Colt CQBP displayed at SHOT Show.
Colt was recently awarded their first pistol contract on a 1911 pistol since the early 1950’s. The United States Marine Corps awarded Colt Defense a $22.5M contract for the 45 caliber pistols slated for elite special operations units. I was contacted in November to develop a Program of Instruction (POI) on the pistol, now called the M45 CQBP. Accordingly, I made arrangements with Greg Rozum of Colt to work on the pistol. Continue reading
In my Three Day Patrol Carbine Course, I cover quite a few topics, specifically concentrating on end user needs. Maintenance is always covered. I like to clean quickly while being thorough. During cleaning, it’s important to check key areas to ensure your platform will continue working for you.
Make no mistake, I like a quality carbine/rifle. It’s my life, so I don’t take short cuts. No matter which make/manufacturer you choose, you need to care for your weapon no matter which manufacturer you choose. Continue reading
Recently, I received a call from a local department armorer that had attended a course I a taught several years ago. He needed my help. He explained his problem: During qualifications they suddenly began experiencing malfunctions with several carbines while qualifying. The armorer described that he had found a piece of the bullet inside of the lugs on the barrel extension. They tried different types of ammunition and were still experiencing the same issue.
I asked him to stop by the range and bring the carbines and ammo in question.
When he and his partner came by, I looked at the carbines and immediately disassembled the weapons. I felt we should change out the gas rings on one and the extractor springs on both. However, I wanted to shoot the carbines before making any changes so I could diagnose the specific problem. Continue reading