“You want to grip the gun as hard as you can without having it shake.” Thank you! That’s what I needed to know. Everyone says “grip it as hard as you can” I’m literally gripping my gun like I’m hanging on to a ledge with my life on the line. My gun is shaking like crap. What you said confirms my suspicions. Grip as hard as I can without the gun shaking…. Might seem dumb but I think that needs to be clarified for new shooters.
I was told the opposite..."the gun should almost come out of your hand. I shouldn't see any white knuckling. The non dominant hand should create a tea cup. Firing hand is the tea. When firing it should come up from recoil and settle back down..." I had horrible grouping, etc. I am so glad someone who can clearly shoot really well, cleared this stuff up. Can't wait to go back to the range. Happy shooting 😊
I don't think there is an ideal grip for all situations. As an extreme a grip appropriate for an auto loader would not be optimal for a SA revolver. The auto can actually malfunction if the grip is too loose while the SAA is designed for some roll on recoil. Consider also that the often ridiculed tea cup grip does result in less change in trigger and recoil response between single hand and two hand holds.
@@mkshffr4936 imho, a tight grip allows faster follow up shots, but a looser grip is more precise. One thing i can say for sure: It's best to experiment and find out, what works for you and use that.
The Honest Outlaw Pistol Shooting Recommendations: 1. Hold pistol as tight as you can without shaking 2. Don’t lean forward (No tactical squat/lean) 3. Shoulders slightly up 4. Elbows slightly bent to act as shock absorbers 5. Tilt elbows slightly up to to push hands in 6. Squeeze down on the bottoms of hands 7. Pull trigger without disrupting sight alignment and taking pistol off sight picture 8. Pistol goes off when you want it to go off 9. Get used to shooting quickly 10. Keep watching this channel for the best content that brings a no BS approach to gun, gear, and training advice
@@Kilian2 but a shock on a fully extended elbow is not good for you. its like if you would jump of a chair and not bending your knees to absorb the force.
Genesis23OPB - but it’s not a shock straight back - there’s a torque to push the arms upward. And there’s almost no inertia/mass behind it unlike the jump scenario where most of your body inertia has to be stopped by your joints with the locked knees.
@@Kilian2 locked elbows create muzzle climb versus placing recoil where you want it. It's all about what works for the shooter with the chosen caliber. everything is "A way", not "The way". You're not wrong...multiple threat may require us to want that recoil to come straight back into us to remain on target faster for the follow up shots etc. everything in life is "take what works and toss the rest" ;)
Your wife is an amazing camera-woman, she gets really good shots of your shots. Magnificent understanding of what needs to be shown for us to see good gun handling dynamics! Love it!
@Christopher Marlowe I find myself sometimes forgetting that someone is actually filming these guys. Outlaw and Hickok45 are two that come to mind. Both seem really at ease on camera and the camera operators do a great job.
The last gunfight I was in, I delicately squeezed the trigger for that surprise break. I also got out my wind gauge and determined wind direction and velocity, I then carefully aimed to compensate for sight/bore axis discrepancies. I still missed, but the bad guy died of boredom........
