1911 vs. Texas LEO Handgun Qualification Course

Here's number 20 in this series! In this one, I'm pitting my 1911R1 .45 against a qualification course from the Lone Star State. Also, stayed tuned until the end and I'll recap all the pistols I used during these last 10 courses. After that, the voting is open and you can let me know which one of them is your favorite!

[@classicgunstoday1972]

As a Texan, it may surprise people to know just how common the 1911 is here as a Law Enforcement handgun. I frequently see 1911s on LEOs from Texas Rangers to Houston Police to Harris Co sheriff down to small town and rural counties. Not as common as Glocks and Sigs and such, but still noticeable among young and old police. The Texas Rangers embraced the 1911 when it originally came out for civilian purchase in the 1910s. (And maybe it trickled down as sort if a cultural thing from there)

[@hrfunk]

It warms my heart to read your comment.

[@9ZERO6]

I found that having a 1911 in my holster was a conversation starter several times. Thankfully not the creepy 👁👄👁"What kind of gun is THAT?" people though, it was only legit gun enthusiasts that asked about it. I had some good converations over the years.

[@RevGunn-jq3cq]

It just ain’t fair!!!.......I saw you had another video so I dropped what I was doing, got a sausage biscuit and a cup of coffee, settled in to watch the video only to see it was a notification of for the actual video to be posted in two days!!!......that’s ok I’m going to binge watch your older videos........great stuff!

[@hrfunk]

Thank you! (And just think how much you're now going to enjoy this one when it goes live!)

[@parsoncolt]

Parson45 here. I’m voting for the 1911. After 10 years of competition with mine and carrying it for more than 25, it will always be the best in my eyes.

[@wflccb83]

I do love this content. There is a lot to love in this round of handguns! While the revolvers are novel to watch in qualification, the 1911 is my vote for top pistol of the bunch. Classic round, time proven, game changing design, battle worn for decades. 108 years and still serving.

[@chrischiampo7647]

Can’t Wait HrFunk You Know How I Love 1911’s 💨🔫😎😀👍🏼 Reminder Set

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

You definitely earned your spurs today! This course is also used for Off Duty & BUGs by several agencies. An adjacent agency has a Range Master that is certified on it with an S&W M-15 snub (beautiful gun!) & a J frame. He is respectfully referred to as "The Hombre".

[@hrfunk]

I’d love to have. Model 15 to use on one of these courses!

[@LeonWick526]

I can't think of anything more fitting for a Texas LEO qualification course than a 1911 pistol. Except maybe a Sig Sauer P226 since it's what the Texas Rangers use.

[@hrfunk]

A Single Action Army might have been cool!

[@LeonWick526]

@@hrfunk Only if you're slam firing it!

[@ronjackson4861]

Thank you for these challenge videos. I was inspired to give the Texas qual a try with my 642. Went over the time limit for the reload stage by five seconds. Went over the 25 yard stage by 3.8 seconds. Kept all shots inside the zero and one down section of an IDPA target. These are great practice, especially if you shoot them cold, with no practice first. I will be shooting one of these each week and comparing my results with yours Mr. Funk Thanks again for all your hard work. I know this will help me improve my shooting.

[@hrfunk]

You're welcome Ron. Be sure to let me know how it goes.

[@9ZERO6]

I was a police officer for a city in the central Ohio area for many years. We were allowed to carry 1911's as long as we could sucessfully qualify with them. I carried a 1911 until late 2012. We use the same course that the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy used, but I do not know if it was state-mandated at that time. I can tell you that I had zero issues qualifying with a 1911. However, I made sure to become extremely familiar with the 1911 before I ever thought about carrying it as a duty weapon. The 1911 is more than capable in the hands of someone who is trained. Sometimes people will mention the capacity of a 1911, but I can tell you this much; reloads become much faster 🙂. There were a few stages of the course that I had to reload mid-stage. Again, I never had a problem. Full disclosure though: Several of my colleagues who were much much better shots than I was, carried 1911's and they helped train me, and I listened to them. It made a world of difference.

