Why shoot SA?then one or two cylinders rapid-fire SA,
Why shoot SA?then one or two cylinders rapid-fire SA,
Two-handed shooting is the technique du jour. If you watch some old WW II training films you'll see they were trained to shoot their pistols one-handed using what looks like an extreme Weaver stance with strong side forward. I'm not saying which is better; I think it depends on the shooter.In the video, Cunningham recommends using two hands.
?? Sorry - don't understand the question?? Why not?? Manipulating your firearm single-handed or two-handed you have to be able to use its full functionality. Why prefer SA over DA? Is that the question? I didn't mean to imply that. DA is faster shooting, so that would be preferred if rapid-fire is required. If accuracy is required and the shooter hits better with SA, then that would be preferred. And frankly, that depends on the gun, too, and its trigger pull.Why shoot SA?
I would think most would agree, shooting two handed is the preferred way to go, but I think its also a good idea, to be well versed with two hands, one hand, weak hand, whatever.In the video, Cunningham recommends using two hands.
I think the mistake made by many about DA shooting is, that its inaccurate, or you cant be accurate shooting that way, which a far from the truth.?? Sorry - don't understand the question?? Why not?? Manipulating your firearm single-handed or two-handed you have to be able to use its full functionality. Why prefer SA over DA? Is that the question? I didn't mean to imply that. DA is faster shooting, so that would be preferred if rapid-fire is required. If accuracy is required and the shooter hits better with SA, then that would be preferred. And frankly, that depends on the gun, too, and its trigger pull.
Yes indeed!I think its also a good idea, to be well versed with two hands, one hand, weak hand, whatever.
Probably so.usually shoot revolvers better DA with one hand,.... Maybe more practice will help improve
Yes, I think this is the key, and I was never taught this by my instructor, it was something I learned on my own by practice and observation....begin trigger press, during the press perfect the sight picture.
Another example of training du jour. I think since instructors are certified by the NRA and teach methods they're taught in the NRA Instructor course, they're all going to teach the same methods. Standardization is a good thing, I do believe (having been an instructor in another field long ago), but what doesn't come across to the student is that the method he or she is taught is not necessarily the ONLY right way.What I found most interesting about the video is the instructor told the student to place his finger on the trigger so the trigger rested in the crease under the first joint. I have ALWAYS striven to pull a pistol trigger with the pad of the finger under the fingernail, rather than the crease under the joint, because I firmly believe it is easier to get a pull straight back by placing the trigger there than in the crease..
Another example of training du jour. I think since instructors are certified by the NRA and teach methods they're taught in the NRA Instructor course, they're all going to teach the same methods. Standardization is a good thing, I do believe (having been an instructor in another field long ago), but what doesn't come across to the student is that the method he or she is taught is not necessarily the ONLY right way.
Proper trigger finger placement is VERY dependent on the individual AND on the firearm being shot. A one method fits all approach is simply not going to produce the best possible result.
Shooting requires a focus more extreme than most other skills, but with constant practice becomes more natural, and that focus can be applied to other skills.
I wish someone would explain the pros and cons of the weird shooting stances you see in old training films.Two-handed shooting is the technique du jour. If you watch some old WW II training films you'll see they were trained to shoot their pistols one-handed using what looks like an extreme Weaver stance with strong side forward. I'm not saying which is better; I think it depends on the shooter.
This sounds like a good tip, and I'm going to do it.If I could go from the start again, my first handgun will be TC Contender in 22LR, certainly no more than 357 Magnum, but you want to start reloading. Contender is accurate like rifle, it will tech newbie how shoot accurately. Once newbie learns that, it's much easier to master other handguns. Used Contender is not expensive, almost always in top condition, and once not needed, you can always sell it, in most cases no money lost.
But Jerry says the opposite about grips: he said in one video that he wants them smooth and slick and wooden so your hand doesn't get locked into a bad position.I admire Grant Cunningham and his teachings.
His books are very good.
One point he made was allowing the trigger
finger to slide while pressing the trigger back.
Good luck with that on the older revolvers and
I'm thinking in particular the Smith & Wessons
up until the early to mid 1980s.
Those pre-80s Smiths have serrated/ridged triggers and
the finger really won't budge as you stroke the
trigger. The style really harkens to the days when
a lot of revolvers shooters only shot single action.
Skeeter Skelton counseled back in the 1970s to
smooth (Dremel) away the ridges. I've done it.
But nowadays I like to keep the Smiths in
original trim so I shoot with the ridges which can
be quite sharp (read possibly uncomfortable to
painful).
Interestingly, speed demon DA shooter Jerry Miculek
prefers the older style triggers. He says they give
him more feel and control.
I wish someone would explain the pros and cons of the weird shooting stances you see in old training films.
Such as the police training films where they shoot by suddenly squatting down and jutting their strong hand out. It looks strange today, but there must be some reason they did that.
I wish someone would explain the pros and cons of the weird shooting stances you see in old training films.
Such as the police training films where they shoot by suddenly squatting down and jutting their strong hand out. It looks strange today, but there must be some reason they did that.