Crusader103
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I think the misses are due to them starting to fire as soon as the gun clears the holster. They start firing too soon and they try to empty their gun without ever getting the gun up where it should be. With point shooting the gun would be in the general area when they start shooting.
Agreed. So why not just use the sights then?
This is my major issue with the point shooting advocates. In order to be effective with point shooting, the firearm must either be at or just below eye level. That being the case, I would assert that it takes no more time to line up the sights to ensure a hit.
Here is a picture of Rex Applegate demonstrating his point shooting method. Keep in mind that this is a picture of the very person the point shooting advocates on here are pointing to as an example. Is there any reason why he shouldn't be using the sights if his weapon is already there within his field of view?
Looking at this picture, is there anybody that can really argue it would have taken more time for Mr. Applegate to get a sight picture?
To be clear, I am speaking of point shooting, which is depicted in the picture. Shooting from the waist or a position that would be required in close contact such as grappling with your adversary or other very short distances is NOT point shooting. That would be retention position or contact range shooting; distinctly different from point shooting even though often confused.
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