Modified Modified Weaver?

cje1980: The isoceles is actually quite good at recoil management because it creates opposing tension in your arms. Allowing the elbows to flex slightly (not locked) brings the front sight back to your original, indexed point of aim every time. A slight forward lean and solid grip means fast, accurate shots.

But, that's not the only way to get fast accurate shots. hickok45 using a fairly modified weaver that fits his physiology and can dump a mag with ease.

Find what works and go with it! Then tweak little things, one at a time, preferably under the eye of an established expert.
 
There's a point at which isosceles will break down under major recoil. For a lot of folks it happens when you shoot high-end 44Mag out of a modest-size 44 gun...for some more, for some less. Once you hit 454Casull/500S&W territory you really need the asymmetric stance of a Weaver hold to bring the gun back past your body.

Take a look at Linebaugh's opening video where he does that one-handed:

http://www.customsixguns.com

From a Weaver it's even easier to take the gun past the right side of your head if you're right-handed. Iso causes you to have to pry the front sight out of your forehead. This is considered sub-optimal by many.
 
Jim, good point. Larger calibers definitely require different treatment.

Just checked out customsixguns.. them be some mighty fine shootin' irons! I really dig the Smith & Wesson 25-5-45 Colt in blue, 4" barrel.
 
Use whatever works for you. Be consistant and practice !!

Remember, the bullet goes where the front sight is pointed, no matter how you get it pointed that way.
 
Jim, good point. Larger calibers definitely require different treatment.
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Welll...yes and no.

If you DO shoot handcannon-class guns and loads, or you plan to down the road, you might consider standardizing on a Weaver-based hold from the get-go. I believe one should do all one's handgun shooting the same basic way, regardless of the particular handgun.

Within reason of course, an NAA mini won't feel the same as an S&W X-frame.

But you can shoot them both from a Weaver or Weaver-oid hold.
 
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