Gold plated 1911 (2011) pistol overview & speed shooting with fastest shooter EVER, Jerry Miculek!

Published on August 1, 2013
Duration: 15:23

This guide details a speed shooting drill using a custom gold-plated STI 2011 Eagle 5.0 pistol, as demonstrated by Jerry Miculek. It covers setup, execution of drills like the Bill Drill and V-Drill, and emphasizes safety. The drill focuses on achieving extremely fast split times and high round counts with extended magazines, showcasing world-class shooting proficiency.

Quick Summary

Jerry Miculek, considered the fastest shooter ever, showcases a custom gold-plated STI 2011 Eagle 5.0 in 9mm. He performs advanced speed drills like the Bill Drill (0.70s for 6 shots) and V-Drill (4.06s for 18 rounds), utilizing a 27-round magazine for rapid fire sequences.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Safety
  2. 00:42STI 2011 Pistol Overview
  3. 02:55Bill Drill and Speed Shooting
  4. 05:00High Capacity Magazine Testing
  5. 08:15The V-Drill
  6. 12:21Plate Rack and Bottle Shooting

Frequently Asked Questions

What pistol is Jerry Miculek using in this speed shooting demonstration?

Jerry Miculek is using a custom 14-karat gold-plated STI 2011 Eagle 5.0 pistol chambered in 9mm. This specific firearm features a heavy slide, heavy dust cover, adjustable sights, and is customized for optimal performance in speed shooting drills.

What kind of speed drills does Jerry Miculek perform with the STI 2011?

Jerry Miculek demonstrates several high-speed drills, including the Bill Drill (6 shots on target in 0.70 seconds), a rapid-fire string with a 27-round magazine (27 rounds in 4.90 seconds), the V-Drill (18 rounds on 5 targets in 4.06 seconds), and clearing a plate rack in 2.02 seconds.

What ammunition is used during Jerry Miculek's speed shooting drills?

During the demonstrations, Jerry Miculek uses Hornady Critical Defense 9mm Luger 115 gr FTX ammunition for some drills and also tests with 147gr FMJ. He also uses 9mm +P ammunition for bottle shooting at the end.

What makes the STI 2011 Eagle 5.0 suitable for speed shooting?

The STI 2011 Eagle 5.0 is well-suited for speed shooting due to its high capacity (27 rounds with extended magazine), ergonomic grip, customizable trigger and sights, and the overall robust design of the 2011 platform which handles recoil effectively for rapid follow-up shots.

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