Are you a master handgunner?

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Rainbow Six

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If not, might I suggest checking out the book,"How To Become A Master Handgunner" by Charles Stephens. After reading this book and applying Stephens' mechanics and practice techinques I have discovered a couple of the problems that have kept me from being as accurate as I'd like to be with my pistols.

After applying the practice techniques and mechanics described in the book I am in the process of fixing the problems with good results. Learning, and then concentrating on the mechanics in this book made diagnosing my problems simple and easy. As you know, that's the first step to correcting problems so I'm half way there. :)

I got the book from Amazon.com for around $11 if I remember correctly. If you are not already a master handgun shooter you might do well to get this book and read it... and re-read it... and re-read it until it soaks in and then practice, practice, practice while concentrating on your mechanics. It has already helped me find and begin to correct two of my problems.

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The Glock freak formerly known as Chris...
 
Well done, This is well worth doing.

After you think you have solved most of your problems, get another shooter (or coach) to watch you shoot. They will undoubtly pick up a whole collection of faults for you to work on.

Recently having some do this for me reduced my group sizes at 25 metres (27.3yds) from about 70mm (2.7inch) to about 30mm(1.18inch).

To answer the next Questions (S&W model 41, .22LR),(amongst other things I was dipping my head slightly to the gun in the final stages before firing the shot, [an inconsistant distance])
 
Another good book on this subject is: The
Tactical Pistol by Gaberial Suarez of The
Halo Group. Well worth the effort of reading
and understanding the technique's involved.

Regards,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
I would submit to the court the motion that there is no such thing as a Master Handgunner.
There is not one person that would apply that title to. You may have expert shooters, and expert pistol smiths... Bill Wilson is both - but primarily with the 1911 - not ALL pistols. A MASTER would have to be expert with EVERY PISTOL!
 
Presumtious titles given by presumtious people? No - I didnt neglect that at all.
Especially in regards to the 3 Gun Combat Master title that gets thrown around alot by certain puffed shirts.

Sorry if anyone here gets offended my my remarks - i just believe that no one is a Master of an art that is in constant change.
 
Ala Dan,

Got that one, too. Excellent read! I love Suarez' style of writing. :) It is a great reference as far as the tactical use of handguns and survival mindset but it doesn't really get into basic mechanics of shooting like Stephens' book does. I do agree that it is a must read for anyone that carries a handgun for self/home defense though. I plan to incorporate the tactical drills from Suarez' book into my shooting sessions soon.

Mr. Hill,

I see your point regarding the title of Master. I think the reference to Master in this book had to do with a ranking given by whatever shooting discipline that Stephens competes in. At least that's what I got out of it. I don't think the title means to imply that the book will make one a Master of all pistols. Buuuuuut, if one can truly master the mechanics of handgun shooting, shouldn't one be able to master any handgun? Hmmmmmmm...

On the other hand, my reference to being a master handgunner was meant as slightly sarcastic humor. What I really meant was, the book is worth a read if you happen to be one of us who don't think we know it all and actually admit that we could use a little help. It appears as if the humor was missed. I guess when something is read instead of heard some things, like sarcasm, are sometimes lost in cyberspace.

Regardless, the contents of this book have been of use to me and I thought other members might find it usefull as well. Take the title with a grain of powder. :D

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The Glock freak formerly known as Chris...
 
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