Favorite SMG mounting position?

**4V50 Gary** · November 13, 1998, 05:52 PM

I'd like to conduct a survey and learn what mounting positions people use when wielding a smg. For myself, the high shoulder works well. Anybody perfer the sternum, cheek/sling, low shoulder (ala rifle), underarm, etc. and if so, why?

Hilton · November 14, 1998, 03:15 PM

I'm not sure what to call the method/stance I use, but it's the one put forth by HK Int'l TD. Body is fairly square to target, right foot back slightly, elbows tucked in tight, shoulders over the knees in an aggressive forward lean/crouch, and stock mounted just medial to the pocket, right in the middle of the pectoral. This position offers a high degree of stability, and works well in body armor. Unfortunately, for a guy with short arms, it is a horrible position for a pump shotgun.

**4V50 Gary** · November 17, 1998, 09:11 AM

Hilton, my stance is very similar to yours with the major distinction being in that mine is shoulder mounted. Only the lower portion of the buttstock contacts the shoulder and this brings the gun up a wee bit higher.

Tried the position you described and like it for the Uzi as I dislike the feel of the collaspable metal stock against the cheek.

Hilton · November 17, 1998, 03:54 PM

Gary,
Hmm, in the position I use, there is still a solid stock weld, as the stock is mounted fairly high on the pectoral. In fact, only the toe of the stock really meets the body. I think the Uzi is a hard gun to shoot no matter what position you use. There's no getting around that sheet metal folding stock.

David · November 18, 1998, 02:52 PM

Hilton,

ditto on the H&K stance.

Very stable.

srt6 · December 5, 1998, 01:44 PM

Hilton & David

Gotta agree on the HK/Singleton Method. Squared to target, elbows tucked in tight. Also like the point shoot method for CQB work (7 yards and under) and protective mask firing.

Dave

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November 13, 1998, 05:52 PM	#1
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,829	I'd like to conduct a survey and learn what mounting positions people use when wielding a smg. For myself, the high shoulder works well. Anybody perfer the sternum, cheek/sling, low shoulder (ala rifle), underarm, etc. and if so, why?

November 14, 1998, 03:15 PM	#2
Hilton Member Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 69	I'm not sure what to call the method/stance I use, but it's the one put forth by HK Int'l TD. Body is fairly square to target, right foot back slightly, elbows tucked in tight, shoulders over the knees in an aggressive forward lean/crouch, and stock mounted just medial to the pocket, right in the middle of the pectoral. This position offers a high degree of stability, and works well in body armor. Unfortunately, for a guy with short arms, it is a horrible position for a pump shotgun.

November 17, 1998, 09:11 AM	#3
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,829	Hilton, my stance is very similar to yours with the major distinction being in that mine is shoulder mounted. Only the lower portion of the buttstock contacts the shoulder and this brings the gun up a wee bit higher. Tried the position you described and like it for the Uzi as I dislike the feel of the collaspable metal stock against the cheek.

November 17, 1998, 03:54 PM	#4
Hilton Member Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 69	Gary, Hmm, in the position I use, there is still a solid stock weld, as the stock is mounted fairly high on the pectoral. In fact, only the toe of the stock really meets the body. I think the Uzi is a hard gun to shoot no matter what position you use. There's no getting around that sheet metal folding stock.

November 18, 1998, 02:52 PM	#5
David Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 1999 Posts: 121	Hilton, ditto on the H&K stance. Very stable.

December 5, 1998, 01:44 PM	#6
srt6 Junior Member Join Date: December 5, 1998 Posts: 5	Hilton & David Gotta agree on the HK/Singleton Method. Squared to target, elbows tucked in tight. Also like the point shoot method for CQB work (7 yards and under) and protective mask firing. Dave