Honest Outlaw, nice job on this. Having said that, once you become as old as I am, if you stay with shooting long enough, you will find that you have been through several rounds of "new" techniques of shooting, with some guy characterizing what you have been taught in years past as "bullshit". While there is some folklore to this business, and much misunderstanding of what was originally meant by the advice, if you go back far enough to the types of weapons that were in predominant use, and the types of shooting being done at the time, most of the advice had some basis in reality. For example, going back the furthest, what you call the "tactical lean" (which I agree looks ridiculous) most likely comes from the old "FBI crouch", taught to almost every cop in this country up through the 70's. Back then, soft body armor was still a fantasy, and the idea was to minimize oneself as a target, or to "get small" if caught under fire in the open. We all knew back then that it didn't help our shooting at all. And at that time, moving and shooting was not typically something taught to police. Along those same lines, the widespread switch to the Isosceles stance decades ago was a function of the invention of body armor, which at the time only had ballistic coverage in the front and back, and was notoriously bad on side protection. So our friends at the FBI then told us to stand facing the target squarely so that if we did take a bullet, we'd take it in the vest. Again, not a modern day issue, but at the time it wasn't considered "bullshit". Also, just as an historical reference, the Weaver stance gained popularity due to its main proponent Jeff Cooper, of Gunsite Academy, who used it to good effect with the .45 ACP, as did Ross Seyfriend, who was an early IPSC World Champion. So did almost everyone else up through the 90's and it controlled recoil just fine when done correctly. The "80/20 grip" was part of teaching the isometric pressure between hands that the stance required. Clearly, if you are using the Isosceles stance, it isn't important at all. Trigger finger position is another one that had a basis in the kinds of shooting being practiced back in the day, as is the advice on the "surprise trigger break". Both of these nuggets come from NRA Bullseye shooting, which up to the 70's was the only handgun competition actually open to civilians. PPC events were cops only. Bullseye events used guns with extremely light single action triggers, often as light as 2 pounds. During that event, the Slow Fire stage was where you were going to make most of your points, and you had 10 minutes to fire 10 shots, so essentially all day. But, your X-ring at 50 yards was only 1.7 inches across. So, if you didn't get maximum feel with your trigger finger, and if the break didn't surprise you each time, you simply were not going to win. We had much the same issue in PPC, which was shot with double action revolvers at a target out to 50 yards, trying to hit an X-ring that was around 3 inches at its largest point. In that sport, we would switch to using the first joint of the index finger, which was called the "power crease" for leverage, because the rules required that we shoot double action. While it is true that the modern striker-fired pistol doesn't give a damn what part of your finger you use to pull the trigger, it used to matter a lot. So, I'm not in any way arguing about the advice given in your video, and you clearly can shoot very well, which is the true test of whether a technique works or not. I'm just saying that if you go back far enough, there were reasons why most of this stuff was valid at the time the advice was originally given, and the old-timers usually weren't bullshitting. It is just that weapons, shooting, and adjunct equipment have changed.
Thank you for taking the time to write this. There is a ton of good information in what you've written. I've been retrained in a few different methods. I consider them all just tools for my mental toolbox, and some things that work very well for some, might not work as well for me.
"Pull the trigger in which ever way works best for you"- that one really reminded me of Paul Harrel. And it is nice to hear a professiional say, that not everybody is able to use the same part of their finger to pull the trigger, I mean it is even hard to use the same partof one's finger when switching from single action to double action.
I see the position of the finger on the trigger as slight adjustment to match one's hand size and finger length to the distance from the heel of the grip to trigger's neutral position. One can manage a straight back pull of the trigger in various positions but there is one that makes it simpler, less prone to push side to side during the trigger press just based on what part of the finger we move and what we keep still (keeping grip pressure consistent I see as given). So if there is a chance to change the distance from trigger to the backstrap, either by different grips, straps or in some cases changing the position of the trigger can help to find a preference that gives the best results after one has trained long enough to be sure that other factors were not an issue in the shooting results. In extreme cases you see some shooting with the tip of their finger and being exhausted quickly or some that almost make a regular fist being close to the second joint. I'd just look for a gun that...fits my hand better. There is such a variety out there to choose from. Whatever brings consistently better results, and no weird pain is preferable.
Not all hands and fingers were created equal. I can show people what works best for me but I worked on various styles(fads) over the years and found a style that works equally well with DA revolvers and semi auto handguns. Its not the current tacticool with thumb forward unless you want to greatly heighten your risk of amputation.
The biggest problem shooters have, especially newbs, is learning to pull the trigger straight. If you don't pull it straight you will never learn to hit anything.
Hands and guns come in different sizes. You have to go with what fits you and your gun. I shoot full size pistols different than mini pistols. They fit your hand differently. The trigger finger rests in a different spot too.
I'm a new ish shooter myself, about a year. The 2 things I've learned are 1st don't listen to a single thing people at gun shops tell you, it's all bullshit. And 2nd (after establishing good grip) the most important thing is practice. Practice consistently. I can't afford to go out every day. So I shoot every week. It seems counter intuitive to shoot say 100 rounds (that's probably 30 minutes) once a week, vs 2 hours once a month. But it makes a huge difference. Because between you can see what went wrong, dry fire practice, and get tips from trusted sources for next time. I've noticed HUGE improvements when I started doing those 2 things
In addition to finger length another variable is the trigger. For example for my Glock using the pad of my finger works fine. For my CZ I prefer the use the joint of my finger, since the trigger has a longer pull before going off. For my 1911 or my Beretta (where trigger is almost touching the grip when the gun goes off) I like to push my finger all the way in. Doing this instead of insisting to use the pad part increased my accuracy and helped me generate that firm but steady squeezing trigger pull.
