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Is Pulling the Trigger With Your Middle Finger More Accurate?
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- Опубліковано 9 жов 2021
- Paul tests to see if pulling the trigger with his middle finger makes him more accurate.
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With the revolver, I was expecting some burning on the extended index finger from the cylinder gap. A little surprised that didn't happen.
Several people have mentioned the cylinder gap finger damage scenario. I don't know how much potential for injury there is. I'll put it to the test.
@@PaulHarrell I guess a .22 shouldn't be too dangerous, but I wouldn't want to try it with a .44 lol
@@Furko08 Hickok45 adressed this issue here ua-cam.com/video/VFBAcz16GvU/v-deo.html at 2:11 he takes the shot ... I guess having a finger there instead of some paper is not a good idea
@@goose9697 I think Myth busters also covered this, they used a finger analog of chicken bone and some meat.
It blew it apart, a real finger would probably hold up better but still wouldn't be fun I think.
@@PaulHarrell
Dirty and slightly burned up to .38 special. After that count with the toes.
Paul cuts his hair.
Everyone: Who are you?! Identify yourself!
I noticed something was different, I thought it was what I'd always suspected. Paul is actually twins.
I dont like change. Lol
I think he was having flashbacks when he put on that uniform haha
And lost the jacket. Who is this stranger???
He’s cosplaying your mom
I was absolutely prepared for Paul having completely lost his mind and giving us the finger in increasingly creative and ellaborate ways for the next 19 minutes.
That would've been legendary.
If the title of the video had been "Shooting With The Middle Finger" this could have been a hilarious April fools video.
@@shawntherapidlyaginghipster seeing him say “can you hear this? No? Ill turn it up for you.” Was awesome enough. got me cracking up
I was hoping for a counter tracking the number of times Paul gave us the finger :D
I used to think Paul was an exceptionally well informed man with no personality, but lots to teach.
I now think he's a master of the slow burning dead pan, and king of dad jokes. His delivery is dry and his jokes are corny, and that's likely entirely on purpose lol.
Paul's outfit, haircut, and Beretta make him look very "Stargate: SG-1" today.
Hahaha I seriously loved that show . Don't judge me.
Indeed.
A Canadian Legend lol.
Yea, he should do a P90 demonstration for us.
Agreed
After going through aggressive radiation treatments on my neck, back in 2007, I could barley pull the trigger on my service pistol, Glock 22, due to nerve damage. The trigger felt like it was 25 or more lbs. and I would get a sharp pain that ran from my index finger up to my shoulder.
My qualification scores were normally 116 to 118 out of a possible 120 before cancer, but almost a year after treatments I had a hard time shooting a score of 85. My buddy , Mike, was one of the range instructors and was working with me to get me to meet POST qualification standards. After two days of shooting and getting nowhere Mike suggested that I use my middle finger to pull the trigger. I gave it a try and found that the trigger was much easier to pull and there was no pain.
After practicing for three days, I fired two post courses with a score of 113 & 115. The next day I fired two more courses with scores of 112 and 116.
For the next four years I qualified shooting with my middle finger. I was able to go back to using my index finger the fifth year and until I retired in 2000.
The best firearm is the one you have with you -- the best finger is ...
I was going to say, in my experience the only time shooting with the middle finger is preferable on long arms, is when the index finger is fatigued from excessive semi auto fire, or in cases of injury.
Very nice👏🏻👏🏻
I think it might be a good option for those of us with small hands Im 5’ 3” inches tall and I have child sized hands .
So this is def a good option for me
This is one year later but I do hope you have got better from that treatment and that you are still going to ranges and shooting.
Here's my wager of Paul's conclusion: You'll be more accurate using whatever technique you train the most!
and save the middle finger for signaling!!!!!!!
"it depends"
I figured itd just be “you’re stupid, just admit it “ again 🤣
I did saw a vid, soldier speed shooting an internal mag bolt action rifle, middle finger as trigger, his thumb and pointer finger ready on the bolt handle.
I'd agree. When I purchased my first pistol years ago I found I shot better with my middle finger. After many decades of training, shooting with the index finger is the way to go, at least for me.
