does playing shooting games on the nintendo WII help??? lol but i def agree! I tell my friends to practice your grip and do everything slowly~ since u like martial arts, i tell them its like taichi! do it slow and create muscle memory and become one with the gun! Great channel!
train with CO2 air pistols, some blowback actions simulate almost identical to centerfire guns, and you have unlimited ammo for indoor shooting every day. the best shooters in the world, it was proven used airguns, because with guns, you should shoot always, with as many as you can for practical experience. remember jimi hendricks first played guitar on a broom, so why not learn handguns from airguns?
Great Video Sootch. I dont see enough videos that talk about "looser" grip from the firing hand and tight grip with the support hand. IMHO that is a commonly overlooked detail that would help a lot of shooters out there.
Scootch, I bought the attractive red Zoom 9MM dry caps. When I was finished dry firing, I pulled back the slide expecting the cap to eject and instead it jammed. Thinking of trying another brand dry caps, or perhaps releasing the magazine prior to pulling the slide might have corrected the problem. Any suggestions welcome.
Thank you so much for your videos. I am hard of hearing and you audio is incredibility GREAT! I also agree with comment IGiveUpOnACleverName posted. Thank you so very much!
I was reading in TIME about this weightlifter. He was an olympic gold medalist who perfected his deadlift using a broomstick. He said technique was everything and the actual weight played a smaller role than most would think. I believe that is true in shooting as well. Dryfiring is an excellent way to supplement your training.
Does firing an AirSoft Pistol improves trigger control on a real gun? I was planning to purchase one. Don't have a real pistol yet, but I'm in the shooting range once a week. I'm still in the process of choosing platforms & calibers. Thanks! Nice Video.
Hi Don. My question is this - Will dry firing help the trigger mechanism to sort of break in or smooth in a bit?? I know these guns that have sort of a "stiff" trigger - like a CZ SP 01 9mm for example. I don't have $200 for a trigger/action job so can I just do many thousand rounds of dry fireing with a dummy round & will this smooth in the trigger? ThX. Sincerely, JAMES.
Great clip; especially about being sure to remove the magazine. How many accidents or " unlawful discharges " ( " U.D.'s } have occured beacuse someone didn't check / remove their magazine ( after checking " SAFE " ) and in effect just rechambered a round ( and fired it ). Regards.
@barstoolguru Hi, yes I totally agree; hence why I used the term " unlawful discharge " or " UD " which is the official term used in the ADF ( Australian Defence Force ) and it's a chargable offence whether it's blank or live ammunition. However regardless of what term we use it is negligent and not a " accident ", as a weapon doesn't " fire itself "; etc. All the best.
Unless a women or anyone for that matter that has little to no gun handling experience a revolver us the best choice because there is no chance of jamming which most women can't deal with and some men
@sootch00, I cannot possibly agree with this video more. This is one of the best vids I've seen on this subject. I feel the same way, I've also been in boxing and martial arts for much of my life thus far, but I'm disabled at the moment. I've started taking a big interest in guns and knives, trying to figure out a style for helping myself and possibly other disabled people, permanent and temporary.
I think practice every day is the only way to stay sharp, I dry fire my 1911 quite a bit.
What do you think of slamming the slide? I simply cringe when I see a 1911 slide slammed, dry firing is fine for me, but not slide slamming. The thing I hate the most when I go to a range is when the person inspecting my firearm suddenly slams it. Its fine if thats what he does to his guns, but not mine. I saw you slam it once in the vid, but that was a low cal I believe.
@rahj8786 Dry fire is fine in modern firearms because of the floating firing pin. It's the same action as actually firing the gun. Older revolvers with a firing pin attached to the hammer or rimfire caliber firing pins can be damaged with excessive dry firing. The are a very small number of small frame designs that recommend not dry firing but it's clearly stated in the owners manual. If you are concerned or uncertain, use snap caps. Thanks~
@Seven22Ent You dont need a snap cap to practice dryfiring. Snapcaps are used mainly to simulate dead primers and light primer strikes, tap rack bang drills and stovepipe malfunctions, not to protect the firing pin. The glock manual, and most modern firearm manuals (even .22LR) state thats its fine and even recomended to dryfire the weapon.
chamber check, mag check, serious gun owners should absolutely check out frontsight in nevada, just got back from a 4 day defensive handgun course, they made me realize how many bad/ unsafe habbits i had/ have
I'm wondering why your non-dominant hand thumb is resting "over" your dominant hand thumb?