Great video. I learned to shoot a handgun before I heard all these "tips". I tried them, and my shooting got worse, so I went back to my own style. Glad to know I wasn't crazy. Subbed.
The point about stance is really driven home by Pat Mac's motto, "train like you fight". Very few situations will give you time to get into a stance. Many situations won't even give you time to get a proper grip. Worrying so much about stance like some people do is just pointless.
I agree, I've tired a lot of stances and have found that grip is far more important and making fixes to it alleviated most of my issues that persisted across different stances. Even then in an actual defense situation what's important is being able to hit center of mass without trying, even with a "bad" stance.
Then you really need to check out Paul Harrell's channel, too. You'll be subbed in 5 seconds flat, guaranteed! He's the best guntuber out here, along with the Outlaw, of course.
I seen Aaron do that on one of his videos. But, he also holding his with his index figure and thumb, He was talking about the grip and he felt like it was over rated.
That's basically what I ended up with. The classic Weaver didn't work worth a hoot. The old isosceles point shoulder was lacking in flexibility and it was fine for shooting fixed targets with generous time allotments. What I boil it down to is....use whatever works best. That's only after selecting a handgun that fits best for you.
I totally agree on myth and/or misinformation, I'm an Insructor for a International Private Security Firm, Had a candidate Fail Today and as usual I rethink my teachings....looking at this video showed me what I'm doing right and wrong...many thanks from me for my colleages, and new candidates!
Really good tips you don’t catch from too many reviewers. I’m guilty of teaching new shooters the shoulder width apart stance, OR one foot forward and leaning forward ONLY because I find most of them like leaning waaaaaaay back into the next county over! They eventually end up standing straight up and standing naturally.
Yea same here. I don't know why they do that but it seems to be very common. It seems like a lot of ppl don't want to hold a handgun very tight either. I mean to be an average shooter you don't have to death grip it but come on you know you want real "gun control."😂😂😂
NatCam 454 I’m pretty sure new shooters lean back because they are not used to the idea of having a mini explosion going off in their hands. It’s an instinctive reaction from the brain because it perceives “danger” and wants to get some distance from it. Same thing for the loose grip, the brain perceives danger and wants to be able to get rid of it quickly if necessary. Ultimately shooting is about overriding a lot of bad instincts from the body, and getting it used to the fact that shooting a firearm is “safe”. With that said, new shooters can definitely benefit from a solid isosceles stance, once they get better it becomes less and less important.
I do that but that's because when I was taught to shoot at a young age, I was being prepped for hunting. Using a shotgun or rifle you want to lean into it a bit. Its just natural for me
@@stelioeffrena1571 I see the lean back most often with women and it seems to be because they're not used to holding a weight out at arms length in front of them so they instinctively lean back in an attempt to counterbalance as it seems that the heavier the pistol the more they lean back.
If you think that is crazy, look at 9:10 and the size of the target he is shooting. The little plates on spokes are small. He is definitely a great shooter.
RSOs don't like it but shooting off balance is a very effective training technique. I also will deliberately practice shooting cross-dominant. Doesn't matter much for range plinking and comps but in a LorD scenario, you never know of you're going to lose a dominant hand or eye. Same goes for hand-to-hand. We train like we'll always have 2 good arms and 2 good legs. This isn't how reality works. You may be wounded and still be in the fight. Train like you may have to fight.
Lol. Marine Corps taught that tactical squat. We called it the Groucho walk. Leaning forward was for recoil management, the squat was to literally duck bullets. We were told that the average flight of bullets was something like 5'3"and the squat was meant to come in lower than that. We practiced this so much. I'd rather take a round in the sapi plate than to not get low enough and take one in the face.
Make yourself small and move off of the zero. You are not going to use the isosceles stance when things go south. You will use a strong side defensive shooting stance. I am not a marksman but that's the way I train at close range. My carry is a Springfield pocket 380.....that being said,I won't be able to hit a plate at 50 yards but I will be able to defend myself and those around me at close distance.
