were the ones that dressed out for DT/ PT in the blue BDU shorts, crawling across that fire ant infested "football field" on our heels and shoulder blades. The only time we wore the FLETC circa 1970's shorts was for our three PEB's. We were also doing integrated DT/ PT a few years back.

RT302,

Dont sweat is man. The 229 is not that difficult, it just takes some getting used to going from a glock to a double/single action firearm. I was just referring to the fact that some people (usally new to shooting and of a smaller frame) just cant get the trigger pull right for some reason and cant qual. I have seen some experienced LEO's struggle at first as well (again because they are used to glocks) but all got the hang of it after some practice. Most however by far pick it up pretty quick. I wouldnt worry!

[Switchback]

I think the Sig is great.. and I still consider myself a Glock man. I went from years of shooting the Glock to having qualify with the Sig P229 for our Special Operations Group Selection course (not exactly the best learning conditions).

I shot the thing really well. In fact, the entire time that I carried it, I consistantly shot our qual course wither perfect of near perfect every time. It was my first gun to shoot DA to SA, decocking, etc. It came very natural and I never gave it a second thought.

You'll do just fine.

[RT302]

Thanks for the support guys!! I have to get the job first. I was just kidding though about being all nervous about possibly switching, hence the at the end. I like shooting the Sig, but am obviously used to my issued Glock and that is what I qualify on.

Here is a little secret that FLETC either never caught on to or didn't care.....;) when we did simunitions training, everyone in the class, even the guys shooting Glocks would reach for the Sigs. The sim. Sigs seemed to malfunction less with the sim. rounds. The instructors HAD to know because half the class was walking around with weapons that wouldn't fit the holsters.

Switch, I like the Glock also and will probably always have one, simply for ease of use and familiarity with it.