USPSA 04/18/2015 Rio Salado Practical Pistol

This guide details the installation of a CSRG Competition Spring & Follower Kit into a Staccato G3 20-round 9mm magazine, enabling a capacity of 24 rounds. The process involves disassembling the original magazine, replacing the spring and follower, and then testing the modified magazine for reliability. This modification is noted to disable the firearm's slide lock on empty, making it a specialized tool for competitive shooting or specific concealed carry setups.

This video showcases advanced USPSA shooting techniques, including rapid target engagement with a red dot sight and efficient magazine reloads. The shooter, Alyssa Seymour, demonstrates proficiency in stage movement and maintaining accuracy under pressure. The performance metrics highlight a strong hit factor, indicating effective strategy and execution in a competitive environment.

This video showcases a stage from the Marines 3-Gun competition in Thailand, celebrating its 10th anniversary. It highlights essential competition procedures such as receiving stage instructions, performing 'Load and Make Ready,' engaging targets, and the critical 'Show Clear and Unload' safety command. The event features participants using gear from brands like Arken Optics and SIG SAUER, with a focus on 9mm firearms.

This video demonstrates the execution of a USPSA stage using a CZ Shadow 2 OR pistol equipped with a red dot sight. The shooter navigates paper and steel targets, encountering a minor holster issue at the start. The footage highlights efficient target transitions and concludes with a stage clear and time announcement, offering insights into practical competition shooting.

This video demonstrates a typical USPSA competition stage, highlighting the sequence of commands, target engagement, and movement required. The shooter effectively utilizes a CZ Shadow 2 with a red dot sight to navigate the course, showcasing proficiency in practical shooting techniques. The stage concludes with a clear and holster procedure, emphasizing safety and adherence to competition rules.

This video demonstrates a practical course of fire, highlighting tactical decisions in target engagement and the use of cover. The shooter emphasizes the importance of closing distance for accuracy and self-critiques a missed opportunity to shoot through cover. Expert insights are provided on the impact of sight zero on long-range accuracy and the strategic considerations of engaging targets behind obstacles.

This extensive 15,000-round test reveals the surprising longevity of a Criterion CORE series AR-15 barrel. Despite significant internal wear, including fire cracking and erosion, the barrel maintained respectable accuracy, particularly with 77gr handloads. The test highlights how barrel degradation impacts ammunition sensitivity and emphasizes the importance of rigorous testing methodologies.

This YouTube video thoroughly tests the accuracy of a Ballistic Advantage AR-15 barrel, specifically evaluating if it lives up to its Sub-MOA guarantee. The creator shoots 30-shot groups with four different types of ammunition, analyzing the results to see if they meet the manufacturer's criteria. The video includes a detailed look at the barrel's specifications, a borescope inspection, the range setup, and a comparison of different ammunition performance, concluding with an overall results analysis and leaderboard. The central question is whether the barrel performs as expected for a Sub-MOA rated component.

This video offers an in-depth analysis and accuracy test of the 16-inch Sons of Liberty Gun Works SPR Barrel. It covers the barrel's unique features like its .223 Wylde chamber, 1:7 twist rate, 3-groove polygonal rifling, and 5/8x24 threads. The review includes a borescope inspection of the internal quality, micrometer measurements of external dimensions, and a detailed shooting assessment with three 30-shot groups using different ammunition types (PMC Bronze 55gr, Hornady 73gr ELD Match, Berger 77gr OTM). The analysis focuses on mean radius, group size, velocity, standard deviation, and shooter-induced flyers. A new metric, A-ZED (A-Zone Equivalence Distance), is introduced to practically assess rifle performance at range. The video provides data-driven insights into the barrel's precision and performance.

This video features a head-to-head comparison of two BCM BFH ELW (Enhanced Lightweight) AR-15 barrels. The creator conducts thorough inspections, including borescoping and headspace checks, revealing some unexpected findings. The testing involves shooting 30-shot groups at 100 yards with three different ammunition types: Winchester 55gr M193 FMJ, Frontier 68gr BTHP, and Federal Gold Medal 77gr SMK. Data is collected using a Garmin Zero C1 Pro chronograph and a Mantis X10 Elite, with results analyzed using mean radius and a custom A-ZED scoring system. The video aims to determine the consistency and real-world accuracy of these specific barrel models and whether any bore anomalies correlate with performance.