When bullets are flying you naturally are going to want to get low and move. Idk kinda hard to say unless you have been in a real gunfight but I know I'm not going to be standing straight up shooting when someone's shooting at me. Steel doesnt shoot back. Just my 2 cents and that's exactly what it's worth 🤣
@@FunWithGuns I think there is going to be a trade off between stability, accuracy, and making a smaller target. All are different for each shooter and and each situation. In some situations I'd trade one for more accuracy. It may be better to present negligibly more of a target in order to hit the target and stop the fight. Sometimes you just duck behind cover and wait for the calvery!
@@scottbraun6484 very true. I just think if I'm getting shot at the first natural instinct is to duck and find cover and not stand straight up and return fire. I think this is great for target practice and I really dont know the answer. I think you are right where it is different for different situations. Whatever works though!
Damn, I'm new to this channel, but I LOVE how he backs up his commentary, immediately, with solid, fast pings. Like "hey you can choose to believe me or not, but here's the proof."
God bless you. I’m tired of all of the old fudd misinformation. I used to hate the term “fudd” but after working in a gun store, it’s a legitimate problem. Thanks for videos like this. Makes me feel sane again.
Thanks for the part about trigger placement. It really helped since my hands/fingers are on the larger side. Just like most things in life you have to find what works for you rather than being extremely dogmatic 🏴
I think trigger finger placement is often symptomatic of other grip issues. However this did give me something to think about with some pistols that have grips that make it hard for me to use my preferred finger placement.
I love how you call out bullshit on bullshit! Now we know why you call yourself the "Honest Outlaw"! The best and most HONEST channel on RU-vid. Always enjoy your content Sir! Thank you!
Mr. "Outlaw", another superb video. Ever since I began using much of your "guidance' my marksmanship has vastly improved. From "shitty"-about a 1 to a 7.....on a scale of 1 to 10....Not bad for a 80 plus old-timer. Seriously, you do an outstanding Job, Sir! Includes you better half too,
FINALLY, getting so sick of that whole "Let the trigger surprise you" idiom, like hell no!! I DON'T WANNA BE SURPRISED MY GUN'S GONE OFF, that's just unsafe
As a professional trainer who has taught many inexperienced shooters, this is the most effective way I know to help people become comfortable with the shot breaking, which is almost every new shooter, and more "I've been shooting with my dad since I was in diapers" shooters than you'd think. Do top tier shooters do it? Of course not, but most people who resist this are not top tier shooters. And if you're following your weapon safety rules, your weapon should never be pointed in an unsafe direction, so even if it goes off due to an act of god it will be safe. We had a round cook-off into a trainer's foot overseas because he wasn't obeying that rule, great learning opportunity for the 150 Marines we were training.
It's only recently that I've had an instructor who told a class "if you've been shooting for a while you should know by now when your trigger breaks and it shouldn't be any surprise anymore."
Finally, someone who is very well respected as a gun expert stating the same things that I have been trying to drill into and / or correct in my students. Some of your videos as well as Jerry Miculek videos are required watching for all of my students. Thanks for the honest opinion s, based in years of trying and teaching that you give to all of us
@@dieseldouche7735 I like humor just fine. I'll stay up here out of the gutter though, join me if you like. I've been around plenty of "adults" with this type of "humor" over the years. It's crass, stupid, tired and old. Pretty much what you could expect from a degenerate prepubescent teenager or a classless adult that thinks like one. You can do better. And speaking of maturity, that's what we need, more perpetual adolescents. That's been working out really well over the past 20 years.
@@chris2790 well as long as you take care of yourself and whoever relies on you why does it matter? Just because your humor is slightly juvenile doesn't mean you're some classless low life piece of trash. If you're an honest, hard-working taxpaying citizen I think it's okay.
Guilty of overemphasizing a certain trigger finger placement. Respect being called out for it. The irony of this for me is the number of times I’ve quoted that the goal of trigger squeeze is to not disturb the sights.
