Practical Pistol Show 176 - Everyone is F'ed

Published on December 29, 2016
Duration: 24:57

This discussion among experienced shooters explores the nuances of eye dominance in practical pistol shooting. Participants share personal experiences and differing viewpoints on whether to train for ambidextrous eye use or stick to a dominant eye, particularly in scenarios like weak-hand shooting or navigating obstacles. The consensus leans towards consistency and finding what works best for the individual shooter, rather than forcing a potentially detrimental technique.

Quick Summary

Experienced shooters debate the necessity of training both eyes for pistol shooting. While some adapt, consistency with a dominant eye is often prioritized to avoid confusion and lost time, especially in competition. Managing neutral dominance may involve forcing a single eye's use for reliability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Podcast Setup
  2. 00:50Discussion on Popper Calibration
  3. 02:12Listener Question: Wife's Concerns about Sport Danger
  4. 06:41Question: Do You Always Aim With the Same Eye?
  5. 07:26Nick's Experience with Eye Dominance
  6. 09:37Tim's Perspective on Eye Dominance
  7. 11:14Ben's Strong Eye Dominance
  8. 12:14Hopkins' Neutral Dominance and Solution
  9. 13:40Summary of Diverse Eye Dominance Views
  10. 14:40Question: Imperative of Slide Release Use for Southpaws
  11. 15:52Ambidextrous Controls Discussion
  12. 17:43IDPA vs. USPSA Slide Lock Reloads
  13. 17:55Tim's Trigger Finger Slide Release Technique
  14. 18:41Fastest Way to Operate Controls
  15. 19:38Nick's Hand Size and Grip Rotation
  16. 20:58Slide Lock Reload Reliability
  17. 21:30Prioritizing Controls: Slide Stop vs. Safety
  18. 23:26Technical Difficulties and Banter
  19. 23:46Listener Question Submission and Lefty Banter

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I train to use both my left and right eye for shooting?

It depends on your natural eye dominance and consistency. While some can adapt to using both eyes, especially for weak-hand shooting or around obstacles, forcing it can lead to confusion and lost time. Many experienced shooters prioritize consistency with their dominant eye.

What is neutral eye dominance in shooting?

Neutral dominance means your aiming eye can switch depending on the shooting scenario, like obstacles or barricades. Some shooters manage this by blocking one eye or using tape to force a consistent dominant eye, preventing mid-stage eye switching.

Is using the slide release critical for competition shooting?

For USPSA, it's generally considered the least important control. While essential for IDPA, for USPSA, being able to drop the slide effectively without messing up your grip or reload is more important than speed. Consistency is key.

What's the fastest way to operate a pistol's controls?

The fastest method for most shooters involves using the firing hand's thumb for the magazine release and slide stop. However, hand size and grip can influence this, with some finding it faster to use their trigger finger for the slide release.

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