How to Shoot a Double Action Pistol | Tactical Rifleman

This video by Ben Stoeger provides expert guidance on mastering the double-action first shot in DA/SA pistols. Stoeger emphasizes that the difficulty of the double-action pull is largely psychological and can be overcome through proper technique and consistent training. He advocates for a smooth, deliberate trigger roll rather than a forceful pull, focusing on maintaining sight alignment throughout the press. The advice is geared towards competitive shooters and those seeking to improve their proficiency with DA/SA firearms.

This video, featuring firearm instructor Mark and Maggie from Gunner's Firearms, focuses on guiding new female gun owners, particularly those living alone, toward their first firearm purchase. They emphasize the importance of personal fit, comfort, and operational ease, moving beyond purely aesthetic choices. The discussion highlights challenges like racking slides and operating safeties, suggesting revolvers as a simpler alternative, while also noting potential issues with heavy double-action trigger pulls. The core advice is to try multiple firearms before buying, comparing the experience to shopping for shoes.

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.

John Johnson, a firearms instructor from Cape Coral, Florida, discusses revolvers suitable for beginners and those looking to add one to their collection. He emphasizes that while revolvers are simple, they can present recoil management and heavy trigger pull challenges, especially for new shooters. Johnson advises against revolvers as a first firearm due to these factors, recommending semi-automatic pistols first, but still advocates for adding a revolver later for its simplicity and reliability.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of various handgun trigger types, explaining their mechanics and user experience. It covers single-action revolvers, double-action revolvers, the 1911's single-action trigger, double-action/single-action (DA/SA) hammer-fired pistols, striker-fired systems like Glock, and newer designs like the Daniel Defense H9. The discussion highlights differences in pull weight, travel, and safety mechanisms, emphasizing personal preference in trigger selection.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of various firearm trigger types, explaining their mechanics and common characteristics. It covers single-action, double-action, double-action/single-action (DA/SA), and striker-fired triggers, using examples like revolvers, 1911s, Glocks, and newer designs like the Daniel Defense H9. The discussion highlights the subjective nature of trigger preference and introduces concepts like trigger creep and safeties.

Instruction from Karl Erickson of Tactical Rifleman demonstrates a critical close-quarters combat technique: using a tactical fixed blade knife to create space when an opponent attempts to grab a pistol. The video highlights the risks of close-range pistol draws and advocates for a knife transition to safely disengage and re-establish a firing platform. This technique emphasizes anatomical targets for creating distance rather than immediate lethal force.

This guide details a Navy SEAL's CQC room clearing technique, emphasizing 'economy of motion' and precise footwork. It highlights the critical 'long step' maneuver for maintaining balance and readiness when entering a corner-fed room, contrasting it with the dangerous 'short step.' The instruction, delivered by a subject matter expert, focuses on life-saving fundamentals for tactical proficiency.

This guide details an emergency ammo resupply technique using a standard USGI 6-Pocket Bandolier, as demonstrated by Karl Erickson from Tactical Rifleman. It explains how to utilize the bandolier's expandable pockets, designed for 5.56mm magazines, to rapidly pack ammunition for field resupply. The technique emphasizes efficient loading and compact storage for integration into tactical kits.

This video provides an expert-level ballistic gelatin test comparing 9mm and .45 ACP defensive ammunition. Instruction comes from Pete, a retired USSF member, who details the performance of Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm and Cor-Bon Pow'R Ball .45 ACP. The comparison focuses on penetration depth, wound cavitation, and feeding reliability, particularly for 1911 platforms.