I absolutely love how he goes so into detail as to WHY he feels what he does and does what he does. that's how you know when someone really knows what they are talking about. Mac is the real deal. love this guy.
I only watch his videos but other than obviously knowing how to shoot he seems to be very good at all the aspects of teaching too. And the latter is harder I would say.
I rarely take pistol training or advice on youtube seriously but this is actually something that makes sense and thats i can see being useful in the real world, short and to the point, great video
Great stuff. I was taught that the off hand move to sternum on draw is also good practice for muscle memory, so you don’t shoot your hand drawing under duress.
It was said here before but I need to repeat: it's AWESOME how you explain the reason for doing what you do. In my experience this makes all the difference between making people just mindless "copies" or actually capable individuals! Also, I like your style, pal! Metalup!
Why didn't I find this channel sooner? The presentation thing is so true. I really had to perfect mine before I got fast, but once I did, that red dot became such a great tool.
I love the fact that just because you don’t use a dot, you acknowledge they’re good. Also, I like that you didn’t say it takes longer to pick up the dot. No, it does but that’s a learning curve. Once proficient, it’s faster & potentially more accurate. Also acknowledging what was taught 30 years ago isn’t the best, just because that’s how you were shown back then. I smell humility & a willingness to learn from those who are better. Love it & subscribed
Excellent. Indexing off your torso will allow you to start firing before you get your sightplane if necessary. If you’re getting jammed up, someone closing in fast for example. The weak hand on the chest keeps it out of the way until it’s there to meet up with the pistol. Great stuff. Thank you. You’re no BS.
I love the attitude whenever you teach. You call out the alternate methods without shitting on them or being an ass, explaining the whys of both methods.
I was in a class with my unit A/1/5 and these fundamentals as well as your reload drills were drilled into us for the entirety of the course and it became second nature.Now,it’s permanently in me. De Oppresso Liber!
IMO A/1/5 is the only reason Iraq didn’t fall to ISIS in 2015-2017, and that’s all because of the development of the ICTF by A/1/5 in Kuwait post invasion
Just recently added a red dot to my pistol, added it because everyone says red dots are "faster" than irons. When Pat said "there's a learning curve" and "until you have thousands of reps out of it" it instantly made sense to me, the red dot is great but it is NOT a super power, it takes time and training to get fast with it. Excellent video as always Pat!
I just put a red dot on my Sig P365 XL, so this is perfect timing. Oddly, I haven't had any trouble picking up the red dot. I just start to line up the irons until the dot shows up. I'm still going to do the thousands of reps process though. The hand on the sternum is a bonus gem. Thanks Pat!
BoomerGun I'm seriously contemplating putting a red dot on my new Sig P320 Compact and dry fire the hell out of it before I go shooting off a couple hundred dollars worth of ammo. I will just carry my current CCW until I get comfortable with the Sig since I have all of the time in the world now after getting fired from work two weeks ago and I guess the best part was I volunteered for this job four different times but good riddance to bad rubbish and a pain in my ass
In addition to the reference point, I was taught to do so as it prevented one from shooting one's support hand if one had to fire one handed immediately after clearing the holster
Great vid! I was taught to place my support hand on my chest to avoid muzzling my own hand and if needed to create space with a the subject by stiff arming him.
Like your video. I just recently went through a pistol red dot instructor course and they did not like my draw I was using like yours. I was drawing slower then others because I was trying to get the technique down. They tried to speed me up by another draw and of course that messed with my mind throughout the week. You just confirmed I was using the right draw for me and will go back to that draw. Just wish I would have remembered to squeeze a shot off before I was fully extended. Thanks brother.
Great addition/follow up to your Pistol Fundamentals video from about 3 years ago (shot in your driveway I believe). I share that video with all new shooters I encounter. Keep up the great content on the basics/fundamentals.
