Originally Posted by
country1
The Weaver stance or a variation of it has its advantages, but so does the isosceles. Once they master the isosceles, then they may want to work on a variation of the Weaver. One advantage the Weaver does have is your body presenting a thinner target for a threat from the front or back. However, if you can't hit it is worthless.
I definitely agree that both Weaver AND Isosceles have their merits, and shooters can capitalize on either of them, or a blend of both.
In general, I recommend Iso or modified Iso (basically, Iso on top, with a split stance on bottom more like weaver), because it lets people "aim with their belly button". If your face, feet, and belly button are pointing at target, then most likely, your arms are too (in iso), so it makes it a lot easier for people that don't practice as much as they should.
Another Iso advantage for people in body armour is that it doesn't expose your "holes" as much as weaver used to.
Then again, most people shoot for pleasure, and will hopefully never have to worry about taking fire.
But on point, this guys "cup and saucer" grip and forced strong hand thumb cocking technique is for the birds.