The Perfect Plinking Pistol — GMP #261

This instructional video demonstrates fundamental pistol shooting techniques, focusing on proper sight alignment and trigger control for beginners. Instructor Mike guides a new shooter through achieving a clear front sight picture, a proper two-hand grip, and a slow, steady trigger press. The emphasis is on making adjustments and understanding the visual cues for accurate shooting, with a reminder to breathe normally.

This guide details a suppressed shooting drill using the Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite, emphasizing rapid target engagement and efficient reloads. The video showcases competent firearm handling and accuracy on steel targets, highlighting the fun factor of .22LR shooting. Instruction comes from an experienced shooter demonstrating safe and proficient techniques.

This guide details the basic technique for shooting a Henry .22LR Lever Action rifle, as demonstrated by Mr. Madness. It covers safe handling, proper operation of the lever action, sight acquisition, trigger control, and follow-through for accurate shooting on a range. The demonstration emphasizes safe firearm handling and proficiency with this specific rifle model.

This video demonstrates the rapid firing and reloading of a Taurus GX4 pistol in .22LR caliber at an indoor range. It highlights a first-person perspective of aiming, firing, and the speed of follow-up shots, showcasing the firearm's performance during rapid succession.

This video demonstrates a BB gun challenge using a Hasbro Elf on the Shelf target. The instructor, Moondog, explains the scoring system for different zones and targets, emphasizing the importance of hitting specific areas for points. He uses a classic Daisy 840 Powerline BB rifle with a scope for indoor shooting at 7 yards, utilizing budget Crossman Premier wad cutter pellets for safety. The session highlights the challenges of consistent accuracy with older airguns and the importance of proper aiming and shot placement.

This guide emphasizes the critical importance of matching modern ammunition to vintage firearms. It highlights specific examples like the M1 Garand, .22LR pistols, and .32 caliber revolvers, detailing how higher pressures or velocities from modern rounds can damage these older firearms. The advice focuses on using ammunition specifically designed for vintage firearms or understanding pressure limitations to prevent damage and ensure safe operation.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.