Mounting a red dot on Ben Stoeger’s Glock 47

This guide provides expert instruction from 1st Shot Tactical on how to properly mount a Holosun 407C red dot sight onto a Springfield Armory Echelon pistol. It covers necessary tools, preparation, the installation process, and crucial steps like applying threadlocker and torquing screws to the correct specification for a secure and reliable optic mount.

This guide details the installation of the Osight SE red dot sight onto a Canik Mete MC9 Prime pistol. It covers unboxing, identifying the RMRsc footprint, selecting the correct screws, applying Loctite, and torquing the optic to spec. The video emphasizes proper screw selection and torque values for a secure mount.

This guide details the installation of the ZeroTech Trace H.A.L.O. red dot sight onto a Glock 43X MOS. It emphasizes using the correct tools, the importance of the included 1-degree shim for natural pointing, and precautions to avoid damaging the optic during installation. The process involves removing the factory MOS plate, placing the shim, mounting the optic, and securing it with the provided screws and tool.

This video provides an in-depth look at Arise Manufacturing's optic plates, featuring interviews with Jordan from Arise and Nick Young from Verlocks Training Group. They discuss the design philosophy, quality control, and customer service behind their products, highlighting the durability of the Aegis system and the low-profile design of the Low Rider plate. The conversation emphasizes the importance of tight tolerances, reliable hardware, and US-based manufacturing in creating high-quality optic mounting solutions for various firearms.

This guide, drawing on the expertise of Ben Stoeger, addresses common firearm issues and purchasing decisions. It details how to resolve persistent optic mounting problems on Gen 6 Glocks using high-quality aftermarket plates like Aris. The guide also provides insights into selecting red dot sight MOA sizes, with a preference for smaller dots (2-3 MOA) for precision. Furthermore, it offers expert advice on justifying the cost of premium firearms, emphasizing long-term value, craftsmanship, and reliability over short-term cost savings.

This video provides an in-depth review and installation guide for Arise Manufacturing's optic plates, highlighting their attention to detail, tight tolerances, and user-friendly packaging. The presenter, Joel Park, emphasizes the quality of the hardware, included tools like a paint pen and Loctite, and the clear labeling system. He contrasts Arise's product with a competitor's, detailing superior fitment and customer service experiences, ultimately recommending Arise plates for their reliability and ease of installation.

Lucas Botkin, founder of T.Rex Arms, shares his expert insights on optimizing carbine builds based on extensive round counts. He details his philosophy on barrel length versus optic choice, preferring red dots for shorter barrels and magnification for longer ones. Botkin also discusses preferences for muzzle devices, foregrips, lights, lasers, and triggers, emphasizing reliability and simplicity for high-volume use.

This video details a critical incident during a firearms class where a custom-built pistol, featuring numerous aftermarket parts, experienced unintended discharges. The instructors meticulously troubleshoot the issue, identifying tolerance stacking and specific magazine fit as the likely culprits. They emphasize the importance of testing aftermarket components and the potential pitfalls of combining non-OEM parts.

This video discusses the practical considerations of Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs) with firearms instructor Nick Young. Key takeaways include the benefits of SBRs for suppressor use, the legal complexities involving ATF travel paperwork, and the potential reliability issues and increased violence in shorter-barreled platforms. The discussion also touches on the importance of proper buffer systems and the tendency for 'Franken-guns' to fail in training.

Hwansik Kim explains his 'No Friction Grip' technique, developed to maintain control in adverse conditions like sweaty hands or rain. The method emphasizes specific pressure points, particularly using the support hand's index finger on the trigger guard and the top knuckles of the support hand on the firing hand. This technique aims to minimize reliance on grip enhancers and provide consistent control through recoil by creating a stable platform without excessive friction.