Great to see a Man such as Ken H. Doing his thing for all this time. Met Ken years back and I've never forgotten our handshake and conversation. AIM FOR KNOWLEDGE is key I say.
You always preach a good sermon, Ken: I shoot a cold qual as my "reality test" before each training session. A cold qual, as you know, then also doubles as a diagnostic tool for identifying (real world )strong and weak points and a warmup. On another note entirely, I worked 35 years as a Corporate Account Manager to Fortune 50 manufacturers. None of them IMO were more deeply committed to excellence in innovation and product development than Bill Wilson and his team.
You speak about training as you would carry. I was at a class a couple months ago where we were shooting out to 550-600 yards. It was spitting snow and 15 mph winds with gusts up to 25. It was miserable weather to be out in all day, I had a blast. To be aiming 4 or 5 off the target and see it impact was magical. As the instructor told me, most people don't get to experience days like this but days like this make you a better marksman.
This is such a great drill. Did it today, and my ammo-use-hesitance the last two years has definitely made me initially slightly uncomfortable/wobbly with off-hand when doing cold drills. It's a sign to train offhand more, thanks for the reminder!
Thanks Ken, I really appreciate the adage, “Don’t compromise your accuracy!”, it means a lot in this age of shoot faster. Try as I might, from concealment to first shot for me is about 2.75 secs (with accuracy), and I’m tired of beating myself up for not being “faster.” What difference does it make if I shoot fast and miss??
Accuracy is the hard part, speed will come as you keep doing this practice 2-2-2. Keep on working. It will improve (I am also having speed vs accuracy issue, you are not alone). He is a professional and makes it look easy.
Slow is smooth and smooth is fast... and it just gets faster by itself. Focus on getting the fundamentals right, using as much time as it takes. With repetition (dry fire training really helps), you'll naturally get faster. Progress will be gradual.
I'm glad you mentioned that if you are shooting strong side then support side you switch eyes. I've told people this before and people have saw me do this and told me I was wrong for doing it.
If I only had 3K for the SFX9..... thanks Ken for a great and practical drill. Switching eyes to match your shooting hand is an old school standard, and shooters could really benefit from that tip alone.
I take that back...im so used to seeing guns on huge back logs on their website that I guess I got that one mixed up with the others. But yeah, I agree...if I had that 3 grand I'd jump on one. They have such nice metal frame 9mm pistols.
I’m new to the sport, I do take lessons occasionally but, this is an excellent tutorial. Excellent. Thank you!! P.S., this gun looks great to, I’m going to try and find one and try it out. 👍🇺🇸
To my knowledge that's true of commercial indoor ranges pretty much everywhere. If you don't have access to a law enforcement range, and can't rent out an entire range, your best option may be to find somewhere to shoot outdoors. I always like to do a variation of the 2-2-2 drill. At a commercial range I do it from the low ready position. It's not as good as shooting from the draw, but it works pretty well.
I think it's great there is some emphasis on off-hand shooting...most people do not even think about shooting this way. I try to run a magazine this way at least once during my shooting sessions...retired LEO.
Thanks for this drill. I am a revolver shooter and carrier in almost all situations, and the 2-2-2 is going to become part of my range drills, probably the first one I shoot. I carried revolvers on duty even after our agency changed to S&W 4006s and later Glock 22s. (Being a captain had its privileges.) I did tell my officers that if they beat me during our semiannual qualifications under the Oklahoma CLEET standards. (We had three chances to shoot a passing score twice.) I retired carrying my revolvers. I certainly agree with your guidance not to compromise accuracy for speed. Thanks, again.
I'm trying this very next trip to the range. I am not happy or confident in my weak hand ability, and rarely think about how important it is to improve on this, the transition is a little intimidating, but I can imagine it's something I'll get used to. Thanks for the video!
Very good. I have my drill, Reibnitz Drill: at 10 meters 1 Popper and 1 IPSC target with both hands, than at 9 meters 1 Popper and 1 IPSC target only with strong hand, mandatory reload, than at 8 meters 1 popper and 1 IPSC target with weak and strong hand (an inverted hilt), than finaly at 7 meters 1 popper and 1 IPSC target with weak hand only. Its very funny and dynamic... Taste it.
Cosmopolitan Berryville, lol. While the town that I live closest to, Lonsdale, AR, is much smaller (around one hundred people give/take), I'm in the central part of the state which is much more built up than North-Central Arkansas.
