http://www.nramuseum.org Pistols in exhibit belonged to world record-holder Ed McGivern. John Popp talks to Senior Curator Phil Schreier about the legacy of the man who was the father of competitive fast shooting. Born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1874, Ed McGivern could fire five rounds from a Colt single-action revolver into three distinct holes in a target 50 feet away, all in the space of less than half a second. Renowned for his accuracy almost as much as his speed, McGivern eventually lost his world record, but he was the originator of his own unique category of competitive shooting.
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Excellent,Phil. McGivern is an intriguing character.
GiantPinhead 3 hours ago
Mcgivern is the fastest shooter, but the fastest quick draw goes hands down to Bob Munden. Munden holds 18 worlds records and no one can out draw him. Alot of people don't know the difference between fastest shooter and Quick draw. One note, while Munden is fastest in quick draw he is also extremely accurate also.
surrynet 1 month ago
@Burimproi1
Nobody? Maybe. But only because after word got around about his speed and accuracy, he would have been shot in the back.
donteverlietome 5 months ago
@bigtoeeric in old west he would be "Nobody" :D
Burimproi1 11 months ago
His 2/5ths second shots were done with a S&W .38 Special double action revolver, not a single action.
John234pwns 1 year ago
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Zman263 1 year ago
Someday I hope to be as good as Ed McGivern, I keep working on it, it's esoteric.
alanleewaddell 1 year ago
thank you for this. what a treasure.
MrBrasscheck 1 year ago
In the old west he would have been the fastest gun alive, no one could have matched him.
bigtoeeric 1 year ago
Ol' Ed was the greatest.
wachabuck 1 year ago