Run it till it breaks

Ben Stoeger, a seasoned shooter, provides an overview of his experience with various 2011 platform pistols. He details his journey into the 2011 platform, highlighting specific models like the Staccato XC, Staccato P, Atlas Titan, Atlas Athena, Kimber 2011, and Staccato HD. Stoeger discusses round counts, reliability, shooting characteristics, and personal preferences for each firearm, offering insights into their performance in his shooting regimen.

This review of the Atlas Athena pistol, conducted by Ben Stoeger, highlights its performance in high-volume shooting scenarios. Stoeger emphasizes the importance of firearm maintenance for 2011-style pistols, noting the Athena's reliability over 7,500 rounds when properly lubricated. He details specific features like the medium flat trigger, optic mount for the 507 Comp, and custom grip modifications, contrasting its feel and performance with other high-end firearms like the Staccato XC and Atlas Titan.

This video contrasts the experience of shooting a highly-modified race gun like the Atlas Titan with a standard service pistol like a Glock 47. The speaker, Ben Stoeger, emphasizes how race guns are designed to be 'out of the way,' allowing shooters to focus on speed and leveraging existing skills rather than technical precision. He details features like a 45-degree safety, light trigger, and fast return-to-zero, which contribute to a faster shooting experience and potentially higher scores in competition. The discussion also delves into the value proposition of expensive firearms, arguing that while costly, they offer a different experience and are built for hard use, not just display.

This video discusses viewer comments regarding the Atlas Titan and other firearms, emphasizing the importance of high round counts for comprehensive reviews. Ben Stoeger highlights the aggressive grip texture of the Titan, noting it can be hard on the hands, especially compared to polymer-framed pistols. He also touches on the durability and maintenance of 2011-style pistols and his personal approach to competitive shooting.

This review of the Atlas Titan 2011, based on approximately 5,000 rounds, highlights its impeccable build quality and superior finish compared to other 2011s. While it performs well when clean and lubricated, it requires maintenance to prevent malfunctions like stovepiping, distinguishing it from looser, more forgiving designs. The reviewer notes its potential for high scores in competition, despite the front-heavy balance requiring adaptation.

This video features Ben Stoeger discussing viewer comments on his Atlas Titan 2500-round update. He addresses accusations of being a 'shill' and explains his philosophy on accepting free products while maintaining honest reviews. Stoeger delves into specific feedback regarding the Atlas Titan's magwell bevel, grip texture, and overall performance compared to other 2011 platforms like the Staccato XC. He emphasizes his preference for honest, raw feedback, even if it creates adversaries.

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.