Isosceles or Weaver?

Mr.Blue · Feb 25, 2019

I’ve been using a “combat” Isosceles stance since I started shooting handguns. I look like I’m squatting over the bowl about to drop a deuce :lol2:

, but I get good results. I still see many law enforcement officers using the Weaver stance.

Which do you favor and why?

hogarth · Feb 25, 2019

Where do you see all these cops using Weaver? Are they all 30 year vets? Since cops started wearing body armor regularly, and people started realizing they were dying from rounds going through the side of the vests, isosceles was almost universally taught.

JPG · Feb 25, 2019

weaver

omegared24 · Feb 25, 2019

I just feel much more comfortable with weaver. Maybe because it is closer to my rifle stance. Who knows.

Isosceles just feels weird.

Schipperke · Feb 25, 2019

I keep trying Isosceles, but shoot better Weaver. The push pull really helps me keep the gun steady. From everything I read Isosceles is superior for acquiring multiple targets. That's not going to be an issue for me though.

Mr.Blue · Feb 25, 2019

hogarth said:
Where do you see all these cops using Weaver? Are they all 30 year vets? Since cops started wearing body armor regularly, and people started realizing they were dying from rounds going through the side of the vests, isosceles was almost universally taught.

I see it on Live PD. Not all of them, but some still use Weaver. You are right that many of them are older officers or retired law enforcement.

Mr.Blue · Feb 25, 2019

Schipperke said:
I keep trying Isosceles, but shoot better Weaver. The push pull really helps me keep the gun steady. From everything I read Isosceles is superior for acquiring multiple targets. That's not going to be an issue for me though.

I think Weaver would make me a smaller target, as I’m as big as a barn when I’m in isosceles. I’ll have to practice with it and see how it feels.

CrazySanMan · Feb 25, 2019

I've always used isosceles. Draw the weapon, press it forward while acquiring the target with the front sight, shoot.

ezracer · Feb 25, 2019

I feel comfortable using a combination Weaver/Isosceles stance. I believe it's called the "fighting" stance. It's basically the Isosceles stance
but with a slight crouch and the right foot slightly behind ( I'm right handed ). In the poll, I'm an "OTHER"!!!

It's very stable side to side and front to back. Try it.

Blaster229 · Feb 25, 2019

Whatever is comfortable. If you're stationary...slight lean forward with just about a 1/2 step forward with 1 of your legs. Stand on 1 leg if you want, as long as you can hold aim, front sight, and smooth trigger

Just don't lock your knees like that terrible photo example above.

And those of you who give it that low ass crouch facing the threat, you just replaced your center mass with your forehead. Don't make head shots easier for your adversary.

Watch Pat Mac here. He's usually on a tippy toe when he shoots.

Mr.Blue · Feb 25, 2019

ezracer said:
I feel comfortable using a combination Weaver/Isosceles stance. I believe it's called the "fighting" stance. It's basically the Isosceles stance
but with the right foot slightly behind ( I'm right handed ).

Yes, I guess my “combat isosceles” is a fighting stance.

https://www.policeone.com/police-pr...-3-shooting-stances-Which-ones-right-for-you/

engineerbrian · Feb 25, 2019

The poll has other as an option. I'm assuming the stance in the link below is other?

https://instagram.com/p/BlPSbDsA5i5/

CrazySanMan · Feb 25, 2019

engineerbrian said:
The poll has other as an option. I'm assuming the stance in the link below is other?

https://instagram.com/p/BlPSbDsA5i5/

ezracer · Feb 25, 2019

I seriously think that guy was standing next to me at an indoor range the other day. Actually it was 2 of them and they rented a Glock and proceeded to do mag dumps

I LEFT IMMEDIATELY !!! :mad54:

Mr.Blue · Feb 25, 2019

engineerbrian said:
The poll has other as an option. I'm assuming the stance in the link below is other?

https://instagram.com/p/BlPSbDsA5i5/

That stance is called the “Baltimore Pimp”.

TheOriginalMexicanBob · Feb 25, 2019

Whatever works for you is generally the best though I do feel the Weaver is better. It's steadier and gives better control and is a more natural stance. When in the academy we were taught what they referred to as the "FI" or "field interview" stance...a Weaver stance by a different name. The rationale is that it's how one normally stands and when you're talking to others and also keeps your weapon side away from them.

Learning and practicing one stance has its advantages in that you will do it by sheer repetition and it becomes reflexive. That's not to say other stances aren't valid. Different circumstances may demand different stances or tactics. Each is simply another tool in your tool bag in self-defense.

holesonpaper · Feb 25, 2019

Isosceles... Jerry says it all...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ChSazF41q-s

Schipperke · Feb 25, 2019

That guy is like the Randy Savage of shooting..

28Shooter · Feb 25, 2019

engineerbrian said:
The poll has other as an option. I'm assuming the stance in the link below is other?

https://instagram.com/p/BlPSbDsA5i5/

That's called the Hoodrat-Hop and it is a stance very popular over in West Baltimore.

miles71 · Feb 25, 2019

Isosceles for students without a lot of experience, good at absorbing recoil and can be related to athletic stances easily. However, i emphasis unpredictable circumstances can create unpredictable stances.

Like most things, one size doesn't fit all.

TD

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