Precision Defensive Solutions: 2018

A Word Of Advice

I have been noticing more and more complaining about various aspects of daily life on social media but one aspect is extremely concerning to me because of these people’s safety and the risks they are putting themselves in. We live in a different world than we used to; I don’t know if it is the fast pace of life that society seems to demand or if it is other things causing stress and impatience. Either way we as a society have created dangerous obstacles that need to be addressed.

First, let me say I hate social media for many reasons, but I think the number one reason for me is that is gives people an outlet to complain and shame other people for things that they don’t like or to try to get instant sympathy even when the person complaining is wrong. Regardless, people seem to forget or maybe they don’t realize that shaming someone on social media is a dangerous highway to travel down. The more support you get from your friends, the more anger that can build in the person you are calling out.

We have been hearing for a long time about avoiding road rage incidents and how dangerous they can become. Yet people still engage out of pure emotion and anger. When this happens bad / violent actions occur and people get hurt or even killed over something stupid. It happens all the time and again it gets ignored.

Going on to social media and shaming people because of their reckless driving, or passing a school bus that has their stop sign out can be equally as dangerous. People are so quick to get their phones out and film these people that are doing the wrong thing or they post the description of their car or even their license plate number. I seriously wonder if the people who respond to things like this even realize the potential consequence for this behavior. Running and yelling at someone passing a school bus or filming the person at a bus stop just let that person know who your kid is, where you live and the like. Or if they see it on social media they know who you are. What if they retaliate physically or your actions against them after it was posted on social media? Is it worth risking physical harm to you or your family?

Before you say no it won’t happen to me, stop and think about the people who are shot and killed in road rage incidents over giving someone the finger. Do you think for one minute that that one person thought someone would kill them over it? Not a chance, because if they did they would have never responded to the negative action. If you insist on filming it and doing something about it, do it with discretion. Because if you post it on social media and something happens, you can be found to be at fault for escalating the situation is instigating it. If you have to defend yourself from physical harm that all can be used against you and before you say well they won’t find out, “NOTHING IS PRIVATE ON THE INTERNET” and everything is permanent.

Use your brain and quit trying to use public humiliation against these people; it is incredibly dangerous. Besides that, if they cared about your reaction they would not have done whatever they did that angered you to that point to begin with.

Here are some suggestions to help:

1. Video the incident discreetly if you must video it at all

2. Report it to the local police and give them the video, license plate number and type of vehicle.

3. Keep in mind they may have to witness it themselves to actually take action but at least they have been made aware.

4. Don’t get frustrated if you don’t get instant results from the police; they have a limited number of available officers to cover a large area and can’t be everywhere all the time. If the incidents keep happening, keep letting them know.

5. Avoid any confrontation with these people; you don’t know who you are confronting and it could have a devastating end.

· THINK ABOUT YOUR ACTIONS BEFORE YOU ACT

· DO NOT REACT OUT OF EMOTION OR ANGER

· BE SAFE AND KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE; YOU CAN’T PROTECT THEM IF YOU ARE DEAD.

Always remember self-defense begins with good decisions!

Brandon L. Fisher

Precision Defensive Solutions

330.888.0545

www.ncpda.us

The Glock 19 and why I think there are better options.

The Glock 19 is one of the most iconic option in 9mm for a concealed handgun option there is, it might even be the most popular option. Many people like the Glock line for their simplicity and reliability however I don’t agree 100% that it is the BEST option. I have owned three Glock pistols and I sold the first one which was a Glock 36 and I am ready to sell the other two that I own currently which are the Glock 19 Gen. 4 and Glock 42.

I purchased the Glock 19 for one reason and one reason only and that’s because I get people asking me all the time if I have one that they can try during their concealed handgun class. I have shot several of them and I have to admit from the Glock line the 19 is one of my favorites. However I have had the opportunity to shoot and work with a couple of other pistols that are similar in size, weight and magazine capacity that I believe out shine the Glock 19.

What I don’t like about Glocks

There are 2 things that I absolutely do with Glocks and suggest for others to do.

1. Is the trigger I find the Glock triggers to be very stiff and gummy feeling not smooth and all and I really dislike them. The only one I have not changed is the Glock 42 but that’s primarily because of a lack of options. Though the Glock 42 is my current EDC is because it’s light and easily concealed.

2. The sights! I can deal with the factory sights on Glock’s but I always change them to something better. I am really liking the straight 8, I-Dot or XS Sights if you are wondering what my preferences are.

These two things are a big deal for me and really reflect my decisions on whether I buy them or not. I might shoot the pistol perfectly find but I don’t feel you should have to struggle to find comfort shooting your carry gun.

What are the other options that I believe are better

The first one I think is a better option is the Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 9 Compact. With more options on sights from the factory, a better smoother feeling trigger, the options of having an ambidextrous thumb safety and a very aggressive grip with a more natural feeling grip I find this pistol much better than the Glock 19. The downside of the M&P 9c 2.0 is the also one of the benefits. Though the grips are extremely easy to hang on to they are also very aggressive and you need to consider how you plan to carry it when you buy it.

The second one option is the Sig Sauer P320c. Now the options on the sights are not as vast as the M&P2.0 but the trigger is much better. I still like the trigger in the M&P better but it is still much better than the Glock in my opinion. The P320 is a very modular platform that you can easily change frame sizes or calibers without buying a new gun. The trigger system is the part that is serialized not the frame, slide or anything else in the pistol. Makes for a very good option in my opinion. Though this pistol is the largest of the three it is not a huge difference.

