The MSP PODCAST #2 - Les Kismartoni - AIWB Pasta Gun Packin' GM from Chicago

Instruction from Joel Park, a Grand Master in practical shooting, details three major trials in his competitive journey. He emphasizes the importance of focused practice, managing physical tension and perception of speed, and developing discipline to execute pre-planned strategies under pressure. Park suggests these elements are crucial for shooters to overcome plateaus and improve performance.

This video showcases advanced USPSA practice focusing on Appendix Inside the Waistband (AIWB) carry and a 'gamer rig' setup. The instructor, demonstrating high proficiency, practices rapid reloads with the Billy Barton Flash Mag system and engages steel targets. The session also includes long-range pistol accuracy drills and reviews of specialized gear like Cloak & Dagger target pasters and Advent Innovative steel poppers.

This video offers insights from a USPSA competitor's second match, focusing on practical techniques for improvement. Key takeaways include refining the draw from concealment, increasing aggression in movement between stages, and building confidence to avoid unnecessary makeup shots. The speaker, Reno May, also discusses the performance of his Atlas Titan pistol and identifies areas for personal shooting development, emphasizing the value of competition for identifying weaknesses.

Reno May, an M-class USPSA shooter, emphasizes that you don't need fancy gear to start competing. He advocates using your everyday concealed carry setup, highlighting that competitions offer invaluable practical training and a 'gear shakeout' opportunity. This approach lowers the barrier to entry and helps refine carry systems under stress.

Alyssa Seymour shares key lessons learned during her first year of USPSA competition. She emphasizes understanding the rules for strategic advantage, mastering stage planning, and improving reloading efficiency. Repetition through dry fire is crucial for building muscle memory, allowing focus on strategy during matches. Developing shot-calling confidence and pushing limits in local matches are vital for growth. Skill development, proper gear management, and self-analysis through recording are also highlighted as essential for success.

Joel Park, a seasoned competitor, advises that achieving elite status in disciplines like USPSA PCC requires intense specialization. While fundamental skills transfer, mastering a single platform's nuances through thousands of rounds is key. He contrasts this with general proficiency, where platform variety is acceptable, and stresses balancing focused training with recreational shooting to avoid burnout.

This video demonstrates an advanced concealed carry technique: the Bill Drill from concealment, executed by Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project. He achieves an impressive 1.91-second time for six shots from a red-dot equipped handgun in an AIWB holster, highlighting efficient draw mechanics and recoil control. This drill is a benchmark for speed and accuracy under pressure.

The common excuse of a high bore axis negatively impacting recoil control on pistols like the Sig P320 is largely a myth. Recoil management is primarily dictated by the support hand's grip, not the firearm's bore axis height. Demonstrations show that proper technique allows for flat shooting and quick recovery, even with firearms often criticized for this perceived flaw.

This video emphasizes the critical role of the support hand in firearm control, particularly for recoil management. Scott Jedlinski demonstrates that proper support hand grip mechanics, positioned high above the bore axis, can significantly reduce muzzle flip, even to the point of making the gun shoot flat with both hands. The demonstration highlights that the support hand is the primary driver of stability, challenging conventional wisdom.

This video addresses the common issue of failing to acquire the red dot sight during a pistol draw. Instructor Scott Jedlinski explains that 'useless frenetic motion' like excessive head movement or rigid arms causes this. He recommends high ready presentation drills to build muscle memory and subconscious competence. Training at high speed is crucial for exposing and correcting technical flaws.