I love it “peace, ok”? “Here’s your share, alright”. Lmao I love Paul’s mannerisms and comments. Absolutely straight to the point.
The comic styling of "Shecky" Harrell.
That was the funniest part of the skit!
I've been doing this for years and have been afraid to tell anyone I use my middle finger as my trigger finger because I was sure everyone would tell me it was bad form and unsafe. I'm glad that my horrible secrets has been brought to light, tanks Paul!
In Vietnam, soldiers shot with their middle finger so their shots would be more accurate since their pointer finger would practically point wherever they wanted to shoot
Paul is a superhuman, he wears a jacket in hot son, and short sleeve in winter months, he also films when it rains.
One of, if not the best gun channel on UA-cam, imo
Yeah!
Definitely top 3. Deserves way more subscribers
The best
The best for pure technical and real world videos. He also throws in subtle jokes that help to heep you paying attention.
Here's one: So if you shoot with the middle finger. Is that called a "bird" shot?
Lol nice
Good
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Good one!
Found the underrated comment.
One of those "finer points" discussions I've often wondered about . Leave it to Paul Harrell.
hello friend
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With that i think its less about your figure and more imaging the gun is your finger and your just pointing
I love this man as a mentor and a friend, even though having never met him he has brought so much wisdom to my life and by extension those around me.
Dangerously close to being a sucka$$, but you just avoid it by a smidge.
@@onlyonecannoli3952 lol I'm just being honest, I don't have a wise old man in my life to teach me some things. And Paul has been that guy for me online.
perfect example of a parasocial relationship.
probably not good, seriously.
@@spiderpickle3255 why? I don't idolize him, but I know that when he uploads something Im probably gonna learn something I didn't know before. Or he's just gonna have something interesting to talk about. I have other people in my life that I have relationships with. My wife probably being number 1. I just like Paul's videos and was just expressing how I felt.
@@weast6388because you called him your friend but don’t actually know him.
I went out and tried this today. Using the middle finger was easier to learn than I expected. It had an unexpected benefit. When shooting with a red dot I was able to find the dot quicker and more consistently.
Holy shit, the demonstration in the beginning was pretty damn great.
Thanks, Paul.
hello friend
I almost didn't recognize Paul without his Einstein hair, but when he started using his middle finger, I knew it was him.
Yeah, he's looking sharp with the fresh cut and bdu's instead of the field jacket.
I’m over 60 years old and I was dang near rolling in the floor when you raised your middle finger.
1. I am quite mature, 30 years in the Army with 20 in SF. I’ve been to combat twice (decorated both times as an SF Medic).
2. Humor is still great and it just doesn’t matter how many times you tell me not to.
As for the technique.
I’m betting a hole in a donut (not to be confused with a donut hole) that either technique could be equal or better if having been used and trained properly over the decades of your experience.
Why do I make that bet :)? Because you demonstrated the technique with excellent results regardless of the decades of experience.
Thank you for another great video and my morning humor!!!
you have good taste - i bet you even appreciate a well timed fart joke, too!
Thank for your service sir. Happy holidays
here here
Former combat medic with 1st ID here. Thanks for your service.
@@jacobsmith6136 good to know another medic brother is watching too. Thank you for your dedication to our men and women.
I started using the middle finger pull about 1 year ago and instantly corrected my low and left shooting drift...I find the use of the index finger as a pointer helps me keep my shots straight.
Well, this is it. The day Paul flipped everyone off and we loved him for it.
Repeatedly, and we still loved it.
@Dartgame 340 Damn right!
Interestingly enough, when rapid-firing my Enfield No.4 Mk1, I use my middle finger as it's vastly faster.
You pinch the bolt handle with your thumb and index finger, and your middle finger naturally lines up with the trigger.
Using this method, I can easily shoot all 10 shots in 12 seconds (some people can do it in 5-6 seconds) while maintaining a 6"-8" group at 50 yards thanks to never having to lose my cheek weld or sight picture.
I'm gonna stick to my index finger for my other guns, though.
I do the same thing with my Ruger American Rimfire - I actually do a mag dump as a trick when I teach kids how to shoot at camps
Fully semi bolt action?
