Shadow Systems DR920L - Competitors have a long slide finally!

Glock is discontinuing many pistol models, including popular competition firearms like the Glock 34 and Glock 17L, as well as all Generation 3 and 4 models. The company is streamlining its lineup to focus on Generation 5 pistols and best-selling calibers, phasing out 40 S&W, 357 SIG, and .45 GAP. This shift impacts competitive shooters, who are exploring alternatives like the Canik Rival, Smith & Wesson M&P Pro, and CZ Shadow 2. The video also demonstrates how to approximate a Glock 17L's appearance and barrel length using a Glock 34 with a threaded barrel and compensator.

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 video breaks down the real costs of competitive shooting, differentiating between a basic starter setup and an advanced competitor's gear. It details the expenses for firearms, magazines, holsters, belts, protective equipment, and the recurring costs of match fees and ammunition. The instructor emphasizes that while initial investment can be significant, gear upgrades offer performance multipliers that enhance shooting capabilities.

This video reviews ten competition-ready pistols that perform well straight out of the box, requiring minimal or no aftermarket modifications. It highlights features like trigger pull weight, accuracy potential, optic readiness, and ergonomics for various competition disciplines such as USPSA, IDPA, and IPSC. The pistols range from budget-friendly options for newcomers to high-end models favored by seasoned competitors.

This video explores whether a competition pistol inherently makes a shooter better, concluding that while it enhances performance with that specific firearm, it may not translate to other guns due to differences in triggers and sight radii. The HK VP9L is used as an example, highlighting features like its longer sight radius, lighter trigger, and extended slide as contributing factors to improved accuracy and shooting experience in a competition context.

This video features Hickok45 demonstrating the Shadow Systems DR920L, a full-size, long-slide pistol chambered in 9mm. He highlights its suitability for competition shooting, showcasing its accuracy and recoil management on a private range with steel targets and bowling pins. The review emphasizes the pistol's design for competitive applications.

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.