Dalton Fischer Podcast

What Is Really Going on With The SIG P320? | Ben Stoeger

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Nov 30, 2025
In this engaging discussion, world champion shooter Ben Stoeger dives into the controversy surrounding the SIG P320 and shares his personal cancer battle during a world championship win. He reveals the mental strategies that help top competitors excel under pressure, recounts his unique training experiences with Tier 1 units and Russian oligarchs, and offers insights into spotting ineffective instructors. Stoeger also critiques SIG's handling of the P320 issues while providing tips on how to get into competitive shooting.
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ANECDOTE

Cancer Diagnosis During Peak Season

  • Ben Stoeger described getting diagnosed with testicular cancer and immediately scheduled for surgery, then returning to competition later that year.
  • He used compartmentalization to focus on training despite the diagnosis and life upheaval.
ADVICE

Train The Mental Game First

  • Train your mental game: practice executing under pressure and managing emotions during matches.
  • Focus on consistent execution, because at the highest levels mental control often beats marginal technical differences.
ANECDOTE

Long Chase To A Major Win

  • Ben says winning the 2011 USPSA Nationals put him on the map and marked a long-term goal achieved after years of focus.
  • He described the win as a culmination of six years of intense, often unbalanced training.
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