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pickpocket · April 12, 2006, 02:01 PM

I'm with Erick - over the years I've switched from "Weaver" and "Iso" to kind of a modified stance that's a bit more natural for certain types of shooting. If you're target shooting, then sure - go with one of the old tried-and-trues.
If you're practicing for offensive or defensive shooting, then you need to change things up.
Thinking that you're going to have time to line up a perfect Iso stance or a perfect Weaver stance during a high-stress moment may be asking a bit much of yourself, not to mention sacrificing a bit more than you want.

Just like we teach QK-style techniques with a carbine: legs slightly bent, toes in the direction of movement, weak leg a little forward, torso slightly forward from the waist, elbows in, weapon at the "ready", looking just barely over your sights.

Weaver vs. Iso pics:
http://www.midwesttraininggroup.net/...ke_a_stand.htm

April 12, 2006, 02:01 PM	#17
pickpocket Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 570	I'm with Erick - over the years I've switched from "Weaver" and "Iso" to kind of a modified stance that's a bit more natural for certain types of shooting. If you're target shooting, then sure - go with one of the old tried-and-trues. If you're practicing for offensive or defensive shooting, then you need to change things up. Thinking that you're going to have time to line up a perfect Iso stance or a perfect Weaver stance during a high-stress moment may be asking a bit much of yourself, not to mention sacrificing a bit more than you want. Just like we teach QK-style techniques with a carbine: legs slightly bent, toes in the direction of movement, weak leg a little forward, torso slightly forward from the waist, elbows in, weapon at the "ready", looking just barely over your sights. Weaver vs. Iso pics: http://www.midwesttraininggroup.net/...ke_a_stand.htm __________________ Semper Fi- David Williams "Sabah al khair -- ismee Dave, ahnee al Shayṭān" Last edited by pickpocket; April 12, 2006 at 08:55 PM.