Save your money and buy something from Gabe Suarez instead.


Excellent book on shooting   January 8, 2003
 43 out of 45 found this review helpful

I don't give a book 5 stars for nothing, but this time I had to do it. This book covers just about every aspect of shooting a handgun in combat, and it does it in detail. Stanford devotes a whole chapter on every aspect of shooting; grip, stance, trigger control, and so on.

I especially like the author's attitude: He tells his opinions on the correct techniques, then gives his justifications, but he doesn't force his opinions to the reader. For example, he is an Isosceles man, but still recommends a reader to attend different instructor's courses; even to those who teach Weaver, and tells everyone to find out what technique works best for him.

The reason this book is worth 5 stars is that it doesn't try to cover every aspect of combat, but rather focuses on shooting techniques, and does exellent work at that. I much rather read few exellent books on different aspects of combat, than several mediocre books that try to cover it all.

Just about only downside to this book it it's name. I almost didn't buy the book, because the name indicates that the book is about competitive combat shooting, not real life combat.


Light on detail   September 9, 2002
 5 out of 5 found this review helpful

Andy Stanford is an exceptional trainer, but this book is not his best. He presents a strong case for the Modern Isocolese, but doesn't give much information on how the reader is supposed to do it or make it work for them. Other sections on trigger reset during recoil and trigger prepping are old hat for experienced shooters. I have to admit that I was disappointed.


Excellent book on handling your handgun   May 13, 2002
 5 out of 5 found this review helpful

Coming to this discipline as a shooter, but one who was completely untrained I had no idea how much there was to learn. This book starts you at the beginning and will help you progress. It has clear pictures and illustrations and I would recommend it to anybody. If you are an inexperienced shooter you would not be overwhelmed by this book because it starts with the grip and progresses from there. Very Helpful


Broaden your shooting technique horizons   March 15, 2002
Andy Stanford concisely and comprehensively gives the reader the tools to understand and adopt Modern Isosceles shooting technique. Instructions are clear and very detailed regarding grip, stance, aiming, trigger control, and follow through (all of these topics justifiably warranting their own chapters). Stanford provides a comparison of Weaver and Modern Iso.

Gunhandling (administrative and tactical) skills are discussed with the focus on the self-loader (Glock is the predominant pistol pictured), while wheelgun skills are, happily, not left out. Presentation and ready positions are also described well. I found it interesting that he has a entire chapter devoted to one-handed shooting technique -- a valid topic since we're talking about combat pistol shooting.

I had been to school, been indoctrinated, espoused Weaver, and thought anybody who shot Isosceles was an unwashed heathen. Then, after opening my mind a little, a whole new world opened up with this book. Stanford describes his own journey from Gunsite-trained Weaver shooter to Modern Isosceles proponent and argues effectively for Iso's more advanced techniques. This book is an eye-opener and I recommend it.