Also, why with your .45 is your thumb apparently not holding the safety down so you do not inadvertently flip it on and end up with a gun locked up at a critical time under stress? You draw a .45, you throw the safety down with (in you case) your right thumb, and your thumb stays atop it. No chance of user error that way.
some people practice their firearms skills with airsoft handguns. Look up safe arms reviews (SAR).
Though the trigger pull is different from the real gun (by a LOT, it's almost TOO light); it is cheap, there is some recoil but it is slightly less than a .22, and the weight ratio is 1:1, depending on the airsoft you have just bought.
It's an alternative to dry-firing, and a very fun one. But it's still no replacement for the real thing.
@SecretAsianMan0 Yes, I love Steve at SAR. I have an airsoft M-16 that's fun and a good training aid. Handling your guns is a great asset to superior ability with your firearms. Thanks~
Dude, I know so much about guns, I got a P-1 now that it is the hardest damn gun I ever had to learn how it shoots, any suggestions? I been shooting 38 years and this thing has got me, I had a P-38 2 of them and they all shot super high, with a normal sight picture, it would hit perfectly at over 75 yards, is this normal?
With modern floating firing pins, you don't need to worry with snap caps unless you want to take extra precaution. Just like firing a weapon. Rimfire would be a concern for sure. Thanks for the kind comments ~
my 9mm cobra derringer says "do not dry shoot" in the manual, but usually .17 and .22 are rim fire. do you think i can dry shoot this model? the manual is for all models
Many shooters like the snap caps for added safety, but with the floating firing pin design in all current production guns, they can take all the dry firing you can do. I don't use snap caps but rarely. Rimfire firearms are another matter. You should not dry fire unless needed. Revolvers with the firing pin on the hammer should also not be dry fired. Otherwise, dry fire away. Thanks~
On a rimfire, the firing pin is offset to strike the rim of the cartridge and repeated dryfiring can cause the firing pin to malform. On a centerfire pistol, the firing pin is "free floating" and reacts the same as it would if you were shooting. Check out Frontsight's website. He's big on Dry Fire Practice. Of course things break so yes, a spring could, but it's unlikely.
More important than most people think, you do not need to fire a shot, but you must understand sight picture, and trigger break, if you are to be a good shot with your hand gun when you need it.
Good information. I have the same brand of snap caps you use. They are great. Also, actual firing helps your proficency, too! I would recommend everyone have a .22 caliber pistol. This lets you put a lot of rounds down range without breaking the bank. Trigger time is trigger time! Sure, it's fun shooting the center fire stuff, but I have a blast with my Beretta U22 Neos. I can go to the range and fire 300-rounds and not hear the great sucking sound from my wallet!
Excellent video. I recently went to the range with some coworkers who have been shooting for years and they were surpised by my accuacy - particularly with DAO. I told them it was due to dry firing. Like katas in marshall arts, to some it seems silly but muscle memory is key. Keep up the good work. I look forward to your next video. and..... long live the Republic
Excellent information as always. Interesting to hear you speak of your martial arts background as well. I have also said many times that firearms practice is another type of martial art. Thanks for sharing! Keep up the great work.
Thanks for your great videos! So, you typically dry fire without snapcaps? They're hard to find here locally in the calibers I need. I'm hesitant to dry fire without them, so any comments on (and your viewers) experience is appreciated.
I hardly ever use snapcaps. Unless it's a rimfire or old style revolver where the hammer has the firing pin attached, it's fine. Modern firearms have free floating firing pins and are perfectly safe to dry fire, in fact, Front Sight just sent me a newsletter confirming that fact. I mainly added the snapcaps for those who are super careful. I've been dry firing for years without any damage to firing pins. Plus snap caps are an added hassle. Thanks~
The Taurus trigger is Great with me because that long pull is only on the first shot. Maintain rear position and it then is a hair trigger with Awsome rapid fire capability!
Thanks for an informative video. It gives me an excuse to handle my firearms more :-) My new Ruger LCP has a reeeally long trigger pull, so practicing at home will help my me to become accustomed to staging the trigger.
I see from your post before you are going to cover this at a later date but using snap caps I made the biggest improvement in my shooting along with dry fire. I have my wife load my mags with snap caps mixed in without me seeing where they are. As I fire one comes up and I found myself anticipating the recoil and shooting low. I could not tell this until i used snap caps. I thought it was my sights on my Glock 22. now I can tell because I know what it feels like. good and bad feel it remember it
I had been planning this video for a while. My next video will be to help with flinching. You're doing the right things, just add live rounds next time you're at the range. It's amazing how it will improve your shooting. Thanks Amigo!