@@mrsnarks4291 The Boomers were aiming at targets with AK/Mosin rifles aimed back at them in the middle of a jungle. Its a whole different situation than standing in an open field and shooting at metal targets. Learn some respect for the people who was drafted to fight a war in a middle of the jungle.
@@mrsnarks4291 Dude - it ain't about all that. I'm sure as firearms technology has advanced that best practices on the range or in the field have advanced with it. I was just a bit annoyed by your disparagement of "boomers" as if we were all the same in some dehumanizing way. I am still proficient enough with my weapons of choice to get the job done, be it target plinking, hunting, or what have you. I didn't invite you to a gunfight at O.K. Corral, just a day at the range.
I've heard like 2 or 3 if these and I've always thought they were *ridiculous.* I followed it a bit but I naturally threw it away then they said I was practicing "bad habits" when my grouping was still getting better. It's a breath of fresh air to hear from someone who doesn't have their head so far up their ass. The shot suprising you always bothered me because targets don't always sit patiently for you to hit them. I'm talking especially from a game hunting perspective.
So many times someone tried to "fix" my stance and it just sends my accuracy to shit. The only tips that actually worked were all grip-related and I've found to that with good grip stance doesn't matter much.
So true on many fronts. I’m not a trainer but I’ve helped some new owners understand basic concepts and I’ve never focused too much on the 80/20 or any crazy stance. We try everything until that person if comfortable and has the best accuracy. Everyone is different and no one person shoots exactly the same. As for the slow trigger pulls, I’ve only done that with a long rifle where breathing really comes into play as well. Long precision has different rules.
Well Sir, I must say that you have successfully mastered the semiautomatic pistol, Great Shooting and a plethora of important tips, thanks and I'm glad I Subscribed, keep up the good work and keep your Powder dry.
I like the fact you tell shooters to find what works best for them with trigger pull/finger placement on the trigger. A lot of this video reminded me of being on my old bowling league with 120 bowlers and having friends ask me how they need to set up/throw the ball and I would tell them "here are 120 ways to do the same thing," everyone has their own quirks, their own style. I'm not going to say one is better than the rest, because hell look at the pros- no two are exactly alike. In both bowling and shooting, accuracy and repeatability are key and minor adjustments make for big changes down range/lane.
I agree with you on all 5 of those Bull $hit "tips"!! When I was in high school I was taught to shoot by my neighbor who was just back from serving in Vietnam; Army Special Forces. We went out to abandoned strip mines for practice. I learned to shoot on the move, around cover: focused at a point on the target; pulled the trigger the split second I was on target. Speed was life! Head up and on a swivel...YES. Stance did not matted as much as keeping your balance (when possible), and always focused on the target with your eyes/brain. I heard you say in another video that you were not tactical; well smart good quick is tactical and training to the point that you can shoot/fight as a reflex....train till you develop that reflex. Good Job!!
Dude if you ever decide to teach a class or give lessons I'm in!!! I live in DSM area Waterloo ain't to far... Awesome video, will help a lot I can tell already just by doing some dry fire drills minus all the bs I was doing ...thx for sharing
Absolutely the best 15 minutes of shooting instruction available. Can’t even say how many hours I’ve spent practicing some of the sh”t you debunk here. I would probably still be doing some of it if my back surgery had not made it impossible. Thank you for sharing the bottom line and your honesty in all things related to arms and shooting. And I always love to see those Iowa horizons again. I miss them,
A guy I sometimes talk to online is an ex-naval arms instructor, and he maintains that beyond about 10 yards a pistol cannot reliable hit things. Now I am a pretty mediocre pistol shot, and I can hit targets quite well out to 90-yards, although nowhere near as fast as you can. I am 78 this year so I am not as fast as I perhaps was, but anyway, I'd love to see that FB friend of mine watch what you just did.
Oddly enough, I kinda learned that lesson on stance with marching band. The post important part of my feet was not jerking around and making sure it looked pretty in formation. If you have your abs tight to absorb shock while you're running, you can get your form pretty down pat in your arms, especially if you're not worrying about making consistent, smooth breaths like in a marching band lol.
I’ve been watching your videos for a while now, and appreciate how you’ve shared your knowledge and experience, with no nonsense or bullshit. You always use good logic and I’ve learn to trust what you say. It works for me. Thank you.
