200,000-Round Pistol Barrel!
Gun Talk Nation 2025
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32m
How do you really know if you're a good shooter? In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, pro shooter Max Michel - of Team SIG Sauer - joins host Ryan Gresham to break down the truth about shooting skill, red dot optics, competitive performance, and firearms training.
Max shares practical insights on how new and experienced shooters alike can assess their skills, improve fundamentals, and take their shooting to the next level. Whether you're a civilian shooter, law enforcement, military, or a firearms instructor — this episode is packed with value.
Max also shares the story of his 200,000-round pistol barrel and how it still holds competition-grade accuracy.
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