I find that I actually shoot both these options better than the Glock 19 and even had a student who liked my Glock 19 but I suggested a M&P 2.0 9C and he likes it even better also and shoots it better.

Comparison

Brand / Model	Size	Weight	Magazine Capacity	Barrel Length
Glock 19	7.36in Length 1.18 in Width 4.99in Height	23.65oz	15+1	4.01in
Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 9c	7.3in Length 1.3in Width 5in Height	24oz	15+1	4in
Sig Sauer P320c	7.2in Length 1.3in Width 5.3 in Height	25.8 oz	15+1	3.9in

As you can see size and weight wise the Glock 19 comes in weighing less and is smaller to some degree than the comparable pistols I have listed. Though all very similar the weight and overall height is what varies the most between the Glock 19 and Sig Sauer P320c. The weight I think is the biggest issue in size when talking about an EDC pistol. The simple fact is the weight is what tends to get uncomfortable for a lot of people. This is why smaller pistols are so popular for everyday carry. Some people the weight doesn’t bother and others it is a real problem. So it’s something you have to consider and decide for yourself and what your body can handle. I used to carry a Kimber Ultra Carry II in .45acp. Concealing it was never a problem but after carrying the Glock 42 my back and hips are very thankful. This is why I am so excited about the Sig Sauer P365. Weight has become more of a concern for me.

Other Opinions

As part of this review I have had people who were novice shooters or brand new to shooting try both the Glock 19 and Sig Sauer P320c. The first person is a larger built person, strong and able to control any of these guns without a problem. This person was the first to compare side by side and had never shot a firearm before. His grouping with each were pretty equal with a slight difference not enough to really consider an argument point. However watching his control of each of the pistols I could tell he was having a bit more of a problem with the Glock 19. On the way back from the range I asked him which one he preferred and he said he liked them both but if he were to pick one it would be the P320c.

Yet again I had the opportunity to let someone shoot my P320c only this time this person was a very experienced shooter and an outstanding marksman. This person is a police officer and carries a Glock 17 on duty and one of his off duty carry options is a Glock 26. He has been considering the Glock 43 for quite some time also. His comment was simply that he really liked the trigger in the P320c and the reset was even better. He is now considering purchasing one and even recommended it to his wife who is also a police officer.

This past weekend we had a class and I took the opportunity to let a couple more people shoot the P320c and give their opinion on it for this article. One person was our new business partner who is an ex-marine and retired police officer. This particular individual is an outstanding shooter, very accurate. He has carried both a Beretta and Glock on duty with the most time being with the Glock. He also typically carries a Glock as his everyday carry however admittedly it is a .45 and not a 9mm. Still a Glock is a Glock is a Glock in my opinion, same trigger and feel in all of them. Of course this has been one of the selling features for law enforcement, military as well as civilian instructors and people who carry every day. Consistency develops skill because if you are not learning a different weapons platform all the time you get used to one and you can shoot them all taking into consideration the caliber and being able to control it.

His take on it was like everyone’s so far in that he really liked the accuracy and feel of the gun. Keep in mind that he was shooting solely one handed since he just had rotator cuff surgery and is still in a sling. His grouping and control was equivalent to a lot of people shooting two handed. He said that given he was not used to the Glock’s and was looking for something he would not discount the P320c and would probably choose that over a Glock.

The other person who shot the P320c is the same person I had recommended the M&P 9c 2.0 to. Now again he is a newer shooter and not terribly familiar with different guns but he knows what feels good in his hands and how well he shoots them. He is not yet a person who could pick up anything and shoot it well but he made huge strides in his technique this past weekend and started shooting beautiful groups. As we were finishing up the day is when I let him shoot the P320c. He had shot a number of rounds that day and was getting a bit fatigued. After he shot it he asked what it was and told me he would like to get one. Not that he liked it better than his M&P necessarily but liked it enough that he wanted one. Now keep in mind he originally liked my Glock 19 Gen. 4 but after the M&P and now the P320c he has not even mentioned the Glock.

Conclusion

Given the results of this review on my opinion and others opinions I would suggest before jumping for the Glock 19 solely for the name or reputation I would consider other options. I am not by any means telling you what to spend your hard earned cash on, just offering some other thoughts. If you choose one of these options do it because your like it better than the others not because someone else tells you should buy something. I have bought too many pistols that I thought I would like only to turn around and sell them it is my hope to help others not make the same mistakes.

One of the big pluses for me is the ease of cleaning and modularity of the Sig Sauer P320 model it simply makes life easier. The feel, accuracy and reliability of the Sig Sauer P320 is why I am comfortable recommending it to my students and friends.

Update to this review

On December 4, 2018 I installed the Sig Sauer flat triger in my Sig Sauer P320C. I have only shot 5 rounds out of a P320sc with a flat trigger up to this point and that was enough for me to spend the $50 to get the flat trigger for my own. I am going to see how well it works for me before I get another one and install one in my P30C-RX. On the initial test of it with only dry fire the pull was significantly smoother and cleaner. I measured the trigger pull on it and it averaged 4.1lbs vs. the stock trigger at 5.9lbs according to my trigger gauge.

After trying it the first time I liked the feel but, I should probably not have tried it the day I was teaching a class also. Was a bit shaky and not on my game at all. So I took it out this past weekend and I am thrilled with the performance. Note I didn’t change the trigger bar or trigger spring just the trigger itself and have seen an improvement. I personally think it is a great addition to the P320 platform.

Sig Sauer P320c Information