[@straightpipec6099]

I like the “your view” camera. Nice one

[@hrfunk]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@theepicgamerultimate4831]

A thumbs up for your videos. I'm a retired Florida Law Enforcement Officer. In your Texas L.E.O. video I know you had passed, but in Florida they would have failed you. In Florida they have to be able to count holes, if you are putting bullets in the same hole they consider those misses and I know it happened to me. I would have to concentrate on spacing out my shots without going out of the scoring area. I myself shot the course in Florida with an non approved weapon, it was a 45 Colt Ruger New Vaquero and I passed. The Florida course you covered I shot in 2014 when I retired. In the beginning we fired 2 shots in 1 second at 1 yard and 2 shots in 1 second at the 3 yard line.

[@hrfunk]

One of the nice things about having my shots recorded on video is that it's difficult for anyone to dispute where they struck the target. Even shots that go through the same hole will brush the paper enough to show proof of the impact. Thanks for watching!

[@tonyjenkins9237]

that's stupid

[@tonyjenkins9237]

must of worked in court or transport lol!

[@cliffordmatushin5919]

Totally impractical but..... S&W Model 29. Hard to carry. Hard to shoot. But, it just make you want to say; “Well, do ya, Punk.” Great series. Great videos. Thanks for all your work.

[@hrfunk]

You’re welcome Clifford!

[@JDL9615]

1911 and Don't Mess With Texas!

[@tombats6428]

1911 here. I have the R1 officer enhanced. By the way in the past two months, I found two smiths, a 3913 LS and a 457 S. Life is stiil good.

[@hrfunk]

Good for you. Enjoy them!

[@littleteethkeith]

I agree with you in that scoring system approach for qualifying. That’s why I like the FBI target Q target aka the big bowling pin target. Of course that’s the only thing I had any experience with. I feel the Q target represents a good center mass target.

[@Jazzman-bj9fq]

Pretty cool vid and course. Didn't get to watch as you were posting but glad I found it. I gotta love the S&W M19, always my classic favorite in addition to the 1911.

[@hrfunk]

Glad you liked it!

[@frankhinkle5772]

Model 19 S&W. Enjoying this series.

[@2nd_a_dad4791]

The S&W Model 19 gets my Top Challenger vote, despite my love for the 1911 and respect for double stack .45s like the P227. The 4” .357mag was a duty staple for many American LEOs for a long time. Also, I believe your 1911 carry setup for the R1 in this video deserves an honorable mention, that’s a good looking rig.

[@hrfunk]

Thank you! That rig is a Triple K "Wild K" belt and holster. I love the way it looks too.

[@douglask7665]

Excellent Series of Videos Sir and I learn a lot from you watching. I Vote for the Smith & Wesson Model 29. Enjoy the .44 Special Load.

[@hrfunk]

Thanks Doug!

[@skipboyer1889]

You shot the first part of this course really well. Ole' slabsides performed admirably. I'm not going to vote for a pistol. I'm a full size Glock kind of guy, 17, 22, 21........like that. No thumb safeties to get confused with...... :D HR, as always, this was an A1 video and I really enjoyed watching it. Great shooting too. Few can apply this level of skill across such a broad spectrum of firearms. You are one of a kind sir!

[@hrfunk]

Thanks Skip! I'm not special. I'm just an old Jar Head who's had the benefit of a lot of good training over the years.

[@Fly_Away_2]

As someone else said, it's a tough choice. Out of the pistols that are in the running, I would have to go with the 1911.

[@louislarose4023]

My vote is the Remington 1911R1 .45 ACP

[@peoplehavetherights]

1911. If it is mechanically sound, the best trigger of them all ensures good hits.

[@joep4235]

Model 19, but it was close...the Model 29 is just awesome too !!! thanks so much for the vid !

[@hrfunk]

You’re welcome Joe!

