AnaxImperator
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.45&TKD said:Yes, there is a proper way to hold a revolver(several ways in fact)I guess I never thought theres a different way.
I'm interested to see this as well. A proper and improper way would be good if available
Anyone care to elaborate. Pictures would be helpful.
I've been on this forum for years and this is the first time I've seen this topic come up.
Here's the way I was taught, and I've seen a couple wheelgun old-timers unconsciously use this grip when picking up a semiauto, and then readjust. Try and keep your hand as far up the grip as possible to bring the barrel-axis close to your wrist-axis, which will reduce muzzle-flip.
(Note: this was an awkward picture to take by myself)
Here's the grip I see most people using who regularly shoot semiautos, with the support-hand just cupping the grip-hand. It's harder to control the revolver and you'll get more muzzle-flip this way.
As said before, there's more than one way hold a revolver, especially with all the different grip styles now. I'm not saying my thumb-over is the right way, just how I was taught and I've seen others use.
This is how the idiot who lost his thumb was likely holding his .460.
And this is just a .357.... Imagine now a .460!