TV revolver hold

toddimusnimski · Jun 1, 2025

I was watching an episode of The Wild Wild West from 1966 and saw this unusual gun gripping style being used. Has anyone else ever noticed an actor holding their firearm this way? I've seen it before; it's usually an older, short-barreled revolver being used. It looks really odd to me. Is it just someone being unfamiliar with gun handling and no armorer on set?

Not sure if this is the best subforum to post this in...
Todd

MelvinWalker · Jun 1, 2025

It looks like some of the new hires from Memphis during the first week in the academy.

Actually, the gun frame looks really small like a small .22 that's too big for his hand.

Truckman · Jun 1, 2025

Way too much finger on the go-bang button...

...Ben

Green Frog · Jun 1, 2025

The more I look at that guy’s hand, the more deformed it looks. Maybe that’s the only way the poor guy’s hand works.

Chuck24 · Jun 1, 2025

Closest I can come is pictures of WW2 British soldiers using their middle finger on the trigger and thumb and forefinger to operate the bolt

45Smashemflat · Jun 1, 2025

I read the title and was expecting a photo of someone going “full
Sabrina.”

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ron 57 · Jun 1, 2025

It almost looks like the gent is holding the revolver with his right hand and the lady is offering her assistance with her left hand. Her left arm under his right arm. His left arm seems to be pointing down, not somewhat forward.

bigggbbruce · Jun 2, 2025

Looks like it's pointed in the right direction and finger in trigger guard.

It's a movie. Not a class on gun handling.

Alk8944 · Jun 2, 2025

Without being able to see the gun better there might be a spur on the trigger-guard, There is a set of rubber stocks that place your hand in that position too, They are called the ERGO Delta Grip. It is actually a most comfortable grip style, just looks odd to many people. Here is a link to the Ergo web site: https://www.ergogrips.net/shop/delta-grip/

rockquarry · Jun 2, 2025

bigggbbruce said:
Looks like it's pointed in the right direction and finger in trigger guard.

It's a movie. Not a class on gun handling.

Did anyone except my dad really watch 'Wild, Wild, West"?

Alpo · Jun 2, 2025

rockquarry said:
Did anyone except my dad really watch 'Wild, Wild, West"?

I did back when it was on.

Couple of years ago I bought the first season, and watched maybe 5 episodes.

Thought, "damn, this is a dumb show".

AlHunt · Jun 2, 2025

rockquarry said:
Did anyone except my dad really watch 'Wild, Wild, West"?

I would, if it were on.

'79 Magnum GT · Jun 2, 2025

rockquarry said:
Did anyone except my dad really watch 'Wild, Wild, West"?

Sure did!!! Even bought the DVD's when I retired 5 years ago. I hadn't seen it since the 60's and didn't watch it all the time when it was on.
I cured that.

'79 Magnum GT · Jun 2, 2025

AlHunt said:
I would, if it were on.

It's on METV, if you get that channel. Channel 77 on DTV

'79 Magnum GT · Jun 2, 2025

toddimusnimski said:
I was watching an episode of The Wild Wild West from 1966 and saw this unusual gun gripping style being used. Has anyone else ever noticed an actor holding their firearm this way? I've seen it before; it's usually an older, short-barreled revolver being used. It looks really odd to me. Is it just someone being unfamiliar with gun handling and no armorer on set?

Not sure if this is the best subforum to post this in...
Todd

If you can find the episode I'll look for it. I have them all in DVD.

decuerno · Jun 2, 2025

Is that actually a WWW episode? I never recall a DA small revolver being represented in that series…but regardless…it IS “Hollywood” ya’ know…

toddimusnimski · Jun 2, 2025

It was season 2 episode 11, the one with Archie Bunker ( Carroll O'Conner). It's that middle finger jutting out so much that is really distracting. I've seen it before in other older shows; it doesn't look natural or comfortable.

Todd

BillyKframe · Jun 2, 2025

In 1966 I was a member of Ron Riley's Batman club, but I knew a middle school guy who really liked The Wild Wild West.

rockquarry · Jun 2, 2025

Alpo said:
I did back when it was on.

Couple of years ago I bought the first season, and watched maybe 5 episodes.

Thought, "damn, this is a dumb show".

That's what I thought; about five minutes of that show was enough for me. Watching an entire episode would be torture.

MP-5 · Jun 3, 2025

Dumb show? “I dare ya!”

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