Is it better than a 2011?

Ben Stoeger, an expert shooter, provides an in-depth review of the Zermatt Arms Waltz 9, initially dismissing it as a 'metal Glock' but finding its race-ready features compelling. He highlights its recoil absorption, configurable grip, and Glock magazine compatibility, while noting its significant sensitivity to lubrication and preference for hot ammunition. Despite its quirks and price point, Stoeger acknowledges its unique appeal and potential for effective shooting.

Ben Stoeger reviews the Zermatt Arms Waltz 9 prototype, a Glock-pattern, striker-fired pistol. He highlights its stability and accuracy in rapid-fire double shots at 25 yards, while noting the need for sufficient lubrication, particularly in dry climates like Arizona, to ensure reliable brass ejection. The grip and unique, light trigger with a safety tab are identified as positive features, suggesting the pistol has significant potential.

This review of the Girsan Witness 2311 Match X pistol, presented by an experienced instructor from Classic Firearms, provides a detailed examination of its features and specifications. The video verifies manufacturer claims on dimensions, weight, and trigger pull, offering real-world measurements. It highlights the pistol's design elements, included accessories, and optics-readiness, making it a valuable resource for potential buyers.

Ben Stoeger, an experienced firearms instructor, provides an in-depth review of the Staccato HD 4.0 and 4.5 pistols. He highlights design refinements in the HD 4.0 and the performance benefits of the sight block on the HD 4.5, noting its reliability after a factory repair. Stoeger also critiques the Series 80 trigger's suitability for high-speed competition versus duty use, and discusses his preferred holster and optic setup.

This review introduces the Girsan 2311 CMXX as a budget-friendly alternative to expensive 2011-style handguns. The speaker, with a background in finding deals on firearms, highlights its 17+1 9mm capacity, optic-ready slide, and solid construction despite cost-saving measures like a polymer trigger. It's presented as a reliable entry into the 2011 platform for those on a budget.

This video provides an in-depth range evaluation of the Nighthawk Custom double stack 9mm pistol by experienced shooter Ben Stoeger. Stoeger discusses the pistol's excellent finish, aggressive grip texture, and classic 2011 trigger feel, noting a 3lb pull weight. He also comments on the slide's weight and the traditional guide rod, offering insights from a competitive shooter's perspective.

This video highlights a critical firearm malfunction where the magazine drops during firing, indicating a potential issue with the magazine catch or frame interface. The speaker, Ben Stoeger, demonstrates professional handling of the malfunction, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing mechanical failures promptly. The firearm in question is a customized Shadow Systems MR920.

This video demonstrates a critical uncommanded discharge incident with a Sig Sauer P320 during a holstering procedure. The footage, analyzed by expert Ben Stoeger, highlights the importance of firearm safety and mechanical reliability, showing the discharge occurring without the shooter's finger on the trigger. It serves as a stark reminder of potential risks even during routine actions.

Ben Stoeger debunks common red dot sight misconceptions, emphasizing that 'finding the dot' and 'blooming' indicate a misunderstanding of optic mechanics. True red dot use requires focusing on the target, not the dot itself. Stoeger suggests training methods like occluding the optic to promote binocular vision and target focus, comparing this skill to trigger control which needs constant refinement.

This 15-minute dry fire program by Ben Stoeger focuses on refining fundamental shooting skills through deliberate practice. It covers slow-motion draws, varied draw techniques including lateral movement, and meticulous reload mechanics. The program progresses to advanced drills like strong-hand/weak-hand reloads and positional shooting from a kneeling stance, emphasizing precision over speed initially.