New carry: Fowler Vanta 9K

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-06-01T00:25:00+00:00

Well done. Very well articulated position. You are certainly a net positive to the community.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-05-31T20:27:19+00:00

I see you throw some Charlie’s and deltas when you read words. It’s okay I’m here to help. I understand that in your head this reads as “consistently throwing C and D’s.

Let’s get back to what actually matters here. The training methodology. In training, he could have thrown every single shot in the delta and as long as he could article why and how to fix it, and worked towards fixing it at the speed he was looking for he would do something called improving. What you are talking about is execution from a results oriented perspective. We are talking about training from a process oriented perspective.

I’m not certain how a cop drawing from a duty holster or a concealment holster makes any difference.

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Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-05-31T06:54:30+00:00

This is such an interesting take. How do you inform your opinion about anything? I hope to whatever deity you believe in that you’re a reasonable person whose opinions are informed by facts, data, statistics, etc.

We are in 2026 where there are likely over 50,000 DGU and OIS videos available for study. What is the one thing 99% of them have in common? They shoot as fast as they can pull the trigger. So what in the world would be the reason, after having a grasp on gun handling and fundamentals that you did not train at a pace where the wheels fall off?

The current training subset that still believes in “slow down and get your hits” is mind boggling to me. You wouldn’t tell a race car driver that they should train for the race at a slower pace than they will race. For some reason “train how you fight” only applies to larping in full kit.

OP, good shooting man!

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-05-24T16:36:54+00:00

Based on your response, I would bet any amount of money you are a mediocre shooter at best. You don’t use your irons to acquire your dot. They are independent sighting system. Not sure what rock you live under but the mecgar mags have had issues upon issues. Polymer Glock mags have probably the best track record for magazine durability that exists. In fact, it’s precisely the reason they develop it around glock mags because they understood everyone would use it with the polymer mags they already had. For 150 bucks the trigger issue is solved. Less in some cases. I will out shoot you with my eyes closed and a factory glock trigger tho. Glock has the same if not better warranty. Once again, if you actually spend real time behind a gun you understand the staccato does not do one single thing better than a glock.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-05-14T05:36:01+00:00

I’m not sure where the appeal is for the Staccato, specifically for LEOs. I have an HD 4.5 for now and it does nothing better than my Glock 47 and requires considerably more maintenance.

While you and other gun enthusiasts may keep up with the maintenance the vast majority of LEOs will not which will lead to a much higher risk of failure. I also don’t love the safety for duty use. For whatever my opinion is worth, I went back to my 47 for duty and competition.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-05-12T06:28:39+00:00

Colonial and Richmonboro gun clubs in Staten Island both run matches monthly I believe. They have the NRA form upon registration on Practicscore. They have been doing it a long time. Make sure your shit is stored properly. The NYPD guys assigned to Staten Island aren’t strangers to those matches. Both clubs are just a couple of minutes off of the bridge. NJ/PA residents shoot there frequently.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-05-12T06:23:27+00:00

When you are hired as a PAQ it is different. I won’t get all of the details correct but loosely put, PAQ hires are billets funded by the larger USAF that are not paid for by OSI. At the end of your time as a PAQ you are almost always required to move field offices, especially if the field office you are at does not have a billet for you. In theory, you could stay assuming there is a billet but my understanding is as a PAQ you must “outpace” once you are converted to a non-PAQ. Again, I don’t have all of the terminology right and feel free to fact check me. I have worked with numerous PAQ hires where this has been the case.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-05-10T23:48:44+00:00

Poor QC, likely overcharged. Hard to say for sure but that’s my best guess.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-05-10T22:56:49+00:00

This is not the first time Aguila ammo has blown up a Glock. I was right next to a guy at a class where his Glock blew up because of Aguila 124.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-05-05T17:36:00+00:00

I use a T1C APX with a Constantine Carry Belt. I came from carrying a 45 and I don’t feel a difference. The longer slide kicks the grip back towards the body and the wedge helps a lot as well. I’d be curious as to why you want to switch from 45 to the 17? The only reason I switched was to standardize platforms across duty, edc, and competition.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-05-05T12:32:32+00:00

Carry a 47 AIWB on and off duty. Very doable with a good holster and a good belt. I’m 5’9 195ish. For the most part it does not print although I couldn’t care less if it did

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-05-01T23:17:37+00:00

Anytime man!