Pat - great info. My grandfather is a WW1 Canadian Vet. Passed of course. I was a handgunner before he passed. He asked me about how to draw and shoot. So - his point about starting low - "was that most soldiers start ducking - as the trigger presses continue - as the bullets start impacting." He used a pair of 1911 - 45's. His group of demolition group - would skurt the lines and bring back bootie. He had spent almost 4 yrs playing in the muck. When the boys from USA arrived, there were a lot of trades made. Cheers! PS - I remain teachable!
Great advice. Red dots are becoming the new norm on pistols and having professionals, humble at that are willing to learn and change with the times. Thanks Pat.
As disciple of some of the early 90’s “scooping” and mid-level presentation drawing, I went thru a relearning phase in the 2000’s and went to a very similar draw as you’ve shown here. I learned a few things by watching this and I will definitely incorporate them and tune things up. Basic dude stuff for the win. Keep up the great work. Much appreciated.
Excellent vid. Good detail and presentation. That high master grip is essential. I would love to talk to you about the full extension vs natural extension in regards to recoil mitigation. Bone support vs muscular tension. I'm a bit old school as you put it. Kinda of the Cooper mentality. Indexing onto the target.
Excellent advice! I really like they way you explain things in a way that makes complete sense. You don't use a lot of needless words to make your point. I appreciate that! Thank you!
Hand on chest anecdote: my father learned the hand-on-the-chest for presentation while going through law enforcement training ( also back in the 90’s [And taught me] ). One reason given is once too often a trainee would shoot his(or her) hand upon presentation. Hand on chest helps mitigate that.
Can we just appreciate how silky smooth pat manipulates that pistol. Every click of that safety is like music to my ears. I also appreciate the tips on getting that red dot high to acquire the dot - I am going to give that a try! Thanks!
Dude spot on. Absolutely enjoy your videos and techniques. The flat line to target makes perfect sense. Just now dry firing using that technique puts my sights on target much quicker. I have a draw time from concealment of .98, I know that's pretty slow, but I think I can shave some time off using this new technique. I'll take it to my range this weekend and put it to the test. thanks brother.... BOOM!
Wow. Never too old to learn something new. I learned back in 90's during my DOE training and SRT. I was even on the pistol team, but I love this. I have saved it to share with my wife later when we practice with our Cool Fire laser trainers.
Could you possibly do a video on holsters? I think that's pretty important, especially for anyone new. You know, levels of retention, types of wear, etc Some folks just buy whatever is expensive and/or recommended without knowing anything other than it fits their pistol.
I'm a veteran, 🎗 4yr 95B(31B). I'm also a armed security officer, ccw license. I use TS7 line holsters from Safariland, level ll. ALS. Simple, easy to draw, secure. Holsters need to be well made, durable. Don't buy a $800.00 gun & a $8.00 holster.
@@DavidLLambertmobile Thanks for the response. I still use a Blackhawk Serpa duty holster from back in the LE days, but I'm looking at Safariland recently. I agree with you 100% I was hoping for a video for people that don't understand that the holster isn't just an accessory, it serves a purpose.
Great video! I wish that my country’s politicians would understand and appreciate what you did at the beginning. You made your firearm safe. You demonstrated clear responsibility. This is something that is lost on my government 🇨🇦. Thank you!
That stood out to me at your course I took ... the high presentation so you can take the shoot sooner. I was peaking over your should during your demo & had an "a-ha" moment. Preciate it.
Some of, if not the best training, I ever has was with SGM Mac. I'm still working the high presentation with pistol. His mentorship in rifle training was epic. I was a cross eye dominant shooter, now it doesn't matter. I'm just as confident, fast and accurate when I shoulder right or left..... Maybe faster left, non dominant hand because I'm left eye. Thanks, Pat Mac, for making better gunfighters.
Know what the best part of this whole video was very beginning and your honesty…. Love it ….. thanks 🙏🏻 been following you for a little while now I know damn well you shoot with irons … I myself was trained with irons and use them for a while but I have to omit . I read that is growing on me I have one from another company . I’ll be honest with you I’m not sold on those toaster shaped red dots . Thanks again
That was great to see how you use the Red Dot. I recent went to the Trijicon RMR 3.25 MOA, and hadn't really considered changing my draw stroke, but what you said makes sense. So, now I have something new to practice along with the natural extension. "Institutional Inbreeding" where have I heard that before? Pistol Fundamentals, eh? Love that description.