When the Germans first encountered the BEF in Belgium during WWI they believed they were facing fully automatic fire in the hands of the common infantry. The Enfield bolt stroke is so short you can rack the next round in perfect harmony with the recoil and just let her rip. The mad minute they called it. You described the technique quite well. Apparently the Australians were particularly adept. I have been in the 5 sec range but I can't say I kept a decent group.
Hello from MO! What brings you to my neck of the woods?
I want to see someone try it with a lever gun 🤣🤣🤣
This man's knowledge and humor makes him a f*cking national treasure.
"EZ Shot Targets were Provided by the manufacturer". You deserve more of this!
Paul I'm older than most of your viewers, as a kid we had town trash dumps where we were allowed to shoot as many rats as we could after it was closed for the day. All of us kids back then had bolt action 22's. I was a champ, shooting my bolt action Remington 513, secret was I left my first finger wrapped around the bolt with my thumb and shot with my middle finger. Once I got used to doing it that way I could shoot accurately and much faster than any of the other guys with bolt actions. It all came to an end when they started selling semi-auto 22's at Western Auto for cheap money. After that Christmas, there weren't any rats left at the dump to shoot. Those were the good old days. Thanks so much for your work I enjoy it very much.
So you grew up in Washington DC lol
That is the technique the British used for the Lee-Enfield rifles. Interesting that you would develop the technique organically as a kid - shows that it is both instinctual, and works.
@Great White there is a psychology vibe here.
@Great White Who is the enemy?
Intresting story
Thank you again. I just started shooting and find your videos very informative and easy to understand...and your dry sense of humor is great-don't stop.
paul, you're so pure. i love how well you adress everything. i could listen to you talk all day long.
When Paul goes to the range the targets shoot themselves out of fear and respect.
Lol
lmao!
This is very interesting to me because I just took my father to the range yesterday to shoot handguns which he never shot before (I live in NY laws are tough) and he actually lost his index finger 45 years ago… had to shoot with his middle finger. He did much better then anyone else I had learn how to shoot handguns for the first time.
Tommy
The “advantage” of his handicap is the missing finger doesn’t get in the way of moving parts.
Glad to hear he did well.👍😁
Oil field ?
Most people drive thier fingers too " deep" around the grip to insure control and as a consequence shoot Left
Middle finger trigger activation mitigates this somewhat , but proper grip- meaning correct " depth" is what's needed , not trying to reinvent the wheel
@@helidude3502 i still have my right index finger but it is not a useable finger and i use what's left of my middle finger to shoot. I use all kinds of guns. My everyday carry is a 9mm auto loader and for hunting i have a 30-30 lever action. Just takes time to figure it out with a unuseable index finger.
I was an armed guard in Portland Oregon and during qualifying you need to shoot strong hand and weak hand and in my qualifying I scored a 95/96 out of a possible 100 and never used my sights because I knew my gun and shot it a lot so instinct shooting is a good thing. As for shooting with the middle finger my bet is that they have watched the movie SNIPER staring Tom Berenger at the end of the movie he lost the first knuckle of his trigger finger.
Finally getting caught up on Paul.. How can ANYONE not like the basic, down to earth and VERY realistic demo/instruction he presents. GREAT job again Paul, keep up the GREAT work!
I’d love to see a presentation about different types of foregrips, what their advantages and disadvantages are, and what Paul thinks of them.
I was told early in my career as a tanker was to pick a technique, commit to it, and train the hell out of it.
hello friend
"Peace✌️; here's your share🖕."
- Paul Harell
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Holy Hell! The Jungle BDU's were absolutely my favorite uniform ever. Damn I miss them!! Thanks for that blast from the past, bro! Oh, and BTW, Nice Shootin' Tex!!! (Seriously, PH, great content as always. Thank you!)
OK! You gave me a good laugh, provided a little surprise too :) As for the powder burn - I did get a powder burn (small) when I shot my 22 Mag using my middle finger. My index finger had a cut that prevented me from using it. I learned to not put my index finder towards the top of the cylinder gap :) Thanks Paul! P.S. - Nice bug :)
Caveats aside, he probably just wanted to show his haters the finger for once.