Why am I significantly more accurate with weak hand compared to strong hand? I'm not opposite eye dominant or anything and I'm a right hand shooter but for the life of me with both irons and red dot I am SIGNIFICANTLY better weak hand when doing drills like this compared to strong hand. I'm a tack driver with 2 hands and actually really accurate with the left even though it feels extremely awkward, especially if I have to manipulate slide or mag release but when I switch to my right hand it's like I start hitting a good 6 to 10 inches away from where I'm actually aiming.
🤣😂🤣‼️😂 he said, it annoys him that you have to show the camera that the gun is EMPTY per UA-cam rules..{as if he'll shoot the camera and it will bounce off and hit him in the skull 💀} The face he made and motions as he said it 🤣😂
I do have to spend more time shooting one hand (strong and weak hand). Alway need to practice the hand-to-hand transition. I do like the demonstration of making a smooth and positive transition. That drill can be done at home.
He loaded the gun.. how are you supposed to load it if not letting the slide "slam shut"?? You know it also does that every time you fire a round. It's not a problem!
Yup...I agree with ya about that stupid "see my guns are all clear" crap. You're the only one who is gonna have a problem if you have a loaded gun in your video recording area. You check them, not us. I don't expect you to check my guns unless I hand one to you. You really gonna post a video of you accidentally blasting your camera?
AMEN, I never understood why shooters on UA-cam feel like they have to show the weapon is safe to the camera. Even worse is when the Sally's get bent out of shape in the comments if the shooter doesn't show the weapon is clear. There are some stupid ass people out there!
Thanks for this excellent drill - I feel like I’ve gotten a free master’s level course by a real expert! Hey - given the current ammo shortage and high costs of same, how many trouble-free rounds is a good number to put through a new firearm before you deem it reliable for carry? 100? 500?
I think 250-500 it should be fairly broken in and you should be building your familiarity. I've done a couple thousand through mine since the start of last summer, since it's winter I've been trying to do 50/week just to stay fresh
Love this drill. Also, agree on using the non dominant eye when you are shooting one handed on your non dominant side. Takes a few tries to get used to, but once you get the hang of it, it really makes things easier
Recently handled and shot an EDC X9. Easily among the best pistols I've ever held, among a few competition pistols and safe queens; P210, 1911s, 2011s, CZ75 Orange/Parrot. Definitely right up alongside em.
I love training when the weather is shit. I was out in December doing some winter training. I spent 4 days in 10-15degree weather. Just constant snow and ice. I loved it. :D
Thank you. Simple, precise instructions and the explanation of the switching from strong hand to weak hand was excellent. Most instructors will not cover the conversion when speaking of weak hand shooting.
One difference in shooting with the left hand if you are right handed I was taught to cant the gun to the right a little bit bringing the sites in front of your right eye the dominant eye you don't need any training to do this it comes natural I found I could get the sights on target just as quick as I could with my right hand.. I don't have to train my left eye. Try it you'll like it. Excellent demonstration though. Especially in changing hands that was excellent.
Will have to try this drill using my Left Eye when shooting weak hand. Never thought about doing that. Thanks Ken for the tips. Stay safe and God Bless.
“Life ain’t fair so get over it!” Best advice ever. Love your work Ken. My SFX9 2.35” order is on the way, my first drill when I get it will be this drill.
Thanks Ken great advise! Luv the comment on the whole Clearing the fun thing I see so often and being I’m new the the whole gun thing and who am I to say but hearing from a pro such as yourself was quite refreshing because that bugged the crap out of me as well.
Ken do you listen to that music when you’re shooting? I don’t know why that stuff is the official UA-cam soundtrack of gun owners. I guess Lawrence Welk probably wouldn’t fit either. Nice piece you got there and a good drill thanks for the video.
Is it just me or is the hammer back after he draws it from its holster at 6:50? I never see Ken lower the hammer after firing. Otherwise, it's a good video.
The hardest part of this drill for me is the hand exchange. It's very alien to me. But I found my weak hand shots to be quite good. Almost better than my strong hand. However when I switch my grip 2 handed, it feels wrong. Am I really a left handed shooter? This drill taught me a ton. As usual. 👍🏻
That doesn't mean shit.
That is why we watch you. Straight up and on point.
Lov it ! tried this technique - oh boy ! it works pretty well !
Hack is a bad man. Great shooting and drill idea.
Great to see a Man such as Ken H. Doing his thing for all this time. Met Ken years back and I've never forgotten our handshake and conversation. AIM FOR KNOWLEDGE is key I say.
Train like you fight. As an old Soldier, I like Ken's delivery.
Came for the shooting, stayed for the awesome guitar riffs :D \m/
Gonna do this drill at the range. Nice pistol.