Pat just reaffirmed what it took for me, a good couple of months on the range to help my transition to a dot to where I wasn't fishing for it. And in a ahh moment In my head i would say,,high and smooth draw, level extension.
A shortcut I found to quickly finding the dot is to aim using the cowitnessed iron sights. That will pull the dot into view, and once it’s in view, trannsfer your focus to that.
I was taught by the late Louis Awerbuck everything you just talke about. However, the put you had on the chest as a reference point so you do shoot you hand off during the draw.
I trained with the Israelis IDF and Shinbet guys in Israel. They do a similar purchase but because of their chamber load status on the draw (they don’t have one in the pipe in holster) they wrack action on the presentation but at the same time have target acquisition on the purchase immediately, which I found very strange at first, but then saw the benefit to it and it was fast and very accurate after the repetitions.
I absolutely love how he goes so into detail as to WHY he feels what he does and does what he does. that's how you know when someone really knows what they are talking about. Mac is the real deal. love this guy.
Don’t leave stupid comments please. This is why he turns them off. Cheers dude
If you can address the 5 W's in any convo, you set son.
Surprisingly great amount of learning in only 6 minutes, thanks so much.
I love that you always teach the Why behind the What. Thank you.
Great advice, highly recommended Pats classes! He’s the real deal, excellent teacher of the fundamentals.
Say it right..Funda-mentals. 🙄
@@farmerwayne1404 Exactly!
I only watch his videos but other than obviously knowing how to shoot he seems to be very good at all the aspects of teaching too. And the latter is harder I would say.
Yes i want to take a class. But they are all booked. Wonder if more are opening?
Pat, your style of teaching is invaluable. Thank you for everything you do for us.
I would like to see a reference point of what Pat sees as he is.firing his gun. Sight to target
I mean, this dude is a physical beast, we all know that….but he’s a total mental genius too. Thanks Pat. CT still loves you bro.
Demonstrated like a master, and explained like a Dude!! I couldn't ask for any better presentation
I rarely take pistol training or advice on youtube seriously but this is actually something that makes sense and thats i can see being useful in the real world, short and to the point, great video
DAMN. His articulation in addressing every detail in shooting a gun leaves no stone unturned. He is def one of the best.
Great stuff. I was taught that the off hand move to sternum on draw is also good practice for muscle memory, so you don’t shoot your hand drawing under duress.
This...
That was so cool man, the way you show and explained that technic. I prefer iron sights over anything on a handgun as well.
It was said here before but I need to repeat: it's AWESOME how you explain the reason for doing what you do.
In my experience this makes all the difference between making people just mindless "copies" or actually capable individuals!
Also, I like your style, pal! Metalup!
Why didn't I find this channel sooner?
The presentation thing is so true. I really had to perfect mine before I got fast, but once I did, that red dot became such a great tool.
That is quite the beauty pistol! That shiny mag well and safety really draws the eye, and the grips look incredible!
I love the fact that just because you don’t use a dot, you acknowledge they’re good. Also, I like that you didn’t say it takes longer to pick up the dot. No, it does but that’s a learning curve. Once proficient, it’s faster & potentially more accurate. Also acknowledging what was taught 30 years ago isn’t the best, just because that’s how you were shown back then.
I smell humility & a willingness to learn from those who are better. Love it & subscribed
sight by feel with an rds. Quality here and a great reminder and when struggling with learning red dots. Thanks!!
Excellent. Indexing off your torso will allow you to start firing before you get your sightplane if necessary. If you’re getting jammed up, someone closing in fast for example. The weak hand on the chest keeps it out of the way until it’s there to meet up with the pistol. Great stuff. Thank you. You’re no BS.
