Videos tagged with Striker-Fired Handgun

This video critiques a specific self-defense maneuver where a firearm is pinned against the chest by an attacker. The speaker, demonstrating experienced authority, explains the risky 'disengage the slide' technique, pushing the barrel back towards the aggressor. However, he strongly advises against this method, stating it's 'bold' and relies on the attacker's inaction, and emphasizes that 'better ways' exist to escape such a dangerous situation.

This review of the Glock 19 Gen 6 highlights its updated features, including an improved optics mounting system, enhanced grip texture, and a refined slide lock. The reviewer, with extensive experience with Glocks, notes the Gen 6 maintains the core reliability and durability Glock is known for, while addressing common user feedback. The new optics mounting system is presented as a significant upgrade over previous MOS generations, offering greater stability and ease of installation.

This video demonstrates a USPSA-style stage run, highlighting the importance of safe firearm handling, adherence to range commands, and efficient target engagement. The shooter, exhibiting intermediate skill, uses modern equipment like a red dot optic and weapon-mounted light. The AMG Lab Commander shot timer is used to record the stage time.

This video demonstrates a rapid-fire drill using a striker-fired handgun equipped with a slide-mounted red dot sight. The shooter, identified as a professional firearms instructor from Regular Guy Training LLC, showcases controlled recoil management and rapid target acquisition on steel targets at an outdoor range. The drill emphasizes a consistent cadence of fire and efficient transitions, highlighting the benefits of modern optics for dynamic shooting scenarios.

This guide outlines basic handgun shooting techniques demonstrated during a tactical range session. It emphasizes proper grip, sight alignment using a red dot optic, trigger control, and follow-through, all within a framework of strict range safety protocols. The instruction appears to be from an independent investigator with tactical experience.

This guide details advanced movement and shooting techniques taught by Paul Costa of Achilles Heel Tactical. It covers drills like the 'Bar Hop Drill', emphasizes situational awareness through vision barriers, and incorporates strategies for shooting while moving and entering positions. The instruction focuses on refining high-level skills by pushing speed and analyzing mistakes, drawing on principles from competitive shooting champions.

This guide details a competition shooting technique for engaging a steel spinner target, as demonstrated by an experienced competitive shooter. It emphasizes timing shots to build momentum and achieve a full rotation of the target. Proper gear setup, including a competition belt and holster, is also highlighted.

This guide outlines the experience of a first-time competitor in USPSA, covering the initial setup, stage execution, and scoring review. It highlights the importance of understanding competition divisions like Carry Optics and using equipment such as a red dot optic and competition belt. The video emphasizes the learning curve and humorous aspects of entering competitive shooting for the first time.

This video critiques commentary made by Tucker Carlson regarding firearms, highlighting perceived inaccuracies and 'fudd lore.' It discusses his superstitions about striker-fired handguns, his preference for revolvers, and his views on rifle ergonomics and ammunition effectiveness. The analysis suggests Carlson exhibits a lack of fundamental firearms knowledge and poor shooting proficiency, contrasting his claims of expertise with his demonstrated performance.

This video discusses a proposed bill in Illinois, HB4505, which the speaker argues could lead to a ban on Glock pistols. The bill, framed under public safety, includes language prohibiting the use of 'convertible pistols' against others, which the speaker interprets as targeting firearms easily modified into machine guns. The speaker draws parallels to the tobacco industry's response to safety concerns and references the Supreme Court's 'ghost gun case' as a precedent for regulating modifiable firearms.

This review of the Beretta APX A1 Compact highlights its features, performance, and value. The presenter notes its 3.1-inch barrel, optics-ready slide, 1913 Picatinny rail, and striker-fired mechanism. Despite initial stiffness in magazines and racking, the firearm demonstrates manageable recoil, a decent trigger that improves with use, and good ergonomics for its class, making it a solid budget-friendly option for defensive use.

This video discusses a new California law that makes handguns with a 'crucifix trigger system' illegal, which includes all Glocks and similar striker-fired firearms. The speaker argues the law's justification, based on the ease of converting these firearms to fully automatic using aftermarket parts like 'Glock switches,' sets a dangerous precedent. This precedent criminalizes possession based on the *potential* to break the law, rather than actual criminal acts, raising concerns about future restrictions on other items.