Stability is the key to accurate and good shooting. That’s in addition to good sight, breathing, and trigger control. Stability allows you to focus on the other things. Depending on how you use your handgun, there are usually one or two points where you can contact the gun. A rifle has two additional points: where your cheek touches a gun’s stock and where your shoulder touches its butt. For a pistol, however, you will need a brace such as the USA 1SHOT from Accurate pistol Systems.
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Accurate Pistol Systems USA 1SHOT
Pistol braces are becoming more popular in recent years. They provide extra points of contact for larger pistols, such as AK, AR and sub-gun styled pistols. There weren’t many options if you only needed support for a traditional handgun. Even if you have a Glock with a smaller size, it was difficult to find support. Accurate Pistol Systems is the only company that has found a solution with their USA1SHOT design.
The 1SHOT is made from carbon fiber, aluminum, and polymer in America. What is a brace and what is it not?
The 1SHOT is not a pistol brace. The difference lies in the connection to the pistol. Or rather, it is not. The 1SHOT’s front has a cupped pocket. The pistol’s grip rests inside the cup and the firing hand grasps it. Your grip keeps the gun and 1SHOT connected, but there is no permanent attachment.
The 1SHOT brace is unique because it doesn’t have a permanent connection. It acts as a shooting aid because it isn’t attached to the gun. It works in the same way as a sandbag or rest for your pistol. This is a rest you can carry with you as your move, so some refer to it as a “Dynamic Pistol Rest.” Once you have grasped the 1SHOT and your pistol you can either raise it to get a solid cheek weld, or tuck it into you shoulder to achieve rifle-like stability.
The base 1SHOT model I purchased is for Glock 17 and 19 pistols. This model is the one I chose because my duty gun, a 9mm Glock 45, uses a full-sized 17 gripframe. Accurate Pistol Systems developed the 1SHOT design over time. It is lighter, more efficient, and ready to be used with a variety pistol models.
Glock is a popular choice for many in the military, law enforcement and civilian worlds. The 1SHOT GS will feature a universal pocket that can be used with a variety of handguns for 2022.
Construction of the Accurate Pistol System USA 1SHOT
The 1SHOT is made from carbon fiber, aluminum, polymer, or polymer in the United States. The pistol pocket is made from carbon fiber and is attached to a standard pistol buffer tube measuring 1.25 inches. The 1SHOT includes a Trinity Force Breach 2.0 brace. It weighs in at 12 ounces, measures 5.5×1.5×11.8 inches in height, width, and length. This is the brace in its collapsed position.
Accurate Pistol System USA 1SHOT ships with a Trinity Force Breach 2.0 brace. Earlier versions of this 1SHOT used actual carbine buttstocks. Accurate Pistol System ships them with a brace out of caution. The buffer tube appears to be permanently attached at the grip. It is not possible to swap it for a carbine buffer tub or an SBA3 brace. Other models are available if you prefer a different style brace than the Breach 1.0. I tried a Shockwave brace I had on hand, and it fit perfectly.
The 1SHOT for G17/G19 is compatible to Gen3-5, full-sized, double-stack Glock handguns, including the G17, G19 and G20. I tested mine with my Gen 5 Glock 45 and Gen 3 17 with a 34-length slide, full-sized Polymer80 pistols, as well as Glock 19 sized Polymer80 pistols.
Accurate Pistol System says that the 1SHOT GS can be used with a variety of pistols. These include Glock, Sig Sauer and Smith & Wesson models, Springfield, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Smith & Wesson, Smith & Wesson, Smith & Wesson and Tanfoglio models.
The 1SHOT allows for ample clearance for slide travel to keep it away from the shooter’s eyes. Shooting Impressions
I went to the range with a friend to try the 1SHOT. We also brought three 9mm pistols. I had my duty Glock 45 equipped with a Holosun sight, a Gen 317 with a 34-length Steel City Arsenal slide and an RMR, as well as a Polymer 80 17 built with factory Glock slides and iron sights. Since this was my buddy’s first time shooting pistol optics, we did some familiarization shooting. Before we began testing, I wanted to make sure that he was comfortable using them.
Once we were settled in, we would shoot each pistol offhand and then use the 1SHOT to shoot it again. The 1SHOT allowed us to improve our accuracy and control. To set the pistol and 1SHOT, you need two hands. I would hold the pistol in my firing hand, then bring the 1SHOT up with my other hand, and place the pistol’s grip into the pocket. I could then grasp the pistol and 1SHOT in my firing hand, and move them around as one unit.