Thanks! I've got a Glock 22, and haven't been out to shoot it yet. I've shot .357's, .38's, .22 and .22 mags, so looking forward to it. This will help too.
Dry Firing is only harmful to rimfire caliber guns. It's helpful to have a snap-cap to keep the firing pin from possible over travel damage but should be fine. I've been dry firing for years with no adverse effects. Thanks Bro~
Great Video, Sootch! I recently purchased a Glock 17. I am going to use this video as an intro w/ my kids(15 & 20) . As well as for self. Not only is ammo expensive, it is not easy to find. I will be doing dry fire practice along w/ range pratice.
Check out sootch00's page. He has many many firearm videos already. You should subscribe to his channel.Sootch adds about two videos a week. He know what's up.
The Snap caps have a spring behind the firing pin to allow give. I'd rather use an empty chamber than spent rounds. I've been dry firing for 25 years without a problem, even without snap caps. Just don't dry fire rimfire guns. Thanks~
It's a Springfirld Armory Champion. It's slightly smaller than my Colt Commander 4" but not quite as short as the Officers. It's a sweet shooting pistol. Thanks Bro~
Had a couple of questions. First, which martial art did you study? I just started studying Aikido last year while I was in Canada visiting my sister for a few months, but to my dismay there are no Dojos locally.
Second, would practicing with an Airsoft gun translate to actual firearms at all? I'm a complete noob when it comes to guns, lol, so sorry if that's a dumb question.
seems to me the thing that's lacking about dry firing is the lack of the loud BANG and recoil...I wonder how much this would affect muscle memory or mental composure?
I have atleast 3 or more mags for each pistol and one is always unloaded. I'll switch them out and give each one a break. You shouldn't have any troublle unless it leave them loaded for an extended period of time, say months... Thanks~
I had always heard the conventional wisdom-i.e.- a loaded mag weakens the spring, but have since had several pros tell me this isnt true, as long as you dont overload the mag in the 1st place.
a spring is DESIGNED to the compression point of a full mag and the ONLY thing that will weaken spring steel is to OVER compress it..
of course im not a metallurgist or firearms expert, just passing along this info.
another possibility is to leave 1 or 2 rounds short of full mag to be UNDER compressed.
Very good video and information as usual. You really do have a presence in front of a camera. Did you use to do this on a professional basis? or did you ever teach? Anyways, great vid man!!
home defence question should i keep my finger on the the trigger or to the side if i feel there's an intruder?
TheLazZzar 5 days ago
does playing shooting games on the nintendo WII help??? lol but i def agree! I tell my friends to practice your grip and do everything slowly~ since u like martial arts, i tell them its like taichi! do it slow and create muscle memory and become one with the gun! Great channel!
Ag47SilverSurfer 1 month ago
Point of aim for the gun are they all the same? or does the caliber matter or bullet weight?
MrPoosa1 1 month ago
Dude, you and I just became best friends
pappaV001 1 month ago
train with CO2 air pistols, some blowback actions simulate almost identical to centerfire guns, and you have unlimited ammo for indoor shooting every day. the best shooters in the world, it was proven used airguns, because with guns, you should shoot always, with as many as you can for practical experience. remember jimi hendricks first played guitar on a broom, so why not learn handguns from airguns?
1942nuclear 1 month ago
lol sootch means bitch in russian, just sayin
VViP30U7 2 months ago
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Pyrorob323 2 months ago
Great Video Sootch. I dont see enough videos that talk about "looser" grip from the firing hand and tight grip with the support hand. IMHO that is a commonly overlooked detail that would help a lot of shooters out there.
ThunderChief41 2 months ago
Scootch, I bought the attractive red Zoom 9MM dry caps. When I was finished dry firing, I pulled back the slide expecting the cap to eject and instead it jammed. Thinking of trying another brand dry caps, or perhaps releasing the magazine prior to pulling the slide might have corrected the problem. Any suggestions welcome.
KRYTEN451 3 months ago
Thank you so much for your videos. I am hard of hearing and you audio is incredibility GREAT! I also agree with comment IGiveUpOnACleverName posted. Thank you so very much!
