A flaw of the 1911 could be fatal 4 you.

texnmidwest · 04-19-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by billy

yes the inverted ,isosceles,modified weaver thumb technique.

...with the weak side big toe raised at a 45 degree angle for balance!

billy · 04-19-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by texnmidwest

...with the weak side big toe raised at a 45 degree angle for balance!

that goes without saying for us pro's
but i am glad you mentioned it for the beginners among us.

one in the pipe · 04-19-2009, 09:04 AM

I do beleive this guy is holding the gun backwards the barrel should be pointed at his head and the thumb used to operate the trigger .lol. I now have heard it all .

gandog56 · 04-19-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by texnmidwest

...with the weak side big toe raised at a 45 degree angle for balance!

Don't forget that the pinky must be extended!

billy · 04-19-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gandog56

Don't forget that the pinky must be extended!

thats right.
your stance should like you are having tea and crumpets.

knightRider · 04-19-2009, 11:01 AM

crackers and spray cheese ,.

deadzero · 04-20-2009, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gandog56

Don't forget that the pinky must be extended!

don't forget to poke your tounge out pointing toward the weak side or you'll be off ballance.

silvereagle · 05-01-2009, 10:07 AM

It's amazing the lengths people go to trying to find complaints about the 1911. Nothing or nobody is perfect, but the 1911 is a dam fine weapon.

stalkingbear · 05-01-2009, 10:13 AM

Don't get too excited people-that's what he wants you to do. That moron has posted exactly the same post in at least 3 different forums that I contribute to.

Iron_Colonel · 05-03-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by silvereagle

It's amazing the lengths people go to trying to find complaints about the 1911. Nothing or nobody is perfect, but the 1911 is a dam fine weapon.

It is a fine weapon. Never heard of shooting it with the middle finger before. I would think that the slide stop pin could get accidentally hit and cause a malfunction, or else you get your finger caught on the slide somehow. Sounds like it is cause for more trouble and malfunctions that it would be preventing.

gandog56 · 05-03-2009, 12:03 PM

Besides, one of the reasons I love a 1911 is the way it just feels natural in my grip. I don't want to be doing finger exercises to fire the darned thing

deadzero · 05-04-2009, 07:09 AM

John browning was a master at design. he made some very fine weapons. he did not make them idiot proof, nor should he have. if one knows the proper technique to hold and fire a weapon, dumb things do not happen.

ever see a revolver shooter loop his left thumb over his right wrist and fire a .45? they only do it once. the slide removes the skin from the left thumbs knuckle. looks pretty painful.

stalebiscuit · 07-13-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Seven©

Naturally. Any time you challenge one of America's most beloved platforms, you will be met with criticism.

The gist I take from your article is your criticism of the 1911 is...

IMHO, that should never be done with any handgun. Period.

Welcome to G&G.

you could do it, ive seen it done

do i recommend it.............f*** no

that just seems like a bad idea

petrol · 07-13-2009, 07:44 PM

I'm glad I found this tread. I just fired my first 200 rounds through my new Commander. It's way more accurate than I am. I was getting groupings of about 3 inches at 7 yards (maybe meters) but all about 8 to 10 inches lower and to the right of where i was aiming.
more practice for me.

gandog56 · 07-13-2009, 07:49 PM

Dang, every time I think this thread is finally dead somebody else posts in it.

Gray Wolf · 07-16-2009, 01:55 AM

I was actually shown that method of shooting by a doctor friend about 20 years ago. It is very effective for shooting a 2-shot O/U derringer at close range, and only good if your fingers are shorter than mine! I looked at where the tip of my index finger was in relation to the muzzle, and decided that I was not willing to fire like that!

ZombieHunter · 07-24-2009, 06:02 PM

To all of you naysayers, I'm going to tell you the same thing my father told me when I gave him funny looks for eating Baby Ruth bars with his can of Budweiser...

"Hey, don't knock it unless you've tried it!".

And yes, for the record, I have used this method...but only on my S&W 422. It seems to work well for me. You may be a different. Then again, I spend a metric sh!tload of time on my keyboard, and have been playing guitar for several years. I don't really have a "weak" finger, all of them are of equal strength and dexterity.

If you can control recoil on your piece with two of your fingers on the grip, as opposed to the three you would normally have, it works really well for reflex shooting...as long as your index finger won't get racked up in the slide.

My 422 obviously doesn't have this problem, but I could definitely see it being an issue on any piece with a full-length slide.

