Although absolutely true, the bigger problem [IMO] is that most LTC's don't practice much, AT ALL! This forum's membership is not representative of the 'LTC' public at large, when it comes to preparedness. I bet less than 10% have ever sought additional training or have made non-static range time a habit. Heck, very few even dry fire, and that is free! (OK, I'll admit that I rarely dry fire!Paladin wrote: ↑Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:37 amChas, you and Paul Harrell raise several good points. It certainly is a problem that LTC's do not practice with "precious" carry ammo.Charles L. Cotton wrote: ↑Tue Jul 24, 2018 9:07 am
As I noted before, many years experience as a firearms instructor has proven to me that people simply will not practice with ammo that costs $1+/round....
Chas.
)As noted, buying in 50 rd boxes helps immensely and you can buy in larger lots as well. Buy a 1/2 case (500rd) of carry ammo at a very reasonable price on line. That allows you to proving the gun(s), run carry mags regularly and have enough to last a couple years. And it saves more than the initial investment, over the term, than buying individual boxes... and the benefit of the case or1/2 case is all the ammo is of the same lot, shoots the same and is loaded the same.
) that I bought way back in the day when those were still being sold in their hay day. I’ll hang onto those simply for their archival value.