How to Shoot A Pistol Accurately Week 1 Part 1: Stop Disrupting Your Sights (Dry Fire)

[@2ndchance632]

How do you come off the trigger and get back on a prepped Glock trigger without racking the slide?

[@TacticalHyve]

Good question, which we should have addressed in the video. Some triggers will stay pinned to the rear and won't reset to the original position. You can get products like the Dry Fire mag which will reset the trigger: tacticalhyve.com/recommends/dryfiremag/dry-fire-mag/ Alternatively, when it comes to learning how to reset and prep your trigger, you can do so by isolating that skill without even presenting your pistol to take a shot. Simply point your pistol in a safe direction, break the shot, rack the slide, then immediately come off the trigger so it can reset then get to a prepped trigger. We will discuss this next Monday as we continue the series.

[@gob7116]

@@TacticalHyve Alternatively, you can "cheat" the reset on Glocks by putting a wedge to hold the slide out of battery but have enough free play in the trigger movement. The trigger wouldn't break but you can practice letting off to the reset that way. I believe some use ripcord and let it hang off the chamber.

[@rangereview4590]

Or you could have someone reach up and rack it to cycle the action.

[@vigormindset]

@@gob7116 I like using the zip tie method with my Glock 48. I use a fluorescent yellow zip tie, and it doubles as a barrel block, while also keeping the trigger from pinning to the rear.

[@kickingworld]

Wish they made dry fire mags for more than just glocks ;( No such thing for a Walther or Canik.

[@stumpyhigginbottom3466]

Impossible to spend too much time on fundamentals. Thanks for stepping back and laying a framework.

[@DougSmith-hl1vj]

I felt compelled to proffer my most sincere thanks for this "gold-plated" pistol instruction series. I'm 72 years old and the "gun world" with all it's many colors is not foreign to me. I have never viewed anything like this. Simply put, all other instruction pales in comparison. You are just plain fabulous! And a brilliant, likeable guy. Wow! Thanks, pal!

[@Fieldsinv]

Keep up the series. Every bit of knowledge for new shooters is invaluable training and makes it safer for all of us. Great WORK! 👍

[@bestdriverever1592]

One of the best explanations of trigger pull I’ve ever seen on KZbin. Thank you so much.

[@mikeharris8301]

Genius is taking a complex task and making it simple to understand. Thank you.

[@superflyboi1]

Started shooting a few months ago - went to the range with some buddies and my shots were all over the place. Stumbled across this series and started practicing dry firing 5-10 minutes a couple times a week at home for about a few weeks going through the first couple of videos. Shot my first bullseye (3 in fact) in addition to a tighter grouping. Saved me so much ammo too 😂 Thanks for all the knowledge, I will be continuing with this series!

[@josephkennell9046]

I approve. Please continue this series for as long as you have advice. I would even make it into a sub-channel series where you can recommend it to future subscribers as a training series.

[@dtps_champion6016]

Making another channel isnt smart for creators

[@johndanaher6371]

As a new gun owner, I appreciate everything I can be taught. Funnily, I just dry fired for a couple of hours while the cable was out. I seem to need to work on most of what you discussed. I'm looking forward to this series. Thanks for putting the content out there.

[@03redrubi]

Thanks Miles, PLEASE carry on!

[@onpsxmember]

That pen visualisation is really worth trying. I remember it from an older video of Michael Voigt, I think the last time 5-6 years ago via surefire. It can be also used to clear things up what of the finger should move, sweet spot for the reach, finger placement. This series is a good idea, good to interact with each other what worked out, options and so on.

[@MrDwaynePoff]

Thank you KZbin algorithms for finding y'alls channel! As a beginning, I can't begin to send my appreciation!!! Thank you everyone in the Tactical Hyve!!!!

[@dirtymike91-i9w]

13:19 mins of very valuable information Love your videos and way of teaching, Hands downs one of the best instructors on YT. Thank you so much!!

[@benrent6625]

Having just bought a hellcat as my first micro 9 I appreciate this. Back to the basics for me-a couple outings ago with my 40 I was pulling everything. I went home and dry fired went back out and shot straight. Lil dry fire goes a long way

[@sammyreyna3188]

I’m really enjoying these series . Thanks for the content my man .

[@TacticalHyve]

Glad to hear it!

