Introducing the New Smith &amp; Wesson® CSX® E-Series®: A Legacy EvolvedAt Smith &amp; Wesson, we’ve spent over 170 years redefining American firearms. We listen, innovate, and push the boundaries of performance and reliability. That’s why we’re proud to introduce the CSX® E-Series®, an evolution of our highly regarded CSX platform, engineered for those who demand excellence in their everyday carry.Enhanced Ergonomics &amp; ControlThe CSX E-Series is built with purpose—delivering superior ergonomics and control in a compact, metal-framed package. One of the standout enhancements is the large wrap-around front strap, increasing the textured surface area by 200% compared to the original CSX. This means better grip, better control, and more confidence every time you draw.<img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltb61dcb3c40854cd9/bltb8835fbb346a0ea0/67ad06a2f1784865322bbec9/CSX_Blog_Trigger.jpg" alt="CSX_Blog_Trigger.jpg" height="auto"/>Refined Trigger SystemWe understand that trigger performance makes all the difference. The CSX E-Series features a re-designed forward set trigger with a 40% reduction in trigger pull break angle. This delivers a smoother, more linear trigger pull, providing crisp and consistent performance shot after shot. Combined with an enhanced reset, the CSX E-Series ensures you stay on target when it matters most.Increased Capacity, Same Compact SizeA compact pistol shouldn’t mean sacrificing capacity. That’s why we’ve introduced new 15- and 17-round magazine options, giving you more firepower in a platform that remains easily concealable and comfortable for everyday carry.<img asset_uid="blt852e32a7e8523db7" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltb61dcb3c40854cd9/blt852e32a7e8523db7/67ad06a2a40f66d723b31d3d/CSX_Blog_Mags.jpg" alt="CSX_Blog_Mags.jpg" height="auto"/>Optic-Ready &amp; Combat-ReadyThe CSX E-Series features a modified RMS-C/507K optic cut, allowing for direct mounting of popular micro red dots using M4 mounting screw holes. Additionally, our ClearSight™ Cut technology reduces optic blowback contamination, keeping your sight picture clear when you need it most. Whether you prefer iron sights or a red dot, the CSX E-Series is built for adaptability.Modular Grip &amp; CustomizationYour firearm should fit your needs, not the other way around. The CSX E-Series introduces a modular grip adapter, allowing you to switch between subcompact and compact sizes for personalized ergonomics. Plus, we’ve redesigned the fixed 12-round magazine spacer to enhance grip stability and shooting comfort.<img asset_uid="bltbc33b0c2added793" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltb61dcb3c40854cd9/bltbc33b0c2added793/67ad06a20f97a2de7833e7a6/CSX_Blog_Grips.jpg" alt="CSX_Blog_Grips.jpg" height="auto"/>A Tradition of Excellence, A Future of InnovationTrue to Smith &amp; Wesson’s commitment to craftsmanship, the CSX E-Series retains all the essential features that made the original CSX a trusted choice: ambidextrous safety, slide stop, and magazine release, ensuring ease of use for both left- and right-handed shooters.Your Next Carry Pistol is HereThe CSX E-Series isn’t just an upgrade—it’s an evolution. A modern classic designed to meet the demands of today's carry enthusiasts while maintaining Smith &amp; Wesson’s known reliability and performance.<img asset_uid="blt8af11fede7c85005" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltb61dcb3c40854cd9/blt8af11fede7c85005/67ad06a2d5c33da27af0b218/CSX_Blog_Final.jpg" alt="CSX_Blog_Final.jpg" height="auto"/>Experience the evolution. Experience the Smith &amp; Wesson® CSX® E-Series®.

At Smith & Wesson, we’ve spent over 170 years redefining American firearms. We listen, innovate, and push the boundaries of performance and reliability. That’s why we’re proud to introduce the CSX® E-Series®, an evolution of our highly regarded CSX platform, engineered for those who demand excellence in their everyday carry.

