shred Posted September 12, 2002 Share Posted September 12, 2002 Dryfiring yesterday I noticed that when I was going into "hands-at-sides" for a draw, I was relaxing everything-- hands, arms and shoulders practically into full-ape-mode. Tried leaving my shoulders up-- sure feels better that way. I don't know if it's any faster, but less movement usually is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted September 12, 2002 Share Posted September 12, 2002 Somebody is gonna ask what your shoulder are doing moving at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted September 12, 2002 Share Posted September 12, 2002 Yes, Definitely leave your shoulders in your (arms extended) index position for the draw. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted September 12, 2002 Share Posted September 12, 2002 Over the years, for articles, I've had numerous photos taken of myself drawing from the holster. I've noticed, as time's gone by, the photos are getting progressively more boring. The early stuff is dynamic. The head cranes forward, the torso leans, the legs swivel, the facial expression denotes grim determination. It's a cool photo because there's a lot happening there. These days it's really boring. Just a guy standing there relaxed, and the only thing moving is his arms. Of course, I'm about twice as fast, but the photo doesn't show that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted September 13, 2002 Author Share Posted September 13, 2002 Yeah.. what triggered my shoulder-self-exam was some video footage of the Steel Challenge one of my friends shot this year-- They had a decent side view of several shooters including Jerry Miculek. It was immediately obvious that only his arms move on the draw, as compared to everybody elses' flapping about. I knew my shoulders didn't move much.. but sure enough, when I started drawing while looking sorta-sideways in a mirror they were moving. I'm still not sure I can get every last millimeter of movement out without going to a full-appendix draw though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 I do all my dry fire in front of a full-length mirror. It's invaluable for checking your technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 Duane, I tried the mirror thing, but I can't stand looking down the barrel of a gun, even if it is me pointing a gun at my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 If the guy in the mirror ever beats you on the draw, you could be in serious trouble. OTOH, if you ever beat him, you know you're REALLY fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted December 21, 2002 Author Share Posted December 21, 2002 The full-frontal view is less useful than angle-views many times. Bonus is you don't have to draw down on yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 I agree with Shred, I use a video from the side view and 45 degrees off center to critique my draws and reloads. I can't focus on the sights when I draw on myself in a mirror (and drawing on my forehead just isn't right.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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