[@logicaredux5205]

I vote for the SW99. Not because I think it was the best pistol of the lot, but because it was the one I had the most interest in at the moment.

[@frankbutta9344]

In Texas, winging someone should earn more than 1 point. 🤣 Great Job, Chief! I’ll go M9, but that’s a tough choice.

[@hrfunk]

Thank you Frank!

[@ashleypalmer7983]

Two choices for top pistol. The 1911 for automatics and Model 19 for revolvers. If I can only have one I’ll go with a 1911. Second for each category is the P38 and Model 29. Cool factors are off the charts for those two...

[@hrfunk]

Agreed!

[@8626John]

I am a big fan of the 1911, but I also love those wheel guns, so I vote for the Smith and Wesson model 19. I wish the Texas course had been a little more interesting, but the 1911 and H.R. handled it well.

[@robertkf1]

Tough call. Each example was, "hey, I like that one..." I guess I'll go 1911 for sentimental reasons.

[@me2bfc]

I've been a fan since I watched the lever action carbine qualification video. I'm torn between the model 29 and the 1911. I guess I'll have to go with the 1911. If the 29 were using full power 44 magnum loads, it would definately have been my top choice.

[@hrfunk]

Full power magnums will be coming in a future video. Thanks for watching!

[@Xenophon1]

TX DPS troopers were issued Sig P220 .45acp DA/SA pistols for many years.

[@MrSparks701]

S&W Model 19 Enjoyed the video today. Thanks HR

[@anthonyguidas2012]

The model 19 was definitely my favorite

[@jf02367]

Thanks for the video. I vote for first the Beretta M9. With the M&P 40 in second.

[@JohnW-yv6yp]

Lots of S&W guns. That is a really hard choice, I love wheel guns, and the 1911, and who can't like the classic Walther? So, keep in mind I don't dislike any of them, but if I had to choose, I'm picking the S&W model 19 combat magnum.

[@kylewood8327]

There should of been a stage with a horse! My picks for best guns in your last 10 installments are: 1. S&W M 19 2. 1911

[@hrfunk]

Ha, ha! I agree!

[@paulscountry456]

Well done series you have here, I think agency's should include low light scenarios in their qualifying as well as moving silhouette, most engagements happen at night.

[@hrfunk]

Many, if not most, include some sort of low-light component in their qualification and/or training requirements. It's hard for me to show a low-light course of fire in a video, because you would be looking at a black screen that would only be lighted by an occasional muzzle flash :-)

[@smithsurp7859]

This was decent a course. I wonder what kind of qualification the Rangers have? I wouldn't consider a 96% a bad score, you did great. You picked too many awesome firearms for this string of 10. I am torn between the 29 and 19. 19 has my vote

[@hrfunk]

It’s really hard to pick between those two!

[@SierraBravo347]

What can I say.....I'm a sucker for a good wheel gun. Model 19. 👍 The model 29 is Beautiful, but the 19 is probably better suited as a Duty Gun.

[@CandidZulu]

-What kind of a load do you use in that .44? -It's a light Special, this gun give me better control, and less recoil, than a .357 magnum with wadcutters! kzbin.info/www/bejne/faSbcqSwg556l5Y

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Very Cool 1911 A1 handgun !!!!!! Great shooting Hrfunk |!!!!! My vote is S&W Model 19 357 magnum

[@flaco5581]

A testament to the inherent accuracy of the 1911 platform. I may be wrong but it looked to me like the last 5 rounds( from 25 yds) were all low left.

[@hrfunk]

That was probably my fault.

[@flaco5581]

@@hrfunk don't misunderstand me, I'm not being critical in a negative way. I'm just noticing that 5 of the 7 shots that cost you points were at the 25 yard line, which makes sense, since that is the longest range. But if you were working on improving your score for this test you could probably do that pretty easily by focusing on the 25 yard line. I do like seeing you shooting these qualifications. And I think you doing an excellent job. Thanks

[@craigbenz4835]

Tough choice, but I have to vote for the S&W model 19.