Like I said, don't knock it until you've tried it...

billy · 07-24-2009, 06:26 PM

this is my favorite thread
somebody try it and get back to me.

billy · 07-24-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by billy

is this whole thread a joke?
because forgive me for saying ...
but that is one of the stupidest things i have read in a long time.

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Originally Posted by billy

yer suppose to give em the finger with the hand that dont have a gun in it!

crazy mixed up kids......

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Originally Posted by Big Dog

Yep, the only 'fatal flaw' here is in the shooter's technique. Then again, jumping around hollering with his finger broken might make him harder to hit by the opposition.....

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Originally Posted by LefthandShooter

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Originally Posted by Big Dog (A flaw of the 1911 could be fatal 4 you.)

Yep, the only 'fatal flaw' here is in the shooter's technique. Then again, jumping around hollering with his finger broken might make him harder to hit by the opposition.....

Me also! Hard to hit a moving target.

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Originally Posted by squirrelbaster

i like this guy!!!............................................ .................he makes me feel smart!

i been choking over here from laughing so hard!

i love G&G!

waterdog · 07-24-2009, 06:41 PM

It's just like your computer, put your buggerhook on the trigger ,point and click, your overthinking, bad idea when a badguy wants to open the hurtlocker on ya. It's a fighting handgun, simple to use,if your willing to work at it.

04-19-2009, 09:04 AM	#83
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05-01-2009, 10:13 AM	#89
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05-03-2009, 12:03 PM	#91
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 11,797	Besides, one of the reasons I love a 1911 is the way it just feels natural in my grip. I don't want to be doing finger exercises to fire the darned thing __________________ People think I'm paranoid because I own guns. If I own guns, what do I have to be paranoid about?

07-13-2009, 07:49 PM	#95
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 11,797	Dang, every time I think this thread is finally dead somebody else posts in it. __________________ People think I'm paranoid because I own guns. If I own guns, what do I have to be paranoid about?

05-01-2009, 10:07 AM	#88
silvereagle Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 3	It's amazing the lengths people go to trying to find complaints about the 1911. Nothing or nobody is perfect, but the 1911 is a dam fine weapon.

05-04-2009, 07:09 AM	#92
deadzero Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: deep in the swamps SC Posts: 1,204	John browning was a master at design. he made some very fine weapons. he did not make them idiot proof, nor should he have. if one knows the proper technique to hold and fire a weapon, dumb things do not happen. ever see a revolver shooter loop his left thumb over his right wrist and fire a .45? they only do it once. the slide removes the skin from the left thumbs knuckle. looks pretty painful.

07-13-2009, 07:44 PM	#94
petrol Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 567	I'm glad I found this tread. I just fired my first 200 rounds through my new Commander. It's way more accurate than I am. I was getting groupings of about 3 inches at 7 yards (maybe meters) but all about 8 to 10 inches lower and to the right of where i was aiming. more practice for me.

07-16-2009, 01:55 AM	#96
Gray Wolf Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 202	I was actually shown that method of shooting by a doctor friend about 20 years ago. It is very effective for shooting a 2-shot O/U derringer at close range, and only good if your fingers are shorter than mine! I looked at where the tip of my index finger was in relation to the muzzle, and decided that I was not willing to fire like that!

07-24-2009, 06:02 PM	#97
ZombieHunter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 101	To all of you naysayers, I'm going to tell you the same thing my father told me when I gave him funny looks for eating Baby Ruth bars with his can of Budweiser... "Hey, don't knock it unless you've tried it!". And yes, for the record, I have used this method...but only on my S&W 422. It seems to work well for me. You may be a different. Then again, I spend a metric sh!tload of time on my keyboard, and have been playing guitar for several years. I don't really have a "weak" finger, all of them are of equal strength and dexterity. If you can control recoil on your piece with two of your fingers on the grip, as opposed to the three you would normally have, it works really well for reflex shooting...as long as your index finger won't get racked up in the slide. My 422 obviously doesn't have this problem, but I could definitely see it being an issue on any piece with a full-length slide. Like I said, don't knock it until you've tried it...

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billy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 19,731 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 161	this is my favorite thread somebody try it and get back to me. __________________

07-24-2009, 06:41 PM	#100
waterdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 679	It's just like your computer, put your buggerhook on the trigger ,point and click, your overthinking, bad idea when a badguy wants to open the hurtlocker on ya. It's a fighting handgun, simple to use,if your willing to work at it.