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Introducing the new Smith &amp; Wesson CSX E-series, the next evolution in the CSX line. It boasts an enhanced E-Series trigger with a clean break and reset, extensive grip texture coverage, and a modular grip adapter that converts from micro-compact to compact frame size. This optic-ready pistol is chambered in 9MM, with 12, 15, or 17-round capacity options (magazines and adapters included) making it the advanced evolution of a classic platform, perfect for those who demand more from their concealed carry.
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MODULAR GRIP ADAPTER - The modular grip adapter lets you take your CSX and size to meet your needs. Size down for ultimate concealment or size up for better handling when shooting.
E-SERIES&reg; TRIGGER - Newly enhanced E-series trigger that has a light, clean break, and an improved reset. The straighter pull to the rear aids in accuracy when firing.
OPTICS-READY - Modified RMS-C/507K optic footprint that features our ClearSight&trade; cut designed to strategically divert gasses away from your optic lens when firing.
<ul>
<li>3.6" 1:10&rdquo; twist stainless steel barrel w/Armornite&reg; finish.</li>
<li>Optic ready modified RMS-C/507K footprint.</li>
<li>White dot sights.</li>
<li>Aluminum alloy frame w/flat black finish.</li>
<li>Stainless steel slide w/Armornite&reg; finish.</li>
<li>Interchangeable backstraps.</li>
<li>Ships with (one) 12-round, (one) 15-round (one) 17-round magazines.</li>
</ul>

S&W® CSX® E-SERIES® 3.6 INCH

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Introducing the new Smith &amp; Wesson CSX E-series, the next evolution in the CSX line. It boasts an enhanced E-Series trigger with a clean break and reset, extensive grip texture coverage, and a modular grip adapter that converts from micro-compact to compact frame size. This optic-ready pistol is chambered in 9MM, with 12, 15, or 17-round capacity options (magazines and adapters included) making it the advanced evolution of a classic platform, perfect for those who demand more from their concealed carry.
&nbsp;
MODULAR GRIP ADAPTER - The modular grip adapter lets you take your CSX and size to meet your needs. Size down for ultimate concealment or size up for better handling when shooting.
E-SERIES&reg; TRIGGER - Newly enhanced E-series trigger that has a light, clean break, and an improved reset. The straighter pull to the rear aids in accuracy when firing.
OPTICS-READY - Modified RMS-C/507K optic footprint that features our ClearSight&trade; cut designed to strategically divert gasses away from your optic lens when firing.
<ul>
<li>3.1" 1:10&rdquo; twist stainless steel barrel w/Armornite&reg; finish.</li>
<li>Optic ready modified RMS-C/507K footprint.</li>
<li>White dot sights.</li>
<li>Aluminum alloy frame w/flat black finish.</li>
<li>Stainless steel slide w/Armornite&reg; finish.</li>
<li>Interchangeable backstraps.</li>
<li>Ships with (one) 12-round, (one) 15-round (one) 17-round magazines.</li>
</ul>

S&W® CSX® E-SERIES® 3.1 INCH

Introducing the new Smith &amp; Wesson CSX E-series, the next evolution in the CSX line. It boasts an enhanced E-Series trigger with a clean break and reset, extensive grip texture coverage, and a modular grip adapter that converts from micro-compact to compact frame size. This optic-ready pistol is chambered in 9MM and offers a 10-round capacity with both a compact flush-fit magazine and a 10-round extended magazine (longer grip adapter included)
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MODULAR GRIP ADAPTER - The modular grip adapter lets you take your CSX and size to meet your needs. Size down for ultimate concealment or size up for better handling when shooting.
E-SERIES&reg; TRIGGER - Newly enhanced E-series trigger that has a light, clean break, and an improved reset. The straighter pull to the rear aids in accuracy when firing.
OPTICS-READY - Modified RMS-C/507K optic footprint that features our ClearSight&trade; cut designed to strategically divert gasses away from your optic lens when firing.
<ul>
<li>3.6" 1:10&rdquo; twist stainless steel barrel w/Armornite&reg; finish.</li>
<li>Optic ready modified RMS-C/507K footprint.</li>
<li>White dot sights.</li>
<li>Aluminum alloy frame w/flat black finish.</li>
<li>Stainless steel slide w/Armornite&reg; finish.</li>
<li>Interchangeable backstraps.</li>
<li>Ships with (one) 10-round and (one) 10-round extended magazines.</li>
</ul>