[@seang1032]

Been shooting for over a decade and I believe everyone should always go back to the basics and practice the fundamentals. Once you do it for a while, you may not spend as much time with the fundamentals but without them you won't be proficient. I shoot so much I don't always think about what I'm doing but if I start missing, I stop and pay attention to figure out what I need to fix

[@inthewoodworksco.9041]

This is so good. So thankful you guys are making these videos. I appreciate how you break everything down and don’t use lingo that you might just assume we’d know. Keep it going.

[@taz2297]

Great format, this will be extremely helpful.

[@mirok1857]

Great idea, great attitude towards teaching these basics. 1-2 points at a time make these tips truly useful and mostly important - achievable. Makes me want to practice. High five from Poland

[@BNOBLE.]

Glad to see you going back to basics for the beginner. Please add more safety reminders so that becomes part of thier good habits. Thanks. Lots of new gun owners and very few of them are doing anything after the purchase.

[@robmartin6808]

Aka..J Martinez here. Great work guys. We intermediate shooters need to be brought back to beginners status. Keep it coming. Your channel is becoming one of my most matched.

[@davidbayne2845]

Thanks for the video. Trigger prep will be different on different firearms. I practice a rolling trigger stroke that steers the sight picture. This works for me across different firearms. I think “master grip” and “stroke steers sights” during dry fire. I use a laser in the chamber for dry fire practice and when the laser “fires” and doesn’t move my accuracy becomes consistent.

[@scottlandb6579]

I’m new to hand gun ownership, so I thank you for sharing these lessons.

[@Luvmygrands10]

I'm so glad I came across your channel, this will help me so much as I am new to shooting and took a course where the instructor showed me exactly what you're showing here. I now can go back to your video and continue to pratcice.

[@mangrim1829]

Great presentation. I enjoyed how you break down the different aspects of learning a new movement/skill; learn the movement, see the movement(physically and mentally), practice the movement. Keep them coming, good work.

[@emilyvandam8580]

This is such a wonderful video! As a new shooter, I'm always looking for tips to improve. This channel is one of my absolute favorites. Can't wait to continue my way through this video series. 😃

[@ishnifusmeadle]

At the moment I just shoot for fun but I do intent on conceal carrying a new pistol I got. Getting use to the platform and breaking old habits has been my biggest steps. The thing that helped me the most was the video of isolating your trigger finger and the video of introducing movement (ie a figure eight) to your sights. Thanks for the help!

[@Tomsense76]

Learning where the first break is and where the firing wall is reminds me of when I learned how to drive a manual trans. Practicing where the clutch starts to pick up so I don't have to rely on the hand break while on a hill.

[@bokiNYC]

Great videos, appreciate it. Will definitely help me get back to shooting better again after a long pause. 👍

[@bardonut]

Thanks!

[@TacticalHyve]

You're welcome, and thanks so much for the "Super Thanks!" We really appreciate it!

[@frenchtoast494]

I’m 11 and love these types of videos thank you so much for making them!

[@duacot6633]

I have a Beretta 92x and practice dry firing in DA. I find it easier to ignore the sights in the sense that I intentionally tip the barrel slightly up and secure the target from a slightly lower position since I'm technically aiming higher. Feels smoother and a more natural process to secure the target without having to "find" the front sight since it's easily presented when the barrel is slightly nosed up. I'm contemplating increasing the trigger pull by increasing the hammer spring. Right now its around 5lb DA and 2.5lb SA with LTT trigger and Beretta Match Hammer.

[@mertonsilliker3686]

Good tip

[@gregggibson3109]

My compliments to Tactical Hyve on the initiation of this series. Not only great for new shooters but great review for beginners and intermediates! Repetition drills are essential to the formation of good habits…mental and physical. I coach a local Security Team and I plan to recommend they subscribe to this channel and monitor this series.

[@wpymes]

Great video. I enjoy very much reviewing the basics! There is so much to unlearn and re learn! Thumbs up!

[@MADFISHINREELS]

Really starting to love this channel!! Thanks for taking the time to share the knowledge!

[@johngrunwell]

Very good learning techniques esp with the release of the trigger and returning to “prep”. I, myself, do employ at times my laser on a wall and again watch for movement as any move movement will be exaggerated on the wall. Granted you’re not watching your sight or red-dot, but mixing it (if you have a laser attached) to focus on your trigger press itself. I have also used my night sight, wether 3-dot or just post even red-dot, in a darken room to work on the presentation and training myself the mussel-memory to reach that aligned sight height and position. As you mentioned, there are many ways to achieve that sight alignment as you demonstrated, but also one’s own imagination also helps. It’s all in gaining that Master Grip, repetition, your goal and one’s determination to achieve it. Great videos.

