[TheLaw]

Chris - please don't ever apologize for your very detailed and always informative post. It is highly appreciated around here.

 

[TheLaw]

Another great thing that Chris has pointed out is the proper finger placement for GLOCKS. It should be noted that different firearms can shoot differently based on where the finger is placed on the trigger and everyone needs to do what is best for them but for most people, the proper finger placement is to rest the pad of the index finger on the trigger. Putting the index finger all the way in so that the first crease is on the trigger is often too much and will cause the shooter to "pull" the trigger to the right as the finger is depressed.

Many GLOCK owners prefer the rounded triggers over the standard triggers now because they feel that the angled trigger lets the finger pull or push to one side.

 

[TheLaw]

SO when are you going to detail out the proper stance Chris?

 

[TheLaw]

Well, I'm thinking about it! The course we teach is something like basic action (competition) shooting for new shooters, so you need to take that into account. It's not defense shooting, not aimed at IDPA, so there are differences. We don't shoot from cover, we drop magazines with ammo in them on the ground, that sort of thing. I would take photos of one of our professional instructors (LE, ex NY State Trooper, a real pro).

The basic stance we teach is:

. feet parallel with shoulders, about shoulder width. This allows the shooter to swing left or right easily, useful for USPSA stages with multiple targets.
. knees not locked, maybe slightly flexed, but not flexed so far that they put load on the thighs, since that will lead to fatigue.
. back bent forward just slightly from the hips, definitely not bent back. We want them to lean into the recoil a little.
. arms extended straight out, elbows may be locked (shooter preference). We find that if new shooters don't lock their elbows we tend to get limp-wristing and not much control of recoil.

We also cover the draw (again, for action shooting, making sure that the shooter does not cover himself/herself when drawing), how to shoot on the move, and speed reloading.

How does that sound?

Chris

Sounds like another great write-up is on the way however, I was referring to more Weaver, Advanced Weaver, Isosceles, etc.. Just pictures and your detailed commentary on the Pros/Cons/Difference etc.. The real issue here is that the forum won't allow a user to click on your Reputation link more than one time, and you also have to select other people for reputation before I can come back and give you more "props" on your different postings. LOL

 

[TheLaw]

Regardless of current populist trends, the support hand fingers should always be OUTSIDE of the shooting hand

Care to go a little more in-depth with your comment?

 

[TheLaw]

Even when using the teacup method, your support hand is still outside your firing hand. That's why I was asking for some clarification.

 

[TheLaw]

Hansgruber, the only thing people get upset about around here is people coming to start trouble and disrupt the forum. Outside of that, the majority of us here are all willing to share and learn from each other. Sharing your opinion and experience fits right in with those goals so please, share away. I too would like to see the grip you are referring to so if possible, a picture or two would be great.

 

[TheLaw]

It sounds like the thumb over grip used in revolver shooting but obviously we'll wait for the poster to reply, hopefully with a picture or two. If it is indeed the revolver thumb over grip, this is not the way to shoot a semi-auto efficiently "FOR MOST PEOPLE". There is always that caveat since the best way to shoot is the way you train.That might not make it the RIGHT way to shoot but for a specific person, it may be the BEST way for them.

 

[TheLaw]

Chris - don't worry about it. I have been watching and was giving him or her just enough rope to hang themselves. Pages and pages of "thanks" for that hard work and effort you put into creating this very informative, and technically correct forum post. As with all of your post, we appreciate the effort you put into them and it is a part of why this forum remains so great.