Combat Pistol: Marines vs Army: Comparison?

Based off this video, the marines do not have it. I almost had a fucking stroke watching how bad their habits are. First, why are they all turning their pistol to the side to drop the magazine? Way to flag anyone that’s next to you. Second, what’s up with that shitty racking the slide with two fingers technique? Not only is that impractical but it is ineffective. Instead of going under the whole gun, grab the grooves from the top.

OK, two questions. Why is the first shooter placing his firing hand over the slide at the end of the drill and why are they dropping the mag and then putting it back in? Are they putting the gun on safe with their firing hand?
Other than that, I taught my wife to shoot this way.
Yes, I agree, the situational awareness drill is probably overblown.

Although not perfect, this is a lot better then what we, the Marines, had prior to the CPP. Changing from a bullseye target to a body simulated target was a great improvement.

WHAT is with the re-holstering drill? If you're in a firefight and have been shooting pistol, you re-holster to do something else (and not necessary to have a cup of coffee). Re-holstering should be completed after executing a tactical reload, WITHOUT looking at the pistol or the holster! Eyes up and on potential hazards!

I have served in both as an enlisted Marine and an Army officer. I would have to say that Marines on the average are better marksman due to the higher degree of training they receive. This is something I have been trying to fix in the Army at least at my level with the Soldiers in my unit.

This appears to be a range qualifier instead of a tactical close quarters combat drill with a handgun. I do not understand why the Weaver stance is still taught as this is not the most stable firing platform. I did notice a lot of bad habits the shooters displayed when presenting their weapon i.e. "bowling & casting" the weapon, and the very poor draw speeds. As someone stated earlier and was correct, the quicker you come out of the holster in a gunfight, you have that instant more to acquire a reasonable sight picture before pressing the trigger.

I think both are fine. Unless someone can suggest a way to track combat statistics that take into account every single individual engagement with a pistol or rifle and its outcome

So far, I only know how to shoot the State Dept. way, as a Marine Security Guard. I'll be doing my first Marine Corps pistol qual when I go back to the fleet; until then, I can't say who does it better.

I've shot with both the AMU and the MMU at matches all over the country. There is no "best" on the whole. Individually, each will have good and poor shooters. Go pull up the results from the national match program at Camp Perry(which is happening right now) and you'll see that they're usually pretty comparable. From year to year one may have a couple of "hot shots" BUT...the AMU is a full time billet so long as you keep your scores up whereas the MMU is a 2-3 year rotation regardless so you can't just "squat" and shoot matches all year long as a career.

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