Snub interview

[RJ]

Are there any other good snubby-specific dry practice techniques one could use at home? Perhaps using one's "training" gun (heavier .357 or steel J-frame etc.)? I may have briefly heard "Claude Werner" drills; are these Dry Practice drills? Or something else?

To help myself out, I did some searching and found some useful info in these threads:

https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....its+super+test

https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....t=frame+drills

And from Mr. Claude Werner's Web site, the tactical professor:

https://tacticalprofessor.wordpress....egory/j-frame/ and

https://tacticalprofessor.wordpress....all-and-dummy/

There is much to sift through in the above that will keep me busy.

I am really starting to get involved with these revolver guns. It's weird.

[RJ]

Rich, you might have a look at Werner’s downloadable books.

https://tacticalprofessor.wordpress....ills-the-book/

Latest one...

Thanks Sidhe! I was searching while you posted that. Appreciate it.

[11B10]

Just finished it up today. Listening to this podcast is like having a free snubby training class.

I wanted to ask a question for follow up that maybe didn't get fully explored, or I missed it. DB mentioned using a simple technique to shoot ball and dummy drills by opening the cylinder, and spinning then replacing, getting many good dry presses in a box of ammo. I will file this one away.

Are there any other good snubby-specific dry practice techniques one could use at home? Perhaps using one's "training" gun (heavier .357 or steel J-frame etc.)? I may have briefly heard "Claude Werner" drills; are these Dry Practice drills? Or something else?

Thanks in advance.

I am so grateful for the resources and expertise here on p-f. Discovering how useful a snubby is was one of the most profound mindset changes I have experienced in my training journey since starting out with "I need a gun for, you know, self-defense" about 6 years ago. Funny how I ended up with a Glock 19 and a Snubby.

RJ, we have followed very similar paths but you've cleaned my clock regarding training, something I'm working on. Now, this latest development (wheelguns) has, with the "help" of everyone here, led me to revolvers and where that will lead, who knows? I couldn't be in more agreement when you talk about what p-f HAS meant - and continues to mean, to everyone who has a desire to learn about damn near everything. P-F has the most selfless members who not only educate, but inspire and yes, amuse - every time I visit.

[Chuck Haggard]

I was supposed to be in on that podcast, bummed I missed it.

You guys did a good job.

[Mitch]

I am really starting to get involved with these revolver guns. It's weird.

If you’re committed to being armed 24/7 a small, light weight snub is tough to beat for certain situations.

Thunderwear and a 340 PD have been total game changers for me.


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[Dagga Boy]

If you’re committed to being armed 24/7 a small, light weight snub is tough to beat for certain situations.

Thunderwear and a 340 PD have been total game changers for me.


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That is the point. I know so many people with real jobs in which an ankle, pocket or Smart Carry IS your only options for on body carry and things like the Airlight J frame excel in this role.

[Clusterfrack]

Sample size of one, but here's an interesting observation I made today. I was at the range with a friend. He's an older gentleman, a Vietnam vet, and has very little experience with handguns. I was working with him on his stance, grip, getting comfortable shooting, and on just getting good A-zone at 7 yds. He shot his buddy's Glock 19.4 first, and then my wife's LCR 9mm with a bantam grip. Yes, I am aware that these aren't a great choice for a beginning shooter, but that was out of my control.

After a few good hits with the Glock, he began to anticipate recoil. It was pretty bad. I tried a bunch of tricks that I won't go into here, but he was struggling and getting frustrated.

He wanted to switch to the LCR, and I thought this would be even worse--especially given that the bantam grip was tiny in his big hands. To my surprise, he began drilling A's and hitting 10" steel about 4/5 times a cylinder. No anticipation.

So, it appears that there is something about the revolver that does not trigger anticipation, while the Glock does. At least with this one guy.

Anyone observe a similar pattern?

[Dave T]

I shoot revolvers better, deliberately and shoot semi-autos better, fast. It's been this way for all of my 50+ years of hand gun shooting.

Dave

[Dagga Boy]

I shoot revolvers better, deliberately and shoot semi-autos better, fast. It's been this way for all of my 50+ years of hand gun shooting.

Dave

This

[Totem Polar]

I shoot revolvers better, deliberately and shoot semi-autos better, fast. It's been this way for all of my 50+ years of hand gun shooting.

Dave

Yeah, I’m going to go with this, albeit for a decade and a half less.