Chaos at Glock?

Joel Park, a Grand Master competitive shooter and instructor, explains his complex relationship with Glock pistols. Despite their reliability and accuracy, he found the ergonomics, particularly the grip angle, led to significant tendinitis, impacting his performance. He details how modifications like a cut backstrap and grip tape, along with a refined grip technique, helped mitigate these issues, though Glocks remain less comfortable for him than other platforms like the Walther PDP or CZ Shadow 2.

This video provides an expert comparison of the Glock Gen 6 and Gen 5 pistols, drawing on extensive training experience. Ben Stoeger, a professional competitive shooter, details differences in grip feel, texture, trigger characteristics, and recoil impulse. He also touches on the online discourse surrounding firearms and gender, offering his perspective based on range experience.

This expert guide from Shark Coast Tactical details the significant updates in the Glock Gen 6, focusing on its improved ergonomics, new stippling, and redesigned internal components like the extractor and recoil spring. The presenter, demonstrating high authority, provides a technical breakdown and critical assessment of design choices, including skepticism towards the new thumb ledge. The video covers advancements in the MOS system and barrel compatibility, concluding that ergonomic enhancements are the most notable feature.

This video clarifies the compatibility of the Radian Ramjet Afterburner with the Glock Gen 6. Initially, it was believed the Gen 5 version would not fit the Gen 6 due to a slight change in the barrel requiring a new notch for safety features. However, Radian has released a specific Gen 6 version of the Ramjet Afterburner, ensuring proper fit and function. The company also offered reimbursements to those who purchased the Gen 5 version based on earlier, incorrect information.

This entry synthesizes expert insights from Ben Stoeger, a professional competition shooter, on the Smith & Wesson M&P platform. It covers the "M&P Bro" identity, the importance of aftermarket modifications for serious shooters, and detailed comparisons with the Glock platform. Stoeger emphasizes ergonomics, available options, and specific upgrades like Apex Tactical triggers and Handleitgrips for performance optimization.

This video clarifies the compatibility issues between the Ramjet barrel system and the new Glock Gen 6 pistols. While the Gen 5 Ramjet does not fit the Gen 6 due to internal changes and a new barrel notch required for safety features, Radian has released a dedicated Gen 6 Ramjet. The speaker explains that the Gen 6 Glock features a slightly altered grip angle and internal placement, necessitating a new barrel design with a specific notch to maintain the drop safety feature. Radian has addressed initial confusion by offering reimbursements to customers who purchased Gen 5 Ramjets for Gen 6 Glocks.

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.