I've been shooting guns most of my life and have wanted to get into 3 gun for a few years now. Thanks for making this series. I'm watching all of them today while doing some dry fire drills.
Hello and big shout out from the Show Me State of Missouri in the city St Louis. First and foremost I would like to say that I love this series. I love how you break down what it takes to get into 3 gun competition. I love how you share your wisdom and knowledge to people who don't know how to get into 3 gun competition and what it takes to get into a 3 gun competition. I love how you break down the things you need to be successful in 3 gun competitions In great detail. I like to say thank you and I'm favouriting and sharing these video.
Mac ty for taking the time to explain the different divisions of 3 gun. I had no idea that most of the tools I needed are in my safe already as I've been trying to figure out how to get into 3gun circuit. Brah you just saved me time, money, and headache. Keep up the good work.
ZEROEDN72 Thanks for watching. You just made it completely worth my effort for making the series. My whole entire goal summarized in your post. Thanks!
I can't thank you enough for your videos. I have always been shy to the 3-gun scene, but you make it so much more inviting and give me confidence on what to buy! Thank you all the way from Cali!
Hello from WA state! I really am enjoying this series. It shows how much you love this, and it is contagious. I'm taking an inventory and with your videos, I believe I'm more than half way there. Thanks so much. I'm also sharing these videos with buddies!
I am hoping to get to see a 3 gun soon I think I would like it I'm just trying to get enough stuff to get started I live in Georgia to and sure have enjoyed your videos keep up the great work
I would just like to compliment you on your videos. Good information for the novice (me) presented in a straight forward, easy to watch manner with no arrogance or pretention. Thank you for the information. I got exactly the what I was looking for.
Would a Cajun Gun Works customized CZ SP-01 Shadow 2 be a better choice for 3 gun than a glock 34 or 1911? I love my 1911s but the capacity is a killer and I'm just not ready to drop the coin for a 2011.
Why no ported shotgun barrels? I have factory ported barrel shotguns and wouldn’t have thought it would be of concern in shotgun shooting for 3 gun. Especially at super short distance for a shotgun.
Very informative video. I've been out of 3G for about 7 years. What this tells me is that my old 3-gun gear doesn't fit into any one category. If I want to compete (other than "just for fun" in unlimited class) I'll have to get a new bbl for my shotgun, get rid of my speed loader tubes and shell holders and buy new, and replace the optics on my rifle. Basically, junk $1k worth of equipment for a couple of hundred and buy another $1k of new hardware. Just great. Who knows, maybe I'll win the lottery.
The game has certainly evolved but I bet you would still have a good time with your equipment. There are still matches around that stay true to the original flavor of 3-gun like SOF.
Too bad there isn't a 'Cowboy Division' consisting of lever action rifles only with iron sights, pump shotguns with limited tubes, and 6 shooter pistols.. that would be interesting.
Great video man really helpful. Could you post the model # of the stoeger so I can get the right one weapons. A link to where I can get one would be helpful also. Keep up with your videos, good content is hard to find. We need more video s like yours. Thanks
You're located in Georgia?! I am as well and I haven't been able to find any 3 gun competitions or even practicing ranges. Where do you go? You have really well-done videos, I've learned a lot so far and this is only Part 2.
Near Savannah look up the 17s rod and gun club. They are hosting a 3 gun match on 10/5/19. They also do idpa and uspsa on the 2nd and 3rd sat of every month
re-watched this for maybe the 4th time.... Glad to hear there's no power factor involved in 3gun. Just ran my first USPSA last week and finished mid-pack in limited division... There were no other divisions, so I didn't really have a choice... I run a g34 very similar to yours now, but I noticed I lost points where others gained by shooting .40cal or higher... grrrrrrrrr.... I guess I'll go down to "production" division in USPSA and keep looking into the Factory division in 3gun for the future... That way I get the same practice in with the g34, so as to not have to buy a g35 to meet power factor in USPSA, haha.
