Sideways Gangster Shooting - Page 3

**Mike Irwin** · October 19, 2012, 06:37 PM

I've always found the Luger to be unbelievably natural pointing. Same with the P7PSP.

Unfortunately, I find the Luger to be incredibly uncomfortable in recoil.

KMAX · October 21, 2012, 09:16 PM

I felt ridiculous even though it was only my and my buddy at the range at the time. It wasn't too bad if you don't care what you hit (or miss). I wouldn't have done it if there had been anyone else there to see me. I personally think the gangstas and punks do it to look cool rather than actually hit anything. Cool does mean a lot in the real world.

NO-BODY · October 21, 2012, 10:11 PM

That also helps explain why gangstas can fire off two hundred rounds in a gunfight and nobody gets hit.
Oh I did not get hit.
That was the best comment at the website for the op

TheGunGuy · October 22, 2012, 01:45 AM

deleted

marv · October 22, 2012, 07:54 PM

My left arm is fused. No wrist. If I was to shoot southpaw it would have to be gangsta fashion.

Crankgrinder · October 22, 2012, 09:18 PM

gangster shooting to me means a grip on the front and a grip on the back shooting from the hip with a zoot suit on and a cigar in your mouth.

Hal · October 23, 2012, 07:18 AM

I'm glad Hollywood promotes poor shooting techniques to those that would embrace them....
I figure it gives me an edge if worse comes to worse.
I'll take every little advantage I can....

BGutzman · October 24, 2012, 09:45 PM

Its the move that takes away all doubt about the shooters experience and intelligence...

COSteve · October 26, 2012, 08:11 AM

In 'ancient' times (late '60s) I taught the Army's 'new' snap shooting technique to the 'cruits. We were told to teach them to sight along the side of the barrel (M16) or slide (1911) to quickly engage a close target. Truth is that some of the newbi shooters actually did better at ranges up to 50 yards with that approach than when they tried traditional aimed fire.

October 19, 2012, 06:37 PM	#51
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,309	I've always found the Luger to be unbelievably natural pointing. Same with the P7PSP. Unfortunately, I find the Luger to be incredibly uncomfortable in recoil. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

October 21, 2012, 09:16 PM	#52
KMAX Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 792	I tried it once. I felt ridiculous even though it was only my and my buddy at the range at the time. It wasn't too bad if you don't care what you hit (or miss). I wouldn't have done it if there had been anyone else there to see me. I personally think the gangstas and punks do it to look cool rather than actually hit anything. Cool does mean a lot in the real world. __________________ This is my gun. There are many like her, but this one is mine. With Freedom Comes Responsibility!

October 22, 2012, 01:45 AM	#54
TheGunGuy Member Join Date: April 26, 2012 Posts: 68	deleted Last edited by TheGunGuy; October 22, 2012 at 01:54 AM.

October 22, 2012, 07:54 PM	#55
marv Member Join Date: January 10, 1999 Location: South coast of Indiana Posts: 99	My left arm is fused. No wrist. If I was to shoot southpaw it would have to be gangsta fashion. __________________ Too old to fight. Knees won't let me run. Good reasons to carry.

October 24, 2012, 09:45 PM	#58
BGutzman Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2009 Location: Frozen Tundra Posts: 2,411	Its the move that takes away all doubt about the shooters experience and intelligence... __________________ Molon Labe

October 21, 2012, 10:11 PM	#53
NO-BODY Junior member Join Date: October 9, 2012 Location: ALEXANDRIA,LA Posts: 59	That also helps explain why gangstas can fire off two hundred rounds in a gunfight and nobody gets hit. Oh I did not get hit. That was the best comment at the website for the op

October 22, 2012, 09:18 PM	#56
Crankgrinder Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 541	gangster shooting to me means a grip on the front and a grip on the back shooting from the hip with a zoot suit on and a cigar in your mouth.

October 23, 2012, 07:18 AM	#57
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 6,974	I'm glad Hollywood promotes poor shooting techniques to those that would embrace them.... I figure it gives me an edge if worse comes to worse. I'll take every little advantage I can....

October 26, 2012, 08:11 AM	#59
COSteve Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2009 Location: Littleton, Colorado Posts: 473	In 'ancient' times (late '60s) I taught the Army's 'new' snap shooting technique to the 'cruits. We were told to teach them to sight along the side of the barrel (M16) or slide (1911) to quickly engage a close target. Truth is that some of the newbi shooters actually did better at ranges up to 50 yards with that approach than when they tried traditional aimed fire. __________________ *Steve* “Remember, no matter where you go, there you are.” - Buckaroo Banzai 1984 "When you find a find a big kettle of crazy, it's best not to stir it." - Dilbert 2009