02-23-2009, 03:46 PM
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#61 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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That made my day, thank you
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02-23-2009, 03:54 PM
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#62 | | Firearm Zealot
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Man, I gotta get me a set of Homeboy Sights...!
I tried shooting my Colt M1991A1 sideways, like the hip homeys - couldn't hit squat!
Oh, I just realised my problem.....
I was using my index finger on the trigger. Silly me. 
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02-23-2009, 11:13 PM
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#63 | | Firearm Zealot
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Like the other guy said, the middle finger is for extending on my non shooting hand.
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02-24-2009, 12:33 PM
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#64 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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People, this kid has posted that on every forum I'm a member at. He has NO CLUE what an 1911 even is, except to post that crap.
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02-24-2009, 01:04 PM
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#65 | | Firearm Zealot
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hollywood came up with a way to eliminate gang bangers from the gene pool by teaching them to hold their pistol sideways......
5shot should stick with a 5 shot S&W Chiefs Special, that way when he pokes his finger out there, he will be able to change his name to Stubby......
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02-24-2009, 01:10 PM
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#66 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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Originally Posted by deadzero | hollywood came up with a way to eliminate gang bangers from the gene pool by teaching them to hold their pistol sideways......
5shot should stick with a 5 shot S&W Chiefs Special, that way when he pokes his finger out there, he will be able to change his name to Stubby...... | It aint working to well.
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02-24-2009, 01:17 PM
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#67 | | Firearm Zealot
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Who in there right mind would ever do that... dumb, just plain dumb...
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02-24-2009, 01:24 PM
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#68 | | Banned
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This thread made my morning. I can now go to bed happy and entertained, after my 12-hour gravyard...
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03-11-2009, 05:18 PM
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#69 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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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. | i hate people that watch movies go buy a gun and think they are experts. I was just yelling at a guy today at one of my picks for the same thing is their a fool running around showing people this middle finger thing or is it the movie thing. this guy was telling me how he was showing his young son to shoot this way. I swear i feel like iam taking crazy pills .
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03-11-2009, 05:58 PM
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#70 | | Firearm Zealot
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Now I gotta say I was a Navy Small Arms instructor for over 20 years and am qualified with every sidearm (expert) they ever had during my years of service and am qualified in CQB (by the USMC) with both the M9 and M1911A1 and I have never ever heard of the technique this yahoo is referring to. The technique I was taught was to always bring the sidearm to eye level even if you cannot see the sights (also used during low/no light conditions). natural instinct is for your hands to always follow your eyes. 20+ years of experience has proven this works.
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03-12-2009, 11:57 AM
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#71 | | Firearm Zealot
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Hey, this idiot feels strongly enough that he's posted this crap in a few forums. I think he's wrong of course, but he is fortunate enough to live in a country where there is no penalty for being stupid, and no law against posting such drivel.
God bless America!
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03-12-2009, 08:39 PM
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#72 | | Firearm Zealot
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Originally Posted by FS00008 | Um.. I don't ever shoot like that. White nail polish eliminates any sort of visibility issue..
I don't think I could even get an aimed shot off while gripping like that... | so you wear white nail polish on your aiming finger?
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03-24-2009, 12:41 PM
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#73 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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Originally Posted by Seven© Placing your index finger on the side of any auto could cause it to malfunction. Not just a 1911.
Placing your index finger on the side of any revolver and this could happen: Auction Arms Forum - How NOT to hold a revolver! ^ DON'T CLICK THAT LINK IF YOU ARE SQUEAMISH | I've read about some guy shooting with his index on the side of the Glock 26 and pulling the trigger with his middle finger but I'm with you. It's just really awkward to do.
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04-18-2009, 01:26 PM
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#74 | | Firearm Zealot
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Thats about as stupid is writing an artical warning of kitchen knives because someone ran and fell with it stabbing themselves.
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04-18-2009, 02:20 PM
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#75 | | Firearm Zealot
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If 5shot is who I think he is, I've bought some brass from him before in person, and he's a helluva nice guy. He also shoots 1911's. But I don't understand this whole "point shooting with the index finger and trigger pulling with the middle finger" thing. That concept just ain't natural.
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04-18-2009, 04:26 PM
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#76 | | Firearm Zealot
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I just doesn't work for me.
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04-18-2009, 09:56 PM
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#77 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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Seems like a stupid concept. But if this guy's article saves one Idiots finger from being blown off, He has done more than I have.
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04-19-2009, 05:58 AM
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#78 | | Firearm Zealot
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i do the same thing.
cep i hold it upside down and use my thumb.
it works fantastic!
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04-19-2009, 07:29 AM
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#79 | | Firearm Zealot
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Originally Posted by ezearln | Now I gotta say I was a Navy Small Arms instructor for over 20 years and am qualified with every sidearm (expert) they ever had during my years of service and am qualified in CQB (by the USMC) with both the M9 and M1911A1 and I have never ever heard of the technique this yahoo is referring to. The technique I was taught was to always bring the sidearm to eye level even if you cannot see the sights (also used during low/no light conditions). natural instinct is for your hands to always follow your eyes. 20+ years of experience has proven this works. | You were in the Navy at a good time. When I was in the Navy, the M1911A1 and the "one hand stand" was pretty much it for most Navy and Marine personnel. I remember the isosceles stance, as used by some law enforcement, was coming into being but was not standard. When I left the Navy, went into a law enforcement career, and became an instructor, I discovered the full range of isosceles, weaver, and modified weaver techniques while learning tactical movement and CQB under time, point shooting, low light conditions, rapid reload, and use of available barricades. We learned and taught a wide range of conventional, and when necessary, unconventional shooting. Over the years, I saw the transition from the service revolver to the service pistol and taught every facet of both. During that entire time, I never heard of shooting a pistol with the middle finger as a standard procedure, nor would I recommend it. When I qualified with the M9 service pistol prior to my DOD deployment, I noticed that the military came a long way from my old active duty days thirty years ago and I’m certainly glad to see it. I still didn’t see any middle finger shooting or pointing with the index finger down the side of the weapon. | |
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04-19-2009, 08:02 AM
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#80 | | Firearm Zealot
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yes the inverted ,isosceles,modified weaver thumb technique.
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