Making Grand Master with a Glock 26 - The gun doesn't matter - Tony Wong Interview

Published on October 23, 2020
Duration: 16:02

This video features an interview with Tony Wong, a Grand Master shooter in USPSA Carry Optics, who competes with a Glock 26. Wong emphasizes that the firearm choice is less important than technique and mindset. He details his journey to GM, his unconventional grip, and his training philosophy, which includes treating matches as training opportunities and pushing past comfort zones to improve speed and accuracy. The interview highlights the importance of fundamentals, deliberate practice, and a fearless approach to shooting.

Quick Summary

Tony Wong, a Grand Master shooter in USPSA Carry Optics, demonstrates that high-level competitive success is achievable with a Glock 26. He stresses that firearm choice is less important than technique and mindset, advocating for pushing comfort zones and treating matches as training opportunities to improve speed and accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:17Tony Wong's Glock 26 USPSA Gun
  2. 00:42Introducing Tony Wong: GM26
  3. 00:58Why Tony Uses a Glock 26 for USPSA
  4. 01:45Tony's Journey to Competitive Shooting
  5. 02:24Realization: It's Not the Gun, It's Technique
  6. 02:41Irons vs. Red Dots
  7. 02:54Rapid Progression to Grand Master
  8. 03:34Impact of Red Dot Sights
  9. 04:17Key to Becoming a Grand Master
  10. 04:43Gun Manipulation Skills
  11. 05:04Shooting with No Regard for Accuracy
  12. 05:27Training: Dry Fire vs. Live Fire Ratio
  13. 05:49Dry Fire Without a Gun
  14. 06:08Hard Target Focus
  15. 06:30Treating Matches as Training
  16. 07:16Tony's First Nationals Experience
  17. 07:32Shooting Open Minor Locally
  18. 07:50The Need for Experimentation
  19. 08:04Embracing Discomfort for Improvement
  20. 08:31Breaking Your Ego in Matches
  21. 08:44Not Being Afraid of Missing
  22. 09:09Caveat: Baseline Proficiency
  23. 09:33Stable Accurate Platform
  24. 10:31Tony's Interesting Grip Technique
  25. 11:34Forearm and Grip Pressure
  26. 12:05Relaxed Wrist Lock
  27. 12:08First Nationals
  28. 12:25Parting Tips for Shooters
  29. 12:32The Gun Doesn't Matter (Unless HK)
  30. 12:41Go as Fast as You Physically Can
  31. 13:25Tony's Shooting Goals
  32. 13:30Goal: Win World Shoot 2026 with Glock 26
  33. 13:40Goal: Win Nationals 2025
  34. 14:05USPSA Nationals Carry Optics Stats
  35. 14:27Murderer in Carry Optics
  36. 15:00One Change for USPSA?
  37. 15:11Merge All Divisions to Open
  38. 15:28Appreciation and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you achieve Grand Master in USPSA Carry Optics with a Glock 26?

Yes, Tony Wong, a Grand Master shooter in USPSA Carry Optics, competes with a Glock 26. He emphasizes that the firearm choice is secondary to technique, mindset, and dedicated practice for achieving high-level competitive success.

What is Tony Wong's training philosophy for competitive shooting?

Tony Wong's philosophy centers on pushing past comfort zones. He treats matches as training, shooting stages as fast as possible to identify weaknesses. His dry fire practice focuses on eye transition and target focus, even without a firearm, emphasizing that the gun itself is less critical than the shooter's skills.

What is Tony Wong's unique grip technique for the Glock 26?

Tony Wong uses an unconventional grip on his Glock 26 where his trigger finger thumb is positioned high above the slide, sometimes covering the optic. This technique helps him maintain a flat shooting platform and excellent muzzle tracking, especially on a smaller firearm.

How does Tony Wong train for speed in USPSA?

Tony Wong trains for speed by deliberately shooting stages as fast as physically possible during local matches, even if it results in misses or no-shoots. He believes this approach forces the eyes to learn faster and helps overcome the fear of missing, which is crucial for competitive speed.

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