Videos tagged with Pistol Shooting Technique

This video details a shooter's experience with a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 2.0 in .45 ACP, focusing on accuracy problems attributed to a stiff trigger and misaligned sights. The shooter discusses potential improvements, including aftermarket trigger kits and sight adjustments, while also testing ProMag magazines for reliability. The review highlights the challenges of shooting a .45 ACP in a compact, lightweight platform.

This video challenges the common perception of the 'ball and dummy' drill as a definitive test for flinching. The instructor argues that if a shooter can maintain accuracy despite perceived gun movement during recoil, the drill's premise of identifying a 'flinch' might be flawed. The content is presented with clear instructional tone and technical terminology, indicating expert-level knowledge.

This video provides actionable techniques for reducing tension during shooting, moving beyond generic advice like 'relax.' It emphasizes identifying specific tension triggers and physical manifestations, then focusing on relaxing those areas during drills. The instructor, Joel Park, highlights the importance of directing attention to specific body parts and actions rather than abstract commands.

This video emphasizes the benefits of training with unfamiliar firearms to avoid taking shooting fundamentals for granted. The instructor, Joel Park, details how shooting a less familiar M&P40 caliber pistol highlighted the importance of consistent grip pressure, precise trigger control, and mindful recoil management. By approaching an unfamiliar gun without assumptions, shooters can gain a deeper understanding of their own technique and improve their ability to adapt to various firearms.

This comprehensive review of the Daniel Defense H9 highlights its shooting characteristics, ergonomic features, and potential areas for improvement. The reviewer, who received the H9 for free from Daniel Defense, praises its unique trigger, comfortable beaver tail, and overall build quality, rating the trigger a 9/10. While acknowledging a break-in period with occasional failure-to-feeds, the reviewer expresses confidence in Daniel Defense's commitment to product improvement and recommends the H9 for its shooting experience.

This video provides three essential tips for improving pistol shooting accuracy. It emphasizes establishing a proper master grip, maintaining stable sight alignment, and employing effective recoil mitigation techniques. The instructor, Jason, highlights the importance of a solid grip for accurate shots and suggests a specific method for achieving it, focusing on not over-gripping to prevent wrist movement. He also stresses keeping the head stable for consistent sight alignment and advises a slight bend in the elbow for recoil absorption.

This video features a review and shooting session of the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0 Compact pistol, chambered in 9mm. The host discusses its performance, ergonomics, and potential use cases, noting that while the grip might feel small for some, it's a capable option in the compact polymer pistol market. The video also includes shooting impressions of a Smith & Wesson Model 624 revolver in .44 Special, highlighting its classic appeal and shooting characteristics.

This video provides practical techniques for assessing handgun grip and recoil control by observing muzzle movement relative to a reference line. It emphasizes the importance of consistent support hand contact and identifies common grip-related shooting errors, such as shots trending high-right or low-left, correlating them to specific grip issues like insufficient support hand pressure or excessive firing hand tension. The goal is to achieve a more concentric shot group.

This video compares the Bul Armory SAS II TAC (non-ported) and SAS II TAC Pro (ported) pistols, focusing on the impact of porting on velocity and felt recoil. The presenter, Clint Morgan, conducts chronograph tests with 115-grain and 124-grain ammunition to measure velocity differences. He also provides subjective assessments of recoil reduction and shooting flatness. The V8 porting system on the TAC Pro is highlighted for its design and minimal impact on low-light shooting.

This two-day pistol class, led by Matt Pranka and Ben Stoeger, emphasizes process-driven training over outcome-focused shooting. Key takeaways include understanding how grip pressure and stability directly influence shot placement, particularly how excessive tension in the dominant hand can lead to trigger freeze and downward pressure. The instruction highlights the importance of consistency, stability, and durability in grip, advocating for a relaxed yet firm hold that allows for controlled recoil management and precise sight tracking. The course stresses learning to assess and correct grip-induced errors in real-time, applicable across various firearm platforms.

Joel Park outlines future content plans for his channel, focusing on detailed technique videos for carbine and pistol shooting. He also plans to provide in-depth gear reviews, including long-term assessments after extensive round counts, and will address listener questions. The goal is to offer high-quality, free information to firearms enthusiasts.

John G. Johnson, a firearms instructor, explains that shooting low and to the left, even with proper grip and stance, can be caused by an unbalanced shooting platform. He highlights that placing the firearm too high, "over your nose," creates an angled sight picture, leading to shots drifting left. Additionally, excessive finger in the trigger guard can disrupt the shot.