midway usa commercial on best defense 1000 point scale

[PegLeg45]

That would be great MB.

+1....I think most folks aren't per say 'against' this scale system and Mr. Potterfield's ideas......they just don't have enough info to process it yet.
A good video explanation of its basis and formulations would be helpful.

[Rob Pincus]

Guys, You have to think critically about any information presented to you... mine, Potterfield's, your mom's... whatever....

How much does it matter how fast the guy who owns midway can pick up a gun from a table and hit a pie plate? 

Probably not enough to to justify the time it took me to type the question. I don't know how much more valuable the pieces are if they are "explained" more.... they are what they are, an opinion and a demonstration of his abilities.

That said, his comparisons of HIS performance in a non-defensive, sport shooting situation does provide some objective data and a basis for people to make decisions about which types of firearms they should go out and train with, purchase or consider for self-defense.

Take it for what it's worth.

-RJP

[tombogan03884]

 While the scores that Mr. Potterfield got with various pistols may not be relevant, Knowing the CRITERIA that he used to compile those scores could be helpful to someone who otherwise has no particular caliber preference.

[dj454]

While the scores that Mr. Potterfield got with various pistols may not be relevant, Knowing the CRITERIA that he used to compile those scores could be helpful to someone who otherwise has no particular caliber preference.

I agree Tom well stated.

[MikeBjerum]

Good point Rob.  Critical thinking, or the lack there of, has never been a problem of mine, and I have thought about the idea of "so what if you can pick up and fire and get back on target and group ..."  Then I started thinking about the fact that he is informing us on a different gun each week, he is evaluating every gun on the same scale, and he is using the same criteria (his own ability to use the gun) for every gun.

Just one more bit of information to use when visiting the gun shop or to file away in the great vast vacuum I call ... whatever that space between my ears is.

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[DCW]

New to forum.  Just a few comments.  Love the show. I actually like Larry Potterfield's segment.  When I first started watching the show I thought it was an actual segment.  I guess it's kinda is but since they are a sponsor it's considered a commercial.  I look forward to the segment each week.  What gun will be on... what will it score... how it compare with others?  Good TV.  Efficient little piece that gets to the point.  May lead to some debate and over analysis by some but the consistent variable is him and there doesn't appear to be much bias to his conclusion.

[toddster]

I understand and know that the midway segment on affectiveness of concealed carry firearms is not associated with the program.  That said, I do find it interesting, that Mr. Potterfield uses' a different gun each time.  This gives us who don't have access to or money to buy a basis for research of these firearms as a comparison.  I think it is a positive thing.

[Rastus]

I understand and know that the midway segment on affectiveness of concealed carry firearms is not associated with the program.  That said, I do find it interesting, that Mr. Potterfield uses' a different gun each time.  This gives us who don't have access to or money to buy a basis for research of these firearms as a comparison.  I think it is a positive thing.

That's a good point.  I don't know if you listen to Michael Bane's weekly podcast, but he has put a lot of information out there about weapons and their performance over the last couple of years...something you've just got to listen to if you haven't already.

While the scores that Mr. Potterfield got with various pistols may not be relevant, Knowing the CRITERIA that he used to compile those scores could be helpful to someone who otherwise has no particular caliber preference.

Do you think maybe he will expand on this next season...I hope so.  I'm thinking teaser here...the man is definitely smart and has got to be thinking ahead.  I met him at the Tulsa Wannamacher's gun show a couple of years ago (while waiting to get on that NRA old gun segment) and he was most gracious and insightful.  I'd have to bet that he is going to expand....I would not be surprised if he didn't think some of this through way beforehand...look at who we are talking about....but then that's my 2 pennies.   

[nickn269]

Is there a location we can study the results of a variety of guns tested against this point scale system?  I'm still shopping for my concealed carry gun 

[Rollingonmedia]

Guys, You have to think critically about any information presented to you... mine, Potterfield's, your mom's... whatever....

How much does it matter how fast the guy who owns midway can pick up a gun from a table and hit a pie plate? 

Probably not enough to to justify the time it took me to type the question. I don't know how much more valuable the pieces are if they are "explained" more.... they are what they are, an opinion and a demonstration of his abilities.

That said, his comparisons of HIS performance in a non-defensive, sport shooting situation does provide some objective data and a basis for people to make decisions about which types of firearms they should go out and train with, purchase or consider for self-defense.

Take it for what it's worth.

-RJP

I understand your view but I think it is just interesting to see his POV just like others in the field and what other firearms he has reviewed.

On that note has any one heard or have found anymore info?