1911 Limp wristing?

[conan]

From Ed Browns website

3. Maintain a firm grip on the firearm throughout the entire firing cycle. The 1911 is a recoil operated firearm.

 

[Clark]

Limp wristing the science answer

 

[robctwo]

Do this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa50-plo48

 

[Phil DeGraves]

Limp wristing can have an effect on the functioning of the pistol. For a 1911, the most prevalent result of limp wristing is the failure of the slide to lock back on the empty magazine. Short slides are less likely to be affected by limp wristing. Long slides will be more affected. Heavy guns will be less affected. Light guns will be more affected.
So the most likely gun to result in a FTF because of limp wristing is a long slide light weight pistol.
You guys can deny it all you want, but limp wristing is a fact. Smaller bodied non-shooters will have more malfunctions with all makes and models of guns than the equivalent larger, stronger non-shooters due to limpwristing. Off hand unsupported shooting also results in more malfunctions than supported shooting and strong hand unsupported for the same reason. This is documentable fact, not just conjecture, insecurity about ones macho-ness, excuses about ones expensive gun, or any of the other baloney reasons that people give.

 

[sturmgewehr]

While limp wristing is a fact (it does occur) it doesn't occur with all pistols or designs. Some pistols are more prone to limp wrist malfunctions (Glock 17/19) while others are mostly impervious (1911).

To think all guns are equal and all designs function the same is naive.

There are a lot of variables that dictate if a pistol will be prone to such malfunctions. Action type, materials used in construction, caliber, etc. all play a factor.