Handgun competitor, Firearms instructor, concealed carry license holder, gun rights advocate.

2 thoughts on “Re-Broadcast of Episode 137, The 1911 Pistol”

  1. Bob,

    A complaint/beef and a question.

    First, why do you bring back the 1911!! I spent 10-15 years learning how to effectively use it and then switched to Glock when they first came to the US. Now every 2-4 years I get pulled back into the 1911 camp and love the gun, but switch back to the Glock due to the ease of use and no need to spend a significant time practicing. You have just started me back on another 3 month experience of why I love the gun, only to have me pull back because of the ease and lower training needed for the Glock.

    Now, for the question. I remember on previous podcasts that you mention eyesight and the changes that occur as you get older. I am about 10-20 years older then you and I recently read on the Rogers website that he recommends that you come to his classes with glasses that allow the front sight to be in focus. And that progressive lenses are not recommended at all. So my question to you is, I wear progressive lenses all the time. Is it better to train with glasses that allow you to focus on the front site, or is it better to wear your normal lenses that force you to shoot with the imperfect sight picture that results. I believe you also recently talked about target focus instead of front sight focus. So what are Ben’s and your thoughts on how to train for a gunfight when you have to wear glasses and may lose the glasses during the fight?

    Thanks for your reply, I have enjoyed training with you and Ben and look forward to doing so again some time in the future,

    Chris

  2. I’ve been using progressive lenses almost a year now. I’m learning to shoot with them. The target is in crystal clear focus and I’m learning to look through the sights and still line them up, when I’m using sighted fire. I don’t agree with training with front sight focus glasses, because you probably won’t be wearing them all the time. Likely not when you need to use your gun. You should train without your glasses, in case you lose them in a fight.

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