Amazing. The logic and thought process behind the simplistic explanation makes this a no-brainer.
This is an absolutely wonderful explanation. The detail he's going into is why Pat's the man.
I love the attitude whenever you teach. You call out the alternate methods without shitting on them or being an ass, explaining the whys of both methods.
Probably the most calm I've seen PatMac in a video, ever!
I was in a class with my unit A/1/5 and these fundamentals as well as your reload drills were drilled into us for the entirety of the course and it became second nature.Now,it’s permanently in me.
De Oppresso Liber!
IMO A/1/5 is the only reason Iraq didn’t fall to ISIS in 2015-2017, and that’s all because of the development of the ICTF by A/1/5 in Kuwait post invasion
@@songen1042 that was my unit.Very proud of those boys.
Thanks for sharing. Very useful information. Nice refresher. Make it habitual. Rock ‘n’ roll!
Pat I love your push in your way. It's 100% just you. Not a copy of a copy.
Took one of his classes years ago, he is one if not the best out there…
Great video!!! Beast man's handgun has been at the top of my handgun bucket list for a few years. That Chambers gun is a literal work of art...
Just recently added a red dot to my pistol, added it because everyone says red dots are "faster" than irons. When Pat said "there's a learning curve" and "until you have thousands of reps out of it" it instantly made sense to me, the red dot is great but it is NOT a super power, it takes time and training to get fast with it. Excellent video as always Pat!
I have not seen your videos in awhile. Forgot how educational and enjoyable they are. Money!
I just put a red dot on my Sig P365 XL, so this is perfect timing. Oddly, I haven't had any trouble picking up the red dot. I just start to line up the irons until the dot shows up. I'm still going to do the thousands of reps process though. The hand on the sternum is a bonus gem. Thanks Pat!
BoomerGun
I'm seriously contemplating putting a red dot on my new Sig P320 Compact and dry fire the hell out of it before I go shooting off a couple hundred dollars worth of ammo.
I will just carry my current CCW until I get comfortable with the Sig since I have all of the time in the world now after getting fired from work two weeks ago and I guess the best part was I volunteered for this job four different times but good riddance to bad rubbish and a pain in my ass
In addition to the reference point, I was taught to do so as it prevented one from shooting one's support hand if one had to fire one handed immediately after clearing the holster
Great vid! I was taught to place my support hand on my chest to avoid muzzling my own hand and if needed to create space with a the subject by stiff arming him.
Like your video. I just recently went through a pistol red dot instructor course and they did not like my draw I was using like yours. I was drawing slower then others because I was trying to get the technique down. They tried to speed me up by another draw and of course that messed with my mind throughout the week. You just confirmed I was using the right draw for me and will go back to that draw. Just wish I would have remembered to squeeze a shot off before I was fully extended. Thanks brother.
Great addition/follow up to your Pistol Fundamentals video from about 3 years ago (shot in your driveway I believe). I share that video with all new shooters I encounter. Keep up the great content on the basics/fundamentals.
Pat - great info. My grandfather is a WW1 Canadian Vet. Passed of course. I was a handgunner before he passed. He asked me about how to draw and shoot. So - his point about starting low - "was that most soldiers start ducking - as the trigger presses continue - as the bullets start impacting." He used a pair of 1911 - 45's. His group of demolition group - would skurt the lines and bring back bootie. He had spent almost 4 yrs playing in the muck. When the boys from USA arrived, there were a lot of trades made. Cheers! PS - I remain teachable!
it's a blessing that my son can learn this correctly and not suffer with my training scars! Thanks!
Good stuff Pat I'd love you spend a week learning from you. Keep it up bro you're doing the lords work.
Awesome info. I usually don’t like cameraman commentary but this guy was spot on. Well done!
Great advice. Red dots are becoming the new norm on pistols and having professionals, humble at that are willing to learn and change with the times. Thanks Pat.
Instant improvement on RDO sight acquisition. Thanks Pat!