It wouldn't be the first time he's literally done that.
LOL
YEP .... He should do it more offten
ua-cam.com/video/XJyItAKYyDg/v-deo.html
At 30:58
He's actually done that multiple times throughout his filmography, if I may put it.
"When enemy is far strike with your pointer, when enemy near, shoot him the bird"
-Sun Tzu, The art of war
You won. No question.
What?
He did not have to give us the story behind the blanket but I am glad he did.
Well I was glad to see this. I for one , for the last 29 years had to fire a firearm with my right middle finger, since I lost 2/3rds of my index finger in a lathe. Also it forced me to learn to shoot with my left hand as well. And it has allowed me to be a bit better at single hand firearm operations then many of my friends. Many who thought at first, I was not able to shoot proficiently. I had even fired a .50 AE Dessert Eagle, with only my right hand. and that was a fast to tire situation for me. But through vigilance and practice I can fire the Dessert Eagles and S&W 500 fairly accurately. And AR-15 pistols as well, without threading my hand through the brace .
It almost feels like an honor getting flipped off by Paul. He's looking like a Marine corps drill instructor. I was scared before I even seen a gun.
scared of what?
I'm sorry, I know people hate grammar police...but SAW
@@AnarchAngel1 seriously? You have enuff time in you’re day to correct peeple’s gramer?? Lol.
Anyone correct me if I'm wrong but he was responsible for the PT and a marine shooting instructor.
He looks like my CO when I was in Na Trang..
I always like to watch Paul's videos sitting behind my big desk while wearing a powdered wig and judge robe, gavel in hand.
😂😅👍
"I judge the internet... GUILTY!"
@@TherealTenmanI CASTRATION! DOUBLE CASTRATION!
I get it. I actually get it, and he says it alot.
@@feebypeels2883 "I don't want to see this man in court again, Bailiff. Whack his pee pee"
Great video as always. I enjoy your class room here. I've been shooting for decades but I always learn something useful here. These videos are something I always look forward to. Seems I understand your peticular way of deseminating useful information. I hope you can continue to do so. I will put more effort into supporting you. When the airwaves are full of sitcoms about multiracial non conventional marriages and CNN pretends to be news your content is like a clear water sandy bottom creek on a summer afternoon. I simply love it. Thank you Paul!!
Always enjoy your vids. Very non bias and you let the results speak for themselves thanks for posting
I had cancer under the nail of my index finger. After multiple surgeries to save the finger I still have it but it is partially paralyzed due to nerve damage. So I use my middle finger. After several years of using just my middle finger my accuracy actually is slightly better. I have to be careful because the finger is longer and I had to make sure I did not shove it too far through the guard
If you can, get a larger back strap for the grip of the firearm.
That can happen?
I hope your finger is alright :(
@@fromthebackseat4865 Yes it is not common but I thought it was a wart. Instead it was squamous cell carcinoma
@@milkpouch I still have it and it’s partially paralyzed but I still have a finger at least
Paul looks like he just got recalled and is shipping out tomorrow.
May the lord have mercy on their souls, for he will not.
I've seen this done before and my experiences follow your points.
Following a car wreck where his trigger finger was injured, my father used this technic for a while until his finger healed. He was using a revolver at that time, and his results were similar to yours.
On another occasion I was at the range with a coworker. He had shot some growing up, but hadn't shot in a few years. He was shooting my Colt Government 1911 in .45. I was standing to his left as he fired with his right hand, two hand grip. The gun kept jamming. It was working fine for me. It wasn't until I stood to his right as he fired that I saw the problem. He was pulling the trigger with his middle finger. His trigger finger was pushing on the slide stop, pushing it out of position and causing the malfunction.
Those clothes remind me a lot of my dad's old Vietnam fatigues, especially the slanted breast pockets to make for faster access.
I used to dress as a Vietnam grunt in my dad's old fatigues each year in high school for Halloween, and my best friend who was super cut went as Rambo using my dad's worn out second set that he let him cut up for the costume. We used cardboard M16 cutouts and knife cutouts because that's all the school would allow us to have in the way of weapons to go with our costumes. Still, it was always a hit because of the authentic uniforms and jungle boots (I think he purchased them from the army when returning home).