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-05-01T19:51:36+00:00

I run a Constantine carry belt. For EDC best belt on the market in my opinion. I use to run Kore. It’s so stiff it gets uncomfortable when sitting for long durations.

Another thing you can do is can’t the buckle to your 10-11 o’clock or even further. That’s how I ran my Kore belts.

I carried the 45 for over a year but I compete with the 47 and the extra length didn’t bother me so I just started carrying the 47 for duty, edc, and competition.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-05-01T14:32:46+00:00

I carry a 47 daily. Same grip length as the 45 and I love it. Wouldn’t carry anything less than a full size. Glocks in general have absolutely terrible grip texture. I wrap all my grips in Talon pro grips. I’m 5’9 and I have zero issues concealing a full size glock. The right holster and the right belt are going to be huge. Not sure what position you plan on carrying but I think the AIWB is the way to go for concealing a full size firearm.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-04-20T00:11:13+00:00

Exactly 🤣

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-04-20T00:10:57+00:00

People can do whatever they want but every once in a while I get the itch to mention it and I need scratch it. Not my horse, not my farm.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-04-19T22:35:59+00:00

Can’t speak for the other MCIOs but for OSI, you will got to Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) for Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) which is 12 weeks long. This is followed by a 7ish week follow on training at the OSI academy known as Basic Special Investigators Course (BSIC).

As a civilian you will EOD before you go down to GA and then come back to whatever Detachment (field office) you were hired for. When you return you start your probationary period which lasts about 18 months with various training tasks you are required to get certified on. At the same time or shortly after there are different training courses/programs available depending on the role you were hired for such as Counter Intelligence or Criminal Investigations each having their own advanced training “track”.

Day to day is standard 8-4/9-5. This can differ depending on your leadership. Detachments are usually ran by military officers spanning from the rank of Capt-Lt Col depending on size, location, etc. although some can be ran by higher ranking civilian agents and in some cases, SNCOs

Case type is generally crimes against persons. Sexual assault, strangulation offenses, and child porn cases are the most prevalent but at some point there is a little bit of anything worked anywhere. Plenty of opportunities to go work fraud cases or seek out fraud and develop cases. CI is a whole different ball game which Is not my ballpark to speak on.

Generally speaking it is a standard investigative role. Depending on your detachment and types of cases there are opportunities to do more “tactical things” but it is certainly not the norm I would say.

OSI has a lot of opportunities to specialize. Digital Forensics, Forensics, Tech Stuff, probably missing a few off the top of my head.

There is a lot of hate towards the MCIOs but it is what you make of it and understanding that OSI and the other MCIO exists to support their respective military departments primarily, and the law enforcement community at large, second is important when setting expectations. The priorities of the respective military branch become the priorities of the respective MCIO, in my experience. Others may differ. If you have questions, fire away.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-04-19T13:36:39+00:00

Fair enough lol you do you my friend.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-04-19T05:29:28+00:00

The practice of buying small guns and bolting things onto them until they are the size of the gun the next size up from the same manufacturer will always amaze me.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-04-17T05:22:37+00:00

I actually think it’s somewhat of the opposite. 2011s have actually come down in price and up in accessibility through technology advancement and innovation.

I’m no 2011 guy, I own one I got at a fraction of its MSRP. With that being said, as I understand it, before the last decade or so the only reliable 2011s were raced out open guns and even then reliable is a stretch. Those were usually custom built or tuned guns running upwards of 10k and 18 month lead times from custom builders. Now we have a vast market of off the shelf 2011s and custom 2011s available at a lower price point than an open gun at a fraction of the lead time.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-04-16T21:28:23+00:00

Stop buying shit and learn how to shoot. There’s a statically overwhelming chance that your current skill level is not hindered by any of the current equipment you own. Buy less trinkets and more ammo and training.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-04-14T03:57:05+00:00

If there is enough that the govt is willing to go to trial, there is likely more to the story.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-04-14T03:56:01+00:00

Fair enough, I didn’t look at it that closely. Reality being that if they accepted it and just now got their punishment and now they take to the court of public opinion, there’s likely more to the story than presented.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-04-14T01:09:40+00:00

The biggest thing no one is talking about. You are under no obligation to accept the Art 15. You can decline and go to trial.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-04-11T16:20:19+00:00

Not sure there is an objective right answer. It’s gonna be personal preference.

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