As disciple of some of the early 90’s “scooping” and mid-level presentation drawing, I went thru a relearning phase in the 2000’s and went to a very similar draw as you’ve shown here. I learned a few things by watching this and I will definitely incorporate them and tune things up. Basic dude stuff for the win. Keep up the great work. Much appreciated.
Thank you for your service and how you have continued to give back dropping knowledge!🇺🇸
I’ve really noticed your increase of content starting this year. I appreciate the knowledge transfer. I’d love to attend one of your classes.
You changed my mind on how I draw. I’ve heard this before but you’ve put it the best. Thanks man
Excellent vid. Good detail and presentation. That high master grip is essential. I would love to talk to you about the full extension vs natural extension in regards to recoil mitigation. Bone support vs muscular tension. I'm a bit old school as you put it. Kinda of the Cooper mentality. Indexing onto the target.
So short but so valuable. Thank you. In my trade the theory is always taught before the practical. Makes sense.
Great video. Things to work on while dry fire and on the range so high purchase to flat presentation becomes............basic dude stuff.
Excellent advice! I really like they way you explain things in a way that makes complete sense. You don't use a lot of needless words to make your point. I appreciate that! Thank you!
Dude your video should be required watching! Thanks for sharing pertinent & pithy knowledge!
You just proved exactly why I run a red dot. In love with my red dot on my PDP and will never go back!
Wow this is some really good information, thanks Pat.
Hand on chest anecdote: my father learned the hand-on-the-chest for presentation while going through law enforcement training ( also back in the 90’s [And taught me] ). One reason given is once too often a trainee would shoot his(or her) hand upon presentation. Hand on chest helps mitigate that.
Can we just appreciate how silky smooth pat manipulates that pistol. Every click of that safety is like music to my ears. I also appreciate the tips on getting that red dot high to acquire the dot - I am going to give that a try! Thanks!
The master at work. Great information as always Pat, thank you for sharing your insights and the benefits of your experience!!
Love this stuff! Thanks for the info and sharing Pat!
Awesome advice Pat, thanks for all the free advice.
GD so much knowledge in a tiny amount of time!!! Thank you Pat
Dude spot on. Absolutely enjoy your videos and techniques. The flat line to target makes perfect sense. Just now dry firing using that technique puts my sights on target much quicker. I have a draw time from concealment of .98, I know that's pretty slow, but I think I can shave some time off using this new technique. I'll take it to my range this weekend and put it to the test. thanks brother.... BOOM!
He's the man. Im really happy to found his Chanel and learn from him.
Greetings from good old Germany 👍🍻
Learning at the feet of the master. Thank you.
Wow. Never too old to learn something new. I learned back in 90's during my DOE training and SRT. I was even on the pistol team, but I love this. I have saved it to share with my wife later when we practice with our Cool Fire laser trainers.
Could you possibly do a video on holsters?
I think that's pretty important, especially for anyone new.
You know, levels of retention, types of wear, etc
Some folks just buy whatever is expensive and/or recommended without knowing anything other than it fits their pistol.
I'm a veteran, 🎗 4yr 95B(31B). I'm also a armed security officer, ccw license. I use TS7 line holsters from Safariland, level ll. ALS. Simple, easy to draw, secure. Holsters need to be well made, durable. Don't buy a $800.00 gun & a $8.00 holster.
@@DavidLLambertmobile Thanks for the response.
I still use a Blackhawk Serpa duty holster from back in the LE days, but I'm looking at Safariland recently.
I agree with you 100%
I was hoping for a video for people that don't understand that the holster isn't just an accessory, it serves a purpose.
Great video! I wish that my country’s politicians would understand and appreciate what you did at the beginning. You made your firearm safe. You demonstrated clear responsibility. This is something that is lost on my government 🇨🇦. Thank you!
Awesome tip Pat, I didn't previously consider firing before the apex. Thanks Pat!
Great pointers Pat-Mac! I am the "old school" learning to upgrade my old skills!
