[Head416]

Oh, and most people flinch, they just don't want to admit it or don't realize it. Putting a snap cap somewhere in the middle of a magazine is the best way to find out. If the gun moves, that's a flinch. If somebody is bragging about how they don't flinch because they're a tough guy, give 'em the snap cap test. It's not about strength, it's about practicing control over involuntary reactions. Really good shooters can even keep themselves from blinking, but that will never be me. I don't have the money for that much range time.

Practice with a .22 helped me a lot to decrease my flinch. It's pretty embarrassing to watch the gun dip 4" when firing off a little .22. It's something to constantly work on and keep practicing.