SojournethTruth 4 months ago
Thanks for the videos man, they're all helpful
XxF0RTR3SSxX 4 months ago
skip 1:30
kosmosleha 7 months ago
Is that a taurus millinium?
isamtator 7 months ago
I was reading in TIME about this weightlifter. He was an olympic gold medalist who perfected his deadlift using a broomstick. He said technique was everything and the actual weight played a smaller role than most would think. I believe that is true in shooting as well. Dryfiring is an excellent way to supplement your training.
lithjimmy 7 months ago
Are blank guns good for dry practice? I have 1 blank pistol and nex week im getting blank revolver
TheKenny951 8 months ago
Does firing an AirSoft Pistol improves trigger control on a real gun? I was planning to purchase one. Don't have a real pistol yet, but I'm in the shooting range once a week. I'm still in the process of choosing platforms & calibers. Thanks! Nice Video.
godkizzz 9 months ago
personal defense defense training has ceased its operations :(
chevygearhead454 10 months ago
He sure does love his guns!
anoopko 11 months ago
Does a laser help?
IMFDB 11 months ago
just the tip huehuehue
angusfred123 11 months ago
cool!! g18
coldmac1010 1 year ago
just the tip...thats what she/he said
mazafuzle 1 year ago
And at the most extreme case, imagine you have a gun and do "dry holding" as well. Just kidding.
cyberdaemon 1 year ago
WITHOUT snap caps is it bad for my guns (specifically Glock 32 and SKS) to dry fire them? After enough dry fires will there be permanent damage?
I already work on my muscle memory daily, but I will definitely check out those videos. Great video yourself.
JAndersonIV 1 year ago
good video thanks it helped alot.
matthewtaylor12345 1 year ago
Hi Don. My question is this - Will dry firing help the trigger mechanism to sort of break in or smooth in a bit?? I know these guns that have sort of a "stiff" trigger - like a CZ SP 01 9mm for example. I don't have $200 for a trigger/action job so can I just do many thousand rounds of dry fireing with a dummy round & will this smooth in the trigger? ThX. Sincerely, JAMES.
buzzclark 1 year ago
Great video! :D
Jamge87 1 year ago
Great clip; especially about being sure to remove the magazine. How many accidents or " unlawful discharges " ( " U.D.'s } have occured beacuse someone didn't check / remove their magazine ( after checking " SAFE " ) and in effect just rechambered a round ( and fired it ). Regards.
Splitskirts 1 year ago
@Splitskirts it is called a ND ( negligent discharge) It is NOT an accidental discharge When it is caused by negligence (improper handling)
barstoolguru 1 year ago
@barstoolguru Hi, yes I totally agree; hence why I used the term " unlawful discharge " or " UD " which is the official term used in the ADF ( Australian Defence Force ) and it's a chargable offence whether it's blank or live ammunition. However regardless of what term we use it is negligent and not a " accident ", as a weapon doesn't " fire itself "; etc. All the best.
Splitskirts 1 year ago
Great video, Sir. Very useful tips. Thank you for posting this.
alagentleman1 1 year ago
Unless a women or anyone for that matter that has little to no gun handling experience a revolver us the best choice because there is no chance of jamming which most women can't deal with and some men
Jadill90 1 year ago
25 years ? Why don't you do some videos to do w the martial arts ? Thanks
muttilo 1 year ago
what is the best 9mm for a woman.
kbr 1 year ago
great vid lol and lmao new firearm in every other scene
SolutionsTactical 1 year ago
Good video keep up the good work. Ignore the idiots and brats and know that your work is appreciated. Thank you.
dedzone 1 year ago
I appreciate the videos you have posted and as a result my scores at the range have improved. Keep up the good work!
IIGeo 1 year ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
I really wanted to watch this but the guy talks to much.
Khopits 1 year ago
@Khopits I wanted to watch your videos but you said nothing.... you don't talk enough. Lol! To each his own.
sootch00 1 year ago 28
@sootch00 Yes you are correct, I am sure you are an expert at what you do. I am very impatient. :)
Khopits 1 year ago
@sootch00, I cannot possibly agree with this video more. This is one of the best vids I've seen on this subject. I feel the same way, I've also been in boxing and martial arts for much of my life thus far, but I'm disabled at the moment. I've started taking a big interest in guns and knives, trying to figure out a style for helping myself and possibly other disabled people, permanent and temporary.
I think practice every day is the only way to stay sharp, I dry fire my 1911 quite a bit.
hoboboxerjoe 1 year ago
@sootch00 Great vids ,Love em all . yours are more than just runnin and gunnin.
sean2070 1 year ago
@Khopits he talks less compared to nutsdfancy.....so to me he is ok LOL
netpolice151 1 year ago
@Khopits
true this
FieldBoy111 1 year ago
@Khopits
true. the video begins at 4:04
FieldBoy111 1 year ago
@Khopits Didn't your momma teach you that if you don't have something nice to say don't say anything at all.
