Airsoft Shot Timer is a free timer app built for airsoft players and Action Air shooters. Hardware shot timers often fail to pick up the low report of BB guns — this app is tuned specifically for gas blowback and AEG shot signatures, tracking everything from your draw to every split time. The blog below covers IPSC/IDPA training, airsoft gear, and tactics. Pair the drills with the app and watch your times drop.
Complete Airsoft Beginner Guide: Your Journey from Zero to Hero

What is Airsoft?
Airsoft is a team-based sport that simulates military tactics, where players use replica firearms to shoot BB pellets in combat scenarios. It combines tactical thinking, teamwork, physical fitness, and shooting skills, making it an exciting and challenging recreational activity.
How to Use a Shot Timer 2026: The 3 Levels Most Shooters Skip

The 60-second version: Operating a shot timer is trivial — press the button, wait for the beep, shoot, look at the screen. Learning to read what it gives back is the part nobody teaches. Almost everyone stops at level one: the single overall time for the drill. The timer is actually handing you a per-shot breakdown that tells you exactly where your seconds went, and a second beep that shows you what a faster time physically feels like. This guide covers how the microphone decides something was a shot, what each number on the display means, the three levels of reading a string, the four settings worth changing on your first session, and the specific moments when the number on the screen is not telling you the truth.
M1911 Complete Guide: A Century of Legend - History and Training Guide
Introduction to the 1911 Pistol
The M1911 (also known as Colt 1911 or simply 1911) is a semi-automatic pistol designed by legendary firearms designer John Moses Browning. Since its adoption by the U.S. military in 1911, it has served for over a century. This pistol is not only the longest-serving standard-issue handgun in American military history but also the cornerstone of modern pistol design, with its influence extending to the present day.
CZ Shadow 2 Review 2026: Best IPSC Production Pistol & Setup
60-Second BLUF: Is the CZ Shadow 2 Worth Buying in 2026?
Short answer: yes, the CZ Shadow 2 is still the benchmark pistol for IPSC/USPSA Production division in 2026 — and it has quietly become the most versatile platform in the class. The same family now runs Production, Standard, Production Optics, Carry Optics, and Precision Bullseye depending on which variant you pick (Standard, OR, Orange, Target 6, Carry, Compact). The legendary SA/DA trigger, 1,280 g all-steel frame, and CZ 75 slide-inside-frame architecture deliver the lowest bore axis and most stable platform in its price tier ($1,200–$2,000), and unlike striker-fired rivals it lets you train Production and Carry Optics from the same gun with minor configuration changes.
SIG P320 Review 2026: 7 Models + M17 vs M18 & Recall Update
SIG P320 Complete Guide 2026: All 7 Models, M17 vs M18 & Safety Update
The SIG Sauer P320 in 2026 is two stories in one — a genuinely brilliant modular pistol that still serves the U.S. Army, and the subject of over 100 active lawsuits alleging it can fire without anyone touching the trigger. This guide covers the entire P320 family (Full Size, Compact, Carry, X-Five Legion, M17, M18, AXG, XTEN), the head-to-head M17 vs M18 differences that confuse most first-time buyers, the 2025–2026 recall/lawsuit landscape including the IDPA ban and ICE departure, and finally — for shooters who want to train without burning live ammo — the SIG-licensed VFC ProForce M17/M18 airsoft replicas and how to use them for draw, reload, and Bill Drill practice with the AirsoftShotTimer app.
When Was the Glock 17 Gen 5 Released? Complete Guide & Training Tips
Glock 17 Gen 5 Release Date
The Glock 17 Gen 5 was officially released on August 30, 2017, marking a significant evolution in this iconic pistol’s history. Glock simultaneously launched two fifth-generation models in August 2017: the Glock 17 and Glock 19, both chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum.
All 37 Glock Models: Complete Number & Caliber Chart (2026)

What Does the Glock Number System Actually Mean?
If you’ve ever stared at a Glock display case and wondered why there’s a Glock 17, a Glock 19, and a Glock 45 that somehow isn’t chambered in .45 — you’re in good company. The Glock number system is one of the most misunderstood naming conventions in the firearms world, and it trips up beginners and experienced shooters alike.
Complete Introduction to Glock Pistols
Origin and Naming System of Glock
Glock is a pistol series developed by Austrian engineer Gaston Glock in the 1980s, renowned worldwide for its innovative polymer frame design and reliability. For those new to Glock, you might be curious about its naming convention. Why does Glock have G17, G18, G19 numbering? is a common question many people have.
Glock Caliber Comparison: 9mm vs .45 ACP vs 10mm
Main Caliber Specifications Comparison
Below is a detailed comparison table of Glock’s three main calibers:
| Item | 9×19mm (9mm) | .45 ACP | 10mm Auto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Diameter (approx.) | 9.01 mm | 11.43 mm | 10.16 mm |
| Common Case Length (approx.) | 19.0 mm | 23.0 mm | 25.0 mm |
| Typical Bullet Weight (gr) | 115–147 gr | 185–230 gr | 155–200 gr |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity (fps / m/s) | Approx. 1150–1300 fps (351–396 m/s) | Approx. 800–900 fps (244–274 m/s) | Approx. 1200–1400 fps (366–427 m/s) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy (ft·lb / J) | Approx. 340–550 ft·lb (460–748 J) | Approx. 260–414 ft·lb (356–561 J) | Approx. 495–870 ft·lb (672–1180 J) |
| Typical Applications | Defense, law enforcement, competition, civilian | Traditional close-range stopping, defense (large caliber) | High energy, hunting, defense, better penetration/long-range energy |
| Advantages (Summary) | Lower recoil, high capacity, easy ammunition availability, strong versatility | High impact (wider bullet), excellent close-range stopping | High energy, flat trajectory, retains energy at longer distances |
| Disadvantages (Summary) | Penetration/stopping power in some situations depends on well-designed bullets | Capacity and recoil not conducive to rapid fire | Recoil, gun wear, and shooter control difficulty; ammunition cost/availability less than 9mm |
| Common Glock Representative Models (Original/Common) | G17 / G19 / G26 / G34 / G43X / G48 | G21 / G30 / G36 / G41 | G20 / G29 |
How to Choose the Right Caliber?
- 9mm: Best suited for beginners and daily training, cheap and readily available ammunition
- .45 ACP: Suitable for users seeking large caliber stopping power
- 10mm Auto: Suitable for situations requiring higher energy, such as hunting or wilderness self-defense
Why Is It Called a Glock 17? What the Numbers and Letters Really Mean

The Truth Behind Glock Numbering System
If you’ve ever wondered “What does Glock 17 mean?” or “What do the Glock numbers mean?”, you’re not alone. Many firearm enthusiasts find Glock’s numbering system confusing.