Soft and Flat but not Kerchunky

This guide details techniques for competitive shooting in USPSA matches, drawing from an experienced hobbyist's second match. It covers improving draw speed from concealment, aggressive movement between stages, shot confidence to avoid make-up shots, and proper grip/recoil management. The advice emphasizes learning from competition to identify and address weaknesses for overall performance enhancement.

This video showcases a USPSA Carry Optics match featuring a CZ Shadow 2 pistol equipped with a Holosun 507 Comp. The shooter demonstrates proficient handling, stage movement, and safe firearm clearing procedures during an outdoor competition. The content highlights practical application of competition shooting techniques.

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 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 guide synthesizes Ben Stoeger's expert advice on selecting a 2011 pistol for competitive shooting, specifically the Limited Optics division. Stoeger, a multi-time national champion, provides pragmatic insights into the Staccato P, Girsan Witness 2311, and Atlas Titan, emphasizing performance, ergonomics, and value. He highlights how factors like barrel length, trigger characteristics, and safety design influence competitive success, ultimately advising shooters to prioritize psychological confidence and a comfortable fit over mere price point.

This video features Max Michel, SIG Sauer Team Captain and World Champion shooter, demonstrating the SIG P211 GTO at an indoor range. He highlights the pistol's exceptional stability and flat-shooting characteristics during rapid-fire sequences. The GBRS Group also confirms the pistol's performance, particularly its recoil impulse. Michel directly compares the P211 GTO to high-end competitors like the Staccato XC, suggesting it surpasses them and labeling it a "2011 killer."

This video demonstrates a critical malfunction where the magazine drops during recoil, a common issue in competitive shooting. Ben Stoeger, a professional competitive shooter, highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing such failures. The guide provides steps to troubleshoot this specific problem, emphasizing safety and proper firearm handling.

This video demonstrates a critical safety incident: an uncommanded discharge of a Sig Sauer P320 during the re-holstering process. Expert analysis from Ben Stoeger highlights the visual evidence of the discharge originating from the holster, emphasizing the importance of constant vigilance and proper technique even when the firearm is supposedly "safe" in its holster. The incident underscores the need for thorough firearm inspection and immediate post-incident assessment.

Ben Stoeger, a professional shooting instructor, explains common misconceptions about red dot sights. He emphasizes that true proficiency comes from focusing on the target, not the dot itself. The guide details training methods, like occluding the optic, to develop this crucial skill, comparing it to the lifelong refinement needed for trigger control.

This comprehensive dry fire program, led by World Champion shooter Ben Stoeger, focuses on refining fundamental handgun skills. It includes a structured warm-up, detailed drills for draw stroke mechanics, efficient reloads (including strong and weak hand only), and positional shooting from kneeling. The program emphasizes precision and control, progressing to dynamic movements and transitions essential for competitive shooting.