The QA Live - March 2024

This guide, presented by an experienced instructor from Tenicor, addresses the proper application of trigger prep in shooting. While trigger prep is acknowledged as a useful technique, the video emphasizes that relying on it for every shot at all distances is characteristic of beginner-level shooting. The core instruction focuses on developing a smooth, consistent, and rapid trigger pull that minimizes gun movement, which is essential for accuracy, especially at longer ranges. The speaker highlights common issues stemming from gun movement during the trigger pull and encourages shooters to progress beyond constant trigger prepping.

This guide details a comprehensive dry fire training method utilizing the DryFire Mag, SureStrike laser cartridge, and Laser Ammo reactive targets. As demonstrated by an experienced instructor, this system allows for continuous trigger reset practice and immediate feedback via laser hits on electronic targets, making it an efficient and engaging way to improve pistol shooting skills at home.

This guide, presented by John G. Johnson, a firearms instructor, details the critical difference between a trigger pull and a trigger press for enhancing shooting accuracy. It emphasizes the importance of a smooth, controlled trigger press, demonstrated through both dry-fire and live-fire exercises. The instruction covers proper technique, common mistakes like 'pulling' the trigger, and how to analyze shot placement to correct inaccuracies, ultimately aiming to improve shooter performance significantly.

This episode emphasizes that trigger pull is the most critical aspect of shooting, often overlooked by untrained individuals. Instructors Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington detail how to achieve a smooth trigger press, distinguishing it from 'trigger jerking.' They advocate for slow, deliberate practice, dry-firing, and using tools like lasers to diagnose and correct issues, stressing that mastering trigger control is fundamental to accurate shooting with any firearm.

This video debunks the common teaching of 'pinning the trigger to the wall' and timing shots with footfalls during shooting on the move. The instructor emphasizes a fluid, single-motion trigger press once the sights are aligned, separating upper body shooting mechanics from lower body movement. He advocates for consistent grip and trigger control, suggesting dry fire to expose grip flaws. Practical drills like 'Bar Hop' and 'Track the Azone' are presented to promote seamless movement and shooting.

This video explains how to overcome cross-dominance in shooting, a condition where your dominant hand and eye are on opposite sides. It advises against bringing your head to the optic, instead recommending either turning your head to the optic (a temporary crutch) or, preferably, bringing the optic to your dominant eye. This latter method is more efficient as it involves aligning a moving object (firearm) with a stationary reference (dominant eye), reducing overall motion and increasing proficiency, especially with handguns.

This video showcases a novel magnetic optic mount for pistols, demonstrating its quick attachment and detachment capabilities. The speaker tests its retention by racking the slide, highlighting its potential as a firearm innovation. While initially shown on a Glock, the mount is available for other platforms like Sig Sauer and HK.

This guide covers the basic operation and features of the EOTECH OGL, a compact laser aiming device. It highlights the interface controls, including the activation button and the illuminator adjustment lever, and explains the benefit of co-aligned visible and IR lasers for simplified zeroing. The use of VCSEL technology is also noted.

This entry details the innovative Full Conceal M1 system for the Sig P320 and a prototype Folding Glock 19, both designed for enhanced concealability. The M1 system, priced at $899, integrates an 18+1 capacity with a smartphone-like footprint and active retention. The Folding Glock 19 prototype showcases a unique mechanism for rapid deployment from a compact state, utilizing a 23-round 9mm magazine. Expert insights from Chris Tran (Guns & Tactics Magazine) and Mike (Full Conceal) highlight the technical aspects and practical applications of these designs.

This guide, drawing on expert instruction from UN12 Magazine, details the critical steps for properly installing and maintaining firearm sights. It emphasizes the use of witness marks on red dot sights to ensure screw security and highlights the importance of checking iron sights for mechanical integrity to prevent zero loss. Proper installation and regular checks are vital for all sighting systems.