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March-April 2025 Postal Match Results and Course
Earlier this year, we ran a friendly pistol postal match with a bullseye flavor. Now we ran another match with a bit more pedal to the metal. here's the course of fire and results. Thanks to everyone who participated!
Martial Marksman Drill #3: Pair of Queens
Inspired by a long-running challenge on a 1911 enthusiast forum, this drill is about balancing speed and accuracy in a repeatable format. You can run it with either a handgun or a long gun, and I've provided variations for both- along with a simple method for practicing and training for success. So let's get into the Pair of Queens drill.
The Gamut Challenge Might be the “Perfect” Competition
Caleb recently completed The Gamut Challenge, which is a bit like a "Run & Gun" on steroids. Here's how it went, what he learned, and why you should consider getting in on the action.
Shield AMS Pistol Dot: The Raw Truth Review
Continuing my mission to experiment with more pistol dots and experience the options, today I'm looking at the Shield AMS. I was sufficiently impressed with the SIS2 that I wanted to go another route with Shield, a British company that often gets overlooked in the market. The AMS is their enclosed dot designed for full size pistols.
Shoot This! January 2025 Postal Match Course of Fire and Results
Over the first part of 2025, we ran a friendly postal match in the Everyday Marksman community. It's all wrapped up, and here was the course of fire as well as the results. Thanks to everyone who participated, and stay tuned for the next one!
You’re Either Shooting or Loading: Green Ops Shotgun AAR
Given the opportunity, Ross was able to jump in on a recent shotgun course put on by Green Ops Training, who Matt has interviewed a couple of times. The weather was cold and wet, which added an extra challenge to the day, and here's how it went.
An Ode to the Old Ways: Returning to a 1911 Journey
Time goes on, and as I get older I find myself drawn more to the allure of all-all metal hammer fired pistols. The feel in the hand, the art of the lines and machining, the work of craftsmen. Perhaps one pistol more than any other stands out as the epitome of this mindset, and I'm spending a lot more time with it.
It’s 2025, What Do I Think of Pistol-Mounted Red Dots
I was having a discussion recently about my experience with pistol red dots so far. It seems that nearly everyone is talking about them these days, and assume that it's the new "standard." I'm not sure we're there yet, but we're getting close.
How to Use the Martial Marksman Physical Calculator
I'm a nerd at heart, especially a data nerd. Over the course of a year, I built calculator out of a spreadsheet. This calculator encompasses all of my physical fitness goals from strength levels to body composition, cardio conditioning, and science-driven aesthetic targets. It also provides goal body mass targets, cardio zone targets, and ideal rates of fat loss or mass gain for cutting and bulking throughout the year. I've been testing it with others for a while on a small scale, and now I'm ready to release it to you. And it's free. I don't even need your email.
Fairfax Pistol Action Challenge Dec 2024 AAR
Given my focus on pistol shooting, it was high time I entered a pistol match. On December 20th, 2024, the Fairfax Rod & Gun Club hosted their monthly 2-Gun Action Challenge, but this one was pistol-only- a great fit for me in both gear and timing. Here's how it went.
Training Report: Phalanx Training Group Low Light Pistol
I really enjoy when people post training reports and lessons learned from competitions and professional schools. Charles recently talked about his experience in a low light pistol class, and I asked if he would do a write up for the site. Here it is!
Shield Sights SIS2: The Raw Truth Review
After several months, I'm dropping my review of the Shield Sights SIS2. The second generation of their Switchable Interface Sight. Shield is a UK-based company that has a long history in electro-optics, especially miniaturized ones. Despite that, most people aren't familiar with their long-gun oriented optics originally designed for the UK Ministry of Defense. So here's your introduction.
Meprolight MPO-F: The Raw Truth Review
In my effort to continue diving down the pistol optics rabbit hole, but also avoiding things made in China, I came across an interesting family of pistol dots from Meprolight: the MPO series. So I grabbed the full size open emitter version, the MPO-F, and mounted it to my recently purchased rimfire pistol to have a go. Here are my thoughts so far.
Workout of the Month: Mountain Tactical Institute Burpee Beep Test
Did you know the Air Force added new fitness test component, the high aerobic multi-shuttle run (HAMR? You might know as the beep test, which estimates VO2 max more efficiently than traditional runs. MTI has a spin off version with burpees that I think makes a perfect workout of the month entry. Let's go.
So I bought a Grenade Launcher (OK, Two)
In this post, Pieter goes down another rabbit hole of support weapons you might find useful during Scenario-X. In this case, it's about the flare launcher, which could serve a bunch of other purposes you probably never considered.
Martial Marksman Drill #2: The Modified Jason Drill
Marksman Drill #2 stems from the work of John Simpson, a sniper instructor and author I've interviewed several times. The goal is using a consistent sized target, 5 shots, and decreasing amounts of time. Let's dig in.
I Did Kettlebell-Only Training for 12 Weeks; Here’s What Happened
I took a training detour away from barbells to focus on nothing but kettlebell work (with a bit of cardio) for 12 weeks. So what did I learn? Did kettlebell-only programming live up to the hype? Do I think it's a good fit for you and other marksmen? Let's dig in.
Maven B.5 18×56 Mil Binoculars Review: My Intro to High End
Today we're looking at a pair of binoculars I've had in my possession for a bit over two months. I've been in the market for a higher end observation tool, be it a spotter or binoculars, and got a chance to look at the Maven B.5 18x56 binoculars first- and man it's a high bar to set for others. Of course, that comes with a premium cost, too. Let's get into the review.
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