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This guide details the process of creating and utilizing a custom Inside-the-Waistband (IWB) holster designed for suppressed firearms, as demonstrated by Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical. It covers adapting existing holster designs, integrating specific hardware like DCC Monoblocks and concealment wings, and addresses practical considerations for drawing, re-holstering, and seated comfort with a suppressed setup. The information is presented with high authority due to Roger's role as owner and lead designer at QVO Tactical.

Roger Barrera, owner of QVO Tactical, demonstrates that the new Glock 45 Gen 6 is fully compatible with existing Glock Gen 5 holsters, including OWB and light-bearing models from QVO Tactical and Safariland ALS duty holsters. This compatibility is due to consistent external dimensions with Gen 5 models. The testing involved a Surefire X300 weapon light, showing no issues with retention or draw.

The speaker, with an experienced authority level, questions the necessity of modern pistol accessories like red dot sights and weapon lights for the average person in self-defense scenarios. They express a personal preference for simpler setups, citing their own practice of not carrying a light on their firearm. This perspective challenges common trends in the firearms community regarding essential EDC gear.

Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical provides an expert-level initial assessment of the Alpha Foxtrot Romulus 3.5" Comp pistol. He highlights its superior performance compared to the full-size model, demonstrating excellent accuracy and control during rapid fire with Super Vel 9mm ammunition. The review covers accessory integration with a Holosun optic and SureFire X300 light, noting the pistol's impressive price-to-performance ratio. A full review is forthcoming.

This guide details the installation of an optic onto the Staccato HD C 3.6" pistol, as demonstrated by Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical. It covers unboxing, optic plate selection, mounting the Vortex Defender-ST, and using specialized tools like a Wheeler torque wrench for secure installation. The process emphasizes proper torque and witness marks for reliability.

This guide details the use and compatibility of the Grey Matter Concepts Rigby Holster, a universal design accommodating various pistol platforms, especially those equipped with weapon lights like the Surefire X300 or Streamlight TLR-1. It emphasizes practicing safe draws and understanding the holster's retention mechanism. The video features Shortshot Tony, a firearms influencer, demonstrating its application with firearms such as the Glock 17 Gen 5 and Springfield Echelon.

This guide details how to properly zero a red dot sight on a 9mm handgun, based on expert instruction. It emphasizes understanding mechanical offset and ballistic trajectory. The video advises against zeroing at very close distances like 5 yards, recommending a 15-yard zero for 9mm handguns as it provides a more predictable point of impact at common engagement distances, typically around 50 yards.

This guide details the unique top-loading process for the Kel-Tec P50 pistol using stripper clips, as demonstrated by Shortshot Tony. It covers loading 20 rounds of 5.7x28mm ammunition and highlights the firearm's exceptionally lightweight design and minimal recoil during firing, offering a practical overview for potential users.

This video from SHORTSHOT TONY provides practical advice on defensive target selection, emphasizing aiming for the pelvic girdle rather than the head or center mass when facing threats potentially wearing body armor. The instructor, identified as a firearms enthusiast with practical shooting experience, humorously but directly explains the tactical advantage of targeting the pelvis to immobilize an opponent. The demonstration utilizes a 2011-style pistol equipped with a red dot optic.

SHORTSHOT TONY, an experienced tactical content creator, explains the proper use of red dot sights and iron sights. He emphasizes that co-witnessing is for backup purposes, not simultaneous aiming, and that red dots are parallax-free. Tony advises against aligning the red dot with irons for every shot, suggesting it's a misuse of the optic's capabilities and potentially a waste of money if not utilized correctly.