Practical Pistol Show 86- 6 Gun Badass

Published on September 30, 2015
Duration: 25:41

This episode of the Practical Pistol Show features Cory Estill, a six-division Grandmaster in USPSA shooting. Cory discusses his journey from a D-class shooter to achieving GM status in multiple divisions, emphasizing the importance of consistent practice, dry fire, and learning from higher-ranked shooters. The conversation also touches on the challenges of breaking through to Master class and the evolving landscape of competitive shooting divisions like Carry Optics.

Quick Summary

Six-division USPSA Grandmaster Cory Estill shares his journey from a D-class shooter to elite status, emphasizing consistent practice, dry fire, and learning from higher-ranked competitors. He advises shooters stuck at the 75-90% plateau to systematically address numerous small weaknesses for significant improvement.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Cory Estill's Achievements
  2. 00:33Cory Estill's Shooting Journey Begins
  3. 01:33How Long Have You Been Shooting?
  4. 02:01First Competitive Division: Production
  5. 03:53Initial Skill Level and Progression
  6. 05:16Practice Schedule and Dry Fire Importance
  7. 06:35Mike Foley's Perspective on Cory's Growth
  8. 07:45When Did You Realize Cory Could Do Something?
  9. 08:49Pride in Cory's Accomplishments
  10. 09:28The Impact of Shooting with Higher-Ranked Peers
  11. 10:24First Division Made GM: Limited Ten
  12. 10:43Favorite Division: Single Stack
  13. 11:06Open and Revolver Divisions: The Challenge
  14. 11:56Time to Achieve GM in Open Division
  15. 12:46Future Goals: First GM in Carry Optics?
  16. 13:30Promoting Carry Optics Grandmasters
  17. 15:16Athletic Sports Background
  18. 15:40Next Goals Beyond Carry Optics GM
  19. 16:18Nationals Finishes This Year
  20. 16:56Advice for D-Class Shooters
  21. 17:54Shooting Question: Cracking Master Level
  22. 19:02Advice for Shooters Stuck at 75-90%
  23. 20:05Hopkins' Thoughts on Improving
  24. 20:42Cory's Thoughts on Improving
  25. 21:20Ben's Thought: Systematic Improvement
  26. 23:24The Frustration of Fixing One Thing
  27. 24:11Cory's Final Thoughts on Improvement
  28. 24:32Thank You and Where to Find Cory

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Cory Estill become a six-division Grandmaster in USPSA?

Cory Estill achieved six-division Grandmaster status through consistent practice, including dry fire and live fire sessions, learning from higher-ranked shooters, and systematically addressing weaknesses in his shooting game. He started as a D-class shooter and dedicated years to improving, eventually mastering divisions like Production, Single Stack, and Open.

What is the best advice for a competitive shooter stuck at the 75-90% skill level?

For shooters plateauing at 75-90%, it's crucial to analyze match data deeply, consider professional instruction, and videotape performances. Improvement comes from systematically addressing numerous small weaknesses in areas like draws, reloads, and transitions, rather than fixing a single issue.

What was Cory Estill's initial skill level in competitive shooting?

Cory Estill began his competitive shooting career with a classifier score around 15-20%, placing him in D class. He found B class to be particularly challenging, spending approximately four years in that classification before advancing further.

How important is dry fire practice for competitive shooters?

Dry fire practice is highlighted as a critical component for improvement, especially for shooters aiming to advance. Cory Estill dedicated several hours per week to dry fire, alongside live fire, to hone fundamental skills like draws and trigger control, which significantly contributed to his progress.

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