Early Shooting Styles

Vlim · 05-22-2008, 06:30 PM

Interesting to see how much controversy a simple discussion about shooting stances can bring.

I think the stereotyping observed here is pretty unfair and it does not do justice to the normal technical and professional levels observed here.

Of course the distinction between target shooting and practical (self defense) shooting exists, but that was not the discussion here. The question was how the Germans were taught to shoot and the illustrations clearly observe a tendency to use the one-hand stance. Nothing more, nothing less.

Too many top shooters have demonstrated in the past (and present day) that the one-hand stance works and works well. I find the comparison between shooting a Luger and shooting a Colt 1911 a bit useless, it's like comparing driving a Mercedes SL to driving a Chrysler Minivan.

The 'pointability' of the luger is excellent, even with one hand you can place your shots close enough to each other in rapid order. It eliminates the need for extra support which guns like the 1911 and most modern 9mm pistols require.

05-22-2008, 06:30 PM	#12
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	Interesting to see how much controversy a simple discussion about shooting stances can bring. I think the stereotyping observed here is pretty unfair and it does not do justice to the normal technical and professional levels observed here. Of course the distinction between target shooting and practical (self defense) shooting exists, but that was not the discussion here. The question was how the Germans were taught to shoot and the illustrations clearly observe a tendency to use the one-hand stance. Nothing more, nothing less. Too many top shooters have demonstrated in the past (and present day) that the one-hand stance works and works well. I find the comparison between shooting a Luger and shooting a Colt 1911 a bit useless, it's like comparing driving a Mercedes SL to driving a Chrysler Minivan. The 'pointability' of the luger is excellent, even with one hand you can place your shots close enough to each other in rapid order. It eliminates the need for extra support which guns like the 1911 and most modern 9mm pistols require.