That’s a touching story. It makes me think of my father. His step father was in the Army in Vietnam. My dad always wanted to be a soldier and lives a very disciplined, soldierly life but alas, was never allowed to join the Army due to chronic lifelong asthma. I instead joined the Army at 17 years old as a combat medic. Unfortunately my child will not be wearing any of my uniforms on Halloween, I discarded almost everything reminding me of the Army some years ago. I think the uniform reminds us of our time in service. For your father who served in Vietnam during a time when individuals were being drafted, that uniform may be a welcome reminder. For myself, who volunteered as a naive man to go to Iraq, I’d rather try and forget as much as possible.
Paul is the funniest man I know that has never cracked a smile.
LOL
I'm here for 20 minutes of Paul giving us the finger haha.
He’s doing it with care😂
@@Stinger9516 Especially that little bit between 1:00 and 1:30. I'm glad he explained to us the differences there
It made me feel....triggered.....
Yuck yuck, I made a funny AND a double entendre, hardee harrrrr....... ;-)
@@StudSupreme Go to your room, you're grounded.
hello friend
I sometimes shoot with my middle finger- a habit I picked up in my teenage years playing paintball. I still do it with monte carlo stocks. I find the wrist angle more relaxed and therefore more comfortable. At the end of the day, I think whatever you practice and are comfortable with is going to be your fastest and most accurate.
(Ik this is an old comment lol)
I did the middle finger on the trigger in High School JROTC Air Rifle for 4 years. The instructors never knew why, but they also never stopped me.
Going up to real steal firearms, I have the same effect. The middle finger triggle pull on most types of firearms feels most comfortable (Except on pistols, where I feel index is more comfortable. Probably cause I'm afraid of the slide nicking my finger LOL).
This is an interesting topic, Paul. However, I'd stick with what I've always practiced, being it's the closest I'll get to retaining muscle memory.
I definitely found pulling the trigger with the middle finger advantageous in cowboy shooting with a single action .45 LC with light target loads. It basically becomes point and shoot at that point. Course, my hands aren't as beefy as Paul's and you do still have to worry about keeping your finger clear of the cylinder gap.
Tried holding the grip on an 1851 Navy, it feels too awkward. I think the extreme bend of its grip needs all the fingers you can get.
You you wouldn't happen to know which gun he is shooting at 14:33, he didn't mention this one in the video and I was thinking about looking into buying it.
@@DJxSGGxNeo That's just a Ruger 10/22 my guy, super common, cheap, reliable .22 LR rifles that come in a million configurations.
Cylinder gap and recoil control both are reason to skip this.
Cylinder gap was my primary concern seeing a revolver.
Be careful when using the middle-finger with revolvers. When using the middle-finger with a revolver, the index-finger (trigger-finger) might get in the way of the gap between the cylinder and the barrel. The gases released between that gap might be strong enough to really damage your index-finger (especially, with high-caliber revolvers). When it comes to revolvers...just use your index-finger as the trigger-finger.
Or lay your finger differently
Exactly ,I've seen pics of people's thumbs that have been severely injured because of improper 'digit' placement while shooting higher powered revolvers. Same damage could occur to the index with automatics. Could lead to very nasty injuries.
@@Bustin_cider00 Yes. However, there are no real ways of laying your finger differently, which won't effect your aim. If you curl your index-finger, your aim will be off. The reason why the guy in the video was able to achieve better aim with his middle-finger was because the index-finger was used to help stabilize the gun on the right-side of the gun. You can't do that with the revolver; which is why his aim was off when he used his middle-finger as his trigger-finger with the revolver.
I was thinking that exact same thing. Easy way to catch a burn and possibly drop your gun which could also lead to an accidental discharge in freakish circumstances albeit still possible.
