40 Yard Shot Dicken Mall Drill

Published on July 29, 2022
Duration: 10:05

This video demonstrates the 'Dickens Drill,' a 40-yard shooting exercise designed to simulate a challenging real-world encounter. The instructor tests a Glock 22 with a 9mm conversion barrel and a 1911 pistol, evaluating accuracy and time under simulated duress. The drill highlights the difficulty of precise pistol shots at extended distances and under pressure.

Quick Summary

The Dickens Drill is a 40-yard pistol shooting exercise simulating a real-world encounter. It tests accuracy and speed at an extended range, often revealing challenges like ammunition malfunctions and the difficulty of precise pistol shots under pressure.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the 40 Yard Dickens Drill
  2. 00:10Explaining the Dickens Drill Setup
  3. 00:34Measuring the 40 Yard Distance
  4. 01:22Instructor's Physical Condition and Range Comparison
  5. 01:47Glock 22 with 9mm Conversion Barrel
  6. 02:16Performance Comparison to Original Incident
  7. 03:02Ammo Malfunction: Fail to Feed
  8. 03:37Second Attempt Results
  9. 04:11Dud Primer Identified
  10. 04:16Glock 22 Surplus and New York Trigger
  11. 04:38Testing a Cheap Turkish 1911
  12. 05:271911 Issues and Ammunition
  13. 05:44Switching to Tula Ammunition for Glock
  14. 06:17Jam During Tula Ammunition Test
  15. 06:30Performance with Conversion Barrel Setup
  16. 06:55Demonstrating the New York Trigger Weight
  17. 07:23Reviewing Targets from Glock and 1911
  18. 07:48Final Thoughts on the Dickens Shot
  19. 08:28Photoshop Rendition of Dickens' View
  20. 08:42Instructor's Personal Decision in the Scenario
  21. 09:14Instructor's Self-Assessment on Pistol Proficiency
  22. 09:42Viewer Engagement: What Would You Do?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dickens Drill?

The Dickens Drill is a firearms training exercise that simulates a real-world self-defense scenario. It involves engaging a person-sized target at a distance of 40 yards, testing accuracy and speed under pressure.

What firearms were used in the 40 yard Dickens Drill?

The instructor used a Glock 22 equipped with a 9mm conversion barrel and a budget-friendly Turkish-made 1911 pistol. Both were tested at the 40-yard distance.

What are the challenges of the 40 yard Dickens Drill?

The primary challenges are the significant distance (40 yards or 120 feet) for pistol accuracy, potential for ammunition malfunctions, and the pressure of simulating a high-stress encounter.

What is a 'New York trigger' on a Glock?

A 'New York trigger' on a Glock refers to a trigger modification that makes it significantly heavier than the standard factory trigger, often around twice the pull weight, increasing the effort required to fire the weapon.

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