S&W® CSX® E-SERIES® 3.6 INCH 10RD COMPLIANT

Introducing the new Smith &amp; Wesson CSX E-series, the next evolution in the CSX line. It boasts an enhanced E-Series trigger with a clean break and reset, extensive grip texture coverage, and a modular grip adapter that converts from micro-compact to compact frame size. This optic-ready pistol is chambered in 9MM and offers a 10-round capacity with both a compact flush-fit magazine and a 10-round extended magazine (longer grip adapter included)
&nbsp;
MODULAR GRIP ADAPTER - The modular grip adapter lets you take your CSX and size to meet your needs. Size down for ultimate concealment or size up for better handling when shooting.
E-SERIES&reg; TRIGGER - Newly enhanced E-series trigger that has a light, clean break, and an improved reset. The straighter pull to the rear aids in accuracy when firing.
OPTICS-READY - Modified RMS-C/507K optic footprint that features our ClearSight&trade; cut designed to strategically divert gasses away from your optic lens when firing.
<ul>
<li>3.1" 1:10&rdquo; twist stainless steel barrel w/Armornite&reg; finish.</li>
<li>Optic ready modified RMS-C/507K footprint.</li>
<li>White dot sights.</li>
<li>Aluminum alloy frame w/flat black finish.</li>
<li>Stainless steel slide w/Armornite&reg; finish.</li>
<li>Interchangeable backstraps.</li>
<li>Ships with (one) 10-round and (one) 10-round extended magazines.</li>
</ul>

S&W® CSX® E-SERIES® 3.1 INCH 10RD COMPLIANT

S&W Magazine, CSX 9mm Luger, 12 Round

S&W Magazine, CSX 9mm Luger, 10 Round

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Spacers included for compatibility with both the original CSX and CSX E-Series.

S&W CSX MAGAZINE 9MM 17RD

Spacer included for compatibility with both the original CSX and CSX E-Series.

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S&W CSX MAGAZINE 9MM 10RD

This factory S&amp;W magazine is designed to fit the S&amp;W M&amp;P15-22 .22 LR series of firearms. This magazine features a durable metal spring with a polymer follower. The durable polymer magazine body features a see through center with a load assist button. Buy a few of these magazines and keep the fun going at the range all day long.

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ANTICIPATING RECOIL

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Hey, guys.

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Ken, from Provectus Group.

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Want to come and talk to you
about something that we see

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that's extremely common with new shooters
and that's called anticipation

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or you might have also heard
it called flinching.

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What's happening is and we're dealing
with an unloaded gun here.

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What's happening

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is, is when we bring the gun up
and we're aligning the gun on target at

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right before we press the trigger,
the muzzle will dip down slightly.

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Now, this is how your target will look
when you are anticipating.

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You notice this is where we were aiming
the bull's eye,

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but the shots are consistently low.

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Now, this is still a great group.

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They're just shifted down.

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This is anticipation.

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Now, to be very quick about it,

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anticipation is basically
the brain is understanding

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that there's a controlled explosion
happening inside of this gun.

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And that is foreign to most of us.

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Most of us aren't born with explosives
happening in our hands.

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So what's happening is, is that we're
lined up on target and we're pressed out.

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Okay, We presented the firearm.

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The brain is trying to get
that controlled explosion

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as far away from the body as possible.

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But because the gun is presented out here,
we can't really go out any further.

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So we go down.

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So hopefully this helps you understand.

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Number one, this is going to be
very common as a new shooter.

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This is what you're going to see.

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Number two, hopefully you understand
what's actually happening.

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And number three,
how do you get rid of it?

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Now, a lot of this will start to go away
on its own as you shoot

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more and more and more
and become more comfortable

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with which shooting
and your particular gun.

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Now, once you get to like an intermediate
level, you're very,

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very good with your fundamentals.

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The bullets
go exactly where you want them to go.

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When you see anticipation creep in there,
every so often there are specific drills

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that you can do to work on anticipation
specifically.

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But if you're a new shooter,
I would rather you just focus

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on the fundamentals themselves,
get more acclimated to shooting,

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and you'll start to see a shift
in your group starting to come

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more towards the bullseye.

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All right.
So hopefully this video helps you.

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If you like this video, please
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LOADING A PISTOL MAGAZINE

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Hey guys. Ken with Provectus Group.

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Today we're going to talk about the basics
of loading a pistol magazine

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and a pistol.

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Always remember, keep your trigger
finger on the side of the pistol

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until the sights are on target
and you're ready to fire.

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At all times ensure that the gun is always
pointed in a safe direction.

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We have to be safe.

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So in my hand, I have a pistol magazine.

