What I'd Like To See on Down Range

[Crescendo]

Michael - if it isn't scheduled to be presented as part of the pocket pistol show, I would like to see a segment on big bore snubb nose revolvers.

An alternative might be show on large bore pistols with a segment on short-barrelled carry pieces.

Thanx for  the show, the web site, and the future -
Richard

[Michael Bane]

You're just jealous of my 1917 S&W snubbie!

I LOVE big bore snubbies...rest assured I'll add that to the schedule!

Michael B

[wheels]

I would like to see how to shoot from a wheelchair. (Ok I use a wheelchair) I shoot with 1 hand and I am getting more and more accurate with more practice. But I think there is a lot people can learn from people like me that shoot with one hand. It is taking a lot of practice but I am as accurate as any two handed shooter out there. Also there is not many options reguarding concealed carry for me. I can carry in a fanny pack (dorky looking and it's not wife approved! ) and my backpack. (out of reach in an emergency.)

But armed is still better than not armed. I live in Texas and our version of gun control is to hit what your aiming at! I love to shoot and currently shoot a 9mm XD and a .22 harrington and richardson wheel gun.

[Lawrence Keeney]

I would like to see how to shoot from a wheelchair. (Ok I use a wheelchair) I shoot with 1 hand and I am getting more and more accurate with more practice. But I think there is a lot people can learn from people like me that shoot with one hand. It is taking a lot of practice but I am as accurate as any two handed shooter out there. Also there is not many options reguarding concealed carry for me. I can carry in a fanny pack (dorky looking and it's not wife approved! ) and my backpack. (out of reach in an emergency.)

But armed is still better than not armed. I live in Texas and our version of gun control is to hit what your aiming at! I love to shoot and currently shoot a 9mm XD and a .22 harrington and richardson wheel gun.

Wheels..I hobble about on a cane after a serious back injury, and I can understand your issues.

The best option for me is my Galco shoulder holster under a hoodie or vest.It works pretty well for me..

As for your situation, maybe a shoulder holster might be the way to go. I might add that one of the fastest unconventional draws Ive ever seen was from a guy at a Ken Hackathorn class about ten years ago.

There was a young man in a wheelchair, who was adept at drawing a combat commander from a blue pouch that was suspended on the back of his chair. He was faster than some people who were standing on two feet...

And as for the H&R 22 revolver..those are some old classics. I had a 939 that I bought for $15 at a flea market in Brandenton Fla in 1978. I shot the heck out of it for a long time and let a friend have it a couple of years ago who promptly allowed it to be stolen. Wish I had it back.

You hold onto that H&R, its a heck of a revolver.

[emitt1]

Hi, Michael how about a show (and I know this will probably cause none readers to faint) with a literary bent.  Many of us like to read and shoot, so how about a show on books of the gun culture.  Most of us (I hope) have read "Unintended Consequences," any other suggestions.  Perhaps you could gather a few from your library and present them on Down Range.  Maybe, a quick look a some old gun writers and their lives.

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[ponyexpress]

I was thinking, how about an episode on low light? Flashlights, night sights, lasers and the such. The only thing is it would probably be a challenge to shoot with a video camera.

[Michael Bane]

We've doen low-light on SG a couple of years ago...I was talking with Bill Murphy, who designed the SureFire low light training, at SHOT, and said I wanted to go through it again. He said cool, so I'll get it in the works!

Michael B

[Rock44]

a "how to" segment on simple gunsmithing and hard to find items such as a S&W 1926 .44 SPEC

[Semper Paratus]

Lotta great ideas out there.  I'm looking forward to the promised optics/electronic sights for the AR platform.  I'm currently in the build process for my first AR15 and don't know what I want to do past the BUIS.  Iguess that now that I have a evil black rifle I will turn into a terrorist by just touching it.  I guess the Garand just doesn't have the psychic power of the AR.  It must be the polymers that does it.  Old walnut and birch just don't get there.   

[utarch00]

I would like to see a show on three gun competitions, more to the point the technical side of it with specs on the guns.  What you should use and why type stuff.  I have seen shows that air some competions which is great, but I am thinking about getting into this stuff and want to know about the different gear.