Videos tagged with IDPA

This video demonstrates a dynamic pistol drill focusing on common errors encountered by shooters. Instruction highlights the importance of avoiding a 'slow start,' executing timely reloads, and patiently acquiring the red dot sight to prevent misses. The drill utilizes an EDC Glock 19 in an indoor range setting, emphasizing practical application for everyday carry scenarios.

Yoki Sturrup, a competitive shooter, recommends five handguns he owns for competition: Glock 34 Gen 5 MOS, Glock 17L, CZ SP-01 Shadow, Sig Sauer P320 X-Five Legion, and Staccato P Duo. He highlights their strengths for various disciplines like IDPA, USPSA, and Steel Challenge, emphasizing reliability, ergonomics, and performance features. The video serves as a personal recommendation guide for those seeking a competition-ready firearm.

This review highlights the extensive modifications performed by CZ Customs on a CZ 75 SP-01 Accu Shadow. The upgrades include a short reset trigger system, custom grip panels, extended magazines, a stainless steel barrel bushing, and an optics cut. These enhancements contribute to a "flat and fast shooting" performance, making the firearm exceptionally beautiful and functional.

This expert-level analysis from USCCA details the Taran Tactical Innovations (TTI) modifications to the Canik pistol, transforming it into a 'race gun.' Key enhancements include a compensator and fluted barrel for reduced muzzle rise, extended slide releases, and an aluminum magazine well for faster reloads. The trigger is noted for its clean break and quick reset, making rapid fire more precise. The review highlights the pistol's aesthetic appeal with bronze Cerakote and aggressive serrations, positioning it as a high-value option for competition or personal defense.

This guide, from an expert firearms instructor, explains the concept of 'Confirmation 3' aiming and why it's often detrimental in performance shooting. It emphasizes adopting a 'good enough' sight picture for speed and prioritizing reactive shooting for targets beyond 7-10 yards to improve efficiency in competition and tactical scenarios. The instruction is practical and directly applicable to improving shooting speed and effectiveness.

Ben Stoeger, a firearms instructor with over 20 years of experience, details the evolution of his shooting technique. He emphasizes that true skill development occurs in dedicated training sessions, not during competitions, which serve as tests. Stoeger highlights the importance of focusing on fundamental techniques, noting that top shooters share 95% similarity in core principles, rather than obsessing over minor variations.

This review of the Proarmis Prodynamic II, manufactured in Slovenia, highlights its optic-ready design and lightning cuts for IDPA compliance. The pistol features a premium titanium nitride gold finish on key components and a fully adjustable trigger, contributing to its reported good fit and accuracy. The video includes a demonstration of its performance with a target shot at 25 meters.

This video documents a shooter's first USPSA match of 2026, highlighting the differences from IDPA and the learning curve involved. The shooter emphasizes the importance of hit factor over raw time in USPSA and discusses challenges encountered, such as equipment malfunctions and missed targets, while aiming to improve for future competitions. The content offers insights into the strategic planning and efficient movement required for USPSA.

This video showcases a dynamic pistol shooting stage, demonstrating proficient drawing, target acquisition, and movement. The shooter effectively navigates barriers, performs a tactical reload, and engages multiple targets, highlighting advanced competition techniques. The visual emphasizes speed and accuracy in a simulated match environment.

This video demonstrates the execution of a competitive shooting stage at FDCC, showcasing advanced firearm manipulation and movement skills. The shooter efficiently transitions between pistol and rifle, performs tactical reloads, and utilizes cover effectively. Instruction from a seasoned competitor highlights smooth transitions and strategic movement through the course.

This video provides an expert-level comparison of high-end 2011 pistols against a customized budget build. The speaker, demonstrating deep knowledge of 2011 mechanics and competition, analyzes the performance and reliability of the Fowler Industries Vanta 9 ($5,500+), Masterpiece Arms DS9 IDPA ($3,400), and a custom Alpha Foxtrot Romulus build (~$2,140). While the budget build shows promise, factory options like the Kimber 2K11 ($2,000) are ultimately recommended for most shooters due to better reliability and support.

This video demonstrates the Criss Cross drill using the P211 GTO, emphasizing speed and accuracy across two targets. Instruction from Tanner Denton, who exhibits high-level proficiency, focuses on achieving sub-3-second times and incorporating tactical reloads. The drill is analyzed using a shot timer, with a review of target hits to assess performance.