Fess up!

[CaptainKirk]

OK, fess up...
How many of you pull them pistols (checking for empty chambers, of course!) and practice cocking/pointing/aiming on a regular basis?
(Careful; mind you don't whack me with that nose, Pinocchio!) :nono:

Tell the truth, now.

I confess...during the winter months, I'm usually doin' the Josey Wales several times a week. Sometimes, more. :shocked2:
This much I can tell you; I can look at an object across the room, close my eyes, raise and cock the gun, and open my eyes and find the sights zeroed in on the hapless object (usually a photo of a deer)..and, yes, Mom, I checked to make sure it was UNCAPPED & UNLOADED first!
The Navy Colt has an uncanny knack for being dead-nuts in this regard.
The '58 Remmie feels locked-on steady.
The Colt Army is the easiest to cock with either hand (left hand being the weak hand)
The Dragoon is a two-handed affair but is sewing-machine tight.
Your experiences?

 

[Don]

I dont try to do any fast draw stuff but I do take them out and point and cock. Good just to look them over and catch any rust before it gets out of hand.

Don

 

[kwilfong]

I use a pic of my ex :grin:

 

[kwilfong]

:hmm: Just hit me; is that why they call it the ex ring???

 

[mazo kid]

:hmm: Just hit me; is that why they call it the ex ring???

I can relate to that!! :rotf: :rotf:

 

[CaptainKirk]

You could be on to something, there... :hmm:

 

[Outlawjoseywales]

Well since I keep my pistols in the same room with this computer, I pull them out fairly regular.
I was practicing the "roadhouse pistol flip" just last night. I don't dry fire, but slipped and did one time.
Practiced with a 51,a 60, a short barrel 60, and a dragoon (man that one was tough), but my best flip was with a tiny little .36 pocket police.
Now THAT one I could move fast with.

Now, if I could just do that with 2 Walkers I'd be in business. :wink:

 

[himem777]

Ok I just got a 1858 remminton repro, and yes I have it next to me as I started reading this. This is because I was practicing (playing) with it. True story..... :shake:

 

[Outlawjoseywales]

Well, just found out that I'm dumber than I thought I was.
That so called OJW roadhouse pistol flip trick is actually called a Missouri Border Roll.
Is that akin to a "Missoura boat ride" mr. carpetbagger?

I also practice that great '58 cylinder swap trick that Clint does in "Pale Rider."
Got a great deal on a '58 with 2 x-tra cylinders last year. Got good enough to "not look," but haven't practiced lately.

OJW

 

[Dave Rosenthal]

I practice my sight picture with my Walker & my 3rd Model Dragoon at least twice or three times a week while watching TV. I keep them in the living room "in the leather" so that when I'm ready they're very near. Dragoon in the weak hand and Walker in the strong hand. I slip-cock them at the same time once in a while too, but mostly I two-hand hold them one at a time in order to retain muscle-memory for the club's two-handed competition. I pick a spot on the wall and cock the hammer back and aim the revolver with strong hand only technique, then switch to the weak hand.

All this practicing gives me an edge and keeps me on my game. When other folks want to know why I shoot as good as I do with out-of-the-box revolvers, I tell em' it's the serious commitment to practice, especially the night or two just prior to a Match.

I have practiced drawing the Dragoon from the left (weak) side with the butt forward, while at the same time drawing the Walker from the strong side hip holster. It takes some doing to accomplish it, but I've mastered it (drawing both pistols) and can cock the hammers back on those horse pistols at the same time to arrive on target. One of these days I may just get them both dirty at the same time :haha: .

Have fun and be safe everybody!

Dave

 

[CaptainKirk]

One thing I did not mention:
I DO NOT dry-fire, regardless of others' opinions that it's OK to do so on a properly clearanced cylinder.
Energy needs to go somewhere. :hmm:

 

[CaptainKirk]

I practice my sight picture with my Walker & my 3rd Model Dragoon at least twice or three times a week while watching TV. I keep them in the living room "in the leather" so that when I'm ready they're very near. Dragoon in the weak hand and Walker in the strong hand. I slip-cock them at the same time once in a while too, but mostly I two-hand hold them one at a time in order to retain muscle-memory for the club's two-handed competition. I pick a spot on the wall and cock the hammer back and aim the revolver with strong hand only technique, then switch to the weak hand.

All this practicing gives me an edge and keeps me on my game. When other folks want to know why I shoot as good as I do with out-of-the-box revolvers, I tell em' it's the serious commitment to practice, especially the night or two just prior to a Match.

I have practiced drawing the Dragoon from the left (weak) side with the butt forward, while at the same time drawing the Walker from the strong side hip holster. It takes some doing to accomplish it, but I've mastered it (drawing both pistols) and can cock the hammers back on those horse pistols at the same time to arrive on target. One of these days I may just get them both dirty at the same time :haha: .

Have fun and be safe everybody!

