Mounting a red dot on Ben Stoeger’s Glock 47

This guide details the professional installation of an Aimpoint ACRO P-2 optic onto a Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS. It emphasizes proper cleaning of mounting surfaces with isopropyl alcohol and the critical use of Loctite 243 threadlocker for securing the adapter plate, along with applying witness marks for maintenance. The video demonstrates expert-level attention to detail, reflecting a high degree of firearm handling proficiency.

This guide details the process of mounting an optic onto a Gen 6 Glock, addressing common issues like optics not staying secure. Expert Ben Stoeger emphasizes the importance of proper threadlocker application, correct torque specifications, and the potential need for aftermarket mounting plates. The guide covers cleaning, screw preparation, installation, and troubleshooting for a reliable optic setup on your Gen 6 Glock.

This guide details the installation of the Viridian RFX1 Custom green dot sight onto a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 pistol. It highlights the use of a custom mounting bracket that replaces the rear sight and emphasizes the importance of using a sight pusher tool due to the difficulty of removing the factory rear sight. The video, presented by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV, offers practical advice for firearm modification.

This guide details the process of mounting a red dot optic onto a firearm, emphasizing proper thread preparation and the use of thread locker to prevent loosening. It highlights the importance of cleaning threads, applying appropriate thread locker, using a torque wrench for precise tightening, and creating witness marks for ongoing monitoring. The video demonstrates this process on a Bull Armory Ultralite Pro with a 507K footprint optic.

This guide details the installation of the Olight OSight C red dot sight on a Glock pistol, emphasizing proper torque specifications and mounting procedures. The video demonstrates the use of a T10 Torx bit and a torque driver for precise installation, highlighting the RMR footprint compatibility. Instruction from a professional firearms instructor ensures correct techniques are followed for a secure optic mount.

This guide details the process of installing a red dot optic on a Glock 19 MOS, emphasizing the importance of the adapter plate system and proper screw torque. It highlights a common issue with RMR mounting screws loosening and recommends periodic checks. The Glock 19 MOS is presented as a reliable platform with a versatile optic-ready slide.

Lucas Botkin, founder of T.Rex Arms, shares his expert insights on optimizing carbine builds based on extensive round counts. He details his philosophy on barrel length versus optic choice, preferring red dots for shorter barrels and magnification for longer ones. Botkin also discusses preferences for muzzle devices, foregrips, lights, lasers, and triggers, emphasizing reliability and simplicity for high-volume use.

This video details a critical incident during a firearms class where a custom-built pistol, featuring numerous aftermarket parts, experienced unintended discharges. The instructors meticulously troubleshoot the issue, identifying tolerance stacking and specific magazine fit as the likely culprits. They emphasize the importance of testing aftermarket components and the potential pitfalls of combining non-OEM parts.

This video discusses the practical considerations of Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs) with firearms instructor Nick Young. Key takeaways include the benefits of SBRs for suppressor use, the legal complexities involving ATF travel paperwork, and the potential reliability issues and increased violence in shorter-barreled platforms. The discussion also touches on the importance of proper buffer systems and the tendency for 'Franken-guns' to fail in training.

Hwansik Kim explains his 'No Friction Grip' technique, developed to maintain control in adverse conditions like sweaty hands or rain. The method emphasizes specific pressure points, particularly using the support hand's index finger on the trigger guard and the top knuckles of the support hand on the firing hand. This technique aims to minimize reliance on grip enhancers and provide consistent control through recoil by creating a stable platform without excessive friction.