@@jgarfunkle Actually, dropping your firearm and having it go off is TOTALLY possible. It happened to the father of an old friend of mine. He came out of his shed in the morning to go the flea market with us. The .22 magnum caught the door-knob of the shed; got pulled out of its holster; it landed on its hammer. That was enough weight/force to cause it to shoot. The bullet went through the door of the shed; went through through two 2x4 studs; and. luckily got caught in another 2x4 in the ceiling of the shed. It missed going through his throat and into his brain by about a foot. If that revolver landed with its barrel pointing only 1/4 of an inch further to the East, he would have taken that bullet all the way to the hospital, and right into the morgue. If it was pointed about 1.5 inches further to the South, it would have shot his son (my best friend). I was standing behind his son, so I wasn't in much danger. It was at around 7:55 in the morning, and I was still half-asleep; but, nothing will fully wake you up like an accidental/negligent gunshot in the morning.
In Vietnam, I knew a helicopter pilot who got nicked on the wrist by a 7.62/39. It barely broke the skin and was later treated with a band-aid. HOWEVER, that nick caused his entire arm from shoulder to tip of finger to be paralyzed for about 2 hours, then he was OK.
So this brings me to the point I hope you might address: Shooting a HANDGUN with your WEAK HAND (because your strong hand is disabled or you have to shoot weak handed around a corner, etc). Actually, you could address the issue of firing any weapon (pump shotgun?) when the strong hand or arm is disabled.
REGARDING MIDDLE FINGER: I was DRY FIRING my S&W Bodyguard 380 (10-12 lb trigger) strong handed & index finger with 7 yard pie plate accuracy. Then I switched to weak hand, and accuracy went to 55 gal drum accuracy. Since I MAY have to defend with weak hand because I got nicked by a .22 or a 45, or I have to shoot around barrier, I tried DRY FIRING weak hand, middle finger with back to pie plate accuracy again. Dry fired again with my Ruger p95 with strong hand/weak hand MIDDLE FINGER with same results. So whenever I shoot in training, l will now use middle finger on both hands and also will practice 50-50 with both hands. Avoiding trigger finger proximity to moving parts, spent shells, etc. is great advice.
I agree with JC Knives about how improved your MIDDLE finger accuracy might be if you had decades of practice with your MIDDLE finger.
Great video. Thanks Paul !
I have never done this with firearms, but with drills, and impact guns my dad taught me to do this when I was a kid. It keeps the tool more stable, and gives you more control. I never thought about doing it with my handguns, but in theory it makes sense.
Yep. Me too.
Except with impact tools you can stabilize the too with your middle finger. Do that with a firearm and you’ll only do it once.
With most older hand tools … planes, dovetail saws, etc, the grips are designed to be held that way. It does make one wonder.
As a Missourian, I'm a little skeptical of the claim that this video was filmed in Missouri. I didn't see any radical weather changes, and the video is over 10 minutes long
I've heard people say this no matter what part of the country they live in. Does anyone eventually arrive to the conclusion that the weather sometimes just changes quickly, in general?
@@frydemwingz Was going to say he was thinking of Michigan, but you are right, many microclimates have rapid changes.
Show me
@@frydemwingz I grew up in Missouri, and I always heard that. I assumed it was Missouri, or maybe the Midwest. Having visited quite a few different places now, everyone says that everywhere I go.
"If ya don't like the weather, just wait a few minutes"
Or something to that effect.
The videos were edited. Usually in Oregon his videos would experience 3 seasons and a major natural disaster during a day of filming.
Absolutely live for Paul's videos. :D
I have found shooting the Bond arms derringers using my middle finger to pull the trigger works better. Not only is it easier to pull but the recoil goes directly into my palm. Of course you have to make sure your index finger has to be tight on the side of that short barrel. I was hesitant at first thinking I might shoot my finger off. I guess it’s like any thing else. Constant training leads to perfection.
Had to come and see Paul demonstrate the middle finger technique lol
@Squid Game 🅥 Check this technique 🖕🏼
hello friend
Given' Paul's credential's, I'm going to assume he has a license to fly that bird.
Middle fingers didn’t make me mad. You gotta be a pretty soft shelled crab for that kind of thing to bother you.
