07-24-2005, 22:10
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Would there a be a that significant a difference to this setup (in marksmanship/stability) to warrant the time adjusting and training? (Other than being ambidextrous) And would the same apply to a pump shotgun?
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i don't believe so...this has been discussed earlier...pump shotguns really require no adjustment, at least i never had to adjust for the difference...i own an LH pump because i can...
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07-24-2005, 22:14
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Originally Posted by Spartan359
I do everything with my right hand...write, shoot pistols, throw rocks, etc. Luck has it that I'm left eye dominant and I find it more comfortable to fire rifles and shotguns left handed.
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cross-dominance isn't all that unusual...it probably requires more adaptation on your part than being left handed did on mine...
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07-24-2005, 22:18
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Would there a be a that significant a difference to this setup (in marksmanship/stability) to warrant the time adjusting and training? (Other than being ambidextrous) And would the same apply to a pump shotgun?
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You do understand English, do you not?
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07-24-2005, 22:27
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Chirs now has The Reaper on attack mode. 
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07-25-2005, 00:02
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My apologies, caught sleeping. 
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07-25-2005, 04:50
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[QUOTE=Gene EconHow could you be a South Paw and right handed? That is weird.
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I shoot a long gun and bow left-handed and a pistol right handed and have never had a problem doing either. Actually was able to transition to my left hand for pistol during a period of time I could not use my right because of a temporary injury and while not as good with my left as my right I could still meet the standards required. I mastered my sniper skills by using either hand to depress the push to talk switch on my radio directing my sniper teams .
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07-25-2005, 05:27
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South Paw Shooting
I'm a lefty but can not shoot anything left handed.
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07-25-2005, 07:43
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[QUOTE=Spartan359] (IIRC the Army field manual for the M-14 {TM 9-1005-223-12 I think?} even states that if you are a left handed shooter you need to correct your ways and shoot right handed).
The Army writes a lot of stupid things in their doctrine. The fact is that the Army for many years couldn't handle the thought of anyone doing something with a firearm that was different than anyone else. Canting rifles or pistols is another one that the Army hates for absolutely no solid reason.
If a fellow wants to swap sides with his shooting then he can go for it. I would caution someone about this if their decision was based only on Army marksmanship doctrine though.
Do well with what ever you are firing.
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07-25-2005, 08:26
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Originally Posted by BMT
I'm a lefty but can not shoot anything left handed.
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Being left handed, I greatly appreciate the above statement.
I'm left handed and right eye dominant. I tend to use my right hand for strength tasks and left hand for detail work.
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07-25-2005, 08:52
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The Army writes a lot of stupid things in their doctrine.
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And that surprises you? Remember who writes Army doctrine, who reviews it, and who approves it! I realize that this was a rhetorical question, but just couldn't resist.
Jack Moroney-former DOTD where balancing common sense over command directives became an art form.
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