[@razorXblueXeyes]

A few other video ideas .The ATF course ,FBI course ,Army,Marines,Navy and Air force qualification courses ..

[@hrfunk]

I'm thinking about doing some of those courses after I finish this series on the State quals. Thanks for watching!

[@springbloom5940]

The previous FBI-Q, is a pretty challenging course. The current course is very similar to this one, with couple of insignificant differences.

[@CaptainRon956]

That S&W model 29 was enjoyable to watch lol

[@davidg.6751]

Yes I feel there is a lot of time given for each course of fire, didn’t seem too hard. But good job HR! I pick SW Model 19 just because it is a very cool revolver!! Thanks

[@hrfunk]

You’re welcome David. Thanks for watching!

[@tommyj7087]

First 3 shots in the same hole! Way to go HRFUNK!!! My favorite gun is a toss up between the S&W Model 29 and the tricked out M&P40L. The 29 is so, Dirty Harry. Hey, does the H in HRFUNK stand for Harry????

[@hrfunk]

Nope. It stands for Howard. Somehow "Dirty Howie" just does not sound good!

[@woodrow1037]

Interesting course of fire though pretty basic. I'm torn between the model 19 and the Beretta. I'm emotionally attached to both because I carried both during my career as a LEO. Good video. Blessings brother

[@cmonsterz]

Another great vid, HR!

[@hrfunk]

Thank you!

[@chrischiampo7647]

Even an Off Day is a Great Day When Your Pistol 🔫😎 Is a 1911 That Was A Fun Coarse My Favorite So Far Is This Pistol The Remington R 1911 In 45acp

[@jims9249]

Tough choices between the model 19 and 1911,but I have to go 1911.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Not a bad course. I kinda liked it. 1911s are a favorite for many from years gone by and not a few still today.

[@hrfunk]

The 1911 is a timeless classic. You’re always well armed with one.

[@darbovision2672]

I have to go with the R1911. Being a Beretta fan boy the M9 is a close second.

[@johnlee4249]

Another great video HR, from the choices given, my top overall 1st personal pick is the Beretta M9, 2nd I would go with the S&W Model 29 (who doesn't love Dirty Harry?) 3rd the S&W M&P 40L, and finally the Remington M1911R1.

[@theepicgamerultimate4831]

Yes the model 10 is my favorite LEO sidearm. The Glock 19 was the first and only semi auto I trust.

[@skipboyer1889]

You mentioned in this video possible future “series” videos to come. You said that “you benefited from good training” as the reason you are able to perform across such a wide platform of firearms. As a suggestion then, how about a short series on the skill required to perform at this level.....sight alignment, trigger control, breathing, draw, grip......from your training. Not a long series, maybe just one or two videos. I know there are folks interested in those skills as well. Just a suggestion, HR.....

[@hrfunk]

I've thought about that in the past, but when I search KZbin there are so many videos that already cover basic marksmanship that I'm not sure how to add anything to what's already there. Let me think about that a bit and see if I can come up with a little bit of a different take that might make for a good video.

[@skipboyer1889]

hrfunk Maybe in the context of preparing for qualifying....?

[@cjr4286]

Hat tip from Texas here!

[@hrfunk]

Tip received. Thank you kindly.

[@SierraBravo347]

Another Texan here, and another hat tip!

[@mhlittleton6493]

I’ll always vote for the 1911 😁 Love your videos!

[@hrfunk]

Thank you!

[@miguelbooth5826]

I vote for the model 19.

[@jeremypeterson6627]

Sorry I'm a bit late mr. funk but another great video. My vote goes to the Remington 1911 R1

[@wayneparker9331]

Another former active duty Devil Dog here and I vote for the M1911. Also, love the hat and the rig you’re wearing. Perfectly apropos for a demonstration of a Texas shooting qualification. Could you tell us where you bought the rig and the hat?