I guess manners also disappeared with morals in this Republic.
Keep your powder dry Sootch, we got your back!
Grezzoitalian 2 months ago
well u can dry fire a weapon that does not have a free floating firing pin all u have to do is buy some snap caps
MrDrummer1992 1 year ago
I never realized shooting was a martial art until I saw Brian Enos.
FoodCubes 1 year ago
What do you think of slamming the slide? I simply cringe when I see a 1911 slide slammed, dry firing is fine for me, but not slide slamming. The thing I hate the most when I go to a range is when the person inspecting my firearm suddenly slams it. Its fine if thats what he does to his guns, but not mine. I saw you slam it once in the vid, but that was a low cal I believe.
24Rorschach 1 year ago
is it true? that dry firing a gun can damage the mechanism of your gun? im new to this and i just wanna have some clear answer to this issue.
rahj8786 1 year ago
@rahj8786 Dry fire is fine in modern firearms because of the floating firing pin. It's the same action as actually firing the gun. Older revolvers with a firing pin attached to the hammer or rimfire caliber firing pins can be damaged with excessive dry firing. The are a very small number of small frame designs that recommend not dry firing but it's clearly stated in the owners manual. If you are concerned or uncertain, use snap caps. Thanks~
sootch00 1 year ago 6
@rahj8786 If you have a Glock (as I do), you should *not* dry fire it. Use snapcaps and protect your investment!
Seven22Ent 9 months ago
@Seven22Ent You dont need a snap cap to practice dryfiring. Snapcaps are used mainly to simulate dead primers and light primer strikes, tap rack bang drills and stovepipe malfunctions, not to protect the firing pin. The glock manual, and most modern firearm manuals (even .22LR) state thats its fine and even recomended to dryfire the weapon.
tronclay 9 months ago
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Another great vid scooch00
at 4:00 you have the Taurus Millenium Pro ?
I"m trading mine out...evey time i grab it my thumb hits the mag release. Not good
dergible 1 year ago
Another great vid scooch00
at 4:00 you have the Taurus Millenium Pro ?
I"m trading mine out...evey time i grab it my thumb hits the mag release. Not good
dergible 1 year ago
Great information in this video!
MrCool63 1 year ago
"Just the tip" --- thats what she said. lol... sorry couldn't resist.
Thanks for the video.
The90sHater 1 year ago
chamber check, mag check, serious gun owners should absolutely check out frontsight in nevada, just got back from a 4 day defensive handgun course, they made me realize how many bad/ unsafe habbits i had/ have
jasperash 1 year ago
I'm wondering why your non-dominant hand thumb is resting "over" your dominant hand thumb?
Also, why with your .45 is your thumb apparently not holding the safety down so you do not inadvertently flip it on and end up with a gun locked up at a critical time under stress? You draw a .45, you throw the safety down with (in you case) your right thumb, and your thumb stays atop it. No chance of user error that way.
ClaptonPettyFan 1 year ago
@ClaptonPettyFan I shoot better with my support thumb on top. I'm guessing he does too.
Jimbodude87 1 year ago
I like your videos. I'm going to subscribe!!!
TheJvalle 1 year ago
Excellent video. 5 stars
ducatijunker 2 years ago
some people practice their firearms skills with airsoft handguns. Look up safe arms reviews (SAR).
Though the trigger pull is different from the real gun (by a LOT, it's almost TOO light); it is cheap, there is some recoil but it is slightly less than a .22, and the weight ratio is 1:1, depending on the airsoft you have just bought.
It's an alternative to dry-firing, and a very fun one. But it's still no replacement for the real thing.
SecretAsianMan0 2 years ago
@SecretAsianMan0 Yes, I love Steve at SAR. I have an airsoft M-16 that's fun and a good training aid. Handling your guns is a great asset to superior ability with your firearms. Thanks~
sootch00 2 years ago
WHAHAH his face at 5:53 why so serious ?
