New Guns, Red Dots, Concealed Carry, and Q&A - LIVE!

Published on February 11, 2024
Duration: 266:10

This live Q&A session from Nightwood Guns focuses on practical shooting drills and techniques. The instructor emphasizes the importance of consistent practice, proper technique, and offers specific drills like the Build Drill, 5x5 Drill, and Fast Drill to improve marksmanship. He also touches on dry fire practice and the value of learning from experienced shooters.

Quick Summary

Effective pistol shooting drills include the Build Drill (six shots in the A-zone as fast as possible at 7 yards), the 5x5 drill (a more demanding Build Drill variation), and the Fast Drill (draw, two shots, slide-lock reload, four shots). Regular practice with these drills, along with dry fire, is key to improvement.

Chapters

  1. 02:17Introduction and Audio Check
  2. 03:31Live Q&A Format and Channel Updates
  3. 06:04Opinions on Red Dot Sights
  4. 07:39Concealed Carry Gun Recommendations
  5. 09:52Firearm Malfunctions and Returns
  6. 10:50Glock Innovation Wishes
  7. 11:17Fanny Pack Carry Options
  8. 11:43Revolver Carry for Women
  9. 12:40Glock Knuckle Solutions
  10. 13:52Compact Dagger and Micro Dagger
  11. 14:07Taurus 2011s and Budget 2011s
  12. 14:37Bursts 1911 and MIM Parts
  13. 15:12Shadow Systems MR920P at Shot Show
  14. 15:43Walther PDP Steel Frame Carryability
  15. 16:39Bull Armory TXS Availability
  16. 17:23Ohio State Police PDP Adoption
  17. 17:37Plus P vs Standard Pressure Ammo
  18. 19:22Stoeger STR 9MC Reliability
  19. 20:20Staccato C Release and Issues
  20. 20:54SAS II Tac Pro Hot Spots
  21. 21:13Springfield Prodigy Grip Safety
  22. 21:551911 Preferences: Bull, SAS Tac, Staccato
  23. 22:49Magazine Ecosystems for 2011s
  24. 23:44Glock Trigger Upgrades
  25. 24:47Beginner Shooting Frequency and Practice
  26. 27:09Alternative Carry Methods
  27. 27:36First Optic for CCW
  28. 28:53Impactful Shooting Drills
  29. 30:06Tier 1 Conceal 37s Drill
  30. 30:21Glock Gen 6 Rumors
  31. 30:29CCW Hybrid Battle Belt
  32. 30:383 O'Clock Outside the Waistband Carry
  33. 32:37FN Reflex Opinion
  34. 32:54357 Magnum Self-Defense Loads
  35. 34:23MP7 and TP7 Thoughts
  36. 34:35Springfield Echelon Review
  37. 34:48ATF Abolishment Discussion
  38. 35:02Tac Pro 5-inch Recoil Impulse
  39. 35:20HK Fetish and Recommendations
  40. 35:35USP vs Beretta 92 for Carry
  41. 36:14Bull Armory War Change Production
  42. 36:33Daniel Defense H9 for Small Hands
  43. 37:12IDPA Competition
  44. 37:17Jurassic World Themed Marlin 1895
  45. 37:32Competition Gun Weight Sweet Spot
  46. 37:51Radiant Afterburner vs 4519
  47. 38:20AIWB Holster Issues
  48. 39:00Radiant Recoil Test Accuracy
  49. 39:47Parker Mountain Machine Recoil Data
  50. 40:21DDH N and Limp Wrist Malfunctions
  51. 40:40Daniel H9 CCW Review Status
  52. 40:50Bull Armory Optic Plate Torque Specs
  53. 41:33Samurai Edge Build
  54. 42:00HK VP9 Thoughts
  55. 42:15EPS Carry MOA Preference
  56. 43:31Long Gun Content Future
  57. 44:18AR-15 Video Ideas
  58. 44:18Colt Python and Quality Control
  59. 45:00HK P30 Opinion
  60. 45:13H9 as a First Gun
  61. 45:479mm vs 40 S&W
  62. 45:47Staccato PXL Grip Update
  63. 46:22International Viewers
  64. 46:32Stealth Arms Platypus Interest
  65. 46:45Recoil Tests vs Gel Tests
  66. 47:34Taurus 800 Nightstalker 2011 Review
  67. 47:47Dot Size Overthinking
  68. 48:06T-Rex Arms Ramjet Statement
  69. 48:48DPM Systems for Glock 19 Gen 5
  70. 49:40Bull Armory Tac 4.25 vs Staccato XC
  71. 50:24Stoeger STR 9MC Review
  72. 50:30Fun Revolver Options
  73. 51:17Book Writing Age
  74. 51:19Taurus DS Carry Review
  75. 51:43Affording a Px4 Storm
  76. 51:52Budget 2011 Choice
  77. 52:25Staccato C2 Underwood Ammo
  78. 52:37Havalina Carry
  79. 52:40T-Rex Arms Ramjet Comparison
  80. 52:44Gun Tuber Burnout
  81. 53:26New Gun Problems and Manufacturer Fixes
  82. 54:05HK USP Expert vs Elite
  83. 54:46Colt Python 38/357
  84. 54:52Stealth Arms Platypus Thoughts
  85. 55:14Glock 45 with Ramjet and DPM
  86. 55:39Revolver Content Future
  87. 56:25New Colt Python Quality Control
  88. 56:53First 2011 Recommendation
  89. 57:55Home Defense Gun Choice
  90. 58:44Springfield Prodigy Warranty Issues
  91. 59:09Access Elite Holster
  92. 59:18Arc Division Reactor Glock Slide
  93. 59:27DPM Spring on M&P 2.0
  94. 60:19Companies with Poor Customer Service
  95. 60:23Revolver Experience
  96. 61:24Glock 19C Stovepiping Issues
  97. 62:02USP Elite Shoulder Rig Carry
  98. 62:10Stealth Arms Platypus Wait
  99. 62:23First Time 2011 Buyer Advice
  100. 63:26110 Grain Varmageddon Super Sonics
  101. 63:54Langon P30 vs Staccato
  102. 64:042011 Budget Recommendations
  103. 64:35Rock Island M238 Special
  104. 64:57AK Rifle vs AR Style
  105. 65:20Platypus vs Ammo/Kit
  106. 66:02S&W Customer Service Issues
  107. 66:32Staccato CS Modifications
  108. 67:00Support Hand Grip on Revolvers
  109. 68:00Live Q&A Appreciation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some effective pistol shooting drills for improving accuracy and speed?

