Dad gets challenged by son to pistol match what happens?

Published on September 14, 2025
Duration: 12:21

This video documents a father-son pistol match where the father, 'Smoke Wagon', challenges his son, 'Gravy', to a shooting competition. They use their EDC pistols, a Glock 19X and a Glock 17 Gen 5, engaging a steel target at approximately 50 yards over multiple rounds. The competition highlights differences in shooting performance and discusses the impact of trigger upgrades and fundamental shooting techniques.

Quick Summary

In a father-son pistol match, a Glock 19X and Glock 17 Gen 5 were used to engage a steel target at 50 yards. The competition highlighted the impact of trigger upgrades, with a Glock Performance Trigger noted for its improved feel compared to a heavier Overwatch Precision Trigger, and stressed the importance of fundamental shooting techniques like trigger control.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Glock Performance Trigger Mention
  2. 00:31Challenge Introduction
  3. 00:47Pistols Used: Glock 19X & 17 Gen 5
  4. 00:58Target Distance: 50 Yards
  5. 01:29Round 1: Father Shoots
  6. 02:27Father's Score: 6/10
  7. 02:54Round 1: Son Shoots
  8. 03:20Son's Score: 3/10
  9. 04:13Round 2: Father Shoots
  10. 05:14Father's Score: 7/10
  11. 05:45Round 2: Son Shoots
  12. 06:02Son's Score: 2/10
  13. 07:13Round 3: Father Shoots with Son's Gun
  14. 08:05Father's Score: 4/10
  15. 08:25Round 3: Son Shoots with Father's Gun
  16. 08:44Son's Score: 6 Hits (Aiming Error)
  17. 09:33Round 4: Father Shoots with 19X
  18. 10:28Father's Score: 7/10
  19. 10:43Round 4: Son Shoots with 17 Gen 5
  20. 11:14Son's Score: 5 Hits (Trigger Yanking)
  21. 11:59Conclusion & Advice

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used in the father-son pistol match?

The father and son used their EDC (Everyday Carry) pistols. The father used a Glock 19X, and the son used a Glock 17 Gen 5. They also swapped guns for one round, with the father using the son's Glock 17 and the son using the father's Glock 19X.

What was the objective of the pistol challenge?

The objective was a pistol match where each participant took 10 shots at a steel target located approximately 50 yards away. The person who hit the steel target the most times won the round.

What shooting techniques were discussed as important?

The video emphasized the importance of fundamental shooting techniques, particularly proper trigger control to avoid 'yanking' the trigger. It also highlighted the impact of aiming point on steel targets and the detriment of shooting too fast without control.

How did trigger upgrades affect the competition?

The video mentioned trigger upgrades like the Glock Performance Trigger and Overwatch Precision Trigger. The Glock Performance Trigger was noted for its improved feel, while the Overwatch Precision Trigger was described as significantly heavier, impacting the shooter's performance.

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