Which pistol shooting stance do most of you prefer? The classic isosceles stance, or the Weaver stance? Perhaps a modified Weaver stance ? Something else?
When shooting a semi-automatic pistol with a longer slide action, do any of you find that having an extended "beaver tail" on the weapon helps you get a better grip or avoid "slide rash" better ?
What is your favorite grip modification, if any, and why ?
Do any of those "vent compensated" pistol barrels really help your accuracy ? I haven't tried one yet.
Is it REALLY necessary to overlap or "interlock" your thumbs when using a two handed grip on a semi-auto pistol ?
I haven't purchased the illuminated Tritium night sights for my Glock yet. Do they really work better than the original sights? How about during the day, any big difference to be aware of?
Not really a *control* question but, has anyone found a GOOD "speed loader" to replace that nasty plastic piece of trash that is provided with the Glock ?
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Left foot/Left shoulder pointed at the target Right foot parallel to the target right shoulder back This gives the target a smaller profile to shoot back at
Left elbow bent at 45 degrees Right arm straight Left hand cupping the right hand from the front not the bottom. Steady pressure to keep your shots on target
Relax and point the weapon at the ground 5 feet in front of you, easy to bring up on target but you don't have to worry about accidental discharge hitting someone if you get startled.
Sit in a chair and put in the coordinates for the drone to eliminate. Then lean back and watch it on the monitor, while eating a sandwich.
Kidding aside, mostly weaver for me if i target shooting. But i do practice in other more awkward ways, as you never know what position you are in when you need it.
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I have tritium on my G17, and it does make them far more visible, in the dark at least.. During the day at the range they are no different then simple white dots. Tho the 17 is normally put away, if i had to those sights it in a defense situation at night, i doubt the sights would matter much. I wouldn't buy them again. I do not have them on my carry G26.
I have a threaded barrel ( evil barrel!! ) and a compensator on the 17, and while its not a huge difference, i can tell a slight difference for followup shots. Not good for defense use, as the flash goes up, right in the line of sight... not good. In the end, was it worth the $? Like the sights, not really.
The OEM loader works fine for me. Its not about speed for me, just saving my thumb
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1. Do any of those "vent compensated" pistol barrels really help your accuracy ? I haven't tried one yet.
2. Is it REALLY necessary to overlap or "interlock" your thumbs when using a two handed grip on a semi-auto pistol ?
3. I haven't purchased the illuminated Tritium night sights for my Glock yet. Do they really work better than the original sights? How about during the day, any big difference to be aware of?
4. Not really a *control* question but, has anyone found a GOOD "speed loader" to replace that nasty plastic piece of trash that is provided with the Glock ?
1. What caliber? 9mm really doesn’t have much kick and I wouldn’t think it would help much, now getting into the higher calibers it will.
2. Not for me but that’s just me, I, when I use a 2 handed grip hold down under the clip, magazine.
3. Yes, yes they do. When I bought our first Glock it didn’t have them. They really are VERY visible at night, not so much during the day.
4. No haven’t even looked. Just looked and found a bunch and they are all plastic.
I also agree with the standing so that you present a smaller target by standing sideways to your target and everything else Jake said. Steve
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Posts: 53788 From: Raleigh NC Registered: Jan 2001
Not really a *control* question but, has anyone found a GOOD "speed loader" to replace that nasty plastic piece of trash that is provided with the Glock ?
Left foot/Left shoulder pointed at the target Right foot parallel to the target right shoulder back This gives the target a smaller profile to shoot back at
Left elbow bent at 45 degrees Right arm straight Left hand cupping the right hand from the front not the bottom. Steady pressure to keep your shots on target
Relax and point the weapon at the ground 5 feet in front of you, easy to bring up on target but you don't have to worry about accidental discharge hitting someone if you get startled.
Thanks Jake, You pretty much described my usual stance which is a "modified Weaver".
I also use the same basic hand grip but I also employ the "push & pull" or "60-40" technique with my arms 60% forward thrust with my strong hand, (arm straight, elbow and wrist locked), and 40% pull back with my weak, (supporting), hand. That technique alone has made a world of difference in stability of the weapon for me. It also cured a nasty habit I had of "pushing" the trigger ever so slightly laterally while I am squeezing.
Just "cupping" the weak hand under the grip might work well for a 9mm or other weapons with less recoil, but my usual carry weapon is a Glock 23, ( .40 S&W ), so multiple shots require a good firm 2-handed grip to stay on target.
When out of the holster, I've been trying to keep my pistol at the high ready in "close combat military style" lately, (close to the center of the chest, both hands on the weapon and muzzle down 45 degrees. Its much faster to "punch out" to bring the weapon to bear on target from that stance than it is with your weapon down by your side, and it is also FAR less likely that anyone will be able to reach in and grab your weapon in that stance.
EDIT: I just found this video that explains it well.
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Feb 17th, 2013
Formula88 Member
Posts: 53788 From: Raleigh NC Registered: Jan 2001
I have one and it's a little awkward to use at first, but once you get used to it, it is faster and easier.
I have heard some folks say that you should fill new mags and let them sit for a month or so to keep the new spring compressed. Supposedly the mags are easier to load afterwards. I have never found that to be true.
Generally I don't have a problem thumb loading magazines, but as I've gotten older I have begun to struggle just a wee bit on those last few rounds which are always the hardest to get pushed in....
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Posts: 7805 From: Sterling Heights Mich Registered: Dec 2002
Originally posted by randye: Generally I don't have a problem thumb loading magazines, but as I've gotten older I have begun to struggle just a wee bit on those last few rounds which are always the hardest to get pushed in....
Good to hear that I'm not alone about loading up the last couple of bullets. I'm new with guns, this is a good thread.
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Regarding the compensator...They do work. They do help cut down on the muzzle rise and do help you get on target faster. The thing is, the more pressure the cartridge makes, the more efficient they are. i.e. They work better with a 38 super a hot loaded 9mm or a 40 cal than they do with a normal 9mm or a 45 ACP.
) and a compensator on the 17, and while its not a huge difference, i can tell a slight difference for followup shots. Not good for defense use, as the flash goes up, right in the line of sight... not good. In the end, was it worth the $? Like the sights, not really.
