[Milsim Gear]

4 hours ago, Maxtheninja said:

That always depends on the mission. I can respond in general and, for more specific information, find a thread dedicated to it.
Usually you will wear a uniform from your team / factions of colors. So if we take the Russian Forces as an example, you will probably use something like EMR or Flecktarn and will carry an AK. You will want to have a backpack with hydration, be it a hydration bladder, or extra water, you MUST have water. So, of course, you need your primary, secondary weapon. Possibly backups for both. Ammo, magazines, propellant (batteries, gas, CO2, HPA tank, whatever your gun needs), you will need cleaning tools in case something breaks. An exchange of socks and underwear because you'll be happy to have them. And camping supplies if you're going for a milsim at night.

For my primary gun does it matter how closely it replicates the real counterpart or is it pretty general at most events?  In my mind an M4 is an M4 but I'm worried my VFC Avalon VR16 might not be accepted since its more like a civilian AR than milspec colt m4 

[VFC HK416]

I'd say one of the cqb Avalon guns would be comparable to the 416 for a bit less money

[my name is sam]

What's up Sam??

[Who makes a good MP7]

Talking about GBB? It's Kwa. For AEG, there really is not a good one out there. Maybe a tokyo marui, but they are going to be hard to find ... VFC is going to come out with an AEG mp7 sometime, or so they say, all we can do is wait and see...

[VFC HK416]

It's a good gun, there are some better ones out there, but it's a solid choice. If you're looking to polarstar it's a great choice because it has great quality externals, and the fusion engine was actually based around the VFC HK416 CQB, so it'll fit like a dream.

[Milsim Gear]

I'm going to my first Milsim event later this year, what kind of gear do people usually take?

[Faster reloading?]

2 hours ago, AlecBeach said:

I played airsoft before. I have a replica P226 (Because I couldn't help myself) and it feels like my real thing. 

Ah, so you're familiar.  Well maybe invest some time into it for real world application.  They make for good training tools that you can make mistakes with since there's no deadly ammunition in it.  I know they have some that are 1:1 scale too

 

Found a link for the replica Airsoft Glock Pistol i got for cross training

 

[Faster reloading?]

On 7/15/2018 at 1:58 PM, AlecBeach said:

 I went to training recently and they said I didn't need training because i'm already good with the trigger and pulling it out of my holster

Hmm, imo, you can never not need training.  I'd keep at it to stay sharp, but have you considered doing using tools like Airsoft replicas or paintball for force on force/training under physical stress?  I'd say that'd be a good way to gauge how you are beyond a presumably flat range.  Also, some of this replica stuff can actually be pretty handy for practicing reloads as the weights and feels are similar, but less expensive and you can use them in your backyard even.

[Faster reloading?]

On 7/8/2018 at 9:41 AM, AlecBeach said:

I might actually look into a G-Code belt for the future. I've used normal belts for my revolver holster and that works well enough!

They make great stuff and you can get it more or less cutom made/tailored to your style and needs.  They are durable so I use it for range as well as force on force airsoft training too and I love it.

 

Still, gear doesn't make the shooter, it may just help you with ease of reps though

[Practicing Good Grip During Hand Transitions]

On 7/8/2018 at 9:51 AM, AlecBeach said:

For me it's all about playing with it for awhile. Really get the feel of your gun! Know it inside and out and then start to draw it from anywhere. Pocket, Understrap, Pants, Holster, Etc! Then you start to feel the weight and pull of the gun on your arms and hands!

 

Do you use dummy guns or replicas for training at all then?

[Practicing Good Grip During Hand Transitions]

On 7/9/2018 at 12:42 PM, motosapiens said:

 

Unfortunately it is a motion that is pretty much never used in USPSA. Makes more sense to me to either draw directly to the weak hand grip, or reload to weak hand grip, since both of those techniques are used pretty frequently. I do at least a few mins of those almost every day.