Huge thanks for watching! If I can ever help with anything just leave me a comment. Yeah, for me USPSA is just 3-gun practice. I was never a big fan of being penalized for shooting 9mm
This is really well put together video and editing. I make a lot of videos for MeatTheBible but also on my 3GunSteel.com channel I use a remote aircraft/camera. Interesting how your mic seems to take out the wind. Just a great job friend. Thanks. SUBSCRIBED. -COLE
BullittMcQueen I'd like that. I'm in Raleigh, NC. Plus I video from the air. Might be footage you could use on your channel. I see pine trees in the back ground so you can't be far away. Thanks. -COLE
So, if I bought a 24" JM Pro with a 9 round tube, does that mean I have to shoot in the division with magnified rifles? I only have a red dot on my rifle. Can I just not load past 8 rounds?
Not sure if you answer questions still, but I plan on using my PT-92AF. It fits my hand well, I like the features, and I’m a dead shot with it. Will this be acceptable for practical class that I want to enter? My AR has a 1-4 optic on it.
Absolutely love this series. I have subscribed. Thanks so much for your time and passion in helping me learn about this sport. I currently have a Glock 34 and an FNS9 long slide. I am much better with the FN due to the (in my opinion) nicer trigger. On that note I have not purchased my shotgun yet and was wondering, do you or anyone you know have any experience with the FN SLP shot gun?
Hello, I have watched I think 2-3 of your videos. I like them. I have taken your advice for the pistol belt and hoster and bought them.. Can you tell me the best "budget"' scope to get for my AR-15? I think I can spend around $300 or less. Thanks
Nice videos. I have one question. If you are shooting with your pistol and you want to change to rifle or shotgun, can you put the safety on your gun or you must take the magazine out and clear the chamber? Happy new year. Thanks
Yes to transition to a different gun you just have to dump it in a safe condition. That means engaging a safety if the gun has one. It it's a striker fired pistol like a Glock you just have to dump it pointed in a safe direction. Nobody minds if you unload the gun before dumping it but it is not necessary.
I think you could use one in any division but basically nobody uses them. They don't add much benefit and they tend to get hung up on things so most shooters stay away from them.
Hey Mac, another well put together, professional & informative vid. From a novice just getting into shooting, thanks for doing these man. It's really helping me to compile information & select products to get into 3-gun. What do you think of shooting a Sig Sp2022 9mm in the long run? It's what I have atm & am wondering if I can mod it out to work well for 3 gun or if I should absolutely plan on getting a longer barrelled pistol?
+tank0211 never seen anybody shooting one of those but keep shooting it until you outgrow it. Don't spend any money on another handgun until you can tell that it's holding you back
Dude never get a D.S. 1911 unless you are 100% sponsored and they pay for everything. you do not need a 1911 to win.. keep running your G34. I love the 1911 platform but I made the switch 5 years ago and boycotted 1911s and only run 9mm Glock and could not be happier. what sucks about the 1911 when it breaks down now you have to find a gunsmith because they are so complex. Glock breaks down I guarantee for less than 25$ and a youtube video you'll be able to diagnose the problem and fix it yourself. if I did decide to run hammer fired again it wouldn't be a 1911 I'd Probably get P226 Tacops or Cz75-sp01-Tactical or comp varient. The P226 with the srt is phenomenal and cz just doesn't get enough respect. So keep running your G34 and don't look back or get paranoid about thinking you need a 1911 ti win and give em hell
Ha.. I started with a g17 went to a 35 then to a 34 over the years. None were remotely close to stock. Finally ditched Glocks and currently shoot a CZ TS, and STI. My scores went up, all the proof I need.. Look at the national equipment surveys, you want the extra weight for quicker shooting.
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2 best things about your videos are that you actually enunciate your words, and you don't say "um" every 3rd word. Makes it sooo much more watchable!
I've been shooting guns most of my life and have wanted to get into 3 gun for a few years now. Thanks for making this series. I'm watching all of them today while doing some dry fire drills.
Your a smooth talker Mc. Thanks for your information.