Dear Paul & crew, I follow some 12 gun channels. Some for fun/entertainment, some for new product review,and one for self defense examples. But I get really happy when I see a new offering from you guys. Because I have complete trust and respect here plus Paul knows how to say "can you hear this"? to the dopes that come here to criticize.🤝
babe wake up new Paul harrel just dropped
Call me immature, but I found my laughter from this video significantly louder and harder than I normally do in most videos by Paul Harrell. Which would indicate that mr. Harrell is much more accurate with his humor than before his training began with his middle finger. Good video Paul..🤣🤣🤣
I have a friend with a missing index finger who has shot his 92FS for decades with his middle finger. He was once pretty competitive with it in IDPA and it didn’t hamper him much- but this was of necessity, not choice. Paul did a great job here with a balanced view of this “old but new again” topic.
Your timing couldn't be better. Was just looking into this Friday.
Not for me lol, jerry michulek seems to be pretty accurate using his pinky finger and holding it upside down
That clip of him doing that is insane
Van Damme in Hard Target lol
I wouldn't be surprised if that man could shoot accurately using his feet.
It's useful at long distance because you're not covering the target with the gun sights to compensate for a lot of drop.
Nice video as always. Not used to the lack of brown overcoat. But I’ll adjust. I like the range of experiments. 👍👍
Temp 80 and Humidity 80? Those are rookie numbers, everybody in Houston says let's get these numbers up.
We call that “March” in Florida.
I've been to Houston for work, it was miserable. Middle of summer, 90 by 9am, and I was working at one of the airports, think it was Houston Hobby...anyway, was installing kitchen equipment for a new restaurant opening inside the airport, and had to unload and uncrate the stuff coming in by truck to the loading dock, which was not airconditioned.
That loading dock had to have been at least 110 in the shade, the first day we were not prepared at all, luckily found a vending machine with Gatorade in it, we took turns buying rounds, think we emptied that machine by noon.
Used to live in Houston. Your underarms get mildewed all the time.
Paul dont think I've ever thought about shooting with middle finger, but as usual you are comprehensive
Thanks for doing this video. I was taught this technique in the early 90’s while overseas. I’ve only used it with semi-auto pistols out to about 10 yards and I don’t do it from the hip or a fully raised and extended position but during the upward sweep with a glimpse of the front sight. I’ve always found it surprisingly accurate because of the index finger pointing component.
Thanks again for the excellent video.
I like how you try to include revolvers in most of your handgun drills. As someone who almost strictly carries one, I appreciate it.
Paul has me thinking I need to add a Beretta 92fs to my collection.
I really can´t tell how much I appreciate this man!
I always wondered about this - nice
Your cartridge comments are becoming a go to for me - love these kinda of videos as well
Thanks, Paul & Co.
I enjoyed that clip at the end. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for the Paul Harrell nature documentary.
Giving my middle finger is an accurate description of how I feel about joe and beer
Juck Foe Xiden!
Upon closer analysis of using the index “ trigger finger “ ......I personally experienced a higher center of gravity In Relation to the trigger of my firearm. In context, to the use of the middle finger to pull the trigger, I experienced a more lower center of gravity more straight alignment with the trigger itself, thereby minimizing the “ side to side “ movement the index finger creates when shooting. This is probably why the groups appear to group tighter in the case of the pistol.
As for the rifle scenario, it is totally the opposite, because the position of the shooting hand is in a slightly “ tilted foreward“ shooting position, than the position of the pistol.........In the end, it’s all up to personal preference, and comfortability of the shooter, and the amount of practice one is willing to put the time into. Great analysis sir, thanks for posting.
Intro had me so weak😂😂. Love your cut man
Nice praying mantis Paul! Definitely my favorite insect. Havent seen many in my part of PA in the past few years sadly. Thankfully though that this year they are all over the place. Love it!
I'm glad he layed a blanket on that table. Wouldn't want to scratch that sweet, sweet Tapco stock. 🤣🤣. Loved the presentation! Great "finger" work.
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That's what she said.
I love this channel. I just learn so much.
Love this video!
I practice point shooting, even the middle finger razzmatazz. I've never noticed any actually improved accuracy, but I do get better timing with multiple targets. I suppose that could really just come down to it being something I practiced often though.
Excellent video, as always!
I don't know if you are planning to do one but I am absolutely hoping you give us another fantastic Thanksgiving special presentation this year.
