What stance do you use while shooting handgun?

[BrianWilson]

RE; point shooting I would venture a guess that at an IPSC match a high percentage,maybe 30-40 % of "A" or successful shots are made without using the sights,and some percentage,perhaps 10% are made without even consciously seeing the gun. Only see what you need to see to make the shot.

 

[stoneypete]

I thought point shooting is what kids do before they are shown how to use the sights on their BB guns.

I guess Bill Jordan, Jelly Bryce and Colonel Rex Applegate are just a bunch kids that never learned any better.

http://www.bobtuley.com/pointshooting.htm

Of course Col Cooper advocated aimed shots. (trying to locate a reference)

I guess the point I did not even know I wanted to make, is this argument has been going on for as long there have been handguns.

Use the stance and technique that works for you.

 

[Remsport Mfg]

We teach ISO at Smith & Wesson

 

[Jose]

I thought point shooting is what kids do before they are shown how to use the sights on their BB guns.

You thought wrong.

Read No Second Place Winner by Bill Jordan.

 

[C-pher]

I use one of the only three acceptable stances.

 

[TheRoland]

I use one of the only three acceptable stances.

Stormtroopers

Shooter ready?
Standby.
Blast 'em!

 

[Stef]

I use one of the only three acceptable stances.

Those are not the stances you're looking for.

 

[twogunwilly]

I use the Matt Dillon with a Festus influence

 

[fubar]

Can't shoot ISO if you have something in your hand. Like a beer , or another person's hand.
CAR system goes back years now , the Interweb experts said it sucked a long time ago.
Mythical Cowboys all shoot one handed. Jack Bauer shoots Weaverish - and we all pay money to the experts for the coolest High Speed techniques from guys with cool hats.
Nobody shoots prone ? Lefty around corners ?

I try lots of stuff , I suck at all of it. But a little less than last year.

 

[Coyote33]

Figured I'd liven this up with some images using a few quick google searches.

(By the way, a lot of MDC Police photos at the above site.)

http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/34...1E6467621FEA251A9EFD0780D632605AFC5CF6109BBC7

 

[Boghog1]

Usually with a Newport

 

[pdm]

Is this also called the Wide, or "Larry Craig", Stance?

 

[kiver]

do you even own ammo?

just guns that jam

 

[paracarry]

Weaver-ish

 

[Chuck Would]

One handed for most of my shooting lately. I shoot double duelist at SASS Shoots. Left Colt in my left hand and right Colt in my right hand. And yesterday for the 2nd time in history, I shot CLEAN. No misses.

They are called hand guns - not hands gun.

But if it's my carry pistol, Colt Officers, two handed.

 

[cekim]

This stance looks useful for placing poorly aimed shots in the groin area...

 

[47stages]

Modified Isosceles after I started doing USPSA. I found that my shooting really improved after switching to this stance, though that my just be trigger time. I used to use Weaver exclusively and still find myself subconsciously trying to go back to it sometimes.

 

[JackDaniels]

It all depends on the type of shooting. Bullseye is different than defensive, etc. This poll is useless.

 

[wolf223]

Usually with a Newport

... indeed. and a glock fotay

 

[dcmdon]

For years I have had instructors telling my why the best way to shoot is the Iso, but I consistently out shoot them from the weaver. I guess whatever works for you is the right stance.

That doesn't mean anything. The question is would YOU shoot better if you shot a modified Iso. You may be more skilled or talented than them negating the effect of a superior position.

To put it another way. Dave Sevigney could outshoot me with a mirror using his non-dominant eye. Does that mean shooting with a mirror and your non-dominant eye is best? Of course not.

 

[fencer]

I voted Weaver but I always shoot both, and practice one handed with both hands, every range trip. I am awful when shooting lefty but figure it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with offhand shooting, just incase

 

[dcmdon]

That doesn't mean anything. The question is would YOU shoot better if you shot a modified Iso. You may be more skilled or talented than them negating the effect of a superior position.

To put it another way. Dave Sevigney could outshoot me with a mirror using his non-dominant eye. Does that mean shooting with a mirror and your non-dominant eye is best? Of course not.

For me, a modified iso stance works best. I've tried others and keep coming back to that. With that said, I practice single handed and weak hand shooting. I also practice point shooting with the gun tucked in close to my side. Its amazing how well you can hit just pointing

 

[45collector]

I prefer missionary style using a rapid-fire technique.

Oh wait, what were we talking about?

I used to stand weaver but have migrated to Iso.

 

[atmay]

I usually shoot iso or one handed, occasionally lapse into weaver for whatever reason.

 

[CRSIII]

When dueling, I prefer to blade my adversary, presenting an almost imposible target.

 

[atilla]

When dueling, I prefer to blade my adversary, presenting an almost imposible target.