Its quite a surprise to see how different revolver shooting is from shooting an. Nov 29, 2016 the foundation element of good da revolver work is the grip, and you simply cannot tell someone how to do that. Ri revolver and rifle association, cranston, rhode island. Weapons guns, guns and ammo, henry rifles, cowboy action shooting. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In a league setting, 8 ball is a much better game than 9 ball. Actually, those old capandball revolvers were more effective than the current crop of wheel guns and autoloaders because the guy behind the gun knew he couldnt sprayandpray or hosethefoes. Ed mcgivern is renowned as one of the greatest handgunners that ever lived. Explains fundamentals of handling double action revolvers. The advent of all the 8ball leagues, it is no wonder. Recommended books for pistol marksmanship training daily. However, there are real benefits to actually training on a mediumframe revolver. The second principle in revolver shooting to be considered is grip.
Learning to shoot a pistol and revoler the following information on learning to shoot a pistol and revolver comes from the book of the pistol and revolver by hugh b. Brownells is your source for rifle shooting books,books at brownells parts and accessories. The older colt officers model match was also a good one. Colt revolvers have grooves milled into a larger pin. It is an excellent idea to establish a singleaction grip that places the little finger of the shooting hand under the pistol grip. Guns with small smooth cylinder pins, like the remingtons, will bind up after shooting a few cylinders of blackpowder loads. Oct 17, 2007 edward ed mcgivern october 20, 1874 december 12, 1957 from lewistown, montana, was a famous exhibition shooter, shooting instructor and author of the book fast and fancy revolver shooting. How effective were cap and ball revolvers as carry weapons. Jerry will teach what he does better than anybody else on the planet, revolver technique.
If you can push it out with your fingers, its much too loose. Percussion pistols and revolvers is a great asset towards the understanding of how these guns work. Cowboy action shooting cas, also known as western action shooting, single action shooting, cowboy 3 gun, western 3gun is a competitive shooting sport that originated in southern california in the early 1980s, at the range in norco, ca. Includes exploded views of common civil war revolvers with detailed technical information on basic maintenance, servicing and original part repair. Feb 01, 2020 shooting a revolver is similar to shooting other handguns, except for loading and cocking it. The variables of hand size, hand strength and handgun grips make it an individual journey, which can be made easier by a shooting coach that knows his stuff.
However, this book is an excellent guide for those who have never shot a percussion revolver before and end up owning one. Henry yellowboy rifle, remington new army cap and ball revolver, colt. Jan 31, 2016 discover book depositorys huge selection of target shooting books online. New reprint restored and digitally enhanced from a nice original. Cowboy action shooting is now practiced in many places with several sanctioning organizations including the. Appears in 14 books from 19111922 page 1 it is impossible to hold the arm perfectly still, but each time the line of sight is directed on the point of aim a slight additional pressure is applied to the trigger until the piece is finally discharged at one of the moments when. He was the nicest guy you could ever meet but he had been in several gunfights and is the designer of the jordan grips, the jordan holster and for whom the jordan trooper was named after. Miculek currently holds five world records in exhibition revolver speed shooting. To me some of the most relaxing shooting there is comes behind a quality doubleaction. In addition to the national camp standards, the ncap involves three separate but interrelated. The book of the pistol and revolver is also available to purchase in print.
Dec 29, 2010 fundamentals of double action revolver shooting national archives and records administration 19750428 arc identifier 4523715 local identifier 330dvic27541 department of defense. Fundamentals of double action revolver shooting national archives and records administration 19750428 arc identifier 4523715 local identifier 330dvic27541 department of defense. Cap and ball shooting supplies, supplied by the possible shop. Combat revolver classes are getting harder and harder to find. The pros play 9 ball because it lends itself to tv.
