Humble's Opinion VII - Best and Budget gear for USPSA 2020 gear guide - and more.

This video documents a participant's 6th USPSA match, focusing on the CZ Shadow 2 in Carry Optics and Open divisions. Key takeaways include the importance of smooth target transitions and maintaining situational awareness on the range. The speaker, a hobbyist, shares their experience and learning moments from the competition.

This video showcases a USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) match, specifically detailing the shooter's experience on the fourth stage. The title and hashtags indicate a focus on competitive shooting disciplines within USPSA, including Carry Optics and Open divisions. The content is likely to offer insights into practical shooting, stage strategy, and potentially the equipment used in these dynamic shooting sports. It's aimed at viewers interested in competitive shooting, particularly those involved or looking to get involved in USPSA.

This video provides an expert overview of popular handgun divisions in competitive shooting for 2026, focusing on USPSA Carry Optics, IDPA Carry Optics, and USPSA Limited Optics. It details the 'meta' guns for each division, discusses their pros and cons, and offers advice on choosing a firearm based on division rules, budget, and personal preference. The instructor emphasizes that while specific guns are popular, shooter skill remains paramount.

Ben Stoeger, a seasoned competitive shooter, discusses the use of PMC ammunition for both training and matches. He finds PMC 223 and 9mm to be high-quality and consistent, suitable for competition, though the 223 is noted as being softer shooting than some alternatives. For training, he often uses Blazer 115 grain 9mm due to its slightly lower cost and availability. Stoeger emphasizes that ammunition must function reliably above all else, and while he prefers factory ammo for matches, he acknowledges that custom firearms may necessitate reloads.

This episode of Practical Shooting After Dark discusses new products and trends from SHOT Show 2023. Key topics include the Dan Wesson DWX pistol, new Tanfoglio Defiant models, the Double Alpha Primer Pro, and the innovative but expensive Lage Arms Alien. The discussion highlights the evolving landscape of competition handguns and the increasing quality of factory options.

This review of the Sig Sauer P320 XFive SXG focuses on its suitability for competitive shooting, particularly in USPSA divisions like Carry Optics and Limited Optics. The firearm's heavy steel frame, excellent ergonomics, and high-quality factory grips are highlighted as key advantages for shot-to-shot stability and control. The review also touches upon the trigger quality, optic mounting capabilities, and magazine capacity requirements for competition.

This guide details a practical experiment to debunk the myth that an AR-15 round would 'blow off' an ear. The Humble Marksman demonstrates through testing with pig ears that common rifle rounds, and even heavier calibers, create clean holes rather than explosive damage on thin tissue. The expert's analysis highlights the difference between tissue interaction and ballistics gel cavitation.

This guide showcases the specialized 'Space Guns' used in Open Division competition at the Double Tap Championship. It highlights custom 2011 pistols, advanced optics like C-More RTS2 and Sig Sauer Romeo3 Max, and high-end holsters from Safariland and Double Alpha Academy. The content, presented by a seasoned competition shooter, offers insights into the gear and techniques employed in high-level shooting events.

This guide details an efficient iron sight technique, drawing on insights from 3-division USPSA Grand Master Tim Herron. It emphasizes a shift from rigid front sight focus to a more effective target-oriented approach, using the rear sight for gross aiming and the front sight for fine-tuning. This method is particularly beneficial for shooters transitioning from red dot sights.

This guide details the disassembly process for three popular 2011-style pistols: the Staccato P, Springfield Armory Prodigy, and Bul Armory SAS II Tac 4.25. It highlights differences in guide rod systems, with the Staccato P featuring a toolless system, the Bul Armory requiring a paperclip or staple, and the Springfield Armory Prodigy needing a hex wrench. Proper maintenance of the guide rod system is crucial for reliable firearm function.