Learning the Fast Draw, Part 1

[@ChromeArty]

you can just tell from that short three minute video that this guy is a class act. thanks for taking to time to learn us all up:)

[@Three_Sevens]

I am from the future

[@ImCookieBandit]

@@Three_Sevens shut up

[@ChromeArty]

you can just tell from that short three minute video that this guy is a class act.

[@tahoetom9932]

This video got me into QuickDraw years ago. Hope your still doing well my friend.

[@tahoetom9932]

Hands down the best vid on the internet for QuickDraw

[@ChrisGordan]

Alfonso's of Hollywood makes exact replicas of Eastwood's rigs, with the same "rough out" leather. It is indeed a beautiful rig Some of Eastwood's rigs were made by Andy Anderson and were called the "Walk and Draw" rig. It had a steel lined shank, and needed no leg tie-down. I think that there is another maker who offers the original Anderson W&D models as well. Just search the names that I mentioned, and you will indeed find where you can have one custom made to fit you.

[@abrahemsamander3967]

Will look into.

[@iknowmy3tables]

thanks for doing this video I haven't found many intructional videos for doing fast draw and your video was one of the most useful

[@ChrisGordan]

You'll probably want a Ruger New Vaquero in .45 Long Colt caliber, with the 4 5/8" bbl. It's exactly the gun in the video series. you can get in blue or stainless finish. There's also a very active Fast Draw club just south of you, in Fernley, NV. PM me if you have other questions.

[@Shadowkiss1]

I think you are a great teacher Christopher, and thank you for the videos they are very appreciated.

[@ChrisGordan]

I looked at the Heritage-Piettas from Italy, assembled here. Retail ~20% less than a Ruger New Vaquero. In any case, if you don't have it modified, it WILL break. I've seen Colt clones break down in a week just from thumbing. Rugers are much stronger but will still show probs fairly quickly. None should be fanned out of the box. 'Smithing costs as much or more than the gun, and good leather is required and expensive. Save until you can do it right, or what you do spend will be wasted. Good Luck.

[@ChrisGordan]

If you mean choosing between the calibers in a single action, my preference would be the .45 since it's quite a bit lighter (smaller holes, more steel). Funny though, most of my live ammo shooting is indeed with .38/.357, but that's in double-action guns. Both my SA's are in .45LC .

[@ChrisGordan]

Haha- the bass is of Tyrolian origin, circa 1880-1900 a.d. It must have been either in a school or a touring company in the early 20th century, as there a signatures scratched on the back, one dated 1927, the other, 1932. BTW, in Vegas, keeping my powder dry is easy...it's keeping my instruments humidified that's tough! LOL.

[@ChrisGordan]

I use the 4 5/8" New Vaquero in .45LC. (lightest, handiest gun/cal) Fixed sights always on fast draw guns...othewise you're sure to tear your hand up catching it on a sight. You'll find the Ruger much stronger than the Colt/clones, although some like the feel of the Colt better. Where there used to be QUITE a difference between a SAA and a Ruger Blackhawk/SuperBH, The NewVaquero is much closer to the weight, balance, and grip angle of the SAA, while being much stronger internally.

[@ChrisGordan]

I had to look them up too, and they're sure beauties! 100% made in the U.S.A too, not an Italian replica. It is, however a Colt design. Even if it is the finest example of the original design (which it may indeed be), it would NOT hold up to any amount of fast draw, but should certainly function perfectly for CAS or any normal shooting that doesn't exceed what it was designed to do. Otherwise, send it to one of the 3 "Bobs" (Graham, James or Munden) for fast draw mods.

[@ChrisGordan]

I don't own a Navy .36, but do have a 3rd Model Dragoon- at 66oz. empty, fast draw is out! LOL Seriously though, one must NOT use "fast draw" methods with these. The cylinders will skip, caps can also fall into the lockwork if the muzzle is not elevated between shots, etc etc.

[@gb-bp1me]

This guy is awesome! I learned a lot.

[@ChrisGordan]

Every day, and several nights per week! I'm a professional musician in Las Vegas.

[@Basshanns]

Chris, I like your videos. Cool Upright Bass! Mike Hanns

[@thellreed6]

Andrews Custom Leather is the absolute best

[@JoanieKennedy]

I love this guy! I love old west style fire arms but I also love the technique and flow of the old style draw. Back in the day quick draw was more like an American martial art now days with all the glocks and stuff its mostly just spray and pray. I like this guy he makes me think of a martial art everything in some form or fashion is kung fu

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

+Joanie Kennedy Hardly. The "tactical" training is still very much like the old martial arts. Elegance is in pragmatics and there is nothing spray and pray about that.

[@1880TimeTraveler]

Great series,,your videos have made me decide to take up fast draw,, thanks,,Ill let ya know if i shoot my toe off,,,lol

[@BullRonin]

Is Bob James known as "Badlands"? If so I think he was on a sharpshooter special on the History Channel. Since then I've been trying to remember the name. One Kick ass gunsmith.