You always preach a good sermon, Ken: I shoot a cold qual as my "reality test" before each training session. A cold qual, as you know, then also doubles as a diagnostic tool for identifying (real world )strong and weak points and a warmup. On another note entirely, I worked 35 years as a Corporate Account Manager to Fortune 50 manufacturers. None of them IMO were more deeply committed to excellence in innovation and product development than Bill Wilson and his team.
Great lesson.
Thanks! 😃
You speak about training as you would carry. I was at a class a couple months ago where we were shooting out to 550-600 yards. It was spitting snow and 15 mph winds with gusts up to 25. It was miserable weather to be out in all day, I had a blast. To be aiming 4 or 5 off the target and see it impact was magical. As the instructor told me, most people don't get to experience days like this but days like this make you a better marksman.
I got something new to work on Thanks for giving such great advice
You are so welcome!
This is such a great drill. Did it today, and my ammo-use-hesitance the last two years has definitely made me initially slightly uncomfortable/wobbly with off-hand when doing cold drills. It's a sign to train offhand more, thanks for the reminder!
Freaking love it! Ken's guidance/commentary and satire have been on fire in these offerings from Wilson. Thank you, Bill and Co.
Thanks Ken, I really appreciate the adage, “Don’t compromise your accuracy!”, it means a lot in this age of shoot faster. Try as I might, from concealment to first shot for me is about 2.75 secs (with accuracy), and I’m tired of beating myself up for not being “faster.” What difference does it make if I shoot fast and miss??
Amen!!
Accuracy is the hard part, speed will come as you keep doing this practice 2-2-2. Keep on working. It will improve (I am also having speed vs accuracy issue, you are not alone). He is a professional and makes it look easy.
Slow is smooth and smooth is fast... and it just gets faster by itself. Focus on getting the fundamentals right, using as much time as it takes. With repetition (dry fire training really helps), you'll naturally get faster. Progress will be gradual.
@@skipdreadman8765 Couldn't agree more!
Point at the target and where you want to shoot with your nose and the gun will follow.
Great drill, winter now in Arkansas so it's not as toasty as when Ken made this video, making it even more challenging!
Nice, that's a keeper for a drill.
It sure is
Awesome. Thanks!
You bet!
I'm glad you mentioned that if you are shooting strong side then support side you switch eyes. I've told people this before and people have saw me do this and told me I was wrong for doing it.
Hmmm. Great drill. Thank you Sir.
You are welcome
Great video. Ken, you are a fantastic teacher. Thanks. Love that pistol too.
Excellent training demonstration and philosophy. Thank you sir for your instructional help.
Glad it was helpful!
If I only had 3K for the SFX9..... thanks Ken for a great and practical drill. Switching eyes to match your shooting hand is an old school standard, and shooters could really benefit from that tip alone.
It would be helpful if they weren't back ordered into the next three millenia as well. Haha
I take that back...im so used to seeing guns on huge back logs on their website that I guess I got that one mixed up with the others. But yeah, I agree...if I had that 3 grand I'd jump on one. They have such nice metal frame 9mm pistols.
Excellent as always Ken.
Outstanding, Ken. Thank you.
I’m new to the sport, I do take lessons occasionally but, this is an excellent tutorial. Excellent. Thank you!! P.S., this gun looks great to, I’m going to try and find one and try it out. 👍🇺🇸
Very good. I shoot with both eyes open. Been doing that for 10 years and that made be better!!
Good stuff Bill 👍🏼
I wish this dude, Wilson, and Mass were my family members
Most of the ranges around here won't allow shooting from a draw. The only option to practice that is dry fire really.
It's really crazy, isn't it? Most ranges are completely worthless for actual training. Good for sighting in new optics, but not much else.
To my knowledge that's true of commercial indoor ranges pretty much everywhere. If you don't have access to a law enforcement range, and can't rent out an entire range, your best option may be to find somewhere to shoot outdoors. I always like to do a variation of the 2-2-2 drill. At a commercial range I do it from the low ready position. It's not as good as shooting from the draw, but it works pretty well.
I think it's great there is some emphasis on off-hand shooting...most people do not even think about shooting this way. I try to run a magazine this way at least once during my shooting sessions...retired LEO.
Thanks Ken and Crew! This kind of vid helps me keep things interesting when I'm training with the family. We're in rural Idaho too!
That is awesome!
Thanks for this drill. I am a revolver shooter and carrier in almost all situations, and the 2-2-2 is going to become part of my range drills, probably the first one I shoot. I carried revolvers on duty even after our agency changed to S&W 4006s and later Glock 22s. (Being a captain had its privileges.) I did tell my officers that if they beat me during our semiannual qualifications under the Oklahoma CLEET standards. (We had three chances to shoot a passing score twice.) I retired carrying my revolvers. I certainly agree with your guidance not to compromise accuracy for speed. Thanks, again.
