MMJ#89586 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I noticed while dry firing my blackhawk a while back that once you cock it and pull the trigger all you have to do from then on is pull the hammer back and hold the trigger. Is this allowed for shooting a course? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Yes it is legal and called slip hammering as long has hammer is pulled back by a thumb and not some other part of your hand-that could be considered fanning which is not legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Tom Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Yup. Called slip hammering, I believe. Never was very good at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 As others have said, yes it is legal. You need to practice and be careful with it though or you'll not only get misses but an AD now and then. I've always thought it's more for the experienced competitor looking to shave that extra half second off their time. Myself I still have to think too much and have only tried it a few times on a very large dump target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 This is an interesting and intriquing method in our shooting. Although its a widely held belief that your top guns and speed shooters use this method, in actuality, a good many of your top shooters and speed shooters pull the trigger for each shot. And there are some top shooters who also slip hammer. I know that I pull the trigger for each shot and if I'm not mistaken, Deuce also pulls the trigger for each shot. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I cock and pull the trigger with each shot - but I am NOT even near being a 'top gun' - I also shoot one handed GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMJ#89586 Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 Well this is good to know. I might try it. I did notice that it was a little trickey though. I swear I learn something new about this sport every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Fernando Slim, SASS #20521 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I was always told that it is a good way to miss faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMJ#89586 Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 I was always told that it is a good way to miss faster. I think you might be right. However if I can do it I think it might make me a little faster. Maybe not too; I just have to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Well this is good to know. I might try it. I did notice that it was a little trickey though. I swear I learn something new about this sport every day. If you thought it was tricky just dry firing you should see how hard it is with live ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Don't seem ta work too well fer Me ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, > > > > > > But then I shoot Duelist.... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisler Wood Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I pull the trigger for each shot.........but then again my triggers are probably a pound or less......so there may be a time where I'm working them somewhere in between..........but in my mind I'm always pulling the trigger.. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMJ#89586 Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 I pull the trigger for each shot.........but then again my triggers are probably a pound or less......so there may be a time where I'm working them somewhere in between..........but in my mind I'm always pulling the trigger.. CW I think I'll probably be pulling the trigger every time too. But I'm still going to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Texas Bounty Hunter Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Lock your wrist out -and only use this on targets under 5 yrds or dump targets it can work but take care it can cause fast misses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubstake charlie Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Just for reference, the source of slip-hammering being legal is in the SASS Handbook Safety Rules (#20) 20. SASS matches are not fast draw competitions. Any unsafe gun handling in the course of a draw from the holster or any “fanning” will result in the shooter’s disqualification from that stage. “Slip-hammering” is not the same as fanning and is legal. I have nerve damage in my hands and only a little feeling in my fingers. So I decided to try slip-hammering. Initially I had more missed shots, but after a few weeks I became more accurate slip-hammering than using the trigger on each shot. The keys for me are having a strong grip and good recoil control. Just don't let go of the hammer until your sights are on the target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Practice, practice, practice. It's only a matter of when to let the hammer fall. The first shot is pull the trigger when target is on sight then hold on tight. Works for me. Just practice, practice and practice. Timing is important in slip hammering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throckmorton,23149 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I do it on dump targets,but i don't try to break speed records or I get misses. for me it is still faster than pulling the trigger each time,but it do take some practice and concentration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Chris Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Personally I find slip hammering easier than trying to cock and pull the trigger really quickly. Like was said, a good grip and recoil control are important. May not be as easy with full case 45 loads. But you just pull the hammer back and when you're on target let it fall. Just like pulling the trigger, you need to be sure to have your sight picture before you let that hammer fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck D. Law, SASS #62183 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 WWERD? Pull the trigger. What Would Evil Roy Do? What should you do? Whatever works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I noticed while dry firing my blackhawk a while back that once you cock it and pull the trigger all you have to do from then on is pull the hammer back and hold the trigger. Is this allowed for shooting a course? Check this guy out. He slip hammers and is dang good at it. If you PM him he could probably give you some tips on technique. Red River Ray Regards Gateway Kid Apparently I need advice on adding links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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