The Glock 47 is the one for me

This review compares the Shadow Systems DR920 to a Glock 47, highlighting the DR920's premium features out-of-the-box. The video details its improved ergonomics, textured grip, flared magazine well, enhanced beaver tail, crisper trigger, and upgraded sights. It's presented as a viable alternative to extensively modifying a stock Glock, offering a 'Gucci Glock' experience at a higher MSRP but potentially saving on custom work.

After over 100,000 rounds and 14 years of experience, the presenter argues Glock pistols, particularly the Gen 3 and Gen 5 Glock 19, are the best handguns in the world due to their reliability, lightweight polymer frames, and accuracy. While acknowledging other firearms may outperform Glock in specific areas, the presenter emphasizes Glock's overall balance of performance, durability, and ubiquity, making it ideal for concealed carry, duty, and even doomsday scenarios. The guide also touches on essential maintenance and recommended modifications.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Glock 49, highlighting its unique 'long slide, short body' configuration. It details the pistol's modularity, drawing parallels to the Glock 47 and emphasizing parts compatibility. The review covers its shooting characteristics, ergonomics, and value proposition, particularly for those who prefer a longer sight radius without a bulky grip.

This video reviews five top duty pistol choices, emphasizing reliability, shootability, and agency availability. The host, a firearms instructor with extensive testing experience but no direct law enforcement background, ranks the Glock 34, Walther PDP, SIG Sauer P226, Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0, and Staccato P. Key criteria include modularity, trigger quality, recoil management, and overall value for law enforcement applications.

This analysis, informed by professional competition shooter Ben Stoeger, breaks down the key features of the announced Glock Gen 6. Stoeger, while not having physically handled the Gen 6, provides an expert perspective on its integrated beavertail, RTX 6 grip texture, palm swell, thumb rests, undercut trigger guard, new optics mounting system, flat-faced trigger, single recoil spring, and internal modifications. His insights highlight potential benefits and concerns regarding ergonomics, grip, and performance, drawing on his extensive experience in competitive shooting and instruction.

This video provides a scientific comparison of recoil impulse across several popular 9mm pistols using a ransom rest setup. The Taran Tactical Pit Viper, a compensated 2011, demonstrated significantly lower muzzle flip, averaging 12.86 degrees. Among striker-fired pistols, the CZ P10F performed best with an average of 22.26 degrees, followed by the S&W M&P 9 at 26.23 degrees. The Walther PDP exhibited the highest recoil among the tested striker-fired options.

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.