Chris54326 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Could someone in the Oklahoma City area suggest a private instructor for basic to intermediate fundementals handgun training? I'm having issues and don't know enough to know what I'm doing incorrectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty79 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Is the goal USPSA GM or surviving an unplanned trip to a 2 way range? I've just taken group classes. For how to shoot a handgun, that's the most cost effective way to go. To get to very high levels, who knows. I will never get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris54326 Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Looking for a private instructor to teach me how to properly handle my auto. Thought I knew, but you know how the male ego is! I just want one-on-one training t get me going in the right direction............and looking for someone here in my area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I don't know what I'm doing incorrectly. You are very wise Chris, to understand that .... While you're waiting for your mentor, it's possible that you might get quite a bit of help from some of BE's experts (No, I'm not one) - if you were to list some of the symptoms that lead you to believe you "have issues" with fundamentals. What are you shooting? (as specifically as possible), and what is going wrong? What level shooter are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 You might consider Seeklander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Schmitt Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 yep, head to Tulsa for a weekend of instruction at the US Shooting Acad with Mike Seeklander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Yep, been taking classes with Mike for the last 3 years - you won't be disappointed ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I suggest you call Safety First Gun Range in Edmond. The owner is a USPSA member with lots of training experience. The range is in your neck of the woods and based on what you said you're looking for, very likely a more cost effective alternative to US Shooting Academy. 1456 N Kelly Ave Edmond, Oklahoma (405) 285-9600 https://www.facebook.com/safety1stGR?fref=nf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris54326 Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Safety First may be my best bet. Tulsa is too far for weekly training sessions and besides, I'd get laughed out of a shooting academy. I'm a rank beginner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel6977 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Don't rule out TDSA in Tulsa at the US Shooting Academy. I live near Des Moines Iowa and made the trip down to Tulsa for a 2 day class this spring. Well worth the money spent to me and the drive time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris54326 Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Don't doubt it's worthy of my time. Just think I'd better get the basics back under my belt. It's been 40 years since I shot a handgun regularly and I think I've forgotten more than I knew to start with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Schmitt Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Which is why you may want to consider re-learning the right way on your second go round. In the end it may save both time and money. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Totally agree with Jay. You have to have an instructor who can teach, analyze you and bring to bear drills and coaching that is fit to you. The are a scant few who have those abilities, Seeklander is one of them. Most instructors improve your performance only through being there while you pay them to practice for a day, but the bump does not last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris54326 Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 MarkCO, I agree totally. And I'm sure that TDSA is worthy of both my consideration and time. But I'd like to find a local instructor to help me get my grip back where it belongs. That's my problem at this point. Oh, and I might add that I lost the ring finger on my left hand a year and a half ago. The Surgeon said my motor skills would come back quick, (which they have) but that my strength would take a long time............if ever returning to normal. So that's been a problem. Didn't have Youtube 40 years ago when I was shooting regularly, so have been watching all the grip videos I can from "champion" shooters to see what I can come up with. Picking up a lot of pointers, but so far nothing has "hit the nail on the head" as to a solution for my problem. With my .40 I've been loading "bunny fart" loads that leave the barrel at around 750 fps to see if I can stop anticipating recoil. (something I've never gotten used to with the Glock 27) Seems to help a little, but keeping 10 shots inside an 8 inch target at 7 yards is still the best I can do. Disappointing, to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Gene Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 10 shots inside an 8" ring at 7 yards is putting you ahead of 75% of the keyboard commandos already, and with a stock Glock 27 to boot. Take a class, preferably with someone that is familiar with USPSA shooting, you can add any tactical training after that. I still see people trying to teach and sing the praises of the "push-pull". Instructors that actively compete are usually way beyond that. Never hurts to take quality classes. I'd look at both the instructor in Edmond, and would take a class from Mike in a heartbeat. Sometimes it really is best to get instruction from the best as soon as possible so you know who is subsequently just blowing smoke up your rear. No one is going to laugh you off the range. I really believe that most shooters want to help other shooters as much as they can, BUT you need the basic knowledge to know when someone is full of bs, so you can smile, say thank you and not pay attention to anything they tell you. Random thoughts, wg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris iliff Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Throwing this out there. Steve Anderson will do a class with you live via the Internet on a computer. He has written some of the best books about DRYFIRE and USPSA you can read. Plus, the guy has a gift for analysing and instructing. Might want to give Steve a call, he is towards the top of the vendor area, Anderson Shooting. Also has a podcast that's pretty good, you better like Van Halen though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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