[@hrfunk]

Semper Fi! The hat came from a haberdashery in Charleston South Carolina. It's an "Auzzie Breezer" made by the Henschel Hat Company. The rig is made by Tripple K, it's called the "Wild K." Thanks for watching!

[@brianharris4275]

Wayne you took the words out of my mouth so far all good but the 1911 hands down winner God Bless John Moses Browning! Great shooting with a box stock 1911 ! Semper Fi.

[@mountainhobo]

Romanticism aside, I vote for Glock 23 followed by S&W M&P. There is a reason why majority of the police departments today use Glocks / striker fired pistols.

[@mountainhobo]

"Glocks are for girls." -- Are you calling 60% of our police force "girls"? I want to see that confrontation. ;)

[@mountainhobo]

We may be partly on the same page. What if the gun was Glock 30S?

[@mountainhobo]

Interesting points. Paul Harrell's tests indicate that a good hollow point .45 ACP shows little propensity for overpenetration. I do agree on follow up shots, although I find .45 to be easier in the hand when fired from a low-bore axis gun like a Glock than a 125 grain .357 Magnum out of anything but a heavy revolver, and the latter seems to be a relatively popular round in civilian use. Still, we have here a choice of a favorite gun our of 10 for police use. I think I will stick with my original picks. :)

[@mountainhobo]

I am over 60, and I don't really have a preference except for manageability and reliability (machine + human). Striker-fired guns help with reliability of the human element (fewer things to go wrong in handling), just like double action revolvers (the ultimate in this respect). Then there are multiple other elements which all have to do with my limitations, like can I handle the blast in the middle of the night in my bedroom without becoming disoriented? Can I carry a certain gun in an urban environment? And so on. Alas, like you said, there is no single answer for all situations.

[@kibble8820]

Even though I'm late getting to the vote.. Beretta is my pick...

[@serendipitist4065]

I vote for the S&W Model 19.

[@TheLSK]

I might be mistaken, but I think individual scoring has been discontinued for most agencies. Replaced by pass or fail only regardless of score.

[@hrfunk]

It varies from state to state and agency to agency. It’s all the same, really. If you have a minimum passing score or if you require a certain number of unscored “hits”. Either method requires the shooter to demonstrate an acceptable degree of competence with his/her firearm.

[@thomasgrube574]

S&W model 19, hands down.

[@michaeljacobs7995]

Probably the P-38. That's too cool of a gun. The SW99 is a close second.

[@Mr45Bullitt]

S&W model 29!

[@GB-zi6qr]

Weeeelll heck! Slightly more than a day late. Voting for the 1911. ;)

[@hrfunk]

The 1911 won the vote, so you didn't do it any harm!

[@LYLEWOLD]

well, being the Beretta fan-boy that i am, i gotta go with the M9. yeah, the models 19 and 29 are gorgeous, but i just love a Beretta.

[@MrThomass281]

Smith and Wesson Model 19

[@kb2cyf]

I have a weak spot for the 1911 so I vote for that Remington.

[@jeffbarnett1201]

So hard to pick a favorite but Mod 19 gets my vote.

[@davebowrin7361]

It a flip between the Sig 227 and the Berreta M9. But my vote is for the Sig 227

[@wolf_hound]

S&W Model 19 357 mag.

[@ThePongo357]

Like the simplicity of this course

[@granddad-mv5ef]

I am thinking you did not take full advantage of the time allotted. Especially in the twenty five yard portion. If you decide to shoot it again, there is no doubt you would get very close to that 250.