I’ll second that suggestion
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Awesome demonstration:)
Thanks Paul
Interesting... I watched a video some years ago now on this topic, and the guys were basically working with drawn weapons in what I guess you'd call a combat situation. They walked toward target, and began shooting from what you'd call the hip and gradually raised the weapon to full aim, firing the whole time.
The idea was that you get the instinctive aim from the pointer finger while you are raising the weapon, giving you valuable hits even as you eventually get to the fully aimed point. My thought is that this is useful in this type of situation when you are looking to take an attacker down before they can take you down.
More hits in less time...??? Otherwise, it's a matter of preference and practice, yes? The 'why' of the shooting is perhaps the important factor here, I guess.
just $.02 from a carpenter, lol...
I seriously find this channel instructive. I never want to miss handle a firearm. I understand this guy is professional, and NO WAY would I attempt to copy him.
Yes but a person can certainly learn from him.
Paul's humor is why I'm still human.
Btw, nice hair cut man. Looks good.
MO guy here. Welcome to our beautiful state. Really enjoy the videos. Hope to see you over on Rumble soon. Moving away from big tech.
Mr. Harrell's intro had me laughing pretty good. I always enjoy your videos sir. Thank you for sharing.
Paul's really giving it the finger on this one. I love it.
I have a hard time believing this is Paul with such a neat haircut… it might be an impostor
He reminds me of a certain O'Neil from my childhood...
Paul has for sure kicked some Goa'uld butt!
I like the opportunity to see the marine issue Paul. I was told about this method a long time ago by a Louisiana cop. He was talking about shooting a target in the dark. Seems they would be on line and the lights would be turned off. This was 30 years ago or so and I was young then. The idea was to look at the 10 ring and never look away and when drawing your firearm he pointed to the ring and fired. He supposedly did well. I did notice Paul didn't remove his eyes from the target once he began shooting. That seems to help in my opinion as you don't have to re-aquire your target and calculate the points of aim. Good video Paul as always sir.
I think the peace, here’s your share is the most clever way to flip the bird that I’ve ever seen, hats off to you Paul
I'm here in equal parts for the shooting advice and demonstrations as for the dry middle finger flipping humor that I know Paul enjoyed more than he likes to admit.
It works well if you’re trying to do the mad minute with a bolt action 🤷🏼♂️
That's what I was thinking. I will use my middle finger to pull the trigger when I am running a bolt action for speed.
I believe the British were at one point trained to use their middle fingers on the Lee-Enfield rifles.
hello friend
Depends on the bolt action, go check out the channel of a guy called Bloke on the Range
@@jameshagerman7681 I know, I have a Lee Enfield SMLE, K98, M1903-A3, Swedish Mauser M96, 3 Mosin Nagant rifles etc etc
" Today we have a wind problem." ROGLMAO!!! Funnist stuff Ive seen all week! THANKS PAUL! PRICELESS!!
I never thought I wanted to be flipped off by Paul Harrell before but here I am and there he was extending those middle fingers in my direction quite liberating even more exciting
I already love the middle finger bit.
1:03 is hilarious.
Injured pointer finger so qualified as sharpshooter with M16 flipping the bird. 1000-inch range. 1981
1000inches = 28yards.
@@cameronalexander359 yes. No far
I injured my left wrist last year and cannot activate grip safety on 1911 to consistently fire. I have been training myself to use middle finger. Haven't live fired because I didn't stock enough ammo. Unlike you I don't know if my trigger finger is in the way of the slide operation. This video did make me aware of what middle finger shooting entails. Thanks.
I shoot left and right handed and also shoot with my middle finger too. I find it to be more accurate with an AR style gun.
Good clear vid and well presented so thanks mate. 👏👏
Regardless the accuracy it's good to practice shooting with middle finger in case the trigger finger is inoperable.
What rank are you in the what if brigade
A great point. Few people are wise enough to grasp that.
I'm blessed to still have two of each finger type.
@@andreiandrei8240 Having many times smashed knuckles, arthritis and muscle atrophy, it's not the case of "what if" but "when" my trigger finger becames inoperable.