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Thread: Isosceles vs Weaver Stances
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February 11th, 2018, 07:33 PM #1Senior Member
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Isosceles vs Weaver Stances
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?
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February 11th, 2018, 08:11 PM #2
Re: Isosceles vs Weaver Stances
The Weaver is way too unnatural and awkward for me...
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February 11th, 2018, 08:23 PM #3Grand Member
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Re: Isosceles vs Weaver Stances
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.
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February 11th, 2018, 08:38 PM #4
Re: Isosceles vs Weaver Stances
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...
Last edited by ArmyVet; February 11th, 2018 at 08:48 PM. Reason: added info
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February 11th, 2018, 08:59 PM #5Grand Member
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Re: Isosceles vs Weaver Stances
I didn't say they were the same sport.
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February 11th, 2018, 09:03 PM #6
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Gangster lean.
Some people just plain suck.
If you're gonna be dumb ya gotta be tough.
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Re: Isosceles vs Weaver Stances
This guy might know a little about it.
https://youtu.be/ChSazF41q-s
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February 11th, 2018, 11:08 PM #8
Re: Isosceles vs Weaver Stances
I prefer a scalene stance.
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February 12th, 2018, 01:11 AM #9
Re: Isosceles vs Weaver Stances
How can you have any cookies if you don't drink your milk?
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February 12th, 2018, 02:04 AM #10
Re: Isosceles vs Weaver Stances
Learned isosceles... preferred Weaver... training on C.A.R. now!
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