MasTeRnoOkz 2 years ago
What is WHAHAH??? Handling a gun is serious but that was concentration.
sootch00 2 years ago
the expression at your face made me laugh. But your right handling a gun is a serious job. And about the ''why so serious'' its from the dark knight
MasTeRnoOkz 2 years ago
@sootch00 Great vid sootch,very helpful.
sean2070 1 year ago
looks like peyton manning
gordonrobertwhite 1 year ago
for rim fire guns use a empty shell if u don't want to spend money on snap caps...
u can also use spent shells in center fire guns to some extent....but they definitely wont cycle....
karlebyrdjr 2 years ago
i dont want to know what will happen if you will see a bulglar in hour your house :)
panagiwths100 2 years ago
Dude, I know so much about guns, I got a P-1 now that it is the hardest damn gun I ever had to learn how it shoots, any suggestions? I been shooting 38 years and this thing has got me, I had a P-38 2 of them and they all shot super high, with a normal sight picture, it would hit perfectly at over 75 yards, is this normal?
sabbathmusic 2 years ago
In my P-38 review, the gun shot high. They must be sighted in for a longer distance being a Military Issue side arm.
The P-1 is aluminum framed and that may be causing some issues. Maybe there is some wear and tolerances are not as tight. Hummm I don't know.
Thanks Bro~
sootch00 2 years ago
your videos are awesome and i love snap caps, if they werent so darned expensive
Valetudo21 2 years ago
With modern floating firing pins, you don't need to worry with snap caps unless you want to take extra precaution. Just like firing a weapon. Rimfire would be a concern for sure. Thanks for the kind comments ~
sootch00 2 years ago
can we use a load indecator in place of a snap cap ,on a rimfire?
p22 for example?
backburnerart 2 years ago
my 9mm cobra derringer says "do not dry shoot" in the manual, but usually .17 and .22 are rim fire. do you think i can dry shoot this model? the manual is for all models
bitcheznhos 2 years ago
I would not dry fire a firearm that states not to. Derringers are different that most modern designs. No need to take chances. Thanks~
sootch00 2 years ago
Without the snap cap,
why is it bad for the gun?
You mentioned some pin in the beginning about so that it wouldn't get damagec.
Naturepheonix 2 years ago
Many shooters like the snap caps for added safety, but with the floating firing pin design in all current production guns, they can take all the dry firing you can do. I don't use snap caps but rarely. Rimfire firearms are another matter. You should not dry fire unless needed. Revolvers with the firing pin on the hammer should also not be dry fired. Otherwise, dry fire away. Thanks~
sootch00 2 years ago
Oh so what happens?
the spring breaks?
Naturepheonix 2 years ago
On a rimfire, the firing pin is offset to strike the rim of the cartridge and repeated dryfiring can cause the firing pin to malform. On a centerfire pistol, the firing pin is "free floating" and reacts the same as it would if you were shooting. Check out Frontsight's website. He's big on Dry Fire Practice. Of course things break so yes, a spring could, but it's unlikely.
sootch00 2 years ago
Oh, so it's always best to have snap caps....thanks :)
Naturepheonix 2 years ago
More important than most people think, you do not need to fire a shot, but you must understand sight picture, and trigger break, if you are to be a good shot with your hand gun when you need it.
BBrecon 2 years ago
Good information. I have the same brand of snap caps you use. They are great. Also, actual firing helps your proficency, too! I would recommend everyone have a .22 caliber pistol. This lets you put a lot of rounds down range without breaking the bank. Trigger time is trigger time! Sure, it's fun shooting the center fire stuff, but I have a blast with my Beretta U22 Neos. I can go to the range and fire 300-rounds and not hear the great sucking sound from my wallet!
ranhefner 2 years ago
Brilliant video once again.
JoeDurobot 2 years ago
Excellent video. I recently went to the range with some coworkers who have been shooting for years and they were surpised by my accuacy - particularly with DAO. I told them it was due to dry firing. Like katas in marshall arts, to some it seems silly but muscle memory is key. Keep up the good work. I look forward to your next video. and..... long live the Republic
leaningright252 2 years ago
Sooch,
Another awesome video. Dry firing is a great way to help a new shooter solve the flinch problem. Free practice is always good.
SgtBooker44 2 years ago
this vid was really informative, considering I know squat about guns lol....What martial art did you practice?
bronzbabe101 2 years ago
I took Goju ryu and Shorin ryu, both Okinawan Karate Styles. Great for the Body & Soul. BTW: Sometimes I feel I don't know sqaut about guns either :)
Thanks~
sootch00 2 years ago
oh sure you do! are you an instuctor or teacher? you are very authoritative with great delivery : ) just a guess, am I right?
bronzbabe101 2 years ago
Excellent info thanx
Lastshot34 2 years ago
Excellent information as always. Interesting to hear you speak of your martial arts background as well. I have also said many times that firearms practice is another type of martial art. Thanks for sharing! Keep up the great work.
