DA/SA is as hard as you want to make it

This video by Ben Stoeger focuses on improving trigger control and sight alignment through dry fire exercises. It emphasizes pressing the trigger with significantly more force than necessary during dry fire to simulate live-fire tension and prevent gun movement. The instruction also highlights the importance of focusing on the aiming point rather than the sights during the draw and shot process.

This guide, presented by firearms instructor Joel Park, details the proper technique for engaging the double-action trigger on DA/SA firearms. It emphasizes a 'rolling on pressure' method, avoiding unsafe trigger prep, and practicing consistent trigger manipulation through dry-firing. The advice is geared towards improving accuracy and safety with firearms like the Beretta M9 A1.

This segment from the Practical Pistol Show discusses a common dry-fire technique for double-action pistols that can be detrimental. Instructor Ben Stoeger explains that performing a full double-action pull for every simulated shot, rather than a short reset, can lead to shots going low and left during live fire due to excessive trigger pressure. He advocates for a dry-fire method that simulates the trigger reset without a full release, which better prepares shooters for the feel of live fire.

This guide details proper trigger control techniques for various firearm types, including striker-fired, DA/SA, single-action pistols, and single-stage/two-stage rifle triggers. It emphasizes establishing a solid grip, maintaining sight alignment and picture throughout the shot process, and understanding pre-travel, break, over-travel, and reset points. The instruction highlights the importance of keeping the trigger pinned to the rear after the break for self-diagnosis and re-acquiring a sight picture before releasing the trigger to the reset point.

Ernest Langden, a recognized expert in DA/SA firearms, explains how to effectively manipulate double-action triggers. He emphasizes a continuous, rolling press rather than a single-action-like hammer pull or a problematic 'staging' technique. Langden advises maintaining sight alignment throughout the pull and using dry fire to optimize finger placement for a smooth, accurate shot, noting this method can improve speed and accuracy.

This video argues that revolvers are superior to semi-automatic pistols for new shooters due to their simplicity and inherent safety features. The instructor highlights that revolvers are easier to operate, less prone to accidental discharge, and function reliably even when pressed against a target in close quarters. The discussion also touches on the perceived need for high ammunition capacity in semi-automatics, suggesting it may stem from a lack of shooting confidence.

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.