Quick Draw Techniques?

Started by Leo Tanner, January 14, 2008, 08:10:29 PM

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Leo Tanner

January 14, 2008, 08:10:29 PM
     There's a lot of pages on this here forum so I hope I'm not steppin on anyone else's boots.  The method I have found to work best for me is to set up my rig so that my arm is crooked at about a 45 degree angle when my hand is on the grip.  I then pull my elbow back as far as is natural and the pistol ends up pointing straight and level.  Rig too low, she shoots to the left, rig too high, it's to the right.  Cocking the action happens just as the arm is coming to rest.  Then "BAM".  With a small amount of practice you can do this to where the observer can't even tell when you pulled that hammer.  From that point, I like to extend my arm and shoot down sight with the first shot outta the way.
     I would love to here about any other quick draw methods if'n you're all willin to share.  It's funner than sin to practice.


Leo
 
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Deadeye Don

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January 15, 2008, 06:38:37 AM
Well,  I know there are fast draw competitions around someplace, but I am sure you know that neither SASS nor NCOWS allows fast draw as it is an inherently unsafe practice.  I just naturally  would rather take my time,  aim and hit what I am shooting at and be safe at the same time.  I guess if you are practicing fast draw with an UNLOADED gun with snap caps it could be fun.  It would be kind of like playing a Nintendo game.  Regards.  Deadeye.
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Leo Tanner

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January 15, 2008, 02:03:28 PM
I've not had the opportunity to attend a sanctioned match.  The club local to me requires two six guns, a rifle AND a shotgun.  I am perfectly happy with my ownership of one Old Model Vaquero and the Marilin 336.  Maybe some day...
     As far as quick draw goes, as long as the action is not pulled back until the gun is at point of aim with an open field in front of you, there is not much of a safety issue especialy with a transfer bar.  I wouldn't try this with a double action or ever dream of or reccomend cocking while the iron is still in the holster--both of those would be a perfect recipe for a funny walk...or worse. 
     I wouldn't want to tout any unsafe practices, but I figgered there might be some other gents out there that held an interest in this type of shooting.  I've found it very enjoyable...and HATE video games.

Leo
"When you have to shoot, shoot.  Don't talk."
     Tuco--The Good the Bad and the Ugly

"First comes smiles, then lies.  Last is gunfire."
     Roland Deschain

"Every man steps in the manure now an again, trick is not ta stick yer foot in yer mouth afterward"

religio SENIOR est exordium of scientia : tamen fossor contemno sapientia quod instruction.

Driftwood Johnson

#3
January 16, 2008, 08:15:54 AM
Howdy

As has been stated, fast draw is expressly forbidden in Cowboy Action Shooting. A transfer bar will have absolutely no effect on preventing an accident if fast draw is practiced with live ammo. The various fast draw societies that practice the sport all use blanks, never live ammunition. If you want to know more about fast draw, visit the SASS Wire and ask for Kid Shane.

P.S. Almost all Cowboy Action Shooting clubs and events require 2 pistols, a rifle, and a shotgun. Sorry but you cannot use your Marlin 336 as a main match rifle. Main match rifles must be chambered in a 'pistol' cartidge, such as 45 Colt, 44-40, or 38 Special, to name a few. Rifle cartridges like 30-30 are not allowed as main match rifles.
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Deadeye Don

#4
January 16, 2008, 09:14:37 AM
Just for clarification, in NCOWS you can shoot working cowboy and  use one rifle (pistol caliber as Driftwood stated) and one revolver.
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Leo Tanner

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January 16, 2008, 01:41:41 PM
Thanks for the information fellas.  It's a shame about the rifle chambering requirements...I guess I'm even farther behind than I thought.  The banker (read "wife") informs me that it'll be awhile before I can even qualify for Working Cowboy (plus, I think the Marlin would get right jeleous--and who knows what could happen then  :-\  ).
     Well I reckon the lonley trail aint such a bad one for now especialy with a couple of what I consider to be dern fine guns.  We do have a hand me down'47 Mouser Mark X that we'd like to get rid of or trade, but transferring it here in CA can be a might sticky and I am always above board with these matters.  Good rifle, jes not my style.
     As far as quick draw goes, I can see your point.  That .357 makes a mighty big hole and I certainly wouldn't want to see it in my foot or anyone elses.


Leo
"When you have to shoot, shoot.  Don't talk."
     Tuco--The Good the Bad and the Ugly

"First comes smiles, then lies.  Last is gunfire."
     Roland Deschain

"Every man steps in the manure now an again, trick is not ta stick yer foot in yer mouth afterward"

religio SENIOR est exordium of scientia : tamen fossor contemno sapientia quod instruction.

Camille Eonich

#6
January 16, 2008, 05:44:36 PM
Check out Cowboy Quick Draw.

http://www.cowboyfastdraw.com/rules.php


'Course you would have to get you a .45 but you only need one.   ;D
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