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Before we get started, it's important
to understand the orientation

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of the magazine so as we rotate it around
this way, you notice this flat here

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and you notice
I have a round in there already.

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The back of the round is flat.

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The front of the round is a little bit
more tapered.

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The next thing we need to look at
is the actual top of the magazine.

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If you notice
the top of this magazine is tapered

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and it's tapered
a little bit more here than it is here.

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So in order to get rounds
inside of this magazine, I'm

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try to turn it this way
to make it a little easier for you to see.

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It's important that right here
we press down

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and press down enough to where we can go

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under these two lips to retain the rounds.

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So let me try to do this again.

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We're going to press this down.

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And if you've noticed now,
I've pressed down enough

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to actually go under those two lips
I was talking about.

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We're now going to slide it underneath.

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Let me do that one more time.

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We're going to press down,

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press down
just enough to get under those two lips

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and we're going to slide the round
underneath just like that.

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Let me do this two more times.

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I've got two rounds or two rounds left
and now we're going to load the gun.

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So now we've got the rounds in
the magazine and the proper orientation.

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Now I'm going to take out my firearm.

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I'm going to insert this magazine
inside of the magazine well, here.

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So it's going to look just like this.

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You heard that click.

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But I also like to push down on the
magazine to ensure that it is seated

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properly.

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Next thing I'm going to do
is I'm going to take my support hand.

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I'm going to put it up here
on the slide, on the serrations.

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I'm going to pull back on the slide
until it stops.

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And it's extremely important
that I just let go of the slide.

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What I don't want to do is allow my hand
to stay on the slide as it goes forward.

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Sometimes that can cause the slide
to not go all the way forward,

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and it will not allow the gun to fire.

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So after I've put after
I've let go of the slide,

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now there is a round in the chamber
and the gun is loaded.

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Always remember keep your trigger
finger on the side of the pistol

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until the sights are on target
and you're ready to fire.

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So that's the basics of how to load
a pistol and how to load the magazine.

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I really hope that that helped you.

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Remember, when you're doing this, it's
important, especially for the first time.

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It's important that you go slow.

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The slower you go, the faster
you'll learn it at all times.

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Ensure that the gun is always pointed
in a safe direction.

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We have to be safe.

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Hope you enjoyed this video.

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Smash that like and subscribe button.

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DRAWING FROM A HOLSTER

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Hey, guys, Ken with Provectus Group today?

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We're going to talk to you
about the basics of a draw stroke

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and how it should look.

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We try to keep everything that we do
very, very simple.

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All right. We have to start out
with a really good stance.

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The stance is the foundation
of everything that we do.

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I like to have my feet a little bit wider
than shoulder width apart.

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I'm right handed.

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So you see, I've dropped my right foot
back about six inches or so.

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Now, this could be different
because we're all different.

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All right.

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But this is a great starting point.

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Now, if you're left handed,
you would drop that left foot back

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just a little bit, but I'm right handed,
so I'm going to bring it back here again.

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This is just where we start.

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You might have to adjust this once
we start shooting.

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The second thing is I'm wanting
to establish a really nice,

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good firm grip,
even while the pistol is in the holster.

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From there, I'm going to extract
the pistol from the holster

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and from here
the priority is getting the sights

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on this pistol
to intersect with my line of sight.

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Now, commonly was taught is that,
of course, the fastest way from point

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A to point B is a straight line.

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So if my holsters here and I'm trying
to get here, most people would think

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that I would need to take a line
that would go from here to here.

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And I get that completely.

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But when we're talking about

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what is the soonest way

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that I can shoot an accurate shot,
the priority is to come from here.

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And I want to get those sights on this gun

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to intersect with my line of sight
as quickly as I possibly can.

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From right here,
I can press an accurate shot.

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So I like to come
and take a more dressed angle

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so I can get the sights to my line
of sight.

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Basically, from here
I can press an accurate shot,

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but it's also giving me more time
on my sights as a human being.

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We love to confirm that it's perfect.

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So this gives me a little bit more time
on my sights.

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And by the time I'm fully pressed out,
I have an accurate shot.

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My sights are aligned.

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If I'm using iron sights
or my red dot is over the target.

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So let me break that down one more time.

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Good stance. I want a nice solid grip.

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Even while the pistols in the holster
you notice my support hand is under my

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dominant eye because the gun
is going to come to my support hand.

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I'm going to extract the pistol.

