Ben Stoeger on recoil control

Joel Park introduces the 'One Shot Return Drill' to differentiate between a true flinch and natural recoil control. This drill emphasizes observing sight return to the point of aim after a live-fire shot. It highlights that dry fire practice with dummy rounds can be misleading, as the physical recoil impulse from live ammunition is crucial for accurate assessment of sight tracking and identifying a flinch.

Ben Stoeger, a professional competition shooter, emphasizes that a solid grip connection and locked wrists are paramount for accurate shooting, more so than specific thumb angles or 'gas pedals'. He advises using dry fire to adapt to different firearm grip angles and stresses the importance of a straight trigger pull for dynamic shooting. Stoeger also debunks strong negative opinions about the Glock grip angle, noting its effectiveness and benefits for faster reloads.

This guide details Ben Stoeger's 'floaty thumbs' grip philosophy, emphasizing a relaxed thumb position for recoil management and consistent target return. It covers specific applications for 2011 platforms, including thumb placement on the safety, and warns against common grip malfunctions like riding the slide. The technique focuses on isolating the trigger finger for precise control.

This expert-level guide from Farewell Firearms Training addresses the common 'tactical turtle' shooting posture, characterized by raised shoulders and neck tension. The instructor, demonstrating clear expertise, provides actionable steps to correct this by focusing on dropping shoulders and activating the lats for improved stability, movement, and recoil management. The advice is applicable to law enforcement, military, and civilian shooters.

This video, featuring Ben Stoeger and Nick Young, delves into the nuances of the 2011 pistol platform. It highlights the 2011's emphasis on minimal trigger input for rapid shooting, contrasting its precision requirements with the more forgiving nature of striker-fired handguns. The discussion also covers trigger feel, grip consistency across platforms, and the importance of fundamental trigger control skills, emphasizing that core techniques remain transferable.

Ben Stoeger, an expert competitive shooter and instructor, strongly advocates for the adoption of red dot sights in modern handgun training. He emphasizes their role as a superior training tool, offering immediate feedback that accelerates learning for accuracy and recoil control. Stoeger also addresses reliability concerns and encourages instructors to embrace the technology that serious students are increasingly using.

This video highlights a critical firearm malfunction where the magazine drops during firing, indicating a potential issue with the magazine catch or frame interface. The speaker, Ben Stoeger, demonstrates professional handling of the malfunction, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing mechanical failures promptly. The firearm in question is a customized Shadow Systems MR920.

This video demonstrates a critical uncommanded discharge incident with a Sig Sauer P320 during a holstering procedure. The footage, analyzed by expert Ben Stoeger, highlights the importance of firearm safety and mechanical reliability, showing the discharge occurring without the shooter's finger on the trigger. It serves as a stark reminder of potential risks even during routine actions.

Ben Stoeger debunks common red dot sight misconceptions, emphasizing that 'finding the dot' and 'blooming' indicate a misunderstanding of optic mechanics. True red dot use requires focusing on the target, not the dot itself. Stoeger suggests training methods like occluding the optic to promote binocular vision and target focus, comparing this skill to trigger control which needs constant refinement.

This 15-minute dry fire program by Ben Stoeger focuses on refining fundamental shooting skills through deliberate practice. It covers slow-motion draws, varied draw techniques including lateral movement, and meticulous reload mechanics. The program progresses to advanced drills like strong-hand/weak-hand reloads and positional shooting from a kneeling stance, emphasizing precision over speed initially.