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Sig 227 vs. Virginia LEO Handgun Course

Post by Hrfunk » Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:45 am

Hi all! Here is the first installment of in round two of this series. As alway, be sure to let me know what you think!

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Re: Sig 227 vs. Virginia LEO Handgun Course

Post by PT7 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:51 am

Good qual course to test shooting skills. And your 97.2% with a new-to-you pistol is A-OK! :)

From your perspective as a Police Chief, why do some states' quals have a much lower qualifying %, e.g. this VA course at 70%? In a real-life incident, handling a live shooter has got to be filled with much pressure. I'd think the higher the shooting skill level, the more effectively the situation can be resolved.

The CO 100% in target requirement is yet at the top of my "like" list.
Still a good report on VA. Thanks.

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Post by BrokenolMarine » Sun Jul 21, 2019 9:17 am

Nice job Howard, especially with a borrowed weapon you have never fired. I have never shot the 227 myself, I 'll stick with my aged P220. Lightweight frame, single stack eight round mags, and very accurate. She's old and worn, but still gets the job done. 8-)
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Post by markiver54 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 10:03 am

Another good one Howard, especially with a pistol you were not very fond of. Great job!
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Post by BigAl52 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 10:26 am

God job Howard. Like one poster mentioned I to pull the shots with a Sig. There 1911's are great but I shy away for the 200 series as I just have trouble shooting them.
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Re: Sig 227 vs. Virginia LEO Handgun Course

Post by ESquared » Sun Jul 21, 2019 11:52 am

Nice work, Howard, especially with your first time shooting a Sig. I grew up on Sigs and shoot some better than others. I had a 227 (SAS model) back in the day, but it was one of the first ones I sold when I re-jiggered my arsenal. I guess that's testimony to where it stood in the pecking order.
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Re: Sig 227 vs. Virginia LEO Handgun Course

Post by Hrfunk » Sun Jul 21, 2019 12:27 pm

PT7 wrote:
Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:51 am
Good qual course to test shooting skills. And your 97.2% with a new-to-you pistol is A-OK! :)

From your perspective as a Police Chief, why do some states' quals have a much lower qualifying %, e.g. this VA course at 70%? In a real-life incident, handling a live shooter has got to be filled with much pressure. I'd think the higher the shooting skill level, the more effectively the situation can be resolved.

The CO 100% in target requirement is yet at the top of my "like" list.
Still a good report on VA. Thanks.

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I wish I could give you an intelligent answer to that question, but I don't think there is really any quantifiable reason. I suspect the general idea that 70% represents an acceptable score on most tests explains the reason you see it used a lot. Then there is the philosophy that, firearms proficiency being such a critical skill, proficiency with arms should exceed the usual "acceptable" standard. That thinking would account for the states that use a higher score for qualification. The variance from state to state, however, is just a reflection in the differing opinions of those who ultimately make the rules.

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Re: Sig 227 vs. Virginia LEO Handgun Course

Post by Hrfunk » Sun Jul 21, 2019 12:30 pm

BrokenolMarine wrote:
Sun Jul 21, 2019 9:17 am
Nice job Howard, especially with a borrowed weapon you have never fired. I have never shot the 227 myself, I 'll stick with my aged P220. Lightweight frame, single stack eight round mags, and very accurate. She's old and worn, but still gets the job done. 8-)
Getting the job done is all that matters. I think I would prefer the single-stack 220 over the 227.

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Re: Sig 227 vs. Virginia LEO Handgun Course

Post by Hrfunk » Sun Jul 21, 2019 12:30 pm

markiver54 wrote:
Sun Jul 21, 2019 10:03 am
Another good one Howard, especially with a pistol you were not very fond of. Great job!
Thank you!

Howard
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