[@filianablanxart8305]

I will have to respectfully take the other view about targets . I feel there IS value to having a suitable system of different scoring portions . The thing is , something like a Q target ( which we currently use) is BIG , and allows really sloppy shots to gain full values . ie a hit barely hitting the love handles scores the same as a heart shot . Yeah, yeah , training budgets are tight , and the unspoken reality is the need for Depts to " efficiently qualify even the non-dedicated shooters , and create the appearance of competency . But look at the example of the B27 using T&Q scoring . The X, 10, and 9 rings count 5pts , the 8 ring 4pts, 7 ring 3pts , and outside of 7 ,but still on black outline 1 pt . It provides incentive for a small degree of accuracy , yet is still generous enough for most NSMF's to still qualify . But does give some meaning to an expert score vs merely qualified .

[@gunfisher4661]

I vote for the 1911 the M-9 come in at a good 2nd but those double decocker ears always get a strike in my book even though I own one.

[@stephendettweiler746]

I like the M&P your Service weapon

[@stephendettweiler746]

I'm a 1911 guy. I just have such a bad taste in my mouth when it comes to Remington..... If that was Springfield Mil Spec 1911 A1...that's my Vote. I did like the Performance of your service weapon. Going to see if they have one for Rent at Shoot Point Blank when I go this weekend. So I guess I change my vote to 1911

[@VitoBb1978]

A Devil Dog with a 1911 you can’t get more American than that 🇺🇸

[@charlesphillips5906]

May have shot a little fast at barricade. Lot of time left on clock

[@theepicgamerultimate4831]

S&W 19 357 magnum. What happened to the model 10 in the Alabama qualification. I would've picked the S&W model 10 because it was my academy weapon and served me well on the job as did my final years with the Glock 19 gen3. Oh yeah good videos.

[@hrfunk]

I actually picked the Model 10 as my favorite pistol out of the first group of 10. For this group, I'm leaving that choice up to all of you.

[@filianablanxart8305]

Looking at this Course , it is obvious this is a Legacy Course from the Revolver Era ( Not an inherent slam ) . While the times are not challenging for semiautomatics , it is fully revolver and single stack neutral . And in a hypothetical Dept in Texas that allows leway in personally owned weapons , undoubtedly they would have had plently of hold outs prefering their trusted Magnum and Big Bore revolvers, and 1911s well into the WonderNine Era . And heck , this would even let a skilled user of a J frame qualify on the Big Boy Course .

[@sgi1622]

have to go with Smith and Wesson model 19

[@frankvandornis4373]

Don't think I can pick a favorite pistol. Did I see some holster problems? Thanks again for a great video.

[@hrfunk]

Yep. You sure did. It's a new holster and it didn't seem to want to let go of my pistol!

[@8626John]

@@hrfunk what holster are you using for your 1911?

[@hrfunk]

@@8626John It's a Triple K "Wild K" belt and holster.

[@8626John]

@@hrfunk Thanks. I have two holsters for my 1911 and not overly thrilled with either. How do you like the Triple K?

[@hrfunk]

8626John Other than the fact it needs to break in a bit, I really like it. I love the way it looks.

[@AKlover]

Watched 3 of these officer qualification videos, all were disappointingly simple. I am un-surprised. I am fairly certain my niece who just got her first handgun and has a total of 3

[@hrfunk]

There's a great deal of variation from course to course. Some are more challenging than others. Watch a few more and you might see one or two that aren't too bad.

[@brianharris4275]

Looks easy but try it under the conditions HR is with a 1911! Plus the officers score is on the line.

[@AKlover]

@@brianharris4275 Time conditions are too generous. This is a side effect of diminishing standards for runts, women, and fatasses. Let's call things for what they are. I use my niece as an example of a complete novice who just got her first gun and likely has not put 500 rounds down range through her gun. I have no doubt she'd qualify first go with the 3 I watched. Just impose standards again and force women, runts, and fatasses off patrol or out of the job entirely. Do a little googl;ing about the stats the USArmy tried to bury stating that 84% of women would be ejected from the army if they actually enfiorced P.T. standards on women. You can probably bet your left testicle the same is true of female cops.