Great drill, keep them coming and You Looked Marvelous for Berryville👍💯!
Thank you! Will do!
Tell bill we want a Wilson double stack 9mm compact
@9:00 I was able to see that before you even spoke about it (patting myself on the back - lol).
Good info as always! Much appreciated guys!
You bet!
Omg it's so quiet. Love at first sight.
I'm trying this very next trip to the range. I am not happy or confident in my weak hand ability, and rarely think about how important it is to improve on this, the transition is a little intimidating, but I can imagine it's something I'll get used to. Thanks for the video!
I'm liking the looks of that piece! Might have to check one out
Very good. I have my drill, Reibnitz Drill: at 10 meters 1 Popper and 1 IPSC target with both hands, than at 9 meters 1 Popper and 1 IPSC target only with strong hand, mandatory reload, than at 8 meters 1 popper and 1 IPSC target with weak and strong hand (an inverted hilt), than finaly at 7 meters 1 popper and 1 IPSC target with weak hand only. Its very funny and dynamic... Taste it.
Good stuff
Does it taste like what it smells like The Rock has been cooking?
7:33 right!
Man as if i need more reasons to respect and admire his skills he says the best thing ever said ever.
Wow pop's is a bad ass nice
great drill & instructions as always!
but why are you no friend of ambi safeties?
Fast is fine, but accuracy is final.
Wyatt Earp
To shoot that clean at 8.25 cold is VERY good, IMO.
Regards,
Marky
2-2-2 is a bit low I personally like a 10-10-10 fertilizer but the prices and shortages make it difficult!!!
Funny, when I've been at a shooting area, I never had guitars and drums play when I started shooting. I'm doing something wrong I think.
The way I carry everyday conceiled is the way I practice. Even my Dryfire practice drills
Cosmopolitan Berryville, lol. While the town that I live closest to, Lonsdale, AR, is much smaller (around one hundred people give/take), I'm in the central part of the state which is much more built up than North-Central Arkansas.
Why am I significantly more accurate with weak hand compared to strong hand? I'm not opposite eye dominant or anything and I'm a right hand shooter but for the life of me with both irons and red dot I am SIGNIFICANTLY better weak hand when doing drills like this compared to strong hand. I'm a tack driver with 2 hands and actually really accurate with the left even though it feels extremely awkward, especially if I have to manipulate slide or mag release but when I switch to my right hand it's like I start hitting a good 6 to 10 inches away from where I'm actually aiming.
🤣😂🤣‼️😂 he said, it annoys him that you have to show the camera that the gun is EMPTY per UA-cam rules..{as if he'll shoot the camera and it will bounce off and hit him in the skull 💀} The face he made and motions as he said it 🤣😂
Good drills...however, several ranges I have gone to specifically ask you NOT to draw from concealment when shooting there.
I train hot cold rain or snow doesn't matter.
Shave another .5 second off it, by starting strong arm, double hand with a quick switch to weak hand. It does work surprisingly well :{)
Great video , ( Lose the music). Your speakers are fantastic and do NOT need to be sensationalized! And your excellent company is above that,,,
Going to start with this drill on every range trip!
So. Cal guns store in San Diego has lots of guns and ammo, go ther now.
I do have to spend more time shooting one hand (strong and weak hand).
Alway need to practice the hand-to-hand transition.
I do like the demonstration of making a smooth and positive transition.
That drill can be done at home.
Ken is a good teacher. Thanks Wilson.
At 5:22 I can’t believe how he let that thing slam shut , I thought that was a big NO !
He loaded the gun.. how are you supposed to load it if not letting the slide "slam shut"?? You know it also does that every time you fire a round. It's not a problem!
Yup...I agree with ya about that stupid "see my guns are all clear" crap. You're the only one who is gonna have a problem if you have a loaded gun in your video recording area.
You check them, not us. I don't expect you to check my guns unless I hand one to you.
You really gonna post a video of you accidentally blasting your camera?
AMEN, I never understood why shooters on UA-cam feel like they have to show the weapon is safe to the camera. Even worse is when the Sally's get bent out of shape in the comments if the shooter doesn't show the weapon is clear. There are some stupid ass people out there!
Thanks for this excellent drill - I feel like I’ve gotten a free master’s level course by a real expert! Hey - given the current ammo shortage and high costs of same, how many trouble-free rounds is a good number to put through a new firearm before you deem it reliable for carry? 100? 500?