[@qwrtyforse6174]

Such a great series! I actually just got into fire arms and was looking for some content/drills like this as an intro to working with and improving pistol skills.

[@mr.nobody68]

Excellent idea for a video series

[@rynoclaassen4823]

Many thanks, ammo is alot more expensive in South Africa so this is gold when it comes to practice. I have 1 question, I have a G19 with the bucket sights. What would be the correct hold at 10y? Again thank you in advance.

[@ashleywellman3516]

As a new shooter, I really appreciate you making a video series for us. Very helpful and gives me attainable goals to reach. Kerr we p it up and thanks!

[@SaundersE5]

Myles is a great instructor.

[@DarkSteel361]

Thanks for this video and the upcoming series!

[@TacticalHyve]

Our pleasure!

[@MA-lq6eb]

💥👏Very Good Series Idea!🇺🇸 Myles, what is the gun ur using here...& What is ur preferred Full & Compact Auto? Thnx!😎👍

[@lukej3784]

Yes wud like 2 know also, please brother...TY!

[@danaleks29]

Looks like a p365

[@UWMitch]

This is great! I've been shooting for ~20 years now, but the stance these days seems to have evolved to more upright (just as when I learned the stance had evolved from 20 years prior). Sent the video to a few friends who are new to shooting. Thanks for sharing the content.

[@MrSpicabooo]

Been shooting for a long time, always good to go back to basics, and you explain things so well where i can use that to help teach my girlfriend and other friends how to shoot because even though i know how to shoot myself, teaching someone else is a very different thing

[@cockneyblue]

Shooting yourself is a bad idea

[@effu9375]

Best info on YT IMO.

[@richeilertson168]

Excellent instruction. Looking forward to more videos. Semper Fi

[@stevebrittain3807]

This young man gives excellent advise

[@BarelyKnowledgeable]

Super helpful man. I’m having the issue you mentioned around the 7 min mark that I’m moving my other fingers when pulling the trigger which is causing my shot to be off to left

[@americanpatriotbill]

Love these series

[@TK.Wicked]

Keep this going it’s very informative.

[@Ksp0626]

Thanks for all the knowledge

[@admrlflg8113]

I am learning so much from this! Thanks Miles!

[@revv45acp71]

Thank you for this series!

[@taubohloko4547]

I can't wait for Thursday :-D I watched this three times already

[@johntraverso3095]

great content. really helping..please keep the lessons going

[@jayhelmes172]

Thank you I think this will be a great advantage for me. I'm new to handgun shooting

[@TacticalHyve]

Welcome!

[@2cbr600]

This is really helpful. Especially learning the fundamentals with dry fire. Ammo is expensive and just shooting at the range without proper forms will not be beneficial

[@BiggCliph]

I’ve learned so much from y’all, thank you!

[@TacticalHyve]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@carlbrinkhoff9307]

This is perfect for me, im just about to start shoting with a gun. Been following you for a while now!

[@collieman7377]

Ty for this..even if this doesn't get your aim amount of view I think the series will gather more views thru the years as more and more new people come and gives them a great starting point

[@collieman7377]

And such a great idea to give us a week of dry fire to practice for upcoming exersice

[@scaleworksRC]

Well, I just got back from the range and learned the hard way the shooting is a perishable skill. Also learning to shoot with both eyes open so that's a brand new challenge. I had a few good hits and "got back on the bike" towards the end though.

[@joshwasinger1087]

Perfect! Thanks for this.

[@TacticalHyve]

You bet!

[@kickingworld]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@jeffstark1994]

Can you share what in-ear protection you are using?

[@cliffcollins2497]

Good stuff, take care!

[@bourjuva]

keep it up

[@dealvaabel6710]

Thank you!!! ♥️. I have ñever owned a gun, I now believe I need one now. Thank you!

[@wily_k]

Very informative. Now I have to practice...

[@amechi]

Excellent

[@spconrad9612]

Good info, thanks for all of your work.

[@Rusty_ok]

Interesting test. Using the pencil to determine if your trigger finger is independent of the rest of your hand.

[@TacticalHyve]

The test is to see if one squeezes the trigger straight to the rear--not really about isolating the finger.

