Shooting Stances in the Old West

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• KE

  @kerickwalters2749 · 1 month ago

  My feed is full of Mike's videos now. May he rest in peace

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• MB

  @Mbartel500 · 2 years ago

  Mike, I would like to add some food for thought. When old film, photographs, or drawings from the 19th century are interpreted as natural behavior, I have to wonder…how much was really natural, and how much was staged for the camera, or artist? Since photography became a way of archiving history, staging behavior and actions has been a staple of that medium, that is still used today. The photographer or artist might stage the scene he wants to project, to make it more dramatic or interesting, or to reflect his personal preferences. Pictures don't lie…but the photographer or artist will. They can embellish or altar the subject matter to suit their needs. Something to think about…

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• BA

  @Backin_Theday · 2 years ago

  Mike has proved that even in the 19th century, had the internet existed, the debate of the best stance would have also existed.

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• DO

  @DougJaneTrades · 2 years ago

  As someone who is legally blind, as soon as I saw the Bisley stance I always knew that people with bad eyesight and no corrective lenses used it so they can see the sights lol

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• RY

  @RyeOnHam · 2 years ago

  My dad was a Bullseye shooter and taught me to shoot.  When I qualified in the Military, the instructors were laughing at me.  I qualified expert and they stopped laughing and just shrugged.  Same instructors when I qualified for rifle, but after years of shooting high-power, I just told them to shut up and let me shoot expert.  They shut up.

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• VE

  @verfugbarkite · 2 years ago

  The Bisley stance looks like someone pointing and exclaiming “Oi! I want a word with you”.

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• HI

  @hirampritchard5588 · 2 years ago

  Wow, you got me thinking on this subject. I am starting to work on mastering the Bisley grip and as a senior citizen I am finding it makes me more steady and gives me a clearer sight picture. Funny as a child in the fifties all we saw on TV westerns was the quick draw and shoot from the hip. Well done young man.

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• RE

  @regulator45 · 2 years ago

  Your videos are always enthralling, even when they're on topics as obscure and otherwise mundane as this... Thanks!

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• TO

  @tonysomma5040 · 2 years ago

  Mike it is always good to see and hear what you have for us.

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• BI

  @billmoody9736 · 2 years ago

  i had never thought about stances - thanks for this.

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• JO

  @johngraham3475 · 2 years ago

  Mike, nice to see you making great videos again. Keep 'em coming!

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• GO

  @GoldenClays1 · 9 months ago

  It's always refreshing when someone does his homework, just as you ALWAYS do. This was interesting for sure!

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