How to shoot a handgun accurately By Massad Ayoob
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Pretty sound for the basics. The grip issue is generally the only one that can be argued till the cows come home, and accurized and balanced target pistols only make it more complex. I prefer a tighter grip myself, largely because I have never had what I considered fantastic grip strength, but it can change depending on the duration of the session and calibre use too. If you are one of the lucky few with an iron mitt, you may benefit from a more relaxed hold.
It does not specifically address two-handed grips either, which IMO is the first technique the pistol shooter should master before venturing into one-handed grip shooting. Walk before you run so to speak. On this topic, the principles of isometric tension are part of the foundation of a solid shooting platform, and no "shooters checklist" would be complete without referencing them.
It does not specifically address two-handed grips either, which IMO is the first technique the pistol shooter should master before venturing into one-handed grip shooting. Walk before you run so to speak. On this topic, the principles of isometric tension are part of the foundation of a solid shooting platform, and no "shooters checklist" would be complete without referencing them.
Clobbersauras
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as usual, I agree with most of what Ayoob writes.
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I picked up a few tips from this video.
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I read this article a few months ago, it definatly made me think more while at the range..... I credit it for tightening up my groupings.
JohnC
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He is one of the gods of self-defence in the US ,and an expert witness at countless self-defense trials. He runs one of the top self -defense schools called the Lethal Force Institute (I assume that's still the name). His book In the Gravest Extreme should be mandatory reading for anyone conbsidering seld-defense.
This video is great....I first seen it last year but can watch it over and over....I wish I could do an actually training course with a shooter of Jarrett's caliber.
I bought Ayoob's "Stressfire: Handgun" DVD and use the techniques he teaches. I like how he teaches weaver and isosceles and how you use which ever one works in the situation.
The thumbs down crush grip along with weak hand wedge hold feels less comfortable than the thumbs up or thumbs forward grip but do work very effectively.
The thumbs down crush grip along with weak hand wedge hold feels less comfortable than the thumbs up or thumbs forward grip but do work very effectively.
Jarrett is a top IPSC/USPSA/STeel CHallenge/IDPA shooter. If I could afford it and had the time,..I would take a course from him. (or Ayoob; although I don't like his take on the thumb down grip for a semi auto)
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2 schools of thought
Ayoob is teaching gunfight
Jarrett is teaching gungame
Both are valid techniques
But -
2 totally different disciplines requiring different and conflicting techniques
IPSC will get you killed in a gunfight
Any professional pistol carriers should avoid muscle memory from gun games
Ayoob is teaching gunfight
Jarrett is teaching gungame
Both are valid techniques
But -
2 totally different disciplines requiring different and conflicting techniques
IPSC will get you killed in a gunfight
Any professional pistol carriers should avoid muscle memory from gun games
Ayoob is teaching gunfight
Jarrett is teaching gungame
Both are valid techniques
But -
2 totally different disciplines requiring different and conflicting techniques
IPSC will get you killed in a gunfight
Any professional pistol carriers should avoid muscle memory from gun games
LOL...whatever.
chopper do you know who jarrett is ??
he teaches LEO and Military much more then he teaches civilian classes....
Ayoob teaches self defense and CCW, jarrett teaches shooting and tactics... yes there is a big difference.
he teaches LEO and Military much more then he teaches civilian classes....
Ayoob teaches self defense and CCW, jarrett teaches shooting and tactics... yes there is a big difference.
Starscream
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Well it is mostly true. Staying alive in a defensive gunfight means using cover or concealment... Most of which doesn't allow for proper shooting stances.
