Is there a definitive book on handgun marksmanship techniques?

aarondhgraham · March 22, 2012, 12:06 PM

I would think there would be a modern book that examples/defines/teaches all of the different techniques of hand-gunning.

Any suggestions?

Aarond

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Baba Louie · March 22, 2012, 12:16 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Pisto.../ref=pd_cp_b_0

Dunno if this fits the bill aarond, but it's a place to start. I'm sure others will come along and add better info.

There's always Enos' book and the USMC book as well.

aarondhgraham · March 22, 2012, 12:18 PM

I appreciate the response.

Aarond

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Smit · March 22, 2012, 04:49 PM

Tiger McKee's book is pretty good, it covers techniques as well as theories in a note collection form. Hope this helps.

DaleA · March 22, 2012, 10:53 PM

There were quite a few suggestions in this thread:
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=482909

Hank15 · March 23, 2012, 01:46 AM

There's one called surgical speed shooting.

I believe it covered everything from stance to grip to reloads.

Although to be honest with you nothing beats live instruction.

Don't jump into $500 classes though, keep an eye out for good shooters at your local range and ask them for instruction.

kraigwy · March 23, 2012, 10:25 AM

Before you move to any other form of pistol shooting, you need the fundamentals.

Marksmanship Fundamentals are critical to any shooting, be it pistol, rifle, action, or target shooting.

I would highly recommend you pick up a copy of the Army Marksmanship Unit's "Service Pistol Guide".

It only cost $6.95 from the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP).

https://estore.odcmp.com/store/catal...4=&note5=&max=

Once you have marksmanship fundamentals down, then you can that that and apply it to any and all forms of Pistol/Revolver Shooting.

dayman · March 23, 2012, 08:08 PM

"the experts guide to handgun marksmanship" put out by Palladium press (NRA) isn't bad. It covers a lot in a small and affordable package.

Jeff22 · March 27, 2012, 03:00 AM

THE FARNAM METHOD OF DEFENSIVE HANDGUNNING (new 2nd edition)
by John. S. Farnam

STRESSFIRE by Massad Ayoob

FIGHTING SMARTER by Tom Givens

SURVIVAL SHOOTING by Tom Givens

DEFENSIVE USE OF FIREARMS by Stephen P. Wenger

CONCEALED CARRY FUNDAMENTALS by Michael Martin

SHOOT A HANDGUN: A MANUAL ON HOW TO SHOOT A HANDGUN by Dave Arnold

SHOOTING FROM WITHIN by J. Michael Plaxco

PRACTICAL SHOOTING: BEYOND FUNDAMENTALS by Brian Enos

SHOOT TO WIN by John Shaw

YOU CAN'T MISS by John Shaw

THE MODERN TECHNIQUE OF THE PISTOL by Gregory Boyce Morrison

TACTICAL PISTOL SHOOTING by Erik Lawrence

A PISTOL SHOOTER'S TREASURY by Gil Hebard

Some of these are out of print and hard to find and may be expensive. Others are easily purchased used from Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble or Alibris or one of the other on-line booksellers

March 22, 2012, 12:06 PM	#1
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	Is there a definitive book on handgun marksmanship techniques? I would think there would be a modern book that examples/defines/teaches all of the different techniques of hand-gunning. Any suggestions? Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

March 22, 2012, 12:16 PM	#2
Baba Louie Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2001 Posts: 1,552	http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Pisto.../ref=pd_cp_b_0 Dunno if this fits the bill aarond, but it's a place to start. I'm sure others will come along and add better info. There's always Enos' book and the USMC book as well. __________________ A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government." - George Washington, January 8, 1790, First State of the Union Address

March 22, 2012, 12:18 PM	#3
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	Thanks Baba Louie,,, I appreciate the response. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

March 23, 2012, 10:25 AM	#7
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	Before you move to any other form of pistol shooting, you need the fundamentals. Marksmanship Fundamentals are critical to any shooting, be it pistol, rifle, action, or target shooting. I would highly recommend you pick up a copy of the Army Marksmanship Unit's "Service Pistol Guide". It only cost $6.95 from the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). https://estore.odcmp.com/store/catal...4=&note5=&max= Once you have marksmanship fundamentals down, then you can that that and apply it to any and all forms of Pistol/Revolver Shooting. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

March 27, 2012, 03:00 AM	#9
Jeff22 Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2004 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 715	THE FARNAM METHOD OF DEFENSIVE HANDGUNNING (new 2nd edition) by John. S. Farnam STRESSFIRE by Massad Ayoob FIGHTING SMARTER by Tom Givens SURVIVAL SHOOTING by Tom Givens DEFENSIVE USE OF FIREARMS by Stephen P. Wenger CONCEALED CARRY FUNDAMENTALS by Michael Martin SHOOT A HANDGUN: A MANUAL ON HOW TO SHOOT A HANDGUN by Dave Arnold SHOOTING FROM WITHIN by J. Michael Plaxco PRACTICAL SHOOTING: BEYOND FUNDAMENTALS by Brian Enos SHOOT TO WIN by John Shaw YOU CAN'T MISS by John Shaw THE MODERN TECHNIQUE OF THE PISTOL by Gregory Boyce Morrison TACTICAL PISTOL SHOOTING by Erik Lawrence A PISTOL SHOOTER'S TREASURY by Gil Hebard Some of these are out of print and hard to find and may be expensive. Others are easily purchased used from Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble or Alibris or one of the other on-line booksellers __________________ You can only learn from experience if you pay attention!

March 22, 2012, 04:49 PM	#4
Smit Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2012 Posts: 335	Tiger McKee's book is pretty good, it covers techniques as well as theories in a note collection form. Hope this helps.

March 22, 2012, 10:53 PM	#5
DaleA Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2002 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 5,310	There were quite a few suggestions in this thread: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=482909

March 23, 2012, 01:46 AM	#6
Hank15 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2009 Location: California Posts: 437	There's one called surgical speed shooting. I believe it covered everything from stance to grip to reloads. Although to be honest with you nothing beats live instruction. Don't jump into $500 classes though, keep an eye out for good shooters at your local range and ask them for instruction.

March 23, 2012, 08:08 PM	#8
dayman Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2011 Location: The Woods Posts: 1,197	"the experts guide to handgun marksmanship" put out by Palladium press (NRA) isn't bad. It covers a lot in a small and affordable package.

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