Hello and big shout out from the Show Me State of Missouri in the city St Louis.
First and foremost I would like to say that I love this series. I love how you break down what it takes to get into 3 gun competition. I love how you share your wisdom and knowledge to people who don't know how to get into 3 gun competition and what it takes to get into a 3 gun competition. I love how you break down the things you need to be successful in 3 gun competitions In great detail. I like to say thank you and I'm favouriting and sharing these video.
jmason105 Thanks so much! I love getting new shooters into 3-gun and thats the goal of this series. Thanks for watching and sharing!
Great videos for a beginning 3 Gun shooter. Very helpful.
+Gregory Wagnon Thanks Gregory!
Mac ty for taking the time to explain the different divisions of 3 gun. I had no idea that most of the tools I needed are in my safe already as I've been trying to figure out how to get into 3gun circuit. Brah you just saved me time, money, and headache. Keep up the good work.
ZEROEDN72 Thanks for watching. You just made it completely worth my effort for making the series. My whole entire goal summarized in your post. Thanks!
I can't thank you enough for your videos. I have always been shy to the 3-gun scene, but you make it so much more inviting and give me confidence on what to buy! Thank you all the way from Cali!
+Mike James Thanks Mike!
Hello from WA state! I really am enjoying this series. It shows how much you love this, and it is contagious. I'm taking an inventory and with your videos, I believe I'm more than half way there. Thanks so much. I'm also sharing these videos with buddies!
+Eric Burcham Thanks for watching!
Hands down the best intro information to 3 gun. Thanks for all the great work!
Thanks Doug!
What a great video, info overload, I'm seriously thinking about trying this out. Thanks!
You really should, it's the best hobby in the world.
Thanks for sharing buddy! a lot of good information in this one
Thanks Brandon! When is your next 3-gun match?
Thank you for this great video. It really clarified in a concise fashion many of the questions I've had about 3-gun.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome video! Watching you shoot and seeing your gear really makes me want to go down and sign up! Thanks for another great video
Thanks for watching! Give 3-gun a try!
dude your videos are really REALLY well done...thank you for your time, effort and quality!
+JB Austin Thanjs JB I really appreciate it
Excellent video! Lots of good information. Thanks for posting this.
vajake1 Thanks!
I am hoping to get to see a 3 gun soon I think I would like it I'm just trying to get enough stuff to get started I live in Georgia to and sure have enjoyed your videos keep up the great work
+Steve Keller what part of Georgia?
I would just like to compliment you on your videos. Good information for the novice (me) presented in a straight forward, easy to watch manner with no arrogance or pretention. Thank you for the information. I got exactly the what I was looking for.
Thanks Scott, I'm glad you enjoy the videos!
Would a Cajun Gun Works customized CZ SP-01 Shadow 2 be a better choice for 3 gun than a glock 34 or 1911? I love my 1911s but the capacity is a killer and I'm just not ready to drop the coin for a 2011.
Jacob McCain I’m sure that would work just fine
Thank You For The Information
Why no ported shotgun barrels? I have factory ported barrel shotguns and wouldn’t have thought it would be of concern in shotgun shooting for 3 gun. Especially at super short distance for a shotgun.
Very informative, thanks for posting!
+beardzor Thanks for watching!
update on pistols? thoughts on the 320?
Very informative video. I've been out of 3G for about 7 years. What this tells me is that my old 3-gun gear doesn't fit into any one category. If I want to compete (other than "just for fun" in unlimited class) I'll have to get a new bbl for my shotgun, get rid of my speed loader tubes and shell holders and buy new, and replace the optics on my rifle. Basically, junk $1k worth of equipment for a couple of hundred and buy another $1k of new hardware. Just great. Who knows, maybe I'll win the lottery.
The game has certainly evolved but I bet you would still have a good time with your equipment. There are still matches around that stay true to the original flavor of 3-gun like SOF.
I'm hoping I get to compete in a match or two next year. Love the series so far!!
Thanks for watching!
