S&W 3566: An IPSC Game-Changer that Didn’t

This video features legendary competitive shooter Julie Golob discussing her extensive career. She shares insights into her early training with her father, her time in the U.S. Army and the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU), and her transitions to Smith & Wesson and, notably, Team Springfield Armory in 2025. Golob also reveals her favorite new firearms.

This video captures a celebratory moment at a shooting range, featuring competitive shooter Lena Miculek. Her partner, Jeremy Boon, and legendary shooter Jerry Miculek are present, hinting at a surprise. The scene highlights Lena in full competition gear, showcasing her dedication to the sport. The video emphasizes the positive atmosphere and camaraderie within the competitive shooting community.

This video captures a significant personal moment for professional shooter Lena Miculek, as she is proposed to at a shooting range surrounded by family and friends, including her legendary father, Jerry Miculek. The scene highlights the intersection of her passion for competitive shooting and her personal life, showcasing her specialized gear and the supportive community within the shooting sports world.

This video's title, "Ben is a S&W guy now?", suggests a discussion or potential shift in brand preference for Ben Stoeger, a well-known figure in the practical shooting community. The description heavily promotes Ben Stoeger's training resources, including in-person classes, digital coaching via practicalshootingtraininggroup.com, and his books available on Amazon. It also links to his podcast. While the specific firearm isn't named, the context points towards a discussion relevant to competitive shooting or general firearm enthusiasts, likely involving Smith & Wesson products.

This video pits tactical shooters against a USPSA Grand Master using randomly drawn firearms. The challenge includes drills focusing on positional shooting, movement, and a specialized revolver stage. Despite varied firearms like the H&K USP 45, Sandviper, and S&W 357, the Grand Master ultimately wins the majority of the rounds.

Learn the world champion technique for revolver speed reloading from Lena Miculek. This guide covers using moon clips with rimless 9mm cartridges, essential gear like the Speedy Rack system, and precise hand movements for efficient extraction and loading. Master the bounce-load off the frame logo and gentle cylinder rotation for competitive advantage.

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

This video demonstrates the assembly and live-fire of the German 1936 pattern light mortar (L.Gr.W.36). It highlights the mortar's leveling mechanism for accuracy and the difficulty in visually tracking its 50mm projectiles after firing. The content showcases historical military hardware and its operational use.