OK, here we go! The "new" Point & Shoot method

[labgrade]

Edited because I was too denigrating in my post. Sorry.

OK, what's the deal with this "new" P&S method. Personally, I'm set with the old way.

Anything to this?

pluspinc, etc. you're correct in that we shouldn't discount something new.

[This message has been edited by labgrade (edited January 30, 2000).]

 

[pluspinc]

Remember, traditional things learned in todays "schools" have a 92% miss rate. Anything else could be worse? You are trying to cling to well documented to fail logic.
I don't think I want to get into that. If you read the 1997 DOJ study on "Violence Against Law Enforcement" you find an interesting and well researched FACT. The HIT rate for thugs against cops is 91%. How can that be? AND...in EVERY case..NO exceptions the thugs said they didn't use thier sights to do it.
Me thinks you are embracing the wrong schools. You need to learn more form folks in seedy bars where a clean glass is an extra dime. They seem to do pretty good.

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[Tecolote]

A new member's touting the "new!" point 'n shoot method.

Nothing new about this. In fact some respected organizations rely on this method. Follow what you think works best for you, but don't ignore or denigrade other methods.

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So many pistols, so little money.

 

[Ankeny]

I have been involved with this same conversation for 25 years. Of course, generations before me and those that follow me will have the same debate. Same stuff, different day. Tecolote pretty much hit the nail on the head.

I shoot more for leisure time, and in past years for competition. Every handgun I own undergoes the following test. I pick a spot on the wall, close my eyes, grip the pistol, thrust arms forward with wrist locked in a natural position. I then open my eyes and if I am not on target, the grip is modified or I don't use the handgun. For example, I have ARS modify the grips on Glocks and Hougue builds custom grips for my S&W revolvers. Most 1911 type pistols with flat main spring housing point well without modification.

It amazes me how many people debate point and shoot, flash sight pictures, and so on, but they carry handguns that ergonomically $uck. So, where does your handgun naturally point without moving your head or breaking your wrist up or down? High, low, or do you even know?

 

[G. Kennedy]

Ankeny,

I agree, if the gun doesn't fit you make it or get rid of it.