[@elira67]

Chris your a BADASS!!!!!, i wish TEXAS would allow open carry...

[@aprildukes3705]

great instruction i picked up some great tips from you . by the way what is your hat style and maker. thanks

[@thrashertshirt2899]

Ay bro who watching in ALMOST 2020

[@hornstra1]

Look out!! Killer guitar behind you!

[@loosdamoose4489]

I'm gonna need this where I live

[@ChrisGordan]

The Navy is superb in every category relative to its type, but only real-world, conventional (and safe) methods of drawing and firing should be used, i.e. draw-cock-fire in sub 1sec. In "fast draw", we're chasing a 1/4 sec. This is quite impractical with the ol' Navy .36. Nonetheless, it's a great piece of history and a great gun to own.

[@slickslack7000]

Nice video. All I want to know is where can I get a holster like the one Clint Eastwood wears in his spaghetti westerns?

[@StantheGunman]

Great video! Thanks!

[@claytonhatfield1596]

What would you rather have. The El Patron, or the Taylor “Tuned” Smokewagon...?

[@mobytoss]

Brilliant, thankyou so much!

[@TheVirtuoso883]

Thank you very much chris have a good day

[@ChrisGordan]

@mysticpluck8 Go to fastdraw.org. You'll find a listing of all active clubs in both CFDA and WFDA...the two organizations have different rules and styles, but if you do a bit of reading, you'll quickly determine which you'ld prefer.

[@ChrisGordan]

No, That was Bill Oglesby, (Badlands Bill). Bob goes by the Arizona Thumber.

[@ChrisGordan]

See my other video, "Fun with the Single Action Colt" for a better description of the difference between a more authentic rig and the fully modern fast draw rig in these vids. There's a world of difference- fast draw rigs were patterned to look like some of the Hollywood type holsters, but are far more modern and complex. Things like steel lining in the boot, shank, and hip plate, are innovations for the SPORT of Fast Draw, and nothing else. Authentic style rigs are better for all-around use.

[@ChrisGordan]

Just found the Anderson W&D's (made from the original patterns... "spaghettiwesternreplicas" dotcom ...$500

[@nick191088]

it looks like you're ready to quickdraw just the way you're standing right from the beginning

[@tobitobito]

nice target behind :)

[@Dilbert1999]

@maxergud So what if I don't draw my gun at all?

[@chickenmerryhawkdehisnear6989]

i thought this vide was about fast drawing and painting too man!

[@TheVirtuoso883]

Were these holsters fabrications of hollywood? mainly the drop holster that you are wearing at the moment or did they really exist back then and used

[@riversgunkingdom5360]

Can you recommend a holster for fast draw? Thanks

[@ChrisGordan]

Rugers are quite strong, but fast draw involves stresses for which it was not designed. The main areas are from momentum of the heavy cylinder on the bolt, frame and cyl. notches, and damage to the pawl that indexes the cylinder from an overcock stress. I don't have the space here to cover it completely, but I have described everything fully in PMs...check you inbox shortly. Anyone else interested, PM me and I'll send a copy of the info.

[@docholiday1806]

Christopher Gordan send me a copy if you can, I want to try this but don’t want to hurt my gun

[@ChrisGordan]

How 'bout the Ruger New Vacquero I used in the video? Caliber, .45 Long Colt, with a 4 5/8" barrel. Don't forget that good leather can cost as much as the gun.

[@pepper8892]

If I may ask? What Cal. gun do you use, and how long is the barrel? I'm just a new guy, and I would like to time Matt Dillon on gunsmoke and see if I can beat his time. I also have a old west 1873 single action with a 7 1/2 barrel.. Is is possible??? Just a childhood dream.

[@donze52]

YOU MADE A NICE FILM I like a nice BB pistol to fast draw, use it on the ranch for rattlers now I am an old man at 60 but still play a wee bit, see the first 20 seconds of my film (dont talk to cops) on donze52 channel that should show you just how much faster you are than me

[@wildernessbound4247]

Just noticed - this is the same holster "The Virginian" wears

[@SpencerHockey767]

what kind of rig are you wearing and what are the barrel lengths of the ruger and the colt

[@NecroAnjelis]

I'm here for the fast draw, but that is one ROCKING bass in the background! How old is that? :D

[@wsearp]

I used the Rod Redwing method back in the 50s.... Very fast.... I spent 100s of hours in practice, then realized I was very proficient in a hobby I would never be able to use in real life and if I did I would go to prison... I could stand with my gun holstered and have someone with a gun on my fully cocked and I could draw and fire before they pulled the trigger... Of course in real life we would both be dead....

