Competition Holsters Heads Up: Blade-Tech OWB vs CompTac International for CZ SP01 Shadow

This video documents a return to competitive shooting after a three-year hiatus. The shooter, currently competing in D Class Limited, focuses on a Tuesday Night Steel event using a CZ SP01 Shadow. Despite encountering general sloppiness leading to penalties and a misaligned rear sight requiring compensation, the shooter aims to improve skills and document their journey. The rear sight was subsequently realigned by a gunsmith for future events. The shooter encourages viewers to subscribe to follow their progress.

This video documents the creator's first "proper" USPSA match at South River Gun Club on June 5, 2016. Despite facing a reshoot on stage 5, the competitor achieved 33rd out of 49 overall and 16th out of 20 in the Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) division. The video highlights the use of a CZ SP01 Shadow with a "cobbled together" rig. The experience was enjoyable, with a clear acknowledgment of areas for improvement in shooting skills.

This video showcases competitive shooting action using a CZ SP01 Shadow pistol, filmed with an AKASO Brave 4 action camera. The creator uses the footage for an upcoming camera review, noting the camera's impressive value but also its sluggish 4K @ 24fps performance. The CZ SP01 Shadow is highlighted as a favorite for its balance, trigger, weight, and reliability.

This video features a CZ SP01 Shadow being used in an official USPSA Pistol match. The shooter praises the firearm's excellent performance, particularly its trigger, low recoil, and comfortable grip. The description highlights the Shadow's suitability for competition due to its weight, capacity, and overall shooting characteristics, comparing its trigger favorably to a 1911.

This video debunks the myth that an AR-15 round would 'blow off' an ear by conducting a practical experiment with pig ears. The results show that even high-velocity rounds like 5.56mm and .223 Remington, as well as heavier calibers like 45-70 and 8.6 Blackout, create small, clean holes through thin tissue, similar to a hole punch. The host explains this is because the tissue is too thin for the bullet to transfer enough energy for catastrophic cavitation, unlike in ballistics gel.

This short showcases high-performance 'Space Guns' from the Open Division at the Double Tap Championship. It highlights custom 2011-style pistols, specialized race holsters from brands like Safariland and Double Alpha Academy, and features a first-person view of a shooter using a frame-mounted red dot optic during a stage. The video emphasizes the advanced technology and customization involved in top-tier competition handguns.

Tim Herron, a USPSA Grand Master, explains efficient iron sight usage by contrasting traditional front sight focus with a target-oriented approach. He advocates using the rear sight for gross aiming and the front sight for fine-tuning, likening it to a backhoe vs. spade. Training with red dots can improve iron sight performance by fostering target focus.

This review compares the Staccato P, Springfield Armory Prodigy, and Bul Armory Tac 4.25, focusing on manufacturing, ergonomics, trigger, and shooting dynamics. The Bul Armory Tac 4.25 demonstrated superior reliability with tested ammunition and offered the crispest trigger. The Prodigy was the softest shooting but had a noticeable grip safety gap and feeding issues. The Staccato P offered a good balance but was also susceptible to feeding issues with certain ammo.