Is a 5" gun still better than a 4" gun in 2021?

This episode of Team Glock University focuses on the Carry Optics division in competitive shooting. Instructor demonstrates drills emphasizing target transitions and proper red dot sight tracking, highlighting the importance of letting the dot settle naturally after recoil. The discussion covers equipment considerations like holsters and magazine capacity limits, and compares the Glock 34 and Glock 47 for competition.

This guide outlines the strategy for competing in a USPSA classifier match, focusing on achieving a Master class ranking. It emphasizes consistent stage execution, understanding hit factors, and leveraging performance data. The insights are derived from a Master-class shooter's experience, providing expert-level advice for competitive shooters aiming for higher classifications.

This video from FocusTripp emphasizes that mastery in USPSA is achieved through hard work and dry fire, not expensive gear. The presenter, a competitive shooter, details his own 'meme gamer' setup, a Canik Rival S, highlighting its affordability for competition. He stresses that while gear can be optimized, fundamental skills, practice, and personal accountability are infinitely more important than purchasing the latest equipment.

This video discusses the Glock 47, comparing it to the Glock 34 and 17, and addresses common user comments. Ben Stoeger shares insights on guide rod failures, recoil impulse differences between models, and personal preferences for trigger upgrades. He emphasizes that equipment is secondary to training and that he doesn't adhere to strict Glock spring replacement schedules.

This episode features Brantley Miriam, a top-ranked USPSA Carry Optics shooter, discussing his journey, training, and competitive experiences. He highlights the importance of dry fire, efficient stage planning, and the benefits of red dot sights. The discussion also touches on the differences between USPSA and IDPA, and the development of T.REX ARMS' active retention holsters.

This video showcases a Carry Optics division win at the Collin County USPSA competition in July 2020. The shooter, a Master-class competitor, used a Glock 34 Gen 5 equipped with a Trijicon SRO red dot sight. The description includes numerous affiliate links for holsters, shot timers, belts, red dot sights (including Trijicon SRO, Sig Romeo 3 Max/XL, Deltapoint Pro), mounting tools, hearing protection, weapon-mounted lights, and anti-fog/anti-slip products for glasses. It also lists the camera gear used to produce the video. The creator emphasizes that all shooting is done on approved ranges by trained professionals and the content is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

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.