I enjoy Hickok45 videos too. He is an interesting narrator and a good shooter. His modified Weaver stance looks unusual for modern shooters; however, I love it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Cf0WEeXZk

For me, Weaver stance or its modified variants are more flexible and appropriate for narrow and closed spaces like buildings. I believe these stances have real advantages during clearing rooms and shooting from cover.

Bob - you made a good point about changing from one gun to another. Every gun has a different point of aim, balance and grip. Occasionally I watch a Hickok45 video. I enjoy watching this grandfatherly man shoot different firearms and talk about their history. But if you have ever listened to what Hickok says, he always spends several days working with that gun before he shoots the video and makes some of the amazing shots he does.

Since I carry for self-defense, I've begun to mostly practicing with the two handguns I carry the most, a four inch S&W Model 64 and a Taurus 605 snubbie. I'm in the process of buying my first 1911, and I'll probably give that one a go for concealed carry as well. I hate to say it, but it is becoming that kind of world.

“... Beware the man with one gun, because he might know how to use it. This means practice with the gun you expect to use and carry.”

I agree 100%. When I dry-fire or shoot with one handgun for long period and then switch to another one with the different trigger, grip or sight, I need to establish eyes-hand-handgun connection again to shoot fast and accurately. Sometimes it may take a substantial period of time.

P.S. In addition to good genetic and time, we need to spend a lot of money for ammo, range time and work with a good instructor to become a proficient shooter. For many regular people it is very "expensive pleasure."

I go with Clint Smith's philosophy - Don't worry about shooting fast - worry about shooting good. By the way; Clint credits that to Jeff Cooper. Another Clint Smith saying that ties in to this, is Beware the man with one gun, because he might know how to use it. This means practice with the gun you expect to use and carry.

Proficient shooting starts with the feet and a stable, balanced platform. It travels through the body through your shoulders and into your grip. Isometrics are excellent to practice for that. Control your breathing - I exhale through pursed lips, get your point of aim, squeeze your trigger and get your surprise shot. Then you have to practice. As you age, you'll probably need to practice eye to hand exercises. Shooting is a perishable skill. It is a lot simpler than that article tried to make it.

Competitive shooting is all well and good, but just like with any competitive sport the ones who do well at it are the most genetically inclined to do well at it. I like and admire Jerry Mickulec for example, but taking advice from him would be like taking bodybuilding advice from Arnold Schwarzeneggar. It is out of my league.