Handbook of modern percussion revolvers and millions of other books are. In true combat handgun training, as opposed to recreational shooting, you are preparing for a fight. Appears in 14 books from 19111922 page 1 it is impossible to hold the arm perfectly still, but each time the line of sight is directed on the point of aim a slight additional pressure is applied to the trigger until the piece is finally discharged at one of the moments when the sights are correctly aligned upon the mark. The foundation element of good da revolver work is the grip, and you simply cannot tell someone how to do that. This 1861 navy revolver has a 7 12 barrel and features a steel backstrap and trigger guard. The officer should master the proper grip with both the right and left hand, for occasion may arise when it would be impossible for him to fire with the right hand owing to wound or injury to the hand or arm. The definitive guide to shooting muzzleloading pistols. Good doubleaction revolver shooting the sixgun journal.
But that on all frontal shots on beef, the old round ball was plenty good and would reach the brain even on bulls. Chalk ball, sporting arrows, pistol safety and marksmanship program, cowboy action shooting. Introduced in 1900, it was a quite unique weapon for more than just its manual safetyit was a selfcocking revolver. This is mostly economic, as fewer people are using them so the market is pretty sparse. Edward ed mcgivern october 20, 1874 december 12, 1957 from lewistown, montana, was a famous exhibition shooter, shooting instructor and author of the book fast and fancy revolver shooting. A coltdesign cap and ball revolver will not shoot nearly as accurately if the wedge is comparatively loose. In the capandball days of the mid 19th century, two revolver models, the english tranter and the american savage figure eight, used a method whereby the hammer was cocked by the shooters middle finger pulling on a second trigger below the main trigger.
If shooting black powder, it is good practice to clean this pin after every 1012 shots and regreese it. The purpose of the rhode island revolver and rifle association shall be. The round ball went through the muscles in the right front leg, busted the 4th rib, punctured both lungs and busted the 6th rib on the left side as it. Revolver shooting grip manual of police instruction. Pistol shooting by standl abebooks shop for books, art. Nov 14, 2012 combat revolver classes are getting harder and harder to find. When i was shooting bullseye competition in the 70s just about everyone was shooting a python, very few other guns were used. A copy should be included with every new cap and ball revolver sold, and every history buff, whether interested in firearms or not, should own a copy. Im still working through this book as it is a actually a text book that needs to be studied. Shooting a revolver is similar to shooting other handguns, except for loading and cocking it. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
The best gun books for any gun owner gun digest store is where youll find a fantastic selection of books about concealed carry, gun values, gunsmithing, gun laws, selfdefense, gun history and more from the worlds best gun writers and leading gun experts. Buy the gun digest book of the revolver book online at low prices. Get handgun training and insights from realworld experience, in combat shooting with massad ayoob. Jul 15, 2009 get handgun training and insights from realworld experience, in combat shooting with massad ayoob. Colt first called this revolver the ranger model, but the designation navy quickly took over after the civil war, revolvers using fixed metallic cartridges came into widespread use. Fletcher stated, however, that when foraging and shooting cattle for meat, the pointed bullet was the best for body shots that had to be taken where penetration was needed. Fast and fancy revolver shooting is a great book that is hard to read because of the small print. Similar steps are required to load a capnball revolver, with one change in the order. Through the use of modern replicas, shooting enthusiasts mike cumpston and johnny. If you see me shooting as opposed to training, chances are very strong that it will be with a revolver.
Cap and ball revolvers bring history alive whether it is the civil war, western expansion or the wild and rough days of abilene, simply shooting these antique replicas draws us back to a different era. Models include colts, remingtons, starr, cooper, and many early single shot martial pistols. Basic black powder revolver gunsmithing this is the 5th of 8 articles link to article 1. A skilled da revolver shooter can face three action pistol targets at 7 yards, draw from the holster, and drill two perfect hits on each in less than 3. These are incredible guns to shoot with and are not only more pleasing to the ear but require more care and maintenance to shoot successfully without incurring missfires or. But to my delight, gunsite decided to bring their combat revolver class back.
