Videos tagged with Ed McGivern

This guide, drawing on the expertise of Jerry Miculek, details crucial techniques for proper revolver handling to prevent damage and extend firearm life. It covers the correct method for opening and closing the cylinder, a common point of potential damage. Additionally, it provides a practical tip for high-volume dry-fire practice to protect the firing pin and frame.

This video showcases advanced revolver shooting techniques with legendary shooter Jerry Miculek, honoring the legacy of Ed McGivern. The guide details how to perform trick shots like upside-down firing and precision challenges on small steel targets using a Smith & Wesson Model 10-8. It emphasizes understanding point of aim versus point of impact and building proficiency through varied target engagement at different distances.

Jerry Miculek, a world-record-holding shooter, emphasizes the importance of consistent practice and exposure to competitive environments to improve shooting skills for both sport and self-defense. He details techniques for speed and accuracy, including recoil control through body mechanics and the critical need for reliability in defensive firearms. Miculek advises prioritizing training and ammunition over accessories, and stresses the value of simulating stress to understand one's true performance level.

This YouTube video is a book review of Stephen Hunter's "Pale Horse Coming." The reviewer highlights the novel as excellent "gunnie fiction" featuring Earl Swagger, a WWII Medal of Honor winner. The plot revolves around Earl assembling a team of notable historical firearms personalities from the 1940s and 50s, including Audie Murphy, Ed McGivern, Elmer Keith, and Bill Jordan, to bring justice to a corrupt prison camp. The reviewer praises Hunter's research into these personalities and their interactions, making it particularly engaging for those familiar with them. The video also links to forgottenweapons.com for more content.