Effective pistol drills include the Build Drill (six shots in the A-zone as fast as possible at 7 yards), the 5x5 drill (a more demanding Build Drill variation), and the Fast Drill (draw, two shots, slide-lock reload, four shots). Regular practice with these drills, along with dry fire, is key to improvement.

How often should a beginner go to the range and how many rounds should they use?

For beginners, going to the range as often as possible is recommended. A minimum of 50 rounds per session is suggested. Consistency is more important than frequency; aim for at least once a week if possible, and supplement with safe dry fire practice.

What are the benefits of dry fire practice for shooters?

Dry fire practice is a highly effective and cost-free way to hone marksmanship skills. It allows for repetition of fundamental techniques like trigger control and sight alignment without expending ammunition, making it an invaluable tool for skill development when performed safely.

How can I improve my shooting technique if I can't afford professional instruction?

If professional instruction is not feasible, focus on learning from reputable sources like competition shooters on YouTube. Absorb free information on shooting technique, and be critical of instruction from 'tactical bros.' Apply what you learn consistently through practice and dry fire.

What is the purpose of the Fast Drill in pistol training?

The Fast Drill is designed to test multiple critical shooting skills under pressure. It involves drawing from the holster, engaging two targets, performing a slide-lock reload, and then engaging a larger target, simulating a dynamic self-defense scenario.

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