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johnbt · June 21, 2002, 09:48 AM

I was told 40-some years ago that the bead was to keep the gun from falling over when you propped it against a tree

It was also pointed out to me that most people can point their finger at something quite quickly and accurately without a bead on the end of their finger and that focusing on the front sight was for handguns and rifles.

John
Repeating myself, but I'm told that I do that a lot these days.

June 21, 2002, 09:48 AM	#8
johnbt Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 6,004	I was told 40-some years ago that the bead was to keep the gun from falling over when you propped it against a tree It was also pointed out to me that most people can point their finger at something quite quickly and accurately without a bead on the end of their finger and that focusing on the front sight was for handguns and rifles. John Repeating myself, but I'm told that I do that a lot these days.