[SWO1]

Interesting thread greyhawk50. I've read and reread it before making a reply.

I'll refrain from making reference to any articles and go only on what I have experienced first hand.

First point....I've never heard of the Applegate method, although from what the article and book review say it seems to go along with all combat courses I have taken. Also it seems to mirror what actully happens in (or did to me) in a combat setting. I may try and find the mentioned book.

Second point....Totally agree. This one I can attest to FIRST HAND. Even tho my thought is that it was due to an inhearent design flaw and not a mechanical faliure.

Third point....Somewhat....I own more than one, and practice with all. Satisfied that I am compitent with any of mine at any time.

Fourth point...Don't really believe there is a "marginial" caliber. There are people with marginial placement and bullet choice.

Be interested in what others have to say.

 

[SWO1]

I found this about the Applegate Point Shooting Method. It is the basis for what is taught in the Military for close combat with handgun and rifles. And yes it does work for both. I have attached the link. Although I employed it limited with a handgun, used it extensively with the rifle at night.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_shooting