Some folks have asked me to demonstrate how to shoot a pistol from a rest for testing sights and ammo.
This system allows this to be easily done.
One method is to place the butt of the pistol directly on the bag to shoot, like this.
But I feel a more stable platform is to support both the butt of the pistol and the barrel on separate bags, like this.
I was shooting my buddy Ted's new S&W Model 57, .41 Magnum.
It is a beautiful pistol.
Here's five rounds at 25 yards.
Not bad for old eyes.
One thing to be aware of is that shooting like this on bags will cause the burnt powder that escapes from the cylinder / barrel gap to burn the bags, like this.
These bags are covered with a very tough material and were not harmed.
But light weight cotton bags can be damaged by such shooting.
Be aware of this if you use other bags.
This bag system is very versatile, and can be used in many ways.
One way is to turn the bottom of the bag sideways and drape it over the front of a deer blind and turn the top 90 degrees for shooting, like this.
