Handgun Stance

[iamhunter]

Which do you guys use?

Explanations and rationalizations are more than welcome :).


I'm a fan of a slightly modified modern isosceles.

[funkfool]

Slightly modded MI.
I read this article by Ron Avery and experimented myself -
found what I was comfortable with.

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BTT/is_149_24/ai_65910635/

[Hoser]

Old cops shoot Weaver.

[Tim K]

One in each hand, gangsta style! Yo.






Seriously, I was taught Weaver as a kid (by an old cop) and 35 years of shooting that way have made it a difficult habit to break. When I compete, I generally use a modded iso, but I revert to weaver if I'm not concentrating. At this point, I should probably give up trying to change.

Actually, the two gun gangsta thing has some merit. If you don't like taping up cardboard targets, it might be for you. Personally, the few times I've tried two guns at once I felt pretty good about just not shooting myself.

[Hannu]

I have probably ~50 different stances for different situations, different guns etc, but basic stance seems to be closest to modern isosceles.

[ronaldrwl]

Any links explaining them? I'm on the iPhone. Typing is painful

[Mtn.man]

Jumping through the air, gun in each hand, blasting away at the bad guys...

[bjl913]

I have always found that I am most stable, and can follow up fastest in a modified weaver. It also works great for kneeling, and around corners/cover

[trlcavscout]

Modified Weaver, great for what ever happens. Easy to change from defense to offense to weapon to hand-to-hand etc.

[thvigil11]

I hold dual gats sideways like all cool ghetto trash do. I find its best for my drivebys.

[iamhunter]

Ah, the internet, where everyone is a comedian.

[thvigil11]

Actually, in training and in real world scenarios, I've found that modded versions of both main styles can be effective. The truth is, find one that works, but train to be flexible in application given each situation is unique.

Just my 2 pesos.

[275RLTW]

Modern Iso works for pistol, subgun/carbine, tac shotgun and provides 4 distinct beneifts:
1) 360 degree mobility
2) stability
3) natural point of aim
4) balance

When used in conjunction with proper tension and master grip, even the smallest of people can control large caliber firearms acurately and with ease.

[jim02]

feet on the ground - hands on the gun is what i use.
edit # 2: the more i read the more my answer above is correct, I think i use a combination, i use what i can hit the target with walking and standing.

[jake]

Old cops shoot Weaver.
I must have been a cop in a previous life. I use a Weaver stance with my body angled slightly, left shoulder forwards (I'm right handed). I have no idea where I picked it up - I am pretty sure that in the bad old days when all I had were airsoft and paintball guns I used the same stance so when my brother in law first took me shooting I fell into it naturally (and outshot him which went down well :D)

[ChunkyMonkey]

I am very right handed... my left brain is retarded. Weaver stand makes me 2x better shooter than iso.

[spleify]

Im a weaver shooter as well.

I was recently at a hand gun traing class and the instructor (who is a current swap and police officer) siad that all they teach and recommend is the iso stance. I told him that after 27 years of shooting, good luck on changing my stance now.

Weaver is just what I have always done, so I feel that is why is is more comfortable and natural for me.

[spleify]

Intersting question by the way, thanks for posting this. Its interesting to see what others use.

I will start watching others from now on and see how they stand.

[MichiganMilitia]

My Handgun Stance?

Why, I am very pro-handgun, thank you for asking!
[Tooth]

[Ridge]

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/1605/akimbousp.jpg

[mikedubs]

uh oh...Ridge looks like a very bad boy with his dual USPs...in all seriousness, I find that Weaver is more natural to me after learning the bladed stance for rifles.

[Beprepared]

Modified Weaver, Too much hand to hand in my youth not to stay in a fighting stance.

[Chris2087]

I shoot a MI, for plain clothes work. But mostly I shoot back in whatever stance is moving torwards cover.....

[ToliXD]

I just shoot. I think I am MI, but I am so new to shooting I don't think I have any style yet.

[Irving]

I guess Modified Weaver, but it doesn't mean anything as I've had no formal training on any aspect of shooting (stance, grip, etc).

[BigBear]

Modified Weaver, Too much hand to hand in my youth not to stay in a fighting stance.

Not sure if I use a Modified Weaver (pics would help), but the rest of that comment I agree with.

[iamhunter]

Not sure if I use a Modified Weaver (pics would help), but the rest of that comment I agree with.

the Combat/Modern Isosceles keeps you in a good stance for hand to hand engagement as well.

[SA Friday]

I have probably ~50 different stances for different situations, different guns etc, but basic stance seems to be closest to modern isosceles.
I chose other because Hannu's post is closest to my explaination. Is the stance stable, easy to get out of and move, and inducive to shooting? Good to go. Who cares what you want to call it. Stance all goes to hell once your feet start moving while you are shooting.

[Marlin]

I was doing the "John Wayne" for awhile,,Now I tend towards the "Clint Eastwood" with a bit of the "Ringo kid" thrown in..





[Tooth]

[ronaldrwl]

If you're like me and didn't know the differences, here is a link:
http://www.corneredcat.com/Basics/stance.aspx

I use a form of Weaver even though I didn't know it.