PackRat556 2 years ago
Thanks for your great videos! So, you typically dry fire without snapcaps? They're hard to find here locally in the calibers I need. I'm hesitant to dry fire without them, so any comments on (and your viewers) experience is appreciated.
mcekim2 2 years ago
I hardly ever use snapcaps. Unless it's a rimfire or old style revolver where the hammer has the firing pin attached, it's fine. Modern firearms have free floating firing pins and are perfectly safe to dry fire, in fact, Front Sight just sent me a newsletter confirming that fact. I mainly added the snapcaps for those who are super careful. I've been dry firing for years without any damage to firing pins. Plus snap caps are an added hassle. Thanks~
sootch00 2 years ago
Great video. You always make good vids.
bulkfull 2 years ago
The Taurus trigger is Great with me because that long pull is only on the first shot. Maintain rear position and it then is a hair trigger with Awsome rapid fire capability!
MotleyShaneReturns 2 years ago
One of your best yet . Love the editing.Thank you for sharing.
ElMiner 2 years ago
Sootch always again a great video, I have not use snap caps, could you email me please and tell me about there use
thanks
obxsocom 2 years ago
great advice as allways.your shooting with both eyes open vid helped a lot.
1776phoenix 2 years ago
Awesome Vid.
Yes as soon as I bought my Beretta "40mm" pistol ( which looked like the Beretta "9mm" pistol that I used in the army)
I took it apart and put it back together several times, Loaded mags and practiced dry fire. I like the safety on my pistola just like you said!
Its not a bad Idea to do this every other day.
VIVA LA REVOLUTION!!
dpchrist26 2 years ago
Thanks for an informative video. It gives me an excuse to handle my firearms more :-) My new Ruger LCP has a reeeally long trigger pull, so practicing at home will help my me to become accustomed to staging the trigger.
mcekim2 2 years ago
I see from your post before you are going to cover this at a later date but using snap caps I made the biggest improvement in my shooting along with dry fire. I have my wife load my mags with snap caps mixed in without me seeing where they are. As I fire one comes up and I found myself anticipating the recoil and shooting low. I could not tell this until i used snap caps. I thought it was my sights on my Glock 22. now I can tell because I know what it feels like. good and bad feel it remember it
vrich3733 2 years ago
Thanks Don for another great vid.
vrich3733 2 years ago
I had been planning this video for a while. My next video will be to help with flinching. You're doing the right things, just add live rounds next time you're at the range. It's amazing how it will improve your shooting. Thanks Amigo!
sootch00 2 years ago
yep, thats what I was trying to say. lol...Snaps Mixed with live ammo. It really helped me allot.
Thank You!
vrich3733 2 years ago
awesome bro. I love guns too and I love the BOOM! I am a GUY BOOM! the arts? me too jusitu !
mysacredhonor 2 years ago
Thanks! I've got a Glock 22, and haven't been out to shoot it yet. I've shot .357's, .38's, .22 and .22 mags, so looking forward to it. This will help too.
Enjoyed the video!
ChrmdLabradorite 2 years ago
Excellent advise thanks Don, just one question what make was that 1911 you were holding?
mpost81 2 years ago
Isn't dry-firing harmful for guns ?
At least for pistols...
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Peace.
Dave.
stealthyshooter 2 years ago
Dry Firing is only harmful to rimfire caliber guns. It's helpful to have a snap-cap to keep the firing pin from possible over travel damage but should be fine. I've been dry firing for years with no adverse effects. Thanks Bro~
sootch00 2 years ago
When no one is home I practice clearing every room in my house. I also practice dry firing while watching TV.
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JPK7777777 2 years ago
Great Video, Sootch! I recently purchased a Glock 17. I am going to use this video as an intro w/ my kids(15 & 20) . As well as for self. Not only is ammo expensive, it is not easy to find. I will be doing dry fire practice along w/ range pratice.
MARLORINAZ1 2 years ago
please do more firearm videos, excellent video
dweber66 2 years ago 2
Check out sootch00's page. He has many many firearm videos already. You should subscribe to his channel.Sootch adds about two videos a week. He know what's up.
nelsonboy707 2 years ago 5
done. sootch rocks!
dweber66 2 years ago
i have A kel -Tec pf 9,the trigger pull looks very simular to your taurus !! ---great vid,thanks for the tips !! 5---stars
tdawgee 2 years ago
Very professional, you'd probably be a good person to go shooting with... for feedback.
lightleague 2 years ago
Great video.
Dry fire is very important before you go to the range or even if you dont go to the range that much.
