Why does Sam Fisher hold his gun like a spastic?

LibertyCap89 · 12-31-2010, 12:34 AM

Is there really any benefit holding a pistol at a retarded angle? I would like real soldiers to put this to the test because it's quite a retarded technique...

It's sort of halfway between gangster braap braapp type aiming and normal aiming.

I would like to see the story behind him learning to hold a gun like a twat.

Almsivi · 01-01-2011, 06:51 PM

Probably to make Sam look more cooler than he already is

I dunno really, don't really care that much about it.
But holding a gun sideways like that in reality would make it harder to hit your target I think, that's why I think holding a gun the "gangster" way looks real silly

nichols0vision · 01-03-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LibertyCap89

Is there really any benefit holding a pistol at a retarded angle? I would like real soldiers to put this to the test because it's quite a retarded technique...

It's sort of halfway between gangster braap braapp type aiming and normal aiming.

I would like to see the story behind him learning to hold a gun like a twat.

Sam is the type of man who faces several enemies at once, risking his own life in trying to take them all out at once. Using that angle not only pumps his adrenaline but it is also a very important technique in gunplay (thats moving while shooting acrobatically).

W41T3R · 01-05-2011, 01:22 PM

Sam uses 'Krav Maga'. In Krav Maga, the key is to inflict as much damage as possible, in the shortest amount of time. Holding a gun sideways increases movement speed in turning and aiming.

Simply put, Sam. Will. Kill. You.

RadiantViper · 01-06-2011, 10:38 AM

It's apparently an actual technique ... so, that's why.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_Axis_Relock

lazygammer13 · 02-10-2011, 08:45 PM

The technique isn't actually called Krav Maga; that's his hand to hand fighting style... I forget what it's actually called; it's on the Splinter Cell Wikipedia page though. It's to help you, as someone else already said, to shoot while aiming and you can ever so slightly adjust it quickly to aim at targets that are at long, medium, and short distances. It's basicly so he can snipe with a pistol at long range, and also quickly move to melee if needed.

zIII JOKER IIIz · 02-27-2011, 02:58 PM

He holds it like a spaz in the CE edition's figurine, looks weird, and the gun is a fauna green....

Brutalsleeper · 02-27-2011, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by zIII JOKER IIIz

He holds it like a spaz in the CE edition's figurine, looks weird, and the gun is a fauna green....

I think the guns is meant to be gold tinted, just like the gun Victor (I think that's his name) gives you when you meet.

Ps Why does Sam Fisher look completely different on the figurine than to the way he does in game?
The only guess i can make is that the design of Sam changed way after the figurine went into production... either that or it's a really crappy model.

Dudeguy12zxq · 03-20-2011, 03:34 PM

Holding his gun that way also makes it harder for his enemies to disarm him. They cant anyway but still. Making it realistic.

Scorpio198750 · 04-17-2012, 08:50 AM

This shooting system is called Center Axis Relock (CAR) and it was invented by Paul Castle! It's used in Close Quarters Combat, and there are 4 different positions: High, Combat High, Extended, and Apogee! Here's some more info about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_Axis_Relock

Cadwgawn · 04-22-2012, 08:48 PM

I shoot like this. Really good for panning and taking out targets all over the place.

JPEC83 · 05-09-2012, 01:19 PM

I hope in the sequel they allow you to change stances. That would be awesome.

thisispreston · 06-15-2012, 12:17 AM

i just love the name of this thread!! i genuinely lol'd at it

NetroDude · 12-04-2012, 10:52 AM

Because he is one.

vader99 · 12-06-2012, 01:59 AM

Haha, I just noticed this when you mentioned it. Props for making me laugh.

12-31-2010, 12:34 AM	#1
LibertyCap89 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 37 View My x360a Profile	Why does Sam Fisher hold his gun like a spastic? Is there really any benefit holding a pistol at a retarded angle? I would like real soldiers to put this to the test because it's quite a retarded technique... It's sort of halfway between gangster braap braapp type aiming and normal aiming. I would like to see the story behind him learning to hold a gun like a twat. Last edited by LibertyCap89; 12-31-2010 at 12:43 AM.

01-05-2011, 01:22 PM	#4
W41T3R Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 14 View My x360a Profile	Sam uses 'Krav Maga'. In Krav Maga, the key is to inflict as much damage as possible, in the shortest amount of time. Holding a gun sideways increases movement speed in turning and aiming. Simply put, Sam. Will. Kill. You. __________________ This has been Wally, For WalcomTV.

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RadiantViper Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,737 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	It's apparently an actual technique ... so, that's why. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_Axis_Relock __________________ ~Xbox.com\|TrueAchievements~ ~Thanks to jtr1gg3r for the sig~ ~Retail 100%: 124 - Latest: Defiance ~ ~Arcade 100%: 75 - Latest: Ms. Splosion Man~

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01-01-2011, 06:51 PM	#2
Almsivi Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 284 View My x360a Profile	Probably to make Sam look more cooler than he already is I dunno really, don't really care that much about it. But holding a gun sideways like that in reality would make it harder to hit your target I think, that's why I think holding a gun the "gangster" way looks real silly

02-10-2011, 08:45 PM	#6
lazygammer13 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: I live in a small little Nowheresville in Michigan. Posts: 185 View My x360a Profile	The technique isn't actually called Krav Maga; that's his hand to hand fighting style... I forget what it's actually called; it's on the Splinter Cell Wikipedia page though. It's to help you, as someone else already said, to shoot while aiming and you can ever so slightly adjust it quickly to aim at targets that are at long, medium, and short distances. It's basicly so he can snipe with a pistol at long range, and also quickly move to melee if needed.

02-27-2011, 02:58 PM	#7
zIII JOKER IIIz Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wells, Somerset Posts: 18 View My x360a Profile	He holds it like a spaz in the CE edition's figurine, looks weird, and the gun is a fauna green....

03-20-2011, 03:34 PM	#9
Dudeguy12zxq Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 5 View My x360a Profile	Holding his gun that way also makes it harder for his enemies to disarm him. They cant anyway but still. Making it realistic.

04-17-2012, 08:50 AM	#10
Scorpio198750 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: United States Posts: 15 View My x360a Profile	This shooting system is called Center Axis Relock (CAR) and it was invented by Paul Castle! It's used in Close Quarters Combat, and there are 4 different positions: High, Combat High, Extended, and Apogee! Here's some more info about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_Axis_Relock

04-22-2012, 08:48 PM	#11
Cadwgawn Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 5 View My x360a Profile	I shoot like this. Really good for panning and taking out targets all over the place.

05-09-2012, 01:19 PM	#12
JPEC83 Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 62 View My x360a Profile	I hope in the sequel they allow you to change stances. That would be awesome.

12-04-2012, 10:52 AM	#14
NetroDude Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 111 View My x360a Profile	Because he is one.

12-06-2012, 01:59 AM	#15
vader99 Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 96 View My x360a Profile	Haha, I just noticed this when you mentioned it. Props for making me laugh.

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