9 Shot Close Speed Drill With Ernest Langdon

This video from Achilles Heel Tactical, featuring Rick, emphasizes a crucial mindset shift for shooters: failure is not a discredit but a vital stepping stone to success. By accepting, analyzing, and learning from mistakes, shooters can push their limits and achieve higher proficiency. The speaker, drawing parallels to professional mindsets seen in films and referencing Ernest Langdon, argues that the quality of one's mistakes is a better indicator of skill than the absence of errors.

This video, titled 'Ernest Langdon's 10 in 10 Drill', focuses on a specific shooting drill likely designed to improve speed and accuracy. While the description is brief and only provides contact information for Wilson Combat, the title implies a practical firearms training scenario. The drill is named after Ernest Langdon, suggesting a focus on his expertise in firearms instruction. The '10 in 10' format typically means shooting ten shots in ten seconds, a common benchmark in defensive pistol training.

Ernest Langdon demonstrates an IDPA-style El Presidente drill using a Wilson Combat pistol set up for IDPA SSP. The drill involves drawing, shooting two rounds on two separate targets, and executing a slide lock reload before engaging the targets again with two rounds each. This variation emphasizes practical reloading under simulated competition stress.

Ernest Langdon demonstrates the "X Drill" using his new Wilson Combat tuned Beretta 92 pistol. The video showcases the firearm and a specific shooting drill, likely highlighting the performance and capabilities of the customized Beretta. Links to Wilson Combat and Langdon's training website are provided, suggesting potential endorsements or promotional content.

This video explores the Langdon Tactical Beretta 92 Compact, focusing on its Double-Action/Single-Action (DA/SA) trigger system and practical shooting techniques. The instructor, Ernest Langdon, demonstrates how to effectively manage the DA/SA trigger, including decocking procedures and trigger prep. He emphasizes the importance of a firm grip and offers specific advice for left-handed shooters utilizing the takedown lever as a gas pedal. The content highlights the gun's suitability for various applications, from concealed carry to competition.

This guide details advanced techniques for the Beretta 1301 Tactical, focusing on recoil management, safe handling ('Cruiser Ready'), and precise aiming. It covers optimal setup for the Langdon Tactical (LTT) edition, including stock and forend modifications, and emphasizes understanding ammunition performance for effective use in home defense and tactical scenarios. Instruction is provided by renowned firearms instructor Ernest Langdon.

This guide details the dangers of 'thumbing the hammer down' on a loaded firearm, a technique strongly advised against by experts. It emphasizes that this action, which involves pulling the trigger while manually lowering the hammer, carries a high risk of accidental discharge if the thumb slips. The expert instruction highlights safer alternatives like engaging the manual safety for 'cocked and locked' carry or clearing the chamber entirely.

This guide details the advanced technique of hand stippling a 1911 firearm frame for enhanced grip, as demonstrated by a master gunsmith. It covers the precise application of texture using a punch and hammer, followed by meticulous filing to refine the edges. This process requires significant skill and attention to detail for a professional finish.

This guide details the proper technique for cycling the slide on a semi-automatic pistol, specifically the 1911, as explained by Ken Hackathorn. It emphasizes avoiding "gun abuse" by not slamming the slide on an empty chamber, which can cause premature wear. The explanation includes the mechanical reasons behind this, focusing on how the cartridge rim stabilizes the extractor and cushions the slide's action.

Massad Ayoob, a renowned firearms instructor and legal expert, details the critical post-Defensive Gun Use (DGU) protocol. He emphasizes that the most common mistake is failing to immediately call 911 after a DGU, even if no shots were fired. This action is crucial for establishing oneself as the victim complainant in the ensuing legal aftermath.