Tips for shooting a Wheel Gun

[tddude]

I broke my Beretta and it's in the shop. We'll see how good the waranty is. I'm fairly certain I need a new barrel.

I'm now carrying my 4" Python and yes, it can be concealed although it does print a bit more so I have to watch what I wear. It's also somewhat uncomfortable because I've lost quite a bit of weight lately and my waist is now much slimmer than my shoulders. The result of that is that the handle digs into my rib cage. The holster I'm using is a pancake model that just pokes out under my jacket and the top of the handle is fairly high. But that's not what I came to talk about.....

I bought a box of 38 special to practice some with and man, I forgot how fine a pistol that thing is and how much plain old fashioned fun it is to shoot. I haven't really fired it in several years and I had a blast. (pun intended)

Unfortunately, I kinda suck with it right now. Are there any online videos or "how to" tips on the proper grip for a large revolver? I'm sure this topic has come up before so maybe some of you "Old Timers" can point me in the right direction. I can punch out quarter sized groups with that thing going single action but rapid fire double action has me going all over the place. I didn't exactly miss the guy in the silhouette but I did punch him a couple new bellybuttons and I usually shoot better than that.

The modified Weaver that I learned with a semi-auto doesn't work at all. I don't mind coming up with something on my own but I'd rather see what the experts do and learn from that.

[dubbleakshun]

tdude; For my own 4" Python I wear a Bianchi #8 lined, or a drop holster which hangs off my belt. For shooting, I use the Wood Checkered Hogues, they give me good control with the opend backstrap, the finger grooves provide a firm grip from shot to shot, and I place my hand high, putting the bore closer to the axis of my forearm.Shooting the Python is done using a long smooth trigger stroke, this means the finger should needs to isolate itself from the rest of the hand to prevent pulling the muzzle down when the shot is fired.Doing this means concentration on the front sight and and trigger squeeze while maintaining a firm and stable grip with the gun.The trigger is smooth,with very little stacking, once broken in, but as you squeeze it through it might get slightly stiffer as the hammer is drawn to the rear ( two stage stacking ).When the trigger does this, you will set your shot and squeeze through, because the cylinder rotation will have completed most of it's cycle.The V- Spring of the Python is very smooth and the hammer fall is longer than the S&Ws.Shooting the Python on single action,by manally thumb cocking the hammer, is unfair to the you and the refined lockwork of this great gun, it is designed as a Combat Revolver and needs to be shot like one.No matter how good the handgun is, it is no better than the person holding it.Follow up shots come easy with the Python, that is how it was designed.The 4" is my favorite, some people like Massad Ayoob uses the Rubber Packmayer Grippers on his 4" Python, I did, but switched over to the wood Hogues, because I like to place my grip close to the backstrap.

[tddude]

Thanks DA.

I've got the Packmayer Grippers as well. I actually put them on about 20 years ago cause the factory grips just never felt right.

I'll check in with some stores to see if they have any Hogues in stock that I can try. All of the wood models are $100 plus. I may have to go with a rubber model for now.

[dubbleakshun]

TD; Something else about the Colt Factory Wood Grips is that they do not have a Speed Loader Cutout.

[iamthor]

How can dubbleakshun have a " 0" posts count when he has messages plastered all over this forum board; What gives ?