You, TFG, and Paul Harrell are my top three no BS gun guys. I appreciate all your videos. And for the gun news I always go to our favorite cop at Guns & Gadgets.
Everything you said is absolutely true. I had points to back what you said up but since everything you said hit the nail on the head there is no reason for me to right anything else lol
I learned the hard way about shooting stance when I attended a 8 hour class at a Tactical shooting course Level -2 and quickly discovered that for the first time in my life that I was going to have to walk (sometimes quickly) both forward / backwards and right to left , lying on your side shooting underneath a shopping cart at targets 20-25 yards away with a A/R , with a instructor yelling in my ear Target 3 , 7 ,1 5 and expecting me to hit decently , wow what a wake up call , I had spent 55 years , now 63 years shooting standing still and usually from a bench rest and to make the whole thing even more embarrassing , I was the only beginner in the class , with some shooters that did it 3 times a year and my Son-n-Law who did three tours in Iraq on a Marine Corp. entry team ran the course with precision and was by far the best shooter with both M-4 and pistol , oh well it 's good to learn humility it builds character !
Stances are for guys at the range shooting for dollars with their buddies. Real life....up on the balls of your feet for movement..and most important...learn to point and shoot with one hand. When you stand and point at something with your index finger, it is dead center. Your gun should be your index finger for a quick point and shoot. Learn this, it may save your life in bad fast moving situation.
It's videos like this I recommend to those who are getting into handguns and learning to shoot. I know I'm not a good teacher so it's nice to see content like this that can help someone else understand and then we can practice together. I've also seen some younger and older shooters do some weird shit at the range, but I just bite my tongue and carry on....
Gotta say I was expecting you to rip into people that use and teach these tips like they are morons for doing so. It was a pleasant surprise when you didn't. Well done. Thanks for the video and advice. 👍
I've taught friends and family how to shoot. I start them off with a strong foot stance mainly to help them build confidence while they're new, not necessarily because it's of any tactical importance. The psychological benefit of planting your feet while you brace for your first taste of recoil helps overcome some of the early apprehension that a beginner may have.
The instructors yell at me when I don’t lock my elbows and when I stand straight up. I took lessons years ago but when ever I go to the range I get a ear full, glad I’m not the only one who shoots like this.
100% grip isn’t necessary depending on your technique. If you use a clamp grip where your pressure is generated from you hands - then obviously more is better - but you can still achieve flat shooting with little hand strength if you use a push pull. I did a clamp very similar to yours but switched to a push pull recently and my dot tracking improved and I lost nothing on recoil management
When teaching my brother how to shoot, I told him to grip his pistol like a vise, and use the stance he's most comfortable with. I personally put my left foot forward about 6", and pull my pistol up to my dominant eye. I also use palm swell grips, as most thinner grips put the pad of my finger way past the trigger. (Usually past the knuckle) and is very uncomfortable. To me, it's mostly about grip strength, and comfortability. Never switch to something uncomfortable, just to try and shoot better. I practice moving draws at home, just to keep myself prepared. My brother got insanely good at using his index finger to pivot between targets accurately, and pulling the trigger with his middle finger.
5:50 Ahh, yes. I see you have mastered the Tactical Flamingo combat stance, a very advanced form. It's time to move on to the Hanging Opossum style of shootery, can you tame that as well?
Was happy to see that none of what you said is advice that I give and the advice I give matches what you said. Finger placement was something I used to be a little picky on, when I was younger but I've found I just never even talk about it now.
This video = facts. I love how you talked about where to put the trigger finger. Then I “came”, when you address “being surprised” about the gun going off when squeezing the trigger. I always didn’t like hearing people on RU-vid and at the range teach people about this mentality. Lastly, I also agree with your view on the “tactical lean”. I’m glad that one of the best pistol shooters on RU-vid posted this video. The firearms community needed this. Thank You for the a1 content.
So my take away: The important parts of pistol shooting are grip and posture. So that way you can hold the pistol tightly and keep the sights on target.
Grip and trigger control. Sometimes posture goes out the window. If you are sent sprawling to the ground you'll still need to get on target and send a round down range. Worrying about body position is a waste of time.
the "surprise break" of firing the gun, making it a surprise, makes me jump when firing. it's why I twitch. of the five things you said here, it's the only one that I was taught (for the range's safety), and I need to get rid of it. I am in control, I shouldn't be scared.
