Lary V. And Ken H. 1911 2 day operator class

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09-26-16, 18:33
1911vm

Lary V. And Ken H. 1911 2 day operator class

I took this class this weekend. The only thing I can say is amazing. Both of them are great instructors but together they are even better. Truly a class of a lifetime. Thank you to both. Vladimir
09-26-16, 20:46
SeriousStudent

Don't be a tease!! :)

Share some nuggets with us. I would have loved to have attended that class. Can you tell us a few things you learned that surprised and/or fascinated you?
09-27-16, 06:43
VLODPG

i was supposed to be in it, heard it was an epic class.
09-28-16, 06:06
1911vm

I guess the biggest nugget for me is truly understand the wobble zone.
09-29-16, 11:00
Sam

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Originally Posted by SeriousStudent

I would have loved to have attended that class.

While you still have many more opportunities to train with Mr. Vickers, your chance of training with Ken Hackathorn is very slim. I've heard he's winding down his long career. Another student from this class wrote in another forum that Ken stated again that he is approaching retirement time.

I offered you many chances to train with Ken in GA :) but you kept passing it up. If I can convince him to come out of retirement for one more class, I'll let you know. We had a great one this year, may have been the best ever from Ken. One day we shot full size pistols and the next day we shot back up guns and guns that people actually carried. Myself, a friend and another moderator, we shot our J frames.
09-29-16, 20:44
SeriousStudent

I know, I know. Life has frequently conspired against me in the past.

I'm currently putting together a new group of minions, and they require frequent feeding and attention. Global domination takes time, unfortunately.
09-30-16, 05:31
1911vm

By my recollection Ken said that this was his last class. He moved in a middle of nowhere and just wants to chill. Said the closest airport is 3 hours a way.
09-30-16, 12:12
Stretz Tactical Inc

Definitely another great class. I believe Ken said he will still do classes here and there but, for the most part he is done and most likely the last LAV/Ken class. It was my first time meeting Ken and what a great guy - just chatting with him on the breaks was a pleasure. My girlfriend and I shot next to James Yeager, who attended the class as a student and James was really cool. He videoed the class, so check his youtube channel for video.
09-30-16, 12:18
1911vm

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Originally Posted by Stretz Tactical Inc

Definitely another great class. I believe Ken said he will still do classes here and there but, for the most part he is done and most likely the last LAV/Ken class. It was my first time meeting Ken and what a great guy - just chatting with him on the breaks was a pleasure. My girlfriend and I shot next to James Yeager, who attended the class as a student and James was really cool. He videoed the class, so check his youtube channel for video.

Hey brother this is Vlad. it was pleasure meting you. I plan to come up to check your place out.
09-30-16, 12:26
Stretz Tactical Inc

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Originally Posted by 1911vm

Hey brother this is Vlad. it was pleasure meting you. I plan to come up to check your place out.

Hey Vlad! Good meeting you also. Sounds good, looking forward to it. I want to make it out to some of your matches when time permits as well.
10-01-16, 06:59
SCULLY

Eagerly awaiting a detailed AAR :D , lots of talk and No details so far. lol
10-04-16, 11:59
1911vm

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Originally Posted by SCULLY

Eagerly awaiting a detailed AAR :D , lots of talk and No details so far. lol

I usually use my cell to respond and it's pain to write a lot. Plus I was never good at writing big detailed papers, ask my English teacher. Lol It would be easier if you have any questions. I would happily answer them.
01-04-17, 09:50
30 cal slut

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Originally Posted by Sam

While you still have many more opportunities to train with Mr. Vickers, your chance of training with Ken Hackathorn is very slim. I've heard he's winding down his long career. Another student from this class wrote in another forum that Ken stated again that he is approaching retirement time.

I offered you many chances to train with Ken in GA :) but you kept passing it up. If I can convince him to come out of retirement for one more class, I'll let you know. We had a great one this year, may have been the best ever from Ken. One day we shot full size pistols and the next day we shot back up guns and guns that people actually carried. Myself, a friend and another moderator, we shot our J frames.

My understanding is that Obi-Wan Ken will no longer be doing joint classes with LAV. This was the last one. A bittersweet milestone for me, personally.

Ken lives several hours away from the nearest airport - so I think he'll be selective with where and when he does his solo classes.

What was so interesting about this class, above and beyond its totally awesome instructors, are the students who attended.

We had several guys fly into (an hour and a half outside of NYC) from as far as South Africa (!), not to mention Cali, Colorado, Floridan, and Tennessee.

It felt good getting yelled at by Ken again (I think my last class with him as back in '08). I might fly out to the West Coast to train with him again (so I can focus on being a student 100% rather than host and student).

TD1 was with LAV as primary instructor.

Evening of TD1 included a brief 1911 armorer's session.

TD2 was with Ken as primary instructor.

p.s. No AAR, but I have a shit ton of pics Here

p.p.s. Oh, btw, Vlad (OP) - get yourself a Wilson Combat. LOL.
03-28-17, 10:30
CommackBoy

One of the best classes I ever attended. Ken is pretty much done teaching and that sucks for all of us. It was truly an honor being there. Learned tremendous amount of info.