Isosceles vs Weaver Stances

[Photon Guy]

When using the Isosceles or the Weaver stance, I was originally taught the Weaver stance or to put it more accurately the Modified Weaver stance but then I learned the Isosceles stance and for some stuff the Isosceles stance works better for me, for instance if Im shooting a large caliber gun with one hand and got a flashlight in the other hand the Isosceles stance works much better. Which stances does everybody else like?

[ArmyVet]

The Weaver is way too unnatural and awkward for me...

[DukeConnor]

Feel free to correct me if i am wrong . The isosceles stance began gaining popularity when competition shooting began shifting from bullseye type shooting to action shooting.

[ArmyVet]

Bullseye shooting and Action Pistol competition are still two distinct sports. If you dig up pics of early Action Pistol shooters, you'll probably find a few of them using a weaver or modified weaver stance. The stance taught during WWII is kind of like a one handed isosceles stance.

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Think of the isosceles stance as a fighting stance you'll likely assume when threatened. The position of your body relative to the pistol along with a proper grip offers excellent recoil control and maneuverability.

ETA: I found this decent video on stances. Seems spot on...

[DukeConnor]

I didn't say they were the same sport.

[mpan72]

Gangster lean.

[DukeConnor]

This guy might know a little about it.

https://youtu.be/ChSazF41q-s

[RockIsland]

I prefer a scalene stance.

[Ranger P229]

Bullseye shooting and Action Pistol competition are still two distinct sports. If you dig up pics of early Action Pistol shooters, you'll probably find a few of them using a weaver or modified weaver stance. The stance taught during WWII is kind of like a one handed isosceles stance.

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Think of the isosceles stance as a fighting stance you'll likely assume when threatened. The position of your body relative to the pistol along with a proper grip offers excellent recoil control and maneuverability.

ETA: I found this decent video on stances. Seems spot on...

Isosceles is a fighting stance? I thought a bladed (weaver or modified weaver) is regarded as a fighting stance.

[Ranger P229]

A number of people here are confused about weaver and isosceles, they have them backwards. Strong foot back like you’re boxing is weaver, NOT isosceles.