Buy the modern technique of the pistol by gregory b. Shooting illustrated understanding the surprise break. John dean jeff cooper may 10, 1920 september 25, 2006 was a united states marine, the creator of the modern technique of handgun shooting, and an expert on the use and history of small arms. For additional information on the modern technique of the pistol i suggest the following books. Using this technique, weavers arms absorbed most of the recoil and made the gun more manageable under rapid fire. Henry fitzgerald demonstrated what would be easily recognized as todays weaver stance in. Which official source proves that the 1911 pistol is. Thief is the 1981 crime film that marked the feature film directorial debut of michael mann. Jeff cooper books the official website of jeff cooper and wisdom. The crime thriller stars james caan as frank, an experienced freelance jewel thief who is convinced to perform high level jobs for a chicago mobster. It has a lot of great information about multiple pistol disciplines and it goes straight to the point. This book, the first in a planned series on gunfighting, is the product of thirtyfour years of experience.
These developments led to what is known as the the modern technique of the. This book is a supplement to training and not intended to serve. James masons 1976 book, combat pistol shooting, is an excellent book full of great photos and scientific discussion. I remember when i ordered it in the early nineties it was supposed to come autographed by col. It is essential for all manner of outdoorsmen from ranchers, farmers, geologists, fishermen, and sportsmen. Thief internet movie firearms database guns in movies. Like most martial arts, combat pistol shooting is practiced both for defense and for sport. By the time you finish this book you will have a complete look at what goes into a firstclass custom sixgunone that not only looks very good, but one that is put together correctly and that shoots very well. This is a discussion on the modern technique of the pistol within the guns forums, part of the gun forum category. Part of that work includes reading as many old books on shooting technique as i can find. Starting with the indispensable basics of gun and range safety, don mann covers every base from the combat mindset and weapon selection, to stance and practical shooting drills. The one at the gunsite store appears to be a softcover edition of morrisons original hardcover volume, which iirc was his masters thesis. A concise, detailed book revolving around the modern technique of the pistol.
The evolution of the modern technique it appears that many shooters do not understand about the evolution of the modern technique of pistolcraft nor, as to that, about the technique itself. The art of modern gunfighting the pistol self defense fund. Evolution of the modern technique of pistolcraft firearm. In the beginning the pistol was a cavalry weapon an attempt to. Jeff cooper on handguns 1979 was his last book on handgunning.
Mann, who would go on to direct such crime films as heat and collateral, brought to this film a level of attention to detail, especially in. Cooper intended gunsite to be the vehicle for spreading the modern technique of the pistol, which he created during his years in big bear lake, ca. Jeff cooper the founding father of firearms martial arts. The modern technique uses a twohanded grip on the pistol and brings the weapon to eye level so that the sights may be used to aim at the target. In some respects, the modern technique may be a bit out of date, at least not completely state of the art, but that isnt a huge problem.
It took me five years to get copies of all of them and then i had them hardbound. To date, a more effective method of managing the fighting pistol has yet to be brought forward. He did serve as editorial adviser to greg morrisons the modern technique of the pistol 1991. Download moderntechniqueweaver jack weaver was interviewed by american handgunner magazine mayjune 2008 about how he created the weaver stance and the history of practical shooting. Jeff coopers modern technique of the pistol shooting illustrated. Morrison is the author of the modern technique of the pistol 4. American rifleman whatever happened to the double tap. Morrison and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Sykes, was a very influential work, introducing many concepts that remain a foundation for modern defensive handgun training. Contributorjeff cooper and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jeff cooper, author, columnist, professor, ww ii and korean war combat veteran col.
I have not read ben stoegers book practical pistol, but from fellow shooters who are heavily involved in different gun games, its supposed to be a good one. The method was codified in book form in 1991 in the modern technique of the pistol by gregory b. This volume has a substantial amount of photos accompanying the text, and is an informative reference for novice or seasoned pro alike. The modern technique of the pistol firearm user network. Jack weaver was interviewed by american handgunner magazine mayjune 2008 about how he created the weaver stance and the history of practical shooting. The book merges the classic techniques of the pregunsite era with modern technique information. Jeff cooper began to develop a discipline for the fighting pistol that came to be called the modern. Keeping a data book for long range precision shooting. The modern technique of the pistol is based upon five elements that, when. Jeff cooper, a man for all seasons, warrior, scholar, hunter, husband and controversialist, is above all the father of the modern technique of the pistol. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. That is, we apply pressure to the trigger gradually and evenly until.
