April 23rd, 2020
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Bill Jordan lived quite the life.
Past that first chapter, Bill claims he will no longer write just to thicken the book up.
The first couple of chapters are victims of the books time period.
They are all about big revolvers and leather holsters and how a lawman should go about finding both.
However, its interesting enough to read and explore it from a historical perspective.
Down To It
The Chapter on Fast Draw is where the books picks up.
His advice is simple, and he lays out four cardinal points to be a successful fast draw.
Bills style of fast draw shooting is always from the hip.
He gets his speed from being able to engage before the gun is fully presented.
This is a bit different than modern training in which we always emphasize using the sights.
Bills technique is designed for a close quarters situation and in some ways isnt much different than retention-position firing.
While shooting from the hip is typically an inaccurate way to shoot, Bill was an expert at it.
There is also something to be said for close quarters shooting on a human-sized target.
Revolvers could shoot soft pointed rounds which could expand and be more effective.
Unlike today, there were no modern defensive rounds for automatics.
Mr. Jordan goes heavily into choosing a revolver and talks calibers as well as practice loads.
Again, this information isnt very handy for modern shooters but Bills writing style is entertaining.
If you like history, youll enjoy this portion of the book.
It gives a rare look into the thinking behind certain loads and guns.
Combat-Style Shooting
I think this chapter would have fit better after the fast drawing chapter.
Here Jordan breaks down hip shooting as a zero to three yards range.
Its not until you get to beyond 15 yards that Bill suggests using the sights.
This book was written in the 1960s and lessons have been turned and tactics have changed.
However, its still worth reading.
Researching the old ways will help you understand why the new ways evolved.
Also, Bill has a dry wit and his writing style is enjoyable.
He can spin a yarn and keep you hooked the whole time.
Its an interesting read from a man who has been there and done that.
I think you might enjoy it.
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