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Just got a discounted "Handgun Training" book published 2013. Much of grip, stance, sight alignment was "Old School". This book implies of old assumptions, the 45 is the best, the 1911 is best, the Weaver Stance is best and appears to have been written maybe 15+ years ago.
I am surprised NWFF doesn't have a "Book" review tab where good, bad and mediocre training books are discussed.
Richard Mann did have timings on open-sights Vs Laser grips, Laser-Max, under barrel lasers and the view that "tactically" lasers give an advantage in many close quarters fights.
He then turns around and trout's the Red-dot sights as great.... that has not been my experience. I had a Burris Fast-Fire 2, had it mounted and thru use discovered it's too narrow a view to quickly reacquire the Red-dot between shots and drains that battery too fast.
It's only redeeming feature are those timed Laser tests showing Laser grips are as fast as open sights and offer some advantages.
--Richard Mann says a Laser allows:
1) aiming while keeping gun in secure position like next to your ribs.
2) hip-shooting with aiming, not just muscle memory.
3) aimed shooting from unusual positions (cover) where a stance can't be used.
4) using both eyes open and muzzle lowered to see target's belt line where weapons are kept.
5) lowering gun to a resting position with aiming while waiting for help (police)
6) ability to positively target an assailant within a crowd.
7) positive feedback during dry-fire training showing grip, trigger errors exactly.
8) shooting a J-frame out to 100 yards (really??)
9) older and sight limited shooters just focus on target not the blurry front sight.
----the only issue is bright light washes out the laser, shadows, cloudy days, twilight and night times are best for lasers.
Richard Mann also does excellent coverage of flashlight use, the many types of lights and holds for various positions and situations.
LOL
I am surprised NWFF doesn't have a "Book" review tab where good, bad and mediocre training books are discussed.
Richard Mann did have timings on open-sights Vs Laser grips, Laser-Max, under barrel lasers and the view that "tactically" lasers give an advantage in many close quarters fights.
He then turns around and trout's the Red-dot sights as great.... that has not been my experience. I had a Burris Fast-Fire 2, had it mounted and thru use discovered it's too narrow a view to quickly reacquire the Red-dot between shots and drains that battery too fast.
It's only redeeming feature are those timed Laser tests showing Laser grips are as fast as open sights and offer some advantages.
--Richard Mann says a Laser allows:
1) aiming while keeping gun in secure position like next to your ribs.
2) hip-shooting with aiming, not just muscle memory.
3) aimed shooting from unusual positions (cover) where a stance can't be used.
4) using both eyes open and muzzle lowered to see target's belt line where weapons are kept.
5) lowering gun to a resting position with aiming while waiting for help (police)
6) ability to positively target an assailant within a crowd.
7) positive feedback during dry-fire training showing grip, trigger errors exactly.
8) shooting a J-frame out to 100 yards (really??)
9) older and sight limited shooters just focus on target not the blurry front sight.
----the only issue is bright light washes out the laser, shadows, cloudy days, twilight and night times are best for lasers.
Richard Mann also does excellent coverage of flashlight use, the many types of lights and holds for various positions and situations.
LOL
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