[archy]

That might be useful for a gang-banger hosing down a crowd with a full-auto weapon. Hold sideways, aim for the guy on the right, let recoil carry your point of aim across the crowd.

Particularly at night, when the sights may not be visible. But even with the broomhandle Mausers, the troops were trained to use the stock, take a steady sitting position and use the sights....when they could see them.

[Eaker]

Great explanation!

Haven’t seen you in a coon’s age.