Fires in either single or double action squeeze the trigger it goes bang. It is also a great refresher for our alumni graduates. Modern technique of the pistol midsouth shooters blog. An intellectual and studious man, cooper began to study the methods of shooting a handgun. The modern technique of the pistol is founded on the following principles. The modern technique abbreviation of modern technique of the pistol is a method for using a handgun for selfdefense, originated by firearms expert jeff cooper. The weaver stance the modern shooting stance used with the pistol is the weaver stance. Despite its age it is still a fine reference book of all things pistol. The gunsite 270 class is a comprehensive course in the essential elements of safety and field riflecraft. Jeff cooper began teaching the modern technique at his gunsite academy in about 1976. Combat pistol shooting is a modern martial art that focuses on the use of the handgun as a defensive weapon for self defense, or for military and police use.
Jeff cooper incorporated the double tap into his defensive program. Basic pistol shooting techniques law enforcement services. The modern technique of the pistol is based upon five elements that, when mastered, greatly increase the individuals ability to survive a violent criminal attack. What is good about the modern technique of the pistol that all said, the method of defensive handgunnery as presented in this book can be quite effective. It should be mandatory for all young boys and girls prior to achieving adulthood. There is also a german version of the original book. We will cover the combat triad marksmanship, gun handling and mindset. He eventually codified its combat application in what is known as the modern technique of the pistol. The gunsite 270 class is to the rifle what the modern technique is to the pistol. John dean jeff cooper may 10, 1920 september 25, 2006 was a united states marine, the creator of the modern technique of handgun shooting, and an. The modern technique of the pistol 97809624234 by gregory b. Large caliber pistol cooper strongly suggested that a person should carry the largest caliber handgun that he could shoot quickly and accurately. In teaching the modern technique of the pistol, col. Cooper, who wrote several books on firearms and was one of the.
Cooper intended gunsite to be the vehicle for spreading the modern technique of the pistol, which he created during his years in big bear. Ive been going through some old boxes lately while on a purging binge and came upon this classic book. The modern technique is a method for using a handgun for selfdefense, originated by firearms expert jeff cooper. While it is generally attributed to jack weaver and jeff cooper in the late 60s, j. Tactical pistol shooting, 2 nd edition by erik lawrence and mike pannone.
Many of the action shooting disciplines are based on combat pistol techniques, and take the form of simulations of. Henry fitzgerald demonstrated what would be easily recognized as todays weaver stance in the early 1930s. I believe the us military originally specified that the 1911 be carried in condition 0 the generally accepted practice became condition 1 after col. Jeff cooper referred to the proper trigger press as the surprise break.
Click to read more about the modern technique of the pistol by gregory b. The best prepping and survival books you should read the. There is a relatively small but growing contingent of defensive pistol experts who believe that reflex sight optics will find a home atop law enforcement duty pistols in the near future. This book is the most comprehensive and wellwritten book on practical pistol shooting skills that i have ever read. I dont think it was designed to be carried in what later became known as condition 1. Jeff cooper built the facility which was known then as the american pistol institute api, just west. This is an excellent opportunity for first time students to learn gunsite doctrine. Jeff cooper quickly noticed that weavers technique was helping him to win quite a few matches and incorporated it into the modern technique of the pistol.
I do not believe that there is another book on the market that details the building of a custom revolver in the manner that this book. During the time that he was developing the modern technique of the pistol, col. This training guide is divided into ten sections which are highlighted for easy reference. Mason was a small arms and ballistics consultant to the san diego county sheriffs department. Jeff cooper, founder of the gunsite training facility and the father of the modern technique style of pistol training. The barrels are usually a bit loose secure, but wobbly. From this activity he formulated the modern technique of the pistol, now generally observed throughout the world. The modern technique of the pistol sheriff jim wilson.
Coopers modern technique of the pistol grew out of his involvement with. On the modern technique of the pistol, simply and somewhat. The modern technique is a method for using a handgun for selfdefense, originated by firearms. It is an modern and good update of the classic pistol shooting book written by shooting god ragnar skanaker and fellow olympian laszlo antal.
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