Too bad there isn't a 'Cowboy Division' consisting of lever action rifles only with iron sights, pump shotguns with limited tubes, and 6 shooter pistols.. that would be interesting.
There is it is called cowboy shooting
Great video man really helpful. Could you post the model # of the stoeger so I can get the right one weapons. A link to where I can get one would be helpful also. Keep up with your videos, good content is hard to find. We need more video s like yours. Thanks
+Newguy2it www.eurooptic.com/stoeger-m3000-m3k-3gun-12-gauge-24in-bbl-black-synthetic-31855.aspx
Excellent video Mac and I love the music. Who is it ??
It's just royalty free music I use from machinimasound
Great video. Thanks
Great video! Thanks the info, gonna shoot my first match this summer!
blackwood Thanks for watching and good luck!
You're located in Georgia?! I am as well and I haven't been able to find any 3 gun competitions or even practicing ranges. Where do you go? You have really well-done videos, I've learned a lot so far and this is only Part 2.
Near Savannah look up the 17s rod and gun club. They are hosting a 3 gun match on 10/5/19. They also do idpa and uspsa on the 2nd and 3rd sat of every month
I thought that the Remington Versa is a gas driven shotgun, not an inertia system.
vajake1 I did some checking on it and you are right. The information I received on the VersaMax was wrong. I apologize for the error in the video.
Oh, that's all right. I rejected purchasing the Versa Max, electing to purchase a Benelli on account of that feature.
Great Video Mac, you got editing skills man!!
Thanks Oscar!
re-watched this for maybe the 4th time....
Glad to hear there's no power factor involved in 3gun.
Just ran my first USPSA last week and finished mid-pack in limited division...
There were no other divisions, so I didn't really have a choice... I run a g34 very similar to yours now, but I noticed I lost points where others gained by shooting .40cal or higher...
grrrrrrrrr....
I guess I'll go down to "production" division in USPSA and keep looking into the Factory division in 3gun for the future...
That way I get the same practice in with the g34, so as to not have to buy a g35 to meet power factor in USPSA, haha.
Huge thanks for watching! If I can ever help with anything just leave me a comment. Yeah, for me USPSA is just 3-gun practice. I was never a big fan of being penalized for shooting 9mm
For scopes... FTP or SFP?
This is really well put together video and editing. I make a lot of videos for MeatTheBible but also on my 3GunSteel.com channel I use a remote aircraft/camera. Interesting how your mic seems to take out the wind. Just a great job friend. Thanks. SUBSCRIBED. -COLE
Another great video
Thanks!
Good stuff Mac. Thanks for all the hard work. SUBSCRIBED. -COLE
Thanks Cole, we need to hook up. I'd love to check out some of your steel.
BullittMcQueen I'd like that. I'm in Raleigh, NC. Plus I video from the air. Might be footage you could use on your channel. I see pine trees in the back ground so you can't be far away. Thanks. -COLE
I enjoyed your recent episode of On the road, so where is episode 3 for this series?
Likely in a couple weeks. I've been crazy busy lately.
your vids are excellent. can you recommend a 16 inch AR barrel that is super light, and holds up well for 3 gun matches?
+William Powell I highly recommend the Stretch-16. It is all I shoot
looked them up. barrels seems heavy, nearly 2 pounds. do you have one that is that weight 1.9 pds?
So, if I bought a 24" JM Pro with a 9 round tube, does that mean I have to shoot in the division with magnified rifles? I only have a red dot on my rifle. Can I just not load past 8 rounds?
Not sure if you answer questions still, but I plan on using my PT-92AF. It fits my hand well, I like the features, and I’m a dead shot with it. Will this be acceptable for practical class that I want to enter? My AR has a 1-4 optic on it.
Absolutely love this series. I have subscribed. Thanks so much for your time and passion in helping me learn about this sport. I currently have a Glock 34 and an FNS9 long slide. I am much better with the FN due to the (in my opinion) nicer trigger. On that note I have not purchased my shotgun yet and was wondering, do you or anyone you know have any experience with the FN SLP shot gun?
meditech It's a good shotgun but a step behind the Benelli M2 and Remington VersaMax
BullittMcQueen Thank you. So far leaning on the Benelli.
i have an m&p performance center with an apex trigger it comes with a ported barrel would I still be able to run factory?
