Surprising Results: Retro 1911 Techniques Revisited with "Coch" and Dorr

Published on October 4, 2023
Duration: 20:05

This video revisits vintage 1911 shooting techniques used by WWII-era military and law enforcement. Retired Navy SEALs Coch and Dorr test methods like one-handed bladed stances and the 'combat crouch,' finding surprising accuracy at static targets. They contrast early 'target sights' with modern 'combat sights' and highlight W.E. Fairbairn's point-shooting principles, concluding that foundational principles of stable stances remain relevant.

Quick Summary

Retired Navy SEALs revisited vintage 1911 shooting techniques, finding one-handed stances and point shooting surprisingly effective for static accuracy. They contrasted old 'target sights' with modern 'combat sights' and highlighted W.E. Fairbairn's influential methods.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Retro Training
  2. 01:53Evolution of Pistol Sights
  3. 03:01W.E. Fairbairn and Combat Shooting
  4. 05:47Testing One-Handed Static Shooting
  5. 08:08The Combat Crouch and Point Shooting
  6. 11:30Support Variations and Final Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What are retro 1911 shooting techniques?

Retro 1911 techniques involve vintage methods from WWII-era military and law enforcement, often including one-handed shooting, bladed stances, and point shooting without sights, as demonstrated by retired Navy SEALs.

Are old-school shooting techniques still effective?

Yes, retired Navy SEALs found that vintage techniques like one-handed static shooting with a 1911 were surprisingly effective for accuracy, and foundational principles remain relevant to modern combat shooting.

What is the difference between target sights and combat sights on pistols?

Target sights on older pistols like the 1911 are fine and blacked out for precision. Modern combat sights have wider notches and high-visibility dots for faster acquisition under stress.

Who was W.E. Fairbairn and what are his shooting methods?

W.E. Fairbairn was a British officer who developed point-shooting techniques emphasizing instinctive, sightless shooting at close range, influential in WWII special operator training.

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