The competitive shooting sports are a fantastic way to improve your firearms proficiency, not to mention it's tons of fun! The benefits are numerous and, the camaraderie amongst the shooters makes for an environment of sharing and learning. Choosing the right organization with which to become involved is an important decision. I'll examine some of the most common handgun … [Read more...]
If you have ever shot a pistol match, you have seen these guys, probably even been one of them. If you have never been to a pistol match, don't be these guys when you go. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYGFDZkTWCk … [Read more...]
**Practical Tactical Fanboy Warning** Read ahead, at your own risk. For years, Glock fans have requested a G34/35 type handgun chambered in the venerable .45 ACP. This year, it has arrived in the Glock 41. The Glock 34's slide length (and more importantly width) that we've come to appreciate is present in the G41, as well as the 4.5lb trigger, and yes, it's still the … [Read more...]
There is some controversy about the value of competition shooting in preparing for a violent confrontation. One valuable thing that shooting sports do is force shooters out of their comfort zone and require complex weapons manipulations under stress. Don't believe that there is stress in competition? Watch these guys learn some painful lessons about situational awareness and … [Read more...]
Wanna go fast? There's no substitute for training, but getting good gear can help. What I'll look into for this article are the magwell and base pad by Speed Shooter Specialties. Recently I acquired a Smith and Wesson M&P9. For some reason, it just felt that the gun was lacking something, just a bit, in the grip area. As I was shooting, I noticed my hand gradually creeping … [Read more...]
How do you pull off the perfect handgun shot? One of the many factors that can affect your marksmanship is having a good trigger pull. Here are three tips I've gathered from various firearms instructors over the past few years to help perfect your trigger pull. Isolate Your Trigger Finger Of any advice I've been given to improve trigger pull, this is one … [Read more...]