[@olaajala7573]

This is very helpful thank you so much

[@Z0mb3hHunt3r]

Could still hear your reset upon your restaging. since the "click" is the trigger's point of shortest travel before it can actuate/be fired again. Going past that to a full reset on most striker fired pistols is adding more finger travel distance and pressure (probability of human error/deviation) in the act of following up and continuity of consistent accurate fire as Rarely are gunfights with handguns one shot, Engaging at it's reset/wall after an initial shot makes a practical and consistent ability to follow-up without added finger movement of fully releasing the trigger each shot on most striker designs. Different strokes i guess. Love the content still!

[@raifcluster]

If I may, I'd like to add something that helps me. I bought a laser cartridge for my 9mms, that revealed a number of my bad habits. When you shoot the laser at the target, if you get a dot reflection, you're doing well. If you see a red line reflection (either horizontal or vertical), there is an issue. It means your barrel is in movement when the trigger breaks.

[@Pauley_in_GP]

I'm a bit late to this class, but thanks for the great info. I'm not exactly a beginner, but never had any formal training. Your videos are very much appreciated. Question: can all guns be dry fired without a risk of damage?

[@kalicambria]

For most guns dry fire is fine and even encouraged for practice, just not for rimfire calibers, like 22LR, where it can damage the gun.

[@gherardochapman598]

Great topic. thanks for the info

[@bertalanlorincz1489]

Thank you from Hungary👌

[@ibpositivemostly7437]

Cool video thanks.

[@rsalnoske]

I'm a new pistol owner and I have a Beretta 92fs. Beretta's website says to not dry fire and only use snap caps (which I have). I believe I can achieve the same practice results by loading a snap cap and just cocking the hammer after each trigger pull instead of racking the slide, right?

[@nowherespecial6780]

If it is a glock for a rapid close shot I'd like to aim down the back plate of the slide twice. But my favorite is my Beretta M9 But it's the same theory I aint right where the hammer is connected to the gun. What are your thoughts. How long with my draw is straight up punch out straight from sternham.

[@vigormindset]

Good stuff!!! Keep up the good work! Love this series…

[@biker1958]

Great training video thank you.

[@johndreyzehner1453]

Exclent instruction. Thanks

[@scottmiller4516]

Excellent idea and topic.

[@TacticalHyve]

Thanks!

[@TheHanshotfirst]

Love the content, guys.

[@smay5746]

Once again excellent focus on fundamentals that are applicable over all firearms and not just flavor of the month

[@skatehabitat711]

Thank you

[@Tobashimaru]

Can anyone explain benefits of releasing the trigger? I was told to use the reset since it is the fastest way to take another shot without releasing the trigger. Thank you for replies !

[@jammbbs1688]

My canik has no take up cuz I changed the trigger shoe but it's so beautiful to shoot with

[@richardharrold4357]

Good stuff.

[@AUTOxMATIK]

Good series

[@JMWDDS]

What are the blue ear plugs Milews is wearing?

[@Vonhawk15]

Very helpful

[@marcofranco3417]

GJ guys!

[@tangomantactical]

Come on brother.....THE WALL of the trigger. Get to the wall then, work. I enjoy watching you teach, as I teach as well. Yes a smaller audience but, an audience none the less. Keep up the good teaching techniques. God bless.

[@TacticalHyve]

There's more to it than just the wall, which is why he says a fully prepped trigger that than the wall. In our in-person classes, we go in-depth regarding this. The video is simplifying things for beginners.

[@tangomantactical]

@@TacticalHyve Absolutely there is. 90% of accuracy falls on the shooter....as no one will ever out shoot any firearm, especially a pistol which is the most difficult, until you get into long gun-long range shooting. I wasn't being ugly either. I know you didn't take it that way. Initially I thought you were using the phrase "prepped trigger" as " the wall" terminology. I replied mid viewing. Off subject can you please tell me what camera/camcorder you use? Make and model. Keep up the good work!

[@tangomantactical]

@@TacticalHyve don't go silent on me now in regards to camera/camcorder make and model. I am a loyal sub and wish I could order some shirts but for whatever reason I can't. Frustrating.

[@TacticalHyve]

Lol...all the camera equipment we use is listed in the description of each video ;)

[@tangomantactical]

@@TacticalHyve well I feel an inch tall.......

[@dccollectoraz]

Is it ok to dry fire without dummy rounds? Will it damage the firearm? (P365)

[@SaundersE5]

Yes it’s ok

[@HTD51]

does it damage a centerfire pistol to dry fire a lot?

[@LIONTAMER3D]

I skipped all this, cheated, and got a czp10c; it just hits what I point at