The Double Action trigger in a DA/SA pistol is much maligned. Included below is an article by Ernest Langdon that describes a technique to speed up the initial shot with a DA/SA pistol.
FEAR NOT, THE DOUBLE ACTION SHOT!
By Ernest LangdonThe traditional double action pistol, long feared by the competitive shooter, is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in some types of competitive pistol shooting. Continue reading »
Stereopsis (derived from the greek word stereos meaning solidity, and opsis meaning vision) is the process in visual perception leading to perception of stereoscopic depth.
This is essentially the process where the brain takes the distinct images from each eye and combines them into an image that is more than the sum of the parts since it is a 3D image which allows the perception of depth.
There is much debate on shooting with one eye vs. shooting with both eyes open. Continue reading »
Breathing is a topic that is discussed in great detail in the Bullseye community. A quick look at the US Army Marksmanship Training Guide indicates just how much emphasis is placed on breathing (section D).
In the practical shooting world breathing is not discussed in much detail. The most I’ve heard is people recommending that you just breathe. Continue reading »
The topic of grip pressure has been discussed ad infinitum.
I’ve seen everything from the “death grip” proposed by some people to discussions around a softer grip.
It is important to note that the amount of absolute grip pressure has very little to do with neutrality. Neutrality can be impacted by the proportion of pressure exerted based on the capability of the person, e.g., you will have much more control if you are exerting 50% of the pressure you are capable of exerting, compared to if you’re exerting 90% pressure.
The typical analogy used for the softer style takes the form of “hold the pistol, as tightly as you would hold a hammer”. The objective being the removal of tension from the body while shooting. Just as you can’t swing a hammer effectively while tense, shooting at speed requires you not to be tense.
My personal shooting style evolved from a very firm grip to a softer grip, however Continue reading »
Accuracy is simply a combination of sight picture and trigger control.
Since no one can hold a gun perfectly motionless, all guns will move when held unsupported.
The area the front sight describes on the target as it moves is called the wobble zone. More experienced shooters may have a smaller wobble zone, however all shooters will have a wobble zone.
Most people have ability to shoot a group significantly smaller than their wobble zone. Continue reading »