Quick Draw Old West Style.

[Captain Waffles]

I watched the classic movie Tombstone again and I was wondering if anyone has opinions on why certain notable gunfighters were faster draws than others? It’s not that complex to draw a pistol from a hip and fire at a stationary target a few feet away. Is it just faster reflexes or some technique difference? The seen with Doc Holiday and Johnny Ringo is a good example. The only thing I can see is remaining calm and efficient, rather than being nervous. That’s easier said than done obviously.

[raxar]

I suspect the whole "quick draw" thing is more hollywood than historic.

[Sparks]

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/06/07...-the-old-west/

They were rare.

[arjohnson]

Just like anything else, there*s always some that will be better and faster than most others.

[bigandy1966]

I think modern romanticists would be shocked to learn the old western gun fighting style was not much different that what we see today in the hood. Lots of ambushes, shooting in the back, murders out in the woods, shooting victims from darkened alleyways etc. I think Wyatt Earp said "Hurry but take your time" or something to that effect

[Daycrawler]

I think modern romanticists would be shocked to learn the old western gun fighting style was not much different that what we see today in the hood. Lots of ambushes, shooting in the back, murders out in the woods, shooting victims from darkened alleyways etc. I think Wyatt Earp said "Hurry but take your time" or something to that effect

Bonnie and Clyde were ambushed and murdered without a fair trial. They stopped along the road to help a "fried" with a flat tire I believe. The FEDS then made Swiss cheese out of them and their 1934 Ford. No fast draw was required.

[Emptymag]

Just like anything else, there*s always some that will be better and faster than most others.

I don't really think my reflexes are THAT good, but somehow I beat 99.999% of all cars off the line when the light turns green.
Regardless of what vehicle I've ever owned.

[markshere2]

Bonnie and Clyde were ambushed and murdered without a fair trial. They stopped along the road to help a "fried" with a flat tire I believe. The FEDS then made Swiss cheese out of them and their 1934 Ford. No fast draw was required.

No WAY that LEOs would do that! Certainly not at Waco and Ruby Ridge!

Pshaw.

[RockIsland]

I don't really think my reflexes are THAT good, but somehow I beat 99.999% of all cars off the line when the light turns green.
Regardless of what vehicle I've ever owned.

I clocked a few .500 second lights myself back in the day.

[imashooter2]

Superior reactions, fast twitch muscles and technique. I*m not sure why it would be a mystery.