There were two options for shooting. The brace should be kept in the shortest possible position. Next, bring it up to your eye level and use it as a cheek rest. Then adjust the length of the pull to make it longer. Finally, shoulder it and weld both the cheek and shoulder.
Both styles of shooting require me to support my firing hand by supporting my off-hand. Similar to how I hold my gun in traditional two-handed shooting stance. If you are injured or otherwise occupied, you could use the 1SHOT or pistol with one hand.
You’ll be amazed at the accuracy of Accurate Pistol System USA 1SHOT, especially at the 25+ yard mark on smaller targets.
People are concerned about the slide operating too close to their faces when they have a brace or old shoulder-stocked pistols. This is true, but 1SHOT’s design alleviates it.
The channel is located above the grip portion of this rest. It has a raised pocket at the rear. The slide stops in this area about one inch ahead of the pocket. Even with the 10mm slide. You’ll be fine if you keep your nose away from that point.
Depending on whether you are using iron sights or optics, you will need to adjust the position of your head. The 1SHOT is best used with iron sights. I was able to get a good cheek crease and a good sight picture using irons.
I had to raise my head slightly when I went to one the pistols using the RMR/Holosun. I was not touching the cheek but the side of my chin, rather than the cheek. It was still a good way to shoot, but it wasn’t as stable as with iron sights.
Be aware of these issues
The 1SHOT is a great weapon for firing, but there are some things you should be aware of. I am average-sized and can’t reach the slide lock lever or magazine release with the 1SHOT because I cannot grasp the pistol with my hands. This means that I have to either drop the brace and reload or use my offhand to hit the mag release, insert a mag, and rack the slide. Although this is not a major issue, it is something you should be aware of and train for.
The 1SHOT’s pockets add some weight to the grip. This makes a Glock 17 or similar feel larger than a larger frame Glock. However, removing the brace could be a problem. There are two options. The first is to attach it on a single point sling so it can be released and still hangs. The second option is similar, but you attach it to my plate carrier’s MOLLE webbing with a shorter strap. This way, I can grab my armor and have the 1SHOT attached. You can also add an additional strap to keep it in place so it doesn’t move around when it’s not in use.
Another issue was the brace moving forward under recoil. It was initially set to a comfortable pull length, but it started drifting after a while. It seemed that I was not cranking it down enough.
The Shockwave brace has a screw that contacts the tube directly, instead of clamping around it–like the Breach 1. This might be a good solution. Once I have found the right position, I might add a divot to the tube to accept it.
What is it good for?
The 1SHOT is a good option, provided you are familiar with its quirks. What is it useful for? It’s a great accessory for range shooting. It works in the same way as a bench rest and gives you more stability when firing. This will also improve your accuracy. It’s also fun to shoot with.
It would make a great hunting aid to handgun hunters. My Lone Wolf 10mm has an impressive 6-inch barrel. It would make a great wild-hog gun. I would be able to take longer shots with more confidence due to the 1SHOT’s increased stability.
Another use I see for civilian defense is. Although I like the idea, I don’t want one to be left in my car. My Jeep doesn’t have a lockable compartment. I could put a 1SHOT in there, but that would work with my carry gun and give me carbine-like performance. If the jeep is broken into, it will only be a piece of aluminum and plastic. I’m not that outgoing and the thug doesn’t have a new AR.
The 1SHOT was initially designed for police officers to provide a stable platform for their duty pistols. This would result in increased hits and less rounds needed to end a threat. This is what attracted me to 1SHOT in first place.
My current job requires me to work in an environment that bans long guns. We could have shots down long hallways or across parking lots or on ball fields. Even with civilians present, I want my shots to count, if necessary. I can use the 1SHOT to increase my duty pistol’s capabilities and still adhere to department regulations.
Wrap up
The 1SHOT for Glocks costs $174.95, while the multiplatform GS model will cost $199.95. Although it is not cheap, you need to consider what you are getting.
1SHOT is an American-made product made from high quality materials that can be used with a variety handguns. It is a shooting aid that will improve your handgun accuracy for hunting, defensive, plinking, and hunting. It’s quite reasonable if you think about it that way.
My 1SHOT will be added to my work bag. I will likely grab a GS model for home use when they are available.
For more information, visit www.USA1SHOT.com
The Accurate Pistol System USA 1SHOT is compatible with longer barreled pistols. This setup can be used with longer barreled pistols.
