Giving in on the M&P

This video explores historical and modern US Air Force survival firearms, contrasting the contemporary SIG Sauer M18 with older survival weapons like the Luftwaffe drilling and a .22 Hornet survival rifle. It highlights the unique, all-aluminum Smith & Wesson .38 Special survival revolver, detailing its design, intended use, and eventual decommissioning due to safety concerns regarding cracking cylinders. The discussion emphasizes the evolution of pilot survival gear and the importance of these specialized firearms in evasion and resistance scenarios.

This video reviews the Bucheimer speedloader, patented in 1963 and manufactured by Selenus Industries. It's a gravity-feed system with a single button operation designed for K-frame Smith & Wesson revolvers. The presenter highlights its ease of use but notes a significant drawback: the lack of tactile or audible feedback when cartridges are loaded, making it difficult to confirm a successful load.

This guide details the installation of Hogue Lamo Camo grips on a Smith & Wesson 586 L-Comp revolver. The process involves safely unloading the firearm, removing existing grips, and securing the new Hogue grips. The speaker, an experienced individual with a visible collection of revolvers, highlights the specific three-finger design of these grips, noting a single groove at the top and a longer open area below, differentiating them from grips with individual finger grooves.

This video explores the versatility of the .357 Magnum caliber, highlighting its suitability for both revolvers and lever-action rifles. The host demonstrates how shooting cheaper .38 Special rounds in a lever-action rifle offers a quiet and effective suppressed shooting experience, especially with subsonic ammunition. Expert insights are provided on caliber interchangeability and custom firearm enhancements.

This video satirically explores the common misconception that a longer barrel is always superior, even in CQB scenarios. An employee at Louisiana Firearms insists on a 20-inch AR-15 for 'optimal powder burn,' dismissing a customer's practical concerns about maneuverability with shorter barrels. The customer's frustration highlights the disconnect between theoretical performance and real-world application for specific use cases.

Ben Stoeger discusses his Instagram account being suspended for 'account integrity' and reviews new gear. He unboxes a Subsec competition belt, an Apex trigger kit for an M&P, Talon grips for a Kimber, Hero back straps, and Atlas 9mm magazines. He also highlights a 'hot' 147-grain flatnose training ammunition from a friend.

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.