Good stuff
:)
SafeArmsReview 2 years ago
Thanks Brother~ Dry Fire is a must.
sootch00 2 years ago
i thought it was bad to dry fire the rifle- could you load spent rounds and use them as snap caps?
xBARNES187x 2 years ago
The Snap caps have a spring behind the firing pin to allow give. I'd rather use an empty chamber than spent rounds. I've been dry firing for 25 years without a problem, even without snap caps. Just don't dry fire rimfire guns. Thanks~
sootch00 2 years ago
Snap Caps will save your tool from Over use by Dry Firing, and a Cheap way to know your using Dummy Rounds :O)
Great Review !!
SKULLZ0MBIE 2 years ago
Good one, Sootch. Thanks.
Btw... Is that a Colt 4" 1911?
stinkbug2012 2 years ago
It's a Springfirld Armory Champion. It's slightly smaller than my Colt Commander 4" but not quite as short as the Officers. It's a sweet shooting pistol. Thanks Bro~
sootch00 2 years ago
What 1911 is that I like it ?
Tater78HD 2 years ago
It's a Springfirld Armory Champion. A very sweet shooting pistol :) Thanks
sootch00 2 years ago
Had a couple of questions. First, which martial art did you study? I just started studying Aikido last year while I was in Canada visiting my sister for a few months, but to my dismay there are no Dojos locally.
Second, would practicing with an Airsoft gun translate to actual firearms at all? I'm a complete noob when it comes to guns, lol, so sorry if that's a dumb question.
strangenewworlds 2 years ago
lol..you like guns the way I like swords!
seems to me the thing that's lacking about dry firing is the lack of the loud BANG and recoil...I wonder how much this would affect muscle memory or mental composure?
yinghonghaohan319 2 years ago
Yes, Sword fighting is also a Martial Arts :)
Dealing with recoil and muzzle blast is a separate issue that I'm planning to cover as soon as I get back to the range. You need disciplines is both.
sootch00 2 years ago
good tips
jtstanely 2 years ago
I'm glad your my friend.Great video just keeps getting better.Thanks.
bill13442 2 years ago
thanks for the tips. very helpfull!
pmalveda02 2 years ago
Sootch,
truely one of your better vids and it really fills a gap that is out there. Thanks for taking the time to share.
outward2006 2 years ago
My buddy Steve was raving about the benefits of dry fire exercises with his pistol. I just sent him the link. Thanks Sootch.
RodneyHampton 2 years ago
I like my gun to be loaded ready to use. I know it's not good for the spring in the mag. Any suggestions?
freedomintheus 2 years ago
I have atleast 3 or more mags for each pistol and one is always unloaded. I'll switch them out and give each one a break. You shouldn't have any troublle unless it leave them loaded for an extended period of time, say months... Thanks~
sootch00 2 years ago
I had always heard the conventional wisdom-i.e.- a loaded mag weakens the spring, but have since had several pros tell me this isnt true, as long as you dont overload the mag in the 1st place.
a spring is DESIGNED to the compression point of a full mag and the ONLY thing that will weaken spring steel is to OVER compress it..
of course im not a metallurgist or firearms expert, just passing along this info.
another possibility is to leave 1 or 2 rounds short of full mag to be UNDER compressed.
Sixthick66 2 years ago
Good job Scootch00. Thanks
mpett2 2 years ago
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Sounds like a joke. Wish it was. Good Day !!!! Ms. S
shananagans5 2 years ago
It's Cool that you mention Martial Art's and Weapon's Craft in the same sentence!
Tough Guy Hugh! LoL!
The Art of Self Defense is definitely something you have to stay in practice with and develop a focused mindset In order to execute properly!
5*! Thanks!
U-Bet!
MrMindfucker 2 years ago
I gave it 5 stars before I was done watching it. Good thing you lived up to that expectation. :)
shananagans5 2 years ago
Thanks Shannon! I appreciate your Trust! LOL!
sootch00 2 years ago
Very good video and information as usual. You really do have a presence in front of a camera. Did you use to do this on a professional basis? or did you ever teach? Anyways, great vid man!!
chanderson1 2 years ago
Great Vid Sootch!
mattswall 2 years ago
Amazing great video!
GlockAnimal 2 years ago
You love guns ?!?!?!?! :P
I've seen .22 conversion kits and Airsoft being used in the same role. I hope to use Airsoft to get the muscle memory in.
AndrewXAnarchy 2 years ago
Yes, those are also excellent training tools as well. Thanks~
sootch00 2 years ago
How inmature, but I've never said, "FIRST", but I like it. Great video. Thanks
Lexi8888 2 years ago