I think 250-500 it should be fairly broken in and you should be building your familiarity. I've done a couple thousand through mine since the start of last summer, since it's winter I've been trying to do 50/week just to stay fresh
I agree. It's so redundant. Why the preoccupation with showing gun is cleared.
Do you keep both your eyes open as taught or close one eye you mentioned you use right eye left eye focus when transitioning
As I tell anyone I help learn how to shoot:
You can't miss fast enough to win a gunfight.
I don't know who said it first, but it is the truth.
Nice transition method! I’ve always used and taught the ‘slide over top’ method, but I’ll demo this as an option too
Love this drill. Also, agree on using the non dominant eye when you are shooting one handed on your non dominant side. Takes a few tries to get used to, but once you get the hang of it, it really makes things easier
Recently handled and shot an EDC X9. Easily among the best pistols I've ever held, among a few competition pistols and safe queens; P210, 1911s, 2011s, CZ75 Orange/Parrot. Definitely right up alongside em.
I love training when the weather is shit. I was out in December doing some winter training. I spent 4 days in 10-15degree weather. Just constant snow and ice. I loved it. :D
Can I shoot from concealment at an indoor range? Seems like they like to have the gun out at all times.
Thank you, Ken. Would you kindly let me know where you got the Wilson combat hat?
I love this drill, reminds me of the police academy training...
Thank you. Simple, precise instructions and the explanation of the switching from strong hand to weak hand was excellent. Most instructors will not cover the conversion when speaking of weak hand shooting.
One difference in shooting with the left hand if you are right handed I was taught to cant the gun to the right a little bit bringing the sites in front of your right eye the dominant eye you don't need any training to do this it comes natural I found I could get the sights on target just as quick as I could with my right hand.. I don't have to train my left eye. Try it you'll like it. Excellent demonstration though. Especially in changing hands that was excellent.
Hackathorn muzzled me thru the internet… what a thrill!
through
7:37 I'm in total agreement on this.
Will have to try this drill using my Left Eye when shooting weak hand. Never thought about doing that. Thanks Ken for the tips. Stay safe and God Bless.
“Life ain’t fair so get over it!” Best advice ever. Love your work Ken. My SFX9 2.35” order is on the way, my first drill when I get it will be this drill.
Thanks Ken great advise! Luv the comment on the whole Clearing the fun thing I see so often and being I’m new the the whole gun thing and who am I to say but hearing from a pro such as yourself was quite refreshing because that bugged the crap out of me as well.
Thanks much Sir. Great drill and will give it a try.
You bet
Ken do you listen to that music when you’re shooting? I don’t know why that stuff is the official UA-cam soundtrack of gun owners. I guess Lawrence Welk probably wouldn’t fit either.
Nice piece you got there and a good drill thanks for the video.
“Ana one ana two and now one hand!”
Yep need to feel that new gun in the hand . Really would like one how depending on how it fits…. Thanks 🙏🏻 as always great drill
In the south….my concealment garment is a t-shirt 🤣
"... 2 shots weekend only" that saves a lot of ammo.
Good drill. Enjoy all Willson Combat videos. Thank you Ken.
You bet
Very good common sense Sir, thank you. yes i get tired of them doing the same thing with showing that there is not a bullet in the chamber.
You're right on the money shots on target mean everything.
Dear Ken,
Will you be my grandpa?
My dad talked very highly of you Joe Bonar
Nice demonstration ken I am right eye dominant also however I trained for a long time to shoot very well with both eyes open
Very Cosmopolitan Ken :)
People complaining about the price of the gun are usually the same people who don't shoot that much anyway, or carry on a regular basis.
Great video. I have been shooting for years and was a range instructor, but it love watching other techniques and instructions
Practice for reality...... excellent
Cosmopolitan Berryville, AK, you have this lovely sense of absurdist humor. Gotta love this channel
Is it just me or is the hammer back after he draws it from its holster at 6:50? I never see Ken lower the hammer after firing. Otherwise, it's a good video.
It's condition 1 for a 1911 style pistol. It's on safe, so there's no issue here.
The hardest part of this drill for me is the hand exchange. It's very alien to me. But I found my weak hand shots to be quite good. Almost better than my strong hand. However when I switch my grip 2 handed, it feels wrong. Am I really a left handed shooter? This drill taught me a ton. As usual. 👍🏻
Good stuff Ken !! Does that model come with a 10 round optional magazine for us behind the iron curtain (NY) ???
No, but there is a 10 round 3.25" SFX9
love the cold drill is the one that counts