Trench Warfare Intro Pt 2: "Lessons of the Trench" by Nutnfancy

Published on October 6, 2010
Duration: 44:53

This video details a 'Trench Warfare' training course designed to simulate high-stress, adverse conditions. Participants practice shooting various concealed carry pistols, including the Kimber 1911, Sig Sauer P238, Glock 17/34, Ruger SR9, Springfield XD-M, and Kel-Tec PF9, under fatigue and environmental challenges like dust and wind. The course emphasizes practical application, reliability testing in harsh conditions, and building shooter confidence.

Quick Summary

The 'Trench Warfare' course simulates extreme conditions with a 175-yard run-and-gun scenario, challenging shooters with exertion, wind, and fine dust. This dust significantly impacts firearm reliability, causing malfunctions like failure to seat rounds, even in typically dependable pistols. Glock and XD-M firearms demonstrated 100% reliability, while some 1911s and the Ruger SR9 experienced issues.

Chapters

  1. 00:53Firearm Adjustment & Learning
  2. 03:58Kimber 1911 Malfunction Analysis
  3. 05:11Dust as a Training Variable
  4. 06:21Officer Jared's Run & Time
  5. 06:30PFI's Sig P238 Concealed Carry Run
  6. 07:25Trench Warfare Course Description
  7. 09:03Sig P238 .380 ACP Review
  8. 10:21PFI's P238 Trench Warfare Run
  9. 11:14P238 Hostage Target Engagement
  10. 12:58PFI's P238 Run Time & Fatigue
  11. 13:16P238 Shooting Impressions
  12. 14:27Sadly Missing's Glock 17 Run
  13. 14:32Glock 17 with TLR1 Light
  14. 15:17Trench Warfare Rules: Duty Holsters
  15. 17:17Glock 17 Run Impressions
  16. 18:01Ruger SR9 Trench Warfare Run
  17. 19:09Ruger SR9 Malfunction Issues
  18. 19:30SR9 Performance Assessment
  19. 20:28SR9 Target Engagement
  20. 21:06Wind Impact on Shooting
  21. 21:10P238 vs. SR9 Reliability
  22. 21:21Glock Reliability Reputation
  23. 21:30FMP45 vs. P238 Choice
  24. 21:55OJ's Glock 34 Run
  25. 22:06Dust Impact on Gear & Vision
  26. 22:15Service Pistol Reliability Standard
  27. 23:25Mountain Dew Hydration Break
  28. 24:02Officer Jared's Glock 34 Run
  29. 24:08Knife Discussion: Combative Edge
  30. 24:42Glock 34 Magazine Changes
  31. 25:05Glock 34 Trench Warfare Run
  32. 26:12Glock 34 Run Impressions & Misses
  33. 26:43Glock 34 vs. 1911 Comparison
  34. 27:18Glock 34 Modifications
  35. 27:38Glock 34 Shooting High
  36. 28:04Glock 34 Paper Score & Time
  37. 29:00Glock Trigger Manipulation: Gravitating Left
  38. 31:02Springfield XD-M 9mm Run
  39. 31:12XD-M Run Impressions
  40. 31:18XD-M Stock Trigger & Reliability
  41. 31:36XD-M Ergonomics: Grip Angle & Safety
  42. 32:05XD-M Paper Results
  43. 32:13XD-M Best Group of the Day
  44. 32:49Kel-Tec PF9 Daily Carry Practice
  45. 33:25PF9 Magazine Carry System
  46. 33:40Kel-Tec PF9 Trench Warfare Run
  47. 35:10PF9 Sights & Paper Results
  48. 35:45PF9 Reliability: No Jams
  49. 36:06Trench Warfare Course Summary
  50. 36:26Reliability Issues in Dust
  51. 37:04Service Pistol Durability Standard
  52. 37:141911 vs. Glock/XD-M Reliability
  53. 37:26Glock & PF9 100% Reliability
  54. 37:30XDMs Running Sweet
  55. 37:40Ruger SR9 Issues Recap
  56. 37:52Lens Coated in Dirt
  57. 37:59Training Focus: Stress & Practice
  58. 38:09Course Exertion & Confidence Building
  59. 38:32Wind & Distance Challenges
  60. 39:03Steel Shooting: Speed vs. Accuracy
  61. 39:3945 ACP Ballistics at Range
  62. 39:53Hostage Target: Shifting Gears
  63. 40:12Offhand Shooting Practice
  64. 40:19Ergonomics: Safety & Platform Switching
  65. 40:48Battlefield Pickup Drill Concept
  66. 41:03Trigger Manipulation: 1911 vs. Glock
  67. 41:32Defensive Loadout Variation 1
  68. 41:50DL2 Loadout for Lawless Situations
  69. 42:17Non-Lethal Weapon Use
  70. 42:23Trench Warfare Wrap-up

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main challenges presented by the 'Trench Warfare' training course?

The 'Trench Warfare' course simulates extreme conditions with a 175-yard run-and-gun scenario. Key challenges include high exertion, elevated heart rate, wind, and significant amounts of fine dust, which can cause firearm malfunctions and impact shooter performance.

Which firearms performed most reliably in the dusty 'Trench Warfare' course?

Glock pistols (Glock 17, 34) and Springfield Armory XD-M pistols demonstrated 100% reliability in the dusty conditions. The Sig Sauer P238 also performed reliably, while some 1911s and the Ruger SR9 experienced significant malfunctions.

How does dust affect firearm reliability during the 'Trench Warfare' course?

Fine dust in the desert environment is a major factor causing malfunctions like failure to seat rounds and failure to go into battery. Even firearms that are typically reliable can choke under these conditions, highlighting the importance of robust design and maintenance.

What is the purpose of the 'Trench Warfare' training course?

The 'Trench Warfare' course is designed to test firearm reliability under extreme stress and adverse environmental conditions, specifically dust and fatigue. It aims to build shooter confidence by practicing with concealed carry pistols in a demanding, realistic scenario.

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