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Next IDPA Nebraska Indoor Match February 1st
Lorimor:
"O" ring aficionado here; placed over the support hand index finger. Invert the hand and it falls right off (the light, not my hand.) Someone grabs it and starts tugging on it, the "O" ring breaks, even before my old bones would. After using an "O" ring, I won't go back to lanyards.
I practice with the light, dryfire wise, but not nearly enough live fire. (Still too busy trying to learn how to make the gun go "Full Zeeb" while still hitting the target.) :)
My EDC light has nothing on it, save for the fragile pocket clip. My main light does obviously have the ring on it and that's the light that's with me when I'm legally able to carry other armament. When exiting to an after dark parking lot for example, the light is already in my support hand, with the ring in battle ready position. Unobtrusive and non-threatening. Just an old gray haired guy looking for his car, if someone should notice it. (which they don't)
IDPA rules allow the light to be exposed, so I'm going to have to work on this in addition to what I've been doing. (carrying in front pocket.)
I can see where the IDPA is coming from here. What constitutes a light retention device and what constitutes a shooting aid? I guess it's not a bad thing for me to learn alternative methods of handling the light and performing administrative tasks simultaneously. Just shove the light in the belt and go.
But it's so much easier to flop the light to the outboard side of my support hand, do what I need to do and flop it back into position. Again, I don't see this method as an aid to shooting. Just a slick way to retain a light.
But I do notice that IDPA rules allow the RO to fire up their light to help the shooter find his or her light should they drop it in the dark. I seriously doubt that kind of assistance will be available IRL. More a nod to safety and expediency I 'spose. Moral of the story: Don't drop it or carry two.
More complaints forthcoming as I think of them. :)
bullit:
--- Quote from: Lorimor on January 30, 2014, 02:48:56 PM ---"O" ring aficionado here; placed over the support hand index finger. Invert the hand and it falls right off. Someone grabs it and starts tugging on it, the "O" ring breaks, even before my old bones would. After using an "O" ring, I won't go back to lanyards.
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I will assume the obligatory TR trademarked "O" ring kit.....
Lorimor:
--- Quote from: bullit on January 30, 2014, 02:50:49 PM ---I will assume the obligatory TR trademarked "O" ring kit.....
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Um... actually all the parts came from Ace Hardware. (But, I do have a TR logo'ed Surefire G2 LED on my AR. Exceptionally tactical.) :)
bkoenig:
Well, looks like my company is coming on Sunday, which means I can go to the IDPA match. Yay!
Unfortunately that means I have to miss the USPSA match. Boo.
I just remembered I was given a vest years ago that I've never worn. Guess I should dig it out of the closet. It doesn't look like a shoot me first vest, though. It's a Columbia, so I guess it's more of a "Granola eating, non-gun owning yuppie" vest. The perfect disguise!
bullit:
Bkoenig....you only need the vest if you want to. Not a requirement. Gun just has to be covered
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