Gunfighter style

[Angel_Eyes]

Help me!!

Just after I joined this happy band of pilgrims, I asked for the sequence in which a gunfighter shoots.

I have checked back issues and used the search facility untill my eyes turned square!

Can some kind soul please repeat the format for me!!!

AE

[h c ramrod]

as far as i know you shoot the same order as the rest but with both handguns drawn and you alternate each shot
start with eather hand / right then left right then left and so on.
when a senareal calls for one hand gun at on spot and the other at a diferent spot you shoot like a double duelistin that stage .
hope this help's clear you up.

[Shotgun Franklin]

Unless there's something I'm misunderstanding them h c ramrod gave the straight answer. It helps to shoot with an experienced Gunfighter a couple of times too. I watched a guy completely screw up GF and figured I could do better, been shooting GF Style ever since.

[delmar]

From the newly revised Shooters Handbook...

"Gunfighter Style" is defined as shooting with a revolver in each hand. Revolvers must be
cocked and fired one handed, unsupported, one right handed and the other left handed.
There is no set pattern as to how the revolvers are to be fired, but alternating revolvers is
clearly the most efficient.

[Jefro]

From the newly revised Shooters Handbook...

• "Gunfighter Style" is defined as shooting with a revolver in each hand. Revolvers must be
cocked and fired one handed, unsupported, one right handed and the other left handed.
There is no set pattern as to how the revolvers are to be fired, but alternating revolvers is
clearly the most efficient.

You can shoot a normal 10 shot string anyway you want to. Just remember you have to shoot the same sequence as the two handers. If the stage calls for a 2-1-2 sweep starting on left, then your first 5 rounds must be a 2-1-2 sweep starting on left. If the stage says repeat, then you must repeat. If the stage says 2-1-2 sweep starting on either end,, then you have the choice of staring on either end with each 5 shots, as does the other categories. Most folks tend to over think GF in the begining, if you can count to 5 you can shoot GF. Once you become more experianced then you can start thinking about changing leads.


Another thing to remember is you can shoot double duelist on any stage. When there are split pistols in the stage, you must shoot  double duelist if there is no place provided to stage your pistols after the first 5 shots. If there is a place to stage (table), you can shoot 5, stage your pistols, engage other firearm, then pick up pistols to finish the last 5 shots. If the split pistols are back to back, then you can shoot 5, then move with hammers down on empty- pointed safely down range, engage the last 5 shots. You can never holster a loaded pistol, even on empty or spent chamber. Best to shoot double duelist in the begining on split pistols.

GUNFIGHTER
• Any Main Match fixed sight model revolver.
• Only Gunfighter Style or Double Duelist Style may be used.
• "Gunfighter Style" is defined as shooting with a revolver in each hand. Revolvers must be
cocked and fired one handed, unsupported, one right handed and the other left handed.
There is no set pattern as to how the revolvers are to be fired, but alternating revolvers is
clearly the most efficient.
• The Gunfighter and B-Western Categories are the only categories that allow two loaded
revolvers out of leather at the same time.
• When a stage calls for 10 revolver rounds in a single sequence or the use of only one
revolver for the stage, the Gunfighter may draw both revolvers and engage the targets. The
Gunfighter shall shoot the targets in exactly the same sequence as prescribed in the stage
scenario.
• Both revolvers may be cocked at the same time, but must be shot one at a time to facilitate
scoring. A Gunfighter may not holster revolvers with the intent to engage another revolver
sequence. Once cocked, all rounds must be expended prior to holstering unless the
revolvers were drawn at the wrong time or a revolver/ammunition malfunction has occurred.
Inadvertently leaving unfired rounds in a revolver is a miss unless the round is under the
hammer, then it is a Stage Disqualification.
• Stage design may allow a competitor shooting Gunfighter Style to stage or restage revolvers
between target sequences. If the stage scenario requires the use of another firearm between
the revolver sequences or the shooter's hands are otherwise constrained (e.g., rolling the
dice between revolver sequences), the revolvers must be drawn and shot one at a time unless
they can be safely staged rather than holstered. In this case, both revolvers may be
employed at the same time for the first five rounds, safely restaged, and then employed at
the same time again for the second five rounds.
• May use any SASS–legal main match shotgun and any legal main match rifle.
• May use any SASS–legal ammunition.
• Two standard holsters are required, one on each side. No cross-draw or "butt forward"
configurations are allowed.

Don't over think it, Good Luck

Jefro

[Angel_Eyes]

Thanks guy's, I get the general gist of it, but will have to obtain some scenarios and practice before I commit to the discipline.
That of course is hoping that the dreaded 'brain fade' stays away when I start!

AE

That also means another style of gunbelt  :D

[litl rooster]

Thanks guy's, I get the general gist of it, but will have to obtain some scenarios and practice before I commit to the discipline.
That of course is hoping that the dreaded 'brain fade' stays away when I start!

AE

That also means another style of gunbelt  :D

start with the right hand end with the left hand

[Shotgun Franklin]

start with the right hand end with the left hand

If I'm shooting a sequence that starts with the target on the left end why would I keep crossing guns?
If the first target is on the left end I start with the left gun, if the first target is on the right end I start with the right gun. I try real hard not to cross guns. If for example I'm shooting a sequence that calls for 3,2,4,1 and 5 I can shoot the first target with either gun but shoot 2 and 1 with the left gun and 4 and 5 with the right gun. If it called for a double sweep, both like the first, the second sweep I just have to shoot the 3 with the other gun. Yep, done that before.

[WaddWatsonEllis]

I suppose the 'new rules' still disallow a 'double but forward' rig for gunfighter ... the only one that disallows double but forward ... sigh

[litl rooster]

If I'm shooting a sequence that starts with the target on the left end why would I keep crossing guns?
If the first target is on the left end I start with the left gun, if the first target is on the right end I start with the right gun. I try real hard not to cross guns. If for example I'm shooting a sequence that calls for 3,2,4,1 and 5 I can shoot the first target with either gun but shoot 2 and 1 with the left gun and 4 and 5 with the right gun. If it called for a double sweep, both like the first, the second sweep I just have to shoot the 3 with the other gun. Yep, done that before.

either left or right you always end with the opposit hand. This is the way I remember the sequence, doesn't matter what target order. But since I am not that smart. I always start with the left and end with the right. If I don't end with the opposit hand it'sa a "P" on my score. Not that makes a difference when I am timed with a calendar

[Jefro]

either left or right you always end with the opposit hand.

Not always, there are a few times when I will switch leads depending on the  scenario and transition. Like a 2-1-2 from left to right, repeat, I may double tap P3 with my left pistol in the first five sweep. This way I have less crossovers and my right hand is empty first to grab the rifle. However it's rare that I will try this, it's real easy to confuse myself. Good Luck

P1-L, R....P2-L....P3-R, R
P1-L, R....P2-L....P3-R, L

Jefro