Thumb on the slide...or not?

exit30 · Jul 22, 2022

I did a serch but didn't see any posts about this, but I've seen a lot of conflicting information online regarding the placement of your strong hand thumb on the slide for better recoil control. I recently tried it but didn't really notice a difference except that I have small hands and it is actually a bit of a stretch, much more comfy with my thumb just below the slide. Any input is appreciated.

bdickens · Jul 22, 2022

Why in God's name would anyone want to rest their thumb on a piece of metal that reciprocates at high velocity? Stupid.

Blue Jays · Jul 22, 2022

Huh? I cannot envision any situation where such a technique would be beneficial.

exit30 · Jul 22, 2022

Right? I agree, but seriously Google it and you will find advocates.

go to 5:46

ColtPythonElite · Jul 22, 2022

earlthegoat2 · Jul 22, 2022

exit30 said:
Right? I agree, but seriously Google it and you will find advocates.

go to 5:46

Garand Thumb used to have good videos.

Maybe should change the name to Slide Thumb for that vid.

CoalCrackerAl · Jul 22, 2022

I do thumb over thumb grip. I just tried holding my 9mm thumb on slide. Very unnatural for me.

exit30 · Jul 22, 2022

ColtPythonElite said:
Not

Agreed

Blue Jays · Jul 22, 2022

Even the first few minutes of that thumb-on-slide video made me nervous being fast n' loose with loaded pistols.

bearcreek · Jul 22, 2022

exit30 said:
I did a serch but didn't see any posts about this, but I've seen a lot of conflicting information online regarding the placement of your strong hand thumb on the slide for better recoil control. I recently tried it but didn't really notice a difference except that I have small hands and it is actually a bit of a stretch, much more comfy with my thumb just below the slide. Any input is appreciated.

His thumb isn't "on" the slide. It's next to it. Good example of why watching videos isn't a substitute for good training.

TarDevil · Jul 22, 2022

exit30 said:
I've seen a lot of conflicting information online regarding the placement of your strong hand thumb on the slide for better recoil control.

A "lot of conflicting information?" This is the first I've ever seen it.

CoalCrackerAl said:
I do thumb over thumb grip. I just tried holding my 9mm thumb on slide. Very unnatural for me.

Yeah, all the above.

bdickens · Jul 22, 2022

TarDevil said:
"lot of conflicting information?" This is the first I've ever seen it.

Yeah. I've never seen or heard the idea of putting one's thumb on the slide until now....

Electrod47 · Jul 22, 2022

Good way to create a jam.

jmohme · Jul 22, 2022

I have a thumb rest on my CZ but it isn't on the slide.

Body parts and mechanical parts in motion is rarely a good idea.

Kleanbore · Jul 22, 2022

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