The Big Debate Gun Weight

[GoatBoy]

I have to say, it's really interesting reading this thread, and I don't mean in the sheer-comedy-of-xXhAppyAznXx's-response kind of way.

I'm surprised at all the big guys supporting light setups -- usually you get the big guys going, "I'm big and tough, you need to go lift weights you pansy."

[breg]

To quote one of my favorites:
"Heavy is good, heavy is sign of reliability. If it does not work, you could always hit him with it."

Jokes aside, I prefer a heavier gun. I found a way to use the weight of the gun to bring it to firiing position quicker.
That and the lack of weight in lighter gun (the old Dye Ultralight Cockers for example) made me think that I was going to break them if i was too rough with them. Plus, I just feel better when I have the weight there reaffirming the gun's prescence in my hand.
I guess that I could say that a heavier gun feels more substancial (sp?) in my hands.

[ghideon]

Heavier. Easier for me to steady the gun.

It's the reason why I shoot better with a .44 single action pistol than I do with a .22 single action.

6 feet 2 inches 240lbs.

[Enemy]

ok this definitley has been shot to death but i will post my opinion.


ill admit just with a classic mag on a 88/4500 my arms do get tired but as far as runing with my gear im just as fast as with out. it comes to personal prefrence and i have none. if it shoots and doesnt break on me than im happy..played a game with an e-mag and the weight was overally exagerated people just need to stretch before the game a little more. oh fyi 5'8" and 130 and i have no problem with any gun you hand me ill be just as good.

[Raven4000SX]

I know that my arm gets a bit tired carrying my Warped stainless steel Minimag. I guess cuz i don't really work out. I never have.

[Cryer]

For me personally, I like having a lighter setup because its easier to snapshoot.

I'll pivot the marker to one side at the bottom of the grip and it makes it easier if I only have to snap 3 or 4 pounds instead of 10.

My original mag I could snapshoot like nobodys business... I was a little slower with my emag...

I just plain cant do it effectively with a buddys warped, all-stainless, RT.


A lighter setup is also easier to switch hands with. I'm the kind of guy that likes to use both sides of his bunker.

[NeoMoses]

To me, weight means nothing without balance. I prefer a gun that has a center of mass inside of the trigger guard, something I can balance on my index finger when I'm holding the gun with a neutral grip. A gun like this is easier to re-direct than an off-balanced gun, regardless of the weight. In my experience, a balanced 10 pound gun is easier for snap shooting than an off-balance 7 pound gun. But again, that's my opinion, it's worth exactly what you paid for it.