kimberfan1911 Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Hi all. FNG to this site. I've been shooting PPC indoor for some time now, but want to branch out to IPSC and IDPA. When I started reading the threads suggested for newcomers, I quickly found out that I don't understand some of the terminology used. Specifically "indexing". What the hell is it? I seem to think it's the motion of aquiring one target after the next, but...? Also, maybe they're could be a "glossery of terms" somewhere on this site for FNG's like me. Whatcha think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Start by going to the Tips for Improvement forum and reading about your NPA. Good starting point and may answer your question also. The pinned topics at the top of the page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Another Thought... If you want to get a No BS glimpse of the "True Path to Understanding" buy a copy of Brian's book - "Pratical Shooting/Beyond Fundamentals" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogmaDog Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 To gloss it over with a big brush, Indexing is essentially the concept of natural point of aim applied to the more dynmic shooting situation encountered in IPSC. DogmaDog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBF Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Another Thought... If you want to get a No BS glimpse of the "True Path to Understanding" buy a copy of Brian's book - "Pratical Shooting/Beyond Fundamentals" Bingo. " The book " is required reading for any shooter in search of improvement. Brian explains things in a way that makes sense. It is not the last word, it is the beginning of a new paragraph. Well, for me anyway. Travis F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 "Index" is the totality of your technique, stance, grip, etc., that aligns the gun with the target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberfan1911 Posted January 29, 2004 Author Share Posted January 29, 2004 "Index" is the totality of your technique, stance, grip, etc., that aligns the gun with the target. Now that I can understand. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 We've noticed that DT has a way with the written word dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 He should be a writer...oh, he is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine shooter Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 "Index" is the totality of your technique, stance, grip, etc., that aligns the gun with the target. Now that I can understand. Thanks. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hay FNG unfortunatly your question was answered by a bunch of FNG's indexing is keeping your trigger finger along side the trigger almost in the place between the slide and the lower receiver out straight. make a pretend gun with your hand your pointer is indexed if you had a gun in your hand. Unless 6 yrs as an 0311 in the USMC lied as well as 5 yrs as a Deputy in ME and coming on 10 as a Probation officer have all been wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 "Index" is the totality of your technique, stance, grip, etc., that aligns the gun with the target. Now that I can understand. Thanks. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hay FNG unfortunatly your question was answered by a bunch of FNG's indexing is keeping your trigger finger along side the trigger almost in the place between the slide and the lower receiver out straight. make a pretend gun with your hand your pointer is indexed if you had a gun in your hand. Unless 6 yrs as an 0311 in the USMC lied as well as 5 yrs as a Deputy in ME and coming on 10 as a Probation officer have all been wrong. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't know whether to laugh or cry.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Our host does a good job of explaining index (in the sense that we use it in practical shooting). http://brianenos.com/pages/words.html then scroll down to: Principles of Fundamentals & Technique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 "Index" is the totality of your technique, stance, grip, etc., that aligns the gun with the target. Now that I can understand. Thanks. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hay FNG unfortunatly your question was answered by a bunch of FNG's indexing is keeping your trigger finger along side the trigger almost in the place between the slide and the lower receiver out straight. make a pretend gun with your hand your pointer is indexed if you had a gun in your hand. Unless 6 yrs as an 0311 in the USMC lied as well as 5 yrs as a Deputy in ME and coming on 10 as a Probation officer have all been wrong. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't know whether to laugh or cry.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRD Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Hay FNG unfortunatly your question was answered by a bunch of FNG'sNow that is funny.- Gabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carinab Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Our host does a good job of explaining index (in the sense that we use it in practical shooting). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> <judy garland singing voice> You say TOEMAYTO and I say TOEMAHTO.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Di Vita Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Dudeski....do some research before posting huh? About whether to laugh or cry....I can't seem to do either...mostly my mouth is just hanging open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Hay FNG unfortunatly your question was answered by a bunch of FNG's <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't know whether to laugh or cry.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> +1 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ++....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 +3 here and wondering what it takes to think like that? Or maybe what it doesn't take ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 +3 here and wondering what it takes to think that way? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Apparently, it takes "6 yrs as an 0311 in the USMC lied as well as 5 yrs as a Deputy in ME and coming on 10 as a Probation officer".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 If someone places in the top 10% at a major match, she has something to say about shooting that I want to hear. If someone places in the top 25% at a major match, she is still worth listening to. Place in the top 50% at a major match and you are still a godlike shooter in comparison to most folks shooting ability. Attend and manage to finish a major match without DQ'ing and you still have quite a bit on the ball for sure. These are my criterion for listening up when it comes to shooting advice ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Our host does a good job of explaining index (in the sense that we use it in practical shooting).http://brianenos.com/pages/words.html then scroll down to: Principles of Fundamentals & Technique <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Excellent Kyle! Accurate, informative and nurturing. An incredibly mature response. Judge Dread would never have been so understanding and diplomatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Except that our host is apparently an FNG and doesn't know what index means..... :lol: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierruiggi Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 I'm sorry, but I don't understand what FNG means. I did a search on Google and it seems to mean "F*****g New Guy". Does the acronym has another interpretation? Because frankly, regardless if you consider yourself a good, bad, tactical, bullseye, IPSC, plinker, etc. shooter; I can't comprehend why someone that managed to find this forum would call Brian that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 I'm sorry, but I don't understand what FNG means. I did a search on Google and it seems to mean "F*****g New Guy". Does the acronym has another interpretation? Because frankly, regardless if you consider yourself a good, bad, tactical, bullseye, IPSC, plinker, etc. shooter; I can't comprehend why someone that managed to find this forum would call Brian that. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Nearly 15 months after the original post - and responses - we have now heard the "definitive" answer. I love "helpful" people... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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