Ed mcgiverns book of fast and fancy revolver shooting ed. Cornell publications revolver shooting in war uk 1916. I loaded the gun with as much powder as i could and with a hornady. Mcgivern also performed extensive research into the art of. National archives and records administration arc identifier 4523715 local identifier 330dvic27541 fundamentals of double action revolver shooting department of defense. Shooting is not the tool used, position shot from or the method of fire. To load a revolver, youll need to open the cylinder, load a round into each chamber, and push the cylinder back in until it clicks. In a league setting, 8ball is a much better game than 9ball. The advent of all the 8 ball leagues, it is no wonder. Discover book depositorys huge selection of target shooting books online. Use a separate powder measure or flask with screwon powder measure to charge the chambers with powder. I try to get seventy percent of the control of the revolver by use of the nonfiring hand so it is very critical to apply it correctly.
Shooting twohanded allows the shooter to cock the gun with the off thumb of the support hand, which is much more efficient than using the thumb of the gun hand. Mcgivern also performed extensive research into handgun shooting, particularly with the doubleaction revolver. Ed mcgiverns book of fast and fancy revolver shooting. He is the unchallenged champion of revolver competition worldwide. The revolver of the american west by jeffrey richardson hardbound.
Ed mcgivern certainly wants to impart his wisdom to the reader but is very wordy. Apr 29, 2015 books and print manuals for pistol and handgun shooting skills and markmansmanship. Pistol shooting as a sport by hans standl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. How to best use a cap and ball revolver the high road. Once youve loaded it, grip the revolver and support it with your nondominant hand to help distribute the recoil. Mcgivern also performed extensive research into the art of handgun shooting, particularly with the double action revolver. The revolver is a pietta replica of a remington 1858. Recommended titles for new and advanced pistol shooters and pistol competitors including usamu, enos, stoeger and golob books. Other sections cover cap and ball revolvers, flintlocks and unusual guns. The book is a good size that is rather convenient to have around, and it covers the 1858 remington and 1851 colt pistols pretty well.
Before shooting there is little preparation required. Back then you could get a good used one for a couple hundred. The third feature of a proper revolver grip is the use of the nonfiring hand. Actually, those old cap and ball revolvers were more effective than the current crop of wheel guns and autoloaders because the guy behind the gun knew he couldnt spray and pray or hosethefoes. Basic cap and ball revolver servicing compiled by richard halter.
Balance and mobility can never be compromised in a fight. Now they are expensive but still the best stock shooting revolver. Shooting a capandball sixgun is feeling history in your hand. Edward ed mcgivern was a famous exhibition shooter, shooting instructor and author of the book fast and fancy revolver shooting. Troubleshooting cap and ball revolvers backyard deer. What i consider a proper revolver grip is to use both thumbs, wrap them over, and pull tightly. The cylinder and barrel assembly were mounted in a track on the grip frame. May 15, 2014 some shooters say the lengthy trigger pull on a doubleaction revolver is slow and cumbersome. Learning to shoot a pistol and revoler books about hunting. Fundamentals of double action revolver shooting youtube. Shooting shooting shooting shooting now, which shooting is different, or are they all the same.
Buy pistol and revolver shooting book online at low prices in india. Gun digest book of the revolver covers all aspects of living with the double action revolver. Revolver is a modest and multigenerational crime saga in this instance, focusing on the fictional polishamerican walczak family of northeast philly that is populated mostly by decidedly nonheroic but alltoohuman folks who excel at knowing or keeping secrets. Most of the shooting is with revolvers so i guess that would be the big difference of todays gun books where most of what is written is about semiauto handguns. The distance was very short, id say about 45 metres. This book is intended to provide information on shooting many pistols for sport. Buy a copy of a book named, no second place winner by bill jordan. This is by far the best book i have read about cap and ball revolvers. Books and print manuals for pistol and handgun shooting skills and markmansmanship. The 1851 navy, produced from 18511872 was the most famous of the capandball era.
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