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primeduck · 01-17-2008, 04:49 AM

What is the proper arm position when firing a handgun? I stand with both arm outstretched & elbows locked. I also see people shoot with only one arm outstretched/locked & the other bent at the elbow, forming a "V".

Or does it really make a difference, whichever fits you best ?

ERRveneno · 01-17-2008, 06:39 AM

I'm right handed and I do it with my right arm almost straight in front of me and the left like 45 degrees. but I guess this is like baseball, no matter if you try to stand like Rodriguez or P. Rose, you will not doit like them. You should try your own way. dry firing will help you a lot as XD is safe to do it.

Take some ammo, try your stand, but remember that a very important thing to take care is at the moment the muzzle goes back, is when you miss the target

I'll keep looking around as here you will find many experts whom i really respect and like you, will learn from their feedback.

Greetings from Dominican Republic
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bashman · 01-17-2008, 07:02 AM

if you can see these sights, you are doing it wrong

**Frenchy** · 01-17-2008, 07:05 AM

Arm position is based on your stance. Weaver, modified Weaver, Isosceles, etc.

ERRveneno · 01-17-2008, 07:53 AM

Hey pals, being attracted to the subject, was looking over internet and found this. Maybe it can help you somehow. i will try it.

http://www.handgunsmag.com/tactics_t...306/index.html
http://www.brianenos.com/index.html

in the second link there is a forum where you will find useful information.

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ROFL XD · 01-17-2008, 08:03 AM

You need to use proper "bone support"

http://www.brianenos.com/forums/inde...howtopic=59132

Ok, but in all seriousness, the links ERRveneno posted should get you started. Todd Jarrett has a video on grip that you can find on Google Video/YouTube too.

gsh341 · 01-17-2008, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by primeduck

What is the proper arm position when firing a handgun? I stand with both arm outstretched & elbows locked. I also see people shoot with only one arm outstretched/locked & the other bent at the elbow, forming a "V".

Or does it really make a difference, whichever fits you best ?

At the range you shoot in the manner you find to be the most accurate and comfortable.

In a real life scenario, you will shoot from whatever position lets you put rounds on the bad guy quickly while moving to or shooting from cover.

Range and real life have only a passing similarity to each other in most cases. I would recommend shooting from several stances, (prone, kneeling, crouched, leaning, etc.) arm position and both right and left handed, to include one handed shooting with either hand. Do this enough that you know you can hit a target from at least 7 meters in almost any position.

xcrider · 01-17-2008, 11:57 AM

I found these videos on the web of differnt positions / styles that may help you.
http://www.expertvillage.com/videos/...ance-types.htm

happygunner · 01-17-2008, 12:00 PM

Todd Jerretts Video will tell you a lot about how you should hold any handgun while shooting.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...psc&pr=goog-sl

spamlovr · 01-17-2008, 02:07 PM

Here is some stuff that doesn't always have great presentation, but has a good grasp on "how to do it", also. Between all the available video of Jarret, etc., there should be some helpful stuff in here:
http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...&v=oQgLmQl1zDw

01-17-2008, 04:49 AM	#1
primeduck XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ellis County, Tx Posts: 284	Proper Arm Position? What is the proper arm position when firing a handgun? I stand with both arm outstretched & elbows locked. I also see people shoot with only one arm outstretched/locked & the other bent at the elbow, forming a "V". Or does it really make a difference, whichever fits you best ? __________________ XD 45ACP Compact Dark Earth P22 Target Military 3.4" OD Green Taurus PT111 Millenium Pro 9mm Tan

01-17-2008, 06:39 AM	#2
ERRveneno XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 121	My stance to shoot I'm right handed and I do it with my right arm almost straight in front of me and the left like 45 degrees. but I guess this is like baseball, no matter if you try to stand like Rodriguez or P. Rose, you will not doit like them. You should try your own way. dry firing will help you a lot as XD is safe to do it. Take some ammo, try your stand, but remember that a very important thing to take care is at the moment the muzzle goes back, is when you miss the target I'll keep looking around as here you will find many experts whom i really respect and like you, will learn from their feedback. Greetings from Dominican Republic _______________________________________________ A single XD9 with 800+ emotions on it

01-17-2008, 07:05 AM	#4
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 14,140	Arm position is based on your stance. Weaver, modified Weaver, Isosceles, etc. __________________ ~SC Harvey~ "My first priority will be to reinstate the assault weapons ban as soon as I take office. Within 90 days, we will go back after kitchen table dealers, and work to end the gun show and internet sales loopholes. In the first year, I intend to work with Congress on a national no carry law, 1 gun a month purchase limits, and bans on all semi-automatic guns."--Barack Obama, VPC Fund Raiser, 2007

01-17-2008, 07:53 AM	#5
ERRveneno XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 121	May be usefull to know Hey pals, being attracted to the subject, was looking over internet and found this. Maybe it can help you somehow. i will try it. http://www.handgunsmag.com/tactics_t...306/index.html http://www.brianenos.com/index.html in the second link there is a forum where you will find useful information. __________________________________________________ __ XD9 with 800+ emotions on it

01-17-2008, 08:03 AM	#6
ROFL XD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 300	You need to use proper "bone support" http://www.brianenos.com/forums/inde...howtopic=59132 Ok, but in all seriousness, the links ERRveneno posted should get you started. Todd Jarrett has a video on grip that you can find on Google Video/YouTube too. __________________ USPSA A-58873 _____________ XD-40 XD-9 Tactical

01-17-2008, 07:02 AM	#3
bashman XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Charlotte Posts: 453	if you can see these sights, you are doing it wrong

01-17-2008, 11:57 AM	#8
xcrider XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8	Video of Pistol Shooting Positions I found these videos on the web of differnt positions / styles that may help you. http://www.expertvillage.com/videos/...ance-types.htm

01-17-2008, 12:00 PM	#9
happygunner XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,141	Toddd Jerrett Video Todd Jerretts Video will tell you a lot about how you should hold any handgun while shooting. http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...psc&pr=goog-sl

01-17-2008, 02:07 PM	#10
spamlovr XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washougal, WA كافر Posts: 501	Here is some stuff that doesn't always have great presentation, but has a good grasp on "how to do it", also. Between all the available video of Jarret, etc., there should be some helpful stuff in here: http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...&v=oQgLmQl1zDw __________________ Memento Mori (Remember, you are mortal) When seconds count, the police are only minutes away! People who are pissed at the government have generally underestimated their neighbors. Ziltoid The Omniscient for Supreme World Ruler 2008: "I am so omniscient, if there were 2 omniscient beings in the omniverse, I would be both of them! Bring me your planet's finest cup of coffee!"

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