@@MrPYool I really don't know I just keep hearing a bunch of former Special Forces guys talking about that. I like his videos though and like how high speed they are. Maybe he's too flashy for them
I really like the message here. Don't worry about people's bs, avoid bad habits. Especially that pull your trigger till it surprises you crap. Where people come up with some of this garbage I'll never know. Keep doing what you do man. You earned another subscriber.
What I've always loved about your channel is - you're practical. If this works, reliably, do it. Test it out. Listen to others. Try that too. Try it in the rain while walking etc. Great video! Thanks.
Thanks for getting this info out. I am a retired police officer. I've seen, been taught and at least tried all of these BS techniques. My real life experiences have taught me that you are 100% on target with your assessment of them. Keep up the good work.
I've been shooting since I was six years old the DAMN rifle was taller than I was. I'm 68 now and been shooting over six hundred rounds a week I agree with you 💯.
Nice video. I fully agree with most of uour coments execpt for the last one. Most shooters fails at long distances and when I use to compete PPC makes a lot of difference been surprised by the shoot, tactical shooting is different than get as close as possible to an X in a 50Y target. It will depends the situation and how much time you have to shoot and what is more important speed vs accuracy
Great video. I'll never approach the accuracy exhibited here but found that the use of a dry fire laser system that registers shots dramatically helped me dramatically by allowing me to see my grip and trigger-pull faults and adjust accordingly. This video validates some of the changes I made. .
Bravo! I have big hands, and pulling the trigger with just the tip of my finger leaves it out at an uncomfortable angle on my CZs. Using the first joint from the tip feels more natural and my finger is less likely to wobble. With my tiny Browning 1911-22, I wrap my finger as far around as I can, then just squeeze my who hand. It works for me.
It's funny that this particular video popped up this morning. I'm fairly new to shooting and have been taking classes. The instructor is a NRA certified teacher who teaches strictly they're methods. Everything you said from grip, stance, trigger control etc are things I've been questioning cause most of it is uncomfortable or just doesn't work for me. I don't want to be disrespectful so I do what he says in class but at home I work on what's comfortable and realistic. Everything you said about the stance in my opinion is on point. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
I think the biggest thing to do is maintain consistency. If you trigger finger placement causes a pull left, for instance, but you do it every time, you can adjust your point of aim for that.
The best video u ever made bro cause u are 100% correct . I can't shoot crouched down n head tucked in n leaned all forward that shit is so uncomfortable...I wasn't accurate at all...I watch all your videos n a big fan of your channel... I watch n learned your stance n it works for me I'm very comfortable n accuratecwith it..You, T Rex n Hickok45 are the only three channels that I get the most valuable information.. but this video hit home for me.. u covered everything that I had problems with..n u right it's what's comfortable for me .. I've learned a lot from your videos to a point where I'm very decent with a firearm...I can't out shoot u, but I'm 100 times better than I was ...thanks n keep the videos coming
AGAIN....The outtakes are AWESOME!!! LOVE IT!!!! I would say that I agree with about 98% of what you said. I was trained in Weaver and that is how I ALWAYS shoot. Being of "significant" age, my shoulders now ONLY allow me to shoot that way. Also...that is my best "fast" shooting position. Other than that and the "let it surprise you" opinion ( I think "new" yes, "seasoned" NO!).......100% agree with the rest of it. Best thing......PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!!!!! AS ALWAYS...AWESOME VIDEOS!!!!! Keep up the good work my friend!!
Ahhhhh----all those casings flying through the air looking like dollar signs! I cried a little thinking about the shortage now and what it was like back then. Glad I stocked up on my stash when it was still on the shelf. I'll be glad when it gets back to "normal!" Good info! Great video!
Jerry Miculek said something that always stuck with me, your holding the gun right if it hurts, you shouldnt be able to shoot more than 100 rounds without it wearing you out. Its sometimes hard but I have seen a HUGE improvement in accuracy and speed gripping much harder.
I was just taught that stance tecnique to rotate your elbow up just a bit to vise the gun down. I was blown away by it. Its alot easier to get back on target when the gun never leaves it. NICE.