I agree with drawing directly to THAT hand.  I think that switching hands/grip after the draw would be more beneficial going around barricades and such.  Good input though thanks. 

[Faster reloading?]

6 hours ago, AlecBeach said:

I practice using a holster with a built in extra mag pouch. Hard to reach for the thigh holsters but much easier with the molle ones on your chest or somewhere else. But then again most people don't go around wearing tac vests. Might practice more with holsters with my P226 or Glock17

I'd highly recommend getting a belt setup with hoslter and pouches seperated for comfort.  I love my g-code belts for range time

[Practicing Good Grip During Hand Transitions]

4 hours ago, AlecBeach said:

For me. Someone with clammy hands. It can be hard to grip my Glock or my HK. But my P226 has good gripping on it due to the texture and the rubber grip I have on it. I'm a righty so my strong hand is my right but it is easier to grip with my left funny enough. So I use the Grip assist from the Left to help with Recoil control.

What do you do to practice though or get better?

[Hello I am Will...]

Hi Will!  I also second airsoft as good training especially when you can't afford to constantly go to the range.

[Faster reloading?]

Practice with some dry fire drills and go really slow or film yourself so you can see/feel where you are gripping and access if it needs to be adjusted.  When it feels fluid enough, go to live fire drills or speed up.  Also make sure whatever system you are using to retain your mags is in an ergonomically friendly position.  Nothing like reaching for a mag and missing it all together. 

[Practicing Good Grip During Hand Transitions]

On 6/27/2018 at 12:54 PM, DKorn said:

 

Not that I’m good enough to copy, but my weak hand only grip doesn’t mirror my strong hand only. 

 

I think i ended up with a difference because I learned on a 1911 without ambi safeties, so I would ride the safety when shooting strong hand, but allow the thumb to drop down when shooting weak hand. 

I know exactly what you mean with the 1911.  I started shooting with a Glock 19 and rode the grip up high strong handed to get over the slide lock, but drop my left handed since there isn't anything on that side.  

[Practicing Good Grip During Hand Transitions]

On 6/25/2018 at 10:58 AM, DKorn said:

 

Weak hand feels super awkward, and it’s definitely frustrating. I’d start adding it into your normal practice (dry or live fire) rather than thinking of it as something you only do occasionally, like most people do. 

 

For me, I add the following (shamelessly stolen from Steve Anderson) in addition to the usual draws, reloads, el prez, etc.:

-draw to strong hand only

-draw and transfer to weak hand only

-draw to freestyle, 2 each on 3 targets, reload, 2 each on 3 targets strong hand only

-draw to freestyle, 2 each on 3 targets, reload, transfer to weak hand, 2 each on 3 targets weak hand only

 

The other thing I like to practice is transferring to weak hand with no par time- success is defined only by getting a correct weak hand grip without fumbling the gun. 

 

I think mimicking the strong hand sounds like the way to go.  I just gotta be patient and not get frustrated that it feels different.

[Practicing Good Grip During Hand Transitions]

On 6/24/2018 at 8:23 AM, DKorn said:

I think it’s just practice. I usually do strong hand / weak hand work during dry fire. 

 

How did you develop a consistent grip with your strong hand? 

I suppose just practice, now that I think of it.  Perhaps I'm just getting frustrated and lacking patience.  I'm right handed so it felt more natural for me to begin with, but maybe I should practice more or as much with my weak hand as my strong hand or elusively use my weak hand for a time to get my body and mind used to it.  I'll try try it out with dry fire like you said.  Thanks.  

[Practicing Good Grip During Hand Transitions]

For those of you who do shoulder/hand transitions, how do you recommend getting a similar grip with your "weak" side as with your "strong" side?  My grip on a handgun with my right hand always flocks to the same spot, but when I switch to or draw with my left, I always feel like I have to readjust.  Is it just practice, or are there specific techniques to get near identical/symmetrical grips?