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The priority is getting the sights
to my line of sight.

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From here I can press an accurate shot

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and press so now we're going to do it
live.

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We're going to load and make ready
and sort of mag, I'm going to press check.

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I like to bump the back of the slide
to ensure the slide is in battery.

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Let's go ahead and holster up.

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If you notice, when I holster up a holster

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up nice and soft,
there's no bad guys in our holsters.

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All right.

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Again, this is how it's going to look.

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Establish a really nice, solid grip
while it's in the holster.

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I extract the pistol for.

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The pistol is now in my support hand.

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Remember,
the priority is to get the sights on

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the gun
to intersect with my line of sight sooner.

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So I'm bringing the pistol up.

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The sights are now aligned.

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Press a nice shot, come back and holster.

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Let's do it again.

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Come up establish a nice firm grip.

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I extract the pistol.

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I'm bringing the sights up on the gun
to intersect with my line of sight.

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Everything's good, press the shot.

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Come back. Do it again.

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Again.

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Extract the pistol from the holster,

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align both sides and press

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and holster.

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All right,
so that's the basics of a draw stroke.

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I hope you enjoyed it.

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If that is something that's new to you,
remember, it's important to go slow.

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The slower you go, the faster
you're going to learn it.

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SHOOTING GRIP & STANCE

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How you stand and grip your

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pistol is one of the first things
you should work on as a new gun owner,

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and it provides a foundation for being
able to control how much a handgun kicks.

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We call this recoil control.

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I'm Julie Golob of Team Smith Wesson here
with my advice to help you with your grip

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and your stance. Let's start with stance.

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I begin with my feet
at least shoulder width apart

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with my strong side foot in my case,
my right foot, a step back.

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This provides
a solid base for me to build on.

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Next, I start adding little bends
to my body, starting at the ankles,

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moving up to my knees,
and then bending forward at the hips.

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When I extend my arms,
I activate the muscles in my back

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and shoulders,
making sure I don't lock my elbows.

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All of these little bends in my body
end up serving as little shock absorbers

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and combined to help me keep my weight
forward on the balls of my feet.

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If there's one
thing you take away from this video, it's

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to make sure you don't straighten
and lock your joints.

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It's very common with new shooters,
especially women,

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to lock their elbows and knees.

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And when you do this, you end up
leaning backward and the recoil controls

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you, not the other way around.

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Now, let's talk about grip.

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I use a high thumb's forward grip
when I shoot.

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It starts by getting a good grip
with my strong hand high along

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the upper portion of the grip
where the back strap of the pistol

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making a V with my strong hand.

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This v is where I'll make contact
with the pistols backstrap.

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Again, my grip is nice and high
because the lower

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I grab onto the pistol,
the more this handgun is going to kick.

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We don't want that.

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This pistol also has manual thumb safeties
and I like to ride them

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by keeping my strong hand thumb
right along the top.

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This keeps me from bumping them
on accidentally and also helps me

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keep my high grip, too. Win, win. When

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I grasp the firearm,
I make it a point to keep my trigger

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finger straight
and outside the trigger guard.

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I wrap the rest of my fingers
around the front of the grip

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and I use them to pull the grip
into the palm of my strong hand.

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Now it's time to bring that support
hand into play,

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and this is sometimes the hardest thing
to get used to for new shooters.

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I start with extending my support hand
in front of me

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and add another shock
absorber. Bend at the wrist.

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Keeping your arms straight

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with your hands so that your fingers
point downward at a 45 degree angle.

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Now it's time to meet up my hands.

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And when I place my support
hand on the grip, I do so

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in a way to eliminate any space
between my hands.

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The base of my left hand thumb
where it meets up with my wrist is going

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to fit right into the space underneath
where my right thumb meets my right hand.

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My left hand's index
finger makes contact on the pistol’s

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frame right underneath the trigger guard.

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As I wrap
those fingers around my strong hand grip,

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where I pull the grip into my palm
with my strong hand.

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I grip differently with my support hand.

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I think of my left hand as a vise,
and I use it to clamp my support,

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hand fingers together and onto the grip.

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This grip, combined with my stance,
allows me to shoot everything from

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soft shooting
22 rim fire up to large caliber revolvers

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and the more powerful the firearm,
the more aggressive I stand and the harder

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I grip in order to manage the recoil
as best as I can.

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Try it out and see if it works for you.

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