That stood out to me at your course I took ... the high presentation so you can take the shoot sooner. I was peaking over your should during your demo & had an "a-ha" moment. Preciate it.
Some of, if not the best training, I ever has was with SGM Mac. I'm still working the high presentation with pistol. His mentorship in rifle training was epic. I was a cross eye dominant shooter, now it doesn't matter. I'm just as confident, fast and accurate when I shoulder right or left..... Maybe faster left, non dominant hand because I'm left eye. Thanks, Pat Mac, for making better gunfighters.
Know what the best part of this whole video was very beginning and your honesty…. Love it ….. thanks 🙏🏻
been following you for a little while now I know damn well you shoot with irons … I myself was trained with irons and use them for a while but I have to omit . I read that is growing on me I have one from another company . I’ll be honest with you I’m not sold on those toaster shaped red dots . Thanks again
That concise little gold nugget was full of good info and common sense practical explanations. Thanks!
Glad to see you posting again @TMACS after that FB fiasco......I never walk away from one of your posts without a small tool for the large toolbox!!!
Great advice! Talking about pro shooters and learning from them, probably the best lessons I learned were from the late Ron Avery.
Great clip sir. Loads of valuable information. Semper Fi!
I could listen to you teach all day
You're the best, Pat. Thanks for the valuable input and sharing! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Great points. Thanks for sharing, Pat.
Godspeed Sir. Thank you for the free lesson and getting me better.
That was great to see how you use the Red Dot. I recent went to the Trijicon RMR 3.25 MOA, and hadn't really considered changing my draw stroke, but what you said makes sense. So, now I have something new to practice along with the natural extension. "Institutional Inbreeding" where have I heard that before? Pistol Fundamentals, eh? Love that description.
This made a lot of sense and was very well explained and demonstrated. Huge thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Great information, awesome presentation…
Great tips Pat👍 thanks for sharing
Thank you so much for this video!! Never heard presentation explained this way and it’s super helpful!
Thank you sir, hope you had a good Christmas and New Years
I have learned a lot from these videos. Thank you.
Seeing the video from Madrid, Spain. Thanks for the information Pat! Happy new year!
I learn every time Pat teaches.
Excellent instruction. 👍👍
Pat just reaffirmed what it took for me, a good couple of months on the range to help my transition to a dot to where I wasn't fishing for it. And in a ahh moment In my head i would say,,high and smooth draw, level extension.
Huge fan of everything you do Sir!!! Thank you for sharing the knowledge, and thank you for your service!!!! gitchusum!!!🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
Your tips are awesome! I'm going to work on this technique I'm sure it going to improve my shooting greatly. Thanks for the killer tips!
A shortcut I found to quickly finding the dot is to aim using the cowitnessed iron sights. That will pull the dot into view, and once it’s in view, trannsfer your focus to that.
Great demo, that explains a bunch. Heading to the range tomorrow, Thank you. ( I'm going to make that steel scream for it's mother tomorrow!)
Thank you for the lesson. I’ve gotta try this with my red dots!
As always-- fantastic information
I've learned so much from your pistol shooting videos. Thanks
As always, excellent instruction!
I was taught by the late Louis Awerbuck everything you just talke about. However, the put you had on the chest as a reference point so you do shoot you hand off during the draw.
"High purchase and flat presentation" - EXCELLENT !!!
That was really helpful, thank you so much for the video! I learned more in 6 minutes than some videos teach in 60 minutes!
Genius thank you! Just found you Pat my favorite weapon teacher, rock on!
I trained with the Israelis IDF and Shinbet guys in Israel. They do a similar purchase but because of their chamber load status on the draw (they don’t have one in the pipe in holster) they wrack action on the presentation but at the same time have target acquisition on the purchase immediately, which I found very strange at first, but then saw the benefit to it and it was fast and very accurate after the repetitions.
The Real Pat Mac.. Laid Back and Ringing Steel. Great Stuff Dude.. :)
This is an awesome video. Lots of good info in just a few minutes . Thanks.