Dave

Dave; define 'slip-cock'.
I'm assuming this is allowing the muzzle to drop while thumbing back the hammer? :idunno:

 

[CaptainKirk]

Well, just found out that I'm dumber than I thought I was.
That so called OJW roadhouse pistol flip trick is actually called a Missouri Border Roll.
Is that akin to a "Missoura boat ride" mr. carpetbagger?

I also practice that great '58 cylinder swap trick that Clint does in "Pale Rider."
Got a great deal on a '58 with 2 x-tra cylinders last year. Got good enough to "not look," but haven't practiced lately.

OJW

So...got any slo-mo videos of you pullin' that one off?

 

[Dave Rosenthal]

I practice my sight picture with my Walker & my 3rd Model Dragoon at least twice or three times a week while watching TV. I keep them in the living room "in the leather" so that when I'm ready they're very near. Dragoon in the weak hand and Walker in the strong hand. I slip-cock them at the same time once in a while too, but mostly I two-hand hold them one at a time in order to retain muscle-memory for the club's two-handed competition. I pick a spot on the wall and cock the hammer back and aim the revolver with strong hand only technique, then switch to the weak hand.

All this practicing gives me an edge and keeps me on my game. When other folks want to know why I shoot as good as I do with out-of-the-box revolvers, I tell em' it's the serious commitment to practice, especially the night or two just prior to a Match.

I have practiced drawing the Dragoon from the left (weak) side with the butt forward, while at the same time drawing the Walker from the strong side hip holster. It takes some doing to accomplish it, but I've mastered it (drawing both pistols) and can cock the hammers back on those horse pistols at the same time to arrive on target. One of these days I may just get them both dirty at the same time :haha: .

Have fun and be safe everybody!

Dave

Dave; define 'slip-cock'.
I'm assuming this is allowing the muzzle to drop while thumbing back the hammer? :idunno:

Kirk,

The muzzle doesn't necessarily have to drop for you to do it, it's just using which ever hand is holding the revolver to complete the firing sequence via pulling the hammer back to full cock with only the thumb of the hand holding the gun. In fact, if you can, you should tilt the big Horse Pistol muzzle-up while accomplishing the task, to allow for spent caps to fall to the ground, if at all possible. For the first shot, I keep 'em level at the belly of the targets. Doing this while having your pointer finger inside the trigger guard (AND NOT HAVING AN AD!) takes some getting used to, especially with the "weak" hand. It's all about muscle control and muscle memory. The weight of the revolver rests on my middle finger, which is wedged up against the rear of the trigger guard and my trigger finger is forced all of the way forward inside the trigger guard. That gives me the leverage to cock the hammer with only my thumb extended to the top of the hammer. As the hammer comes back, I slide my hand to grip the revolver correctly and firmly right before the trigger is engaged and the gun fires. That to me is "Slip-Cocking", since the thumb slips off the hammer while the re-grip takes place, all in the same smooth motion.

That's the best I can describe it to you, Mr. Horse Pistol owner :haha: . Just remember to always keep the trigger finger as far forward inside the trigger guard while attempting this maneuver so that you don't have an AD!

Practice, Practice, and more Practice and you can do it with a Horse Pistola in EACH HAND AT THE SAME TIME! :blah:

Dave
Using THE FORCE to pump hot lead into the EVIL B-27's :rotf:

 

[CaptainKirk]

No...I can't.
I only own ONE horse pistol!

 

[kwilfong]

There's a cure for that :shocked2:

 

[CaptainKirk]

Yes, there is. It's called a Walker for 100 bucks. Care to help out, Doctor? :wink:

 

[Dave Rosenthal]

If you have those air miles saved-up, you could buy me a ticket and I could pack-up my entire collection and show you how to do it right :shocked2: :haha: :rotf: .

In the meantime you better get a couple of them squeezy hand spring thingamobobs so you get stronger, especially in the weak hand, for those Horse Pistolas weigh-in at over 4 pounds each, unloaded and it takes a real man (or a NUT-JOB like me :slap: :haha: ) to be able to handle all of that pressure of doin 'em both at the same time :grin: .

After a romp with them Horse Pistolas, when I pick-up a 1873 .45LC it feels like a toy gun :shocked2: until you make it BARK .

Dave
Certified NUT JOB by the American Academy of two-handed Slip-Cockers :rotf:

 

[Geraldo]

That gives me the leverage to cock the hammer with only my thumb extended to the top of the hammer.

Either you have some whopping heavy mainsprings, or you ladies need to do some PT with Gunny :blah: :rotf:

All I do to cock a pistol with either hand is stick my thumb up to the top of the hammer and pull it back. What am I missing?

 

[kwilfong]

Nope; got rid of my Walker. Was headed for the dumpster with it when my bud stopped me & said he'd like to have it for a wallhanger. :shocked2:
That thing never came home from a shooting session without something broken. Kinda soured me on ASM's but I've gotten over it a little.