I have found I enjoy shooting with 1

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hand more than with 2, either Iso. or mod. Weaver.

It does not seem to matter the pistol platform or caliber. I don't seem to be any less accurate (not that I was great either way), yet it seems to feel more comfortable.

I think because I am quite "barrel chested" that this may contribute to my feeling this way while shooting.

Anyone else?
 
My right shoulder won't allow me to shoot Iso anymore. I have to shoot Weaver or one handed. One handed is more comfortable to me. It's really fun when shooting black powder revolvers.
 
I did not become a good pistol shot until I practiced Bullseye with a 22. There's a lot to be said for it.
 
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Time to take up Bullseye shooting. Sounds like you'd be the perfect candidate for this time-honored pursuit.
 
As a boy, I remember watching my dad fire various revovlers and his 1911 one handed at the range. That's how the Air Force taught him he said. I was slightly miffed when the Army taught me something different.:) And I remember "Tales of the Gun" had vintage footage of FBI Agents shooting one handed at a Pretty Boy Floyd target. Also, according to my copy of "American Gunfight"; Officer Coffelt ended the assasination attempt on President Truman one handed.

However, great fun has been had with my Model 10 and M-1991A1 shooting one handed.

To me, it is almost a way to stay connected with the history of shooting, back when pistol shooting was something gentlemen did for fun and sport on the weekends, not a three day "tactical" adventure with "tactical" reloads and "tactical" quickdraws.
 
The accuracy potential of one-handed shooting is probably greater than w/ two hands, because there's less interference in the grip of the pistol.
 
I learned 1 handed Went to 2 handed never liked it and returned to 1 handed
I think you should use what you feel comfortable with. Target or SD :)
 
Good on ya. I practise one handed most of the time, off hand too. I carry for protection, not too interested in distance target shooting anymore.
Face it, in a defensive situation, your offhand will probably be busy with something other than supporting your weapon, wether pushing someone away, herding someone behind you, or trying to find that spare mag./speed loader.
 
If a handgun was meant to be shot with two hands it would have two handles on it.
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And it's not called a handsgun!

I just started messing w/ one handed shooting, kind of impressed with my self and getting better. Adds a fun new dimension to the sport.
 
I too think that the accuracy potential may actually be higher when shooting one handed, bullseye style. This is my preference for most ranges.

However, I have had a problem with especially slow and heavy bullets. The point of impact will become so far above my point of aim that it makes hitting targets at different distances very challenging. My groups will be adequate, but maybe ten inches high at thirty yards. A two hand hold will dramatically lower my grouping, but not neccesarily improve the accuracy. Does anyone else find this to be true? Are there any bullseye shooter's who might offer advice?
 
I usually shoot some rounds one handed (left and right) early in a range session but mostly shoot two handed. Just another variation to keep shooting fun.
 
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Another vote for one handed. My son has tried to get me too shoot two handed and it just doesn't feel right to me. Years ago when I coon hunted it was with a High Standard Double Nine 22LR. That required the flashlight in one hand the gun in the other for shooting the coon out of the tree. Back then I shot as much as 3-4 times a week and usually at least 50 rounds per session. I don't shoot near that now but still can put them in the ring with good regularity.
 
I'm a firm believer on one handed pistol shooting.

Think about it, if an event ever requires you to use a pistol or revolver, it will be with one hand.

I've done tons of building searches in my 20 years in LE. Seems I always had something in my none gun hand. Door knob, light, mirror etc. Or ticket book and/or flashlight in traffic stops.

In SE Asia I used a 1911a1 crawling around on my hands and knees and normally had something else in my off hand.

I believe one should do most of his practice with one hand, and most of that with your off hand.
 
Don't have a range where I can truly practice. Just punching paper from a stationary position. But to get what I can out of it, I shoot one handed with both eyes open. Also shoot off handed at least every other magazine. However I don't put my non-shooting hand in my back pocket! :p

Because I shoot better using both hands and will use both hands in an actual self-defense confrontation if I'm able, I do practice two handed. It just seems likely that I'll need that other hand for something in an actual situation. Otherwise, if it's daylight and I'm at home, I may reach for a carbine. For me, its a Marlin 1894 in .357.

But the few times I've had to grab a firearm to investigate, it has always been a handgun. Usually to be discrete and to have both hands free. Thankfully, I've never had a serious confrontation. I was burglarized once while not at home and had to dissuade a "person" who was on my sister's back porch to cease trying to gain entry. I chose not to try and detain him, but I got to ride with the cop and we caught up with him.

I definitely agree that shooting one handed is more fun and I would submit that it may be more practical. However, I would think either accuracy or speed would be diminished if time is a factor.

It does seem like everything old is new again eventually. At the least, not being able to shoot a handgun proficiently with only one hand does take away one of the handguns primary advantage over long guns. Or is it spelled longgun? Is longgun even a word? :confused:
 
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