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This guide details the installation and function check of the new Blade-Tech holster designed for the Staccato HD pistol series. The holster utilizes ejection port retention, ensuring compatibility with both Staccato HD 4.0 and 3.6 barrel lengths. The video, presented by Brian from 1st Shot Tactical, highlights the holster's design and functionality observed at SHOT Show 2024.

This video features world-class competitive shooter Ben Stoeger providing an expert-level comparison between the Zermatt Arms Waltz 9 and the Staccato 2011. He details the Waltz 9's premium features, including its machined steel construction, adjustable barrel lock-up, and configurable grip panels, while also discussing its striker-fired trigger and lack of manual safety as advantages for competition. The selection of the Holosun 507 Comp optic is also covered.

This entry details the Palmetto State Armory AXR SSP rifle, introduced at SHOT Show 2024. Expert insights highlight its short-stroke piston system, adjustable gas knob, modular rail system, and AR-15 barrel nut compatibility for easy barrel changes. The AXR SSP is designed for suppressor use and features ambidextrous controls, offering a lighter front end compared to the JAKL. Availability is slated for early summer with pricing comparable to existing JAKL models.

This entry details the Strategic Sciences Multifunction Muzzle Device, presented at SHOT Show 2024 by CF Clips. The device is a hybrid attachment designed to simultaneously control muzzle flash, recoil, and sound, offering the benefits of a flash hider, suppressor, and compensator in one unit. This innovation addresses the historical need for shooters to choose between these distinct functions.

Chris Randall of Honest Outlaw provides an overview of the new Eotech 4-12 Vudu scope at SHOT Show 2024. He highlights its compact form factor, similar to the 3-9 model, and its lightweight construction, making it suitable for a 12-power optic. The scope is positioned as a high-magnification option with a competitive price point, especially when compared to other optics like the ACOG.

This video showcases advanced tactical gear from MIRA Safety at SHOT Show 2024, featuring an armored vehicle and a detailed look at the CM-6M gas mask. Roman from MIRA Safety highlights the mask's $199 sale price, panoramic field of view, speech diaphragm, drinking system, and impact-resistant visor with a tear-off feature for riot control.

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.