racking your pump hollywood style

[El Tejon]

I prefer to use a rest such as the deck as I will likely be losing blood if I have to operate a slide-action with one hand. However, yes, it is a technique (may not be less than optimal) and can be effective. Train those forearms! Grip strength is critical in fighting with firearms, as in all fighting.

I have an 870 that I purchased as an adolescent over 20 years ago. The weapon was rebuilt by Scattergun Technologies in the mid-90s, but its the same weapon. It has been through a lot of shooting and through several shotgun courses. The weapon is just fine.

 

[Hellbore]

I dunno what you guys are talking about, I have racked the slide on my Mossberg Ulti-Mag this way a few times, just like in Terminator 2. No, I didn't drop the gun, it's really not that hard if you are strong.

I realize it's not a good thing to do, but I was a noob when I did it I also used to flick the cylinder closed on my Ruger Redhawk... But now I know better

But yes, the one-handed shotgun rack definitely works, I speak from experienced, and my ulti-mag has an extended magazine that holds no less than 9 shells so it's just as heavy as your gun...

 

[ABTOMAT]

Does anyone remember the movie (I think the second "Hot Shots") where someone does a "Hollywood rack" and the gun goes flying and they're left with the slide?

 

[El Tejon]

Hell, it may not be hard to do under ideal conditions. However, when one needs to do it, one's hands will be slippery with sweat and/or blood, which is why I prefer to use the deck if I can.

 

[sm]

*sigh*

I'd suggest listening to Dave, El Tejon, and others that have and continue to train folks.

One cannot buy skill and targets

One cannot "get" skill and targets off the TV, Movies, Internet, or reading a book.

One must Safely learn correct basic fundamentals with a gun that fits them for task intended. THEN learn the correct basic fundamentals of any new concepts and skills. Trained Instructors are such trained instructors for a reason.

Before I was "instructed" on using a shotgun "one handed" or "disabled"...My Mentor had me run the gun as I normally would slathered in cooking oil. I had already been "exposed" to mud, blood,(yep he used real blood from a deer) snow, ice, water...

Use any and all available assistance you can use. I have used my thigh, lower leg, side of door facing, the deck, under the arm, my shoes, in working with a partner ( also "hit") we took turns shucking for each and the other shooting. We used the others body to represent one of us dead and using each other for cover and racking.

Many folks are appalled at this, many at the very idea a shotgun would be abused like this. It is a tool, tools are taken care of - does not mean they do not get a few nicks and bruises along the way...or broken in learning and training.

Safe queens with too many gadgets that one is not trained in using - are worthless except for Keyboard Posturing.

Give me the lady/ gent with the bone stock pump/ semi/ double bbl/ hell even a single shot- with "character" and wear marks to watch my six.

Slather your gun with oil and run it. Spill soda or something sticky all over it and run it.

One favorite thing my mentors did was to tie a tether to me and yank and jerk while I tried to do various drills...

Yeah you can shuck and shoot a pump from prone being "dragged" back and to the side...ain't easy...doable.