[@mmadsen1968]

nice

[@mejang2222oao]

I was just wanted to how to do quickdraw in TDS

[@Khorne_of_the_Hill]

what exactly has been done to the "tuned" gun?

[@cyrusmalvecino5956]

Thx man my bully didn't stand a chance!

[@ChrisGordan]

@robertsfunny1995 If you have to even ask, then it's certainly pointless to attempt to explain. LOL!

[@ttransponder]

E o tipo de revolver,apenas peacemaker?

[@JayJay-de5jv]

I’m 14 years late oh well glad to be here

[@mysticpluck8]

Okay, so where in So Cal can someone learn to do this? Are there any women's fast draw clubs?

[@ChrisGordan]

I'd like to, but I have no video that I'm particularly proud of, or is representative of what I do. Audio, sure. No good video as yet. My standards are just too damn high LOL! That particular upright is a Tyrolian bass made circa 1880's-90's. My other is an Italian bass which is being restored at the moment. The electrics are a '66 Jazz bass, and a fretless clone with a graphite neck and light body.

[@tomgrana3439]

What type of holster are using. Where can I buy one similar. What pistol do you recommend for fast / quick draw?

[@Prowbar]

Tom Grana holster is made by Alfonso of Hollywood - they have a website. For thumbing, most people prefer Rugers, I do not, I prefer Colts. Ruger are sturdier but Colts can technically be set up to out last stock Rugers. Fanning requires specially tuned guns.

[@morriszachrisson8359]

I do not really understand. Are also holsters divided in fast draw ones and usual? Cause I have a cowboy holster, but I have to push the revolver in with a strenght to hoster it. So my holster is tight and the seller says there is no wrong with this holster. (?) SVARA

[@ChrisGordan]

Practical holsters MUST hold the gun securely. Fast draw rigs have NO retention...in fact, the cylinder can be turned with the gun in the holster. There is nothing “wrong” with your holster- it should fit fairly tightly, and should take a sharp pull to release the gun.

[@Schtevs]

whats the hat model ? Idlike to buy one

[@world.enterprises1225]

I don’t know why I’m watching this, I live in the UK

[@Acts-ms6vr]

What kind of rig are you wearing? Where can I get one?

[@wildernessbound4247]

David: Try [e-mail] - he makes handmade holster rigs

[@ChrisGordan]

Alphonso’s - Hollywood CA. Expensive, but mine is almost 30 years old. It’s worth every penny.

[@ChrisGordan]

You didn't mention the gun type, and I'm not a gunsmith, but... It could be as simple as the spring on the plunger that retains the pin. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Contact the manufacturer of your gun, or see a good 'smith locally.

[@ChrisGordan]

@153masterchief Whatever you do, DON"T use that ol' Colt for this stuff...it's much too valuable.

[@maxergud]

@robertsfunny1995 If You draw first, then you are a murderer. If He draws first it's self defence.

[@Shuukyou]

yeh dude that was a weird question. the point is to learn the fast draw.

[@IowanLawman]

haha, i hav a original 19th century colt SAA, but i dunno how to use it. someone help me.

[@sterbenx754]

RDR2?

[@Dilbert1999]

I just never really understood the point of fast drawing in the first place, I was wondering why it mattered who pulled out the gun first.

[@dpr74]

Because whoever gets the gun out first will get to shoot first???

[@ChrisGordan]

Alfonso's of Hollywood. Their website only shows a small fraction of what they make. The quality is unsurpassed. "alfonsosgunleather" dotcom.

[@opmike343]

@153masterchief Obvious troll is obvious.

[@Three_Sevens]

I like replying to these comments saying " I am from the future "

[@angelusavila3832]

Who has been the fastest?

[@Nebsk8]

Is there anyway that you could still fast draw using a Kydex holster? If you were able to still allow the cylinder to spin?

[@johnringo2872]

are there prizes in the competitions? cash, new trucks, or what? just curious....

[@DreamwalkerFilms]

Pretty sure that's a Bass, brother.

[@Raunchtastic]

Its a double-bass. Fail.

[@ChrisGordan]

Not lately...LOL!! Besides, I'm tryin' to quit! :-)) Seriously, though- don't do this stuff with live ammo, ok??!!

[@thegoldenpanda6673]

What’s some 13 years ago huh

[@Texo_McKevo]

Schofield

[@phxxr650r]

@robertsfunny1995 ITS ON YOURE HEAD ROBERT

[@Seriouslysincere]

2024

[@richardredecker1004]

If you want to shoot, shoot. Don’t talk

[@thekidonthestreet1]

Man that's a hell of a violin behind you like it's in steroids or something! Haha

[@Chris-cm4wn]

This shit is old....

[@ChrisGordan]

Don't you mean, "classic"? ROFL!

[@Chris-cm4wn]

Oh, yes

[@Chris-cm4wn]

This is classic

[@jedslather]

Are you a liberal? or just blank?