[@brianharris4275]

@@AKlover thank you for the comeback you said it perfectly! PC crap is the problem. EVERYONE IS A WINNER OR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION. My daughter took the police test but she is not the right culture even though she is a black belt.They lower the standards to get the agenda. Thanks again very best to you!

[@XLC-zd8dn]

You comments are only half correct. First it is different when your badge is on the line, so that adds a bit of stress. More importantly, the annual qualification shoot in most departs are relatively simple to objectively measure marksmanship in several scenarios and distances. Most departments also have more complex annual, semi-annual, or even quarterly range training days which have more complex shooting scenarios, positions, movements, reloads, etc. Where I worked we added shield and room clearing. Some departments will have training days using simunitions and force on force scenarios as part of the annual currency. But every department I know of will also shoot the relatively straight forward and scored qualification. Of course then when you get on too speciality teams it will change even more. An Emergency response team will double or triple the training sessions and scored qualifications, with dry training done almost every other day. In my military days I had the chance to work with SF guys off and on, and they did 3 to 4 live or simunition training sessions a week.

[@zoomcover5055]

1911 is my fav.

[@markbecker71]

P1..great video thanks.🤠

[@hrfunk]

You’re welcome Mark. Thanks for watching!

[@tonybonczek1348]

S.D. 44mag my favorite

[@AKlover]

Even departments in Alaska stop at 10mm. That is what rifles are for. Not a realistic or reasonable ask

[@tonybonczek1348]

SD uses it, fo

[@stephendettweiler746]

Are you shooting with both eyes open? If not, when you switch to your non dominant hand to you switch eyes also?

[@hrfunk]

Mostly I shoot with both eyes open.

[@stephendettweiler746]

@@hrfunk Man, that seem strange. The from Carry Trainer was saying to shoot with both eyes open. Seems idk I don't seem to be able to focus in on my front sight...or something. I can shoot with my Right and also my left I. Seems very awkward trying to use both eyes. Should I just try to keep both Eyes open and shoot until I figure it out?

[@hrfunk]

It takes practice, but if you train yourself to shoot with both eyes ope it will feel very natural and it helps you shoot faster.

[@stephendettweiler746]

@@hrfunk thank hr I'm going to figure it out. Appreciate you. Be Safe

[@hrfunk]

Thank you!

[@rik4369]

Sig 227

[@davealt3401]

S&W model 19

[@mikethomas5412]

I've always enjoyed shooting 1911s. Currently, I'm looking for a good 9mm variant. Howard, I'm sure you've said but do you shoot these courses cold?

[@hrfunk]

Yes. Sometimes I dry fire a stage once or twice, but what you see in the video is my first actually live-fire attempt.

[@fee_lo8346]

Dam you keep that pistol recoiling straight when you’re shootings strong side only. Any tips? Weak side you exhibited just a little of the problem I have shooting one handed... where the pistol torques sideways on me and make requiring the sight very slow.

[@hrfunk]

I cant the pistol slightly when shooting with my non-dominant hand in order to line the sights up with my dominant eye.

[@brianharris4275]

Excellent tip on non dominant hand! I am going to try that at the range.Thank you!

[@maxoperator8811]

S&w model 19 😀

[@edfallon5023]

HR have you shot the new 40 round Arizona POST Qualification using your .45 1911?

[@hrfunk]

It’s been a few years since I shot these courses.if the AZ course is newer than that, I probably didn’t shoot it.

[@gryphonz3]

1911...but not necessarily from Remington. Colt or Dan Wesson would be my choice.

[@bjjones11111]

If you haven’t done Pennsylvania I would love to see you shoot it. I’m getting ready to shoot it. It’s a good one. Please let me know.

[@hrfunk]

PA will be coming. Stay tuned!

[@travischapin886]

1911 hands down. I love that pistol. I own one my self.

[@hrfunk]

It's hard not to love a good 1911!

[@peteshour768]

Your first 5 shots were only 3 holes? I knew you should have used the Colt 3rd Model Dragoon! Remington 1911 is my vote.