Range Time | Modern Military Pistols

Yoki Sturrup, an experienced firearms instructor, outlines five practical handgun choices for a hypothetical US invasion scenario. His selections prioritize reliability, durability, common 9mm caliber, and magazine capacity, focusing on combat-ready firearms. The guide emphasizes firearms with proven track records and features suitable for harsh conditions and tactical applications.

This guide covers the key features of the Glock 45 Gen 6, focusing on its hybrid slide and grip dimensions, improved trigger mechanics, and enhanced ergonomics. It highlights how the flat trigger, shorter travel, and quicker reset contribute to a better shooting experience. The information is presented with an emphasis on safe firearm handling, drawing from the expertise of an experienced instructor at the Gun For Hire Range.

Retired Special Forces operators detail their top 5 essential firearm accessories, emphasizing reliability, modularity, and mission effectiveness. Key recommendations include specific optics like the Aimpoint T2 and Vortex Razor Gen 2, weapon lights such as Surefire, high-quality slings from Ferro Concepts, IR lasers like the B.E. Meyers MAWL, and suppressors from Acheron or Huxwrx. Base weapon choices lean towards reliable platforms like the Glock 17/19 and Noveske/HK rifles, with justifications for each accessory based on extensive operational experience.

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 demonstrates a ballistic test to determine if forklift forks can stop various firearm rounds, from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The test, conducted by an experienced individual, shows that while forklift forks can stop many common handgun and rifle rounds, they are penetrated by the .50 BMG round. The results provide practical insights into the ballistic resistance of steel under extreme impact.

This video, from an experienced instructor, challenges the common assumption that rifle calibers and heavy body armor are always best for civil unrest. It advocates for pistol caliber carbines (PCCs) like the MP5, emphasizing their advantages in ammunition capacity, lighter weight, and the ubiquity of 9mm ammunition. The instructor also highlights critical considerations for medical emergencies in austere environments and advises against blindly following military or special operations loadouts for civilian preparedness.

This video demonstrates universal shooting standards, emphasizing under one-second engagement times from high and low ready positions. It showcases drills like the Bill Drill and a 3 Body, 2 Head sequence, highlighting efficient weapon manipulation and accuracy with a custom AR-15 build featuring an EOTech optic and GBRS Hydra Mount.

This guide, based on instruction from DJ Shipley of GBRS Group, details the critical importance of proper posture while wearing body armor. It emphasizes standing upright and squaring plates to the threat to maximize ballistic coverage, contrasting this with the dangerous practice of leaning forward, which can expose vital areas. The instruction highlights techniques for effective protection in tactical scenarios.

This GBRS Group video emphasizes mastering carbine reloads by prioritizing proper technique over raw speed. It highlights the critical importance of a firm, forward support grip (like a C-clamp) for weapon control during CQB and high-stress scenarios, warning against sacrificing fundamentals for fast 'par times'. The correct sequence involves sending the bolt, moving the support hand forward, establishing a solid grip, and then re-acquiring the target.

This video showcases an advanced tactical training session led by an expert with former Tier 1 Special Operations experience. The drill integrates live fire range exercises, high-intensity physical conditioning on an Echo Bike, and close-quarters battle scenarios, all while monitoring biometric data to simulate combat stress and optimize performance.