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July 18, 2021, 05:00 PM | #1 |
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Gun Spinning with non-firing replica
Although I would never try it with a real gun, I'm just getting started (strictly for fun) with basic gun spinning using a non-firing Denix replica .45 Colt Peacemaker, 4 3/4" barrel. So far, I've been able to do a tolerable back spin, but can't pull off a front spin to save my soul. Any suggestions?
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July 18, 2021, 05:45 PM | #2 |
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Just takes time and practice. For a forward spin, just practice letting the gun fall forward on its own momentum. Don't worry about finishing the full spin until you get a feel for how it falls. When I gravitated to real guns, I practiced over a mattress so the inevitable drop didn't hurt the gun.
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July 18, 2021, 06:51 PM | #3 |
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I'd be happy to be able to spin a tin cup like Val Kilmer did in his role as Doc Holiday.
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July 18, 2021, 08:08 PM | #4 |
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I would (almost) sell my soul to the devil (not really) to be able to holster a SA revolver like Alan Ladd does in the movie " Shane" after the big shootout with Wilson , Ryker and Ryker's brother ... I just watched it again on wikipedia... Man that is one slick move looks like a forward spin then a back spin right into the holster ...S L I C K !!!
I bought a Ruger Wrangler , tried to do a simple spin ...but man it looks a lot harder than it is ... I need someone to show me basic's ... a little talent wouldn't hurt either . I tried a simple spin while standing over the bed ... in case it falls , nothing gets hurt . The Wrangler is 4 3/4 " SA almost the size of a Colt . Good luck Southpaw54 ... it's a challange ! Gary |
July 19, 2021, 10:32 AM | #5 |
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Rubber guns are easier to spin? But watch that Sammy Davis Jr. clip of him with a SAA.
Skip to 1:14 https://youtu.be/Ej4TgNXr2_A
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July 19, 2021, 12:28 PM | #6 |
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LOTS of practice
Randy Travis is very good, also |
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Anecdote Alert: We had a guy who could spin holster a Sig Sauer automatic. Impressed his girlfriend no end, but the IPSC range officer promptly disqualified him. Never saw him on the range again. |
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July 20, 2021, 12:32 PM | #8 |
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Yep, Shane was a classic for sure. Miss the old Westerns. HOMBRE with Paul Newman was a favorite. Hombre up at the top of the mine shaft with his Winchester pointed down that hill was great.
I have attempted to twirl my Ruger Blackhawk a few times, but decided to quite while I was ahead. A broken finger would not benifit my shooting. I am pretty good with my Smith 642. If I decide to open carry, think I will get a rig like Wilson. Might make the bad guys think twice. http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Main_Page Last edited by Carl the Floor Walker; July 20, 2021 at 12:39 PM. |
July 20, 2021, 06:23 PM | #9 |
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That kid always gave me the creeps
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July 21, 2021, 06:56 AM | #10 |
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I hated that kid. I don't think I've ever seen it all the way through.
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July 23, 2021, 09:05 AM | #13 |
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That Darby fellow is amazing. 1950-60s movie cowboy quality amazing.
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July 23, 2021, 11:40 AM | #14 |
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"That kid always gave me the creeps"
His son made a movie, also. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p8t8uqEf6_A |
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