Hello, I have watched I think 2-3 of your videos. I like them. I have taken your advice for the pistol belt and hoster and bought them.. Can you tell me the best "budget"' scope to get for my AR-15? I think I can spend around $300 or less. Thanks
Burris TAC30 or Vortex Strike Eagle
@@bullittmcqueen Primary Arms also.. 1-6,1-8 SFP and 1-6 FFP
if i send you my M2 can u make the necessary mods? if so how much
Great stuff!
Nice videos.
I have one question.
If you are shooting with your pistol and you want to change to rifle or shotgun,
can you put the safety on your gun or you must take the magazine out and clear the chamber?
Happy new year.
Thanks
Yes to transition to a different gun you just have to dump it in a safe condition. That means engaging a safety if the gun has one. It it's a striker fired pistol like a Glock you just have to dump it pointed in a safe direction. Nobody minds if you unload the gun before dumping it but it is not necessary.
+BullittMcQueen
thank you.
sorry to ask again.it is in practical division to use a vertical or angle grip?
I think you could use one in any division but basically nobody uses them. They don't add much benefit and they tend to get hung up on things so most shooters stay away from them.
Hey Mac, another well put together, professional & informative vid. From a novice just getting into shooting, thanks for doing these man. It's really helping me to compile information & select products to get into 3-gun. What do you think of shooting a Sig Sp2022 9mm in the long run? It's what I have atm & am wondering if I can mod it out to work well for 3 gun or if I should absolutely plan on getting a longer barrelled pistol?
+tank0211 never seen anybody shooting one of those but keep shooting it until you outgrow it. Don't spend any money on another handgun until you can tell that it's holding you back
What about a 40cal
would I still be allowed to put a WML like an X300U on my stock handgun and stay factory division?
+Nick Clayton no
in the practical division are ported shotguns allowed?
+John Taylor no that would put you in open
Is there a barrel length requirement on the rifle for the practical division? SBR allowed?
+Kevin Nguyen nope you can shoot SBR's as long as it's legal.
hi there again,
at the practical div.it is allowed that the handgun is a .40 S&W caliber?
thanks
Allowed but not recommended. There is no advantage whatsoever and you have less ammo capacity in your magazines
BullittMcQueen thank a lot
wow great info!
Thanks! Love your avatar BTW
what ar 15 barrel lengh would you recomend for 3 gun
+Olivier Jeanson 16"
What barrel length are you running on your M2?
24"
Aren’t you the dude from strong side tactical
Thatannoyingtaakid yep that’s me
do You like JP rifles?
yes very much
Dude never get a D.S. 1911 unless you are 100% sponsored and they pay for everything. you do not need a 1911 to win.. keep running your G34. I love the 1911 platform but I made the switch 5 years ago and boycotted 1911s and only run 9mm Glock and could not be happier. what sucks about the 1911 when it breaks down now you have to find a gunsmith because they are so complex. Glock breaks down I guarantee for less than 25$ and a youtube video you'll be able to diagnose the problem and fix it yourself. if I did decide to run hammer fired again it wouldn't be a 1911 I'd Probably get P226 Tacops or Cz75-sp01-Tactical or comp varient. The P226 with the srt is phenomenal and cz just doesn't get enough respect.
So keep running your G34 and don't look back or get paranoid about thinking you need a 1911 ti win and give em hell
Thats the plan for the foreseeable future
Ha.. I started with a g17 went to a 35 then to a 34 over the years. None were remotely close to stock. Finally ditched Glocks and currently shoot a CZ TS, and STI. My scores went up, all the proof I need.. Look at the national equipment surveys, you want the extra weight for quicker shooting.
Boots and cats and boots and cats and boots and cats
Versa Max is a gas gun