tbtrout
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Thumb over thumb. I tried the thumbs forward and it is more awkward than shooting weak hand.
How do you grip it: Thumbs forward or thumb over thumb?
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Thumbs forward for me.
I have read a good article about grip, which discussed how Brian Enos and Dave Sevigny hold their pistols. Here's the link:
http://www.handgunsmag.com/tactics_training/combatg_100306/index.html
I have read a good article about grip, which discussed how Brian Enos and Dave Sevigny hold their pistols. Here's the link:
http://www.handgunsmag.com/tactics_training/combatg_100306/index.html
burningsquirrels
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^ +1. the moment someone showed me the thumbs foward and i dumped a magazine into my first 3 inch group at 25' (besting my 10"+ groups), i was like, "well damn... now that makes sense..."
rantingredneck
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I'm a thumbs forward kinda guy.
I've never beeen able to make the thumbs forward grip work while shooting my 1911, seems that the web of my hand doesn't quite push the grip safety down. No problems with the thumb over thumb grip.
Anyone else have this issue, or am I doing something wrong?
Anyone else have this issue, or am I doing something wrong?
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I started hooking the index finger of my support hand over the trigger guard. It gets my grip a little higher and feels natural.
MS .45
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I switched to the thumbs foreward grip a couple of years ago. It took some getting used to but my shooting improved once I had mastered it. It is now a completely natural grip for me.
try rotating (not slideing) the support hand more forward and allowing the firing hand to fully contact the backstrap/grip safety
bluetopper
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I was taught if a handgun was meant to be shot with two hands it would have two handles on it.
peacemaker45
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Thumbs forward. Overlapping 'em causes the sights to dance around toward the left, and not return to alignment under recoil.
~~~Jesse
~~~Jesse
Good thread.
I have a new rig I have been trying to get a "grip" on.
I have not had a pistol for over 10 years.
The thumb forward works best for me.
After reading this and looking at the pics I tried it out.
It didn't take much to get the hang of it. I can now dry fire with a spent cartridge on the slide in DA and it doesn't fall off.
Good stuff.
I can't wait to get to the range to see if my shotgun pattern tightens up.
I have a new rig I have been trying to get a "grip" on.
I have not had a pistol for over 10 years.
The thumb forward works best for me.
After reading this and looking at the pics I tried it out.
It didn't take much to get the hang of it. I can now dry fire with a spent cartridge on the slide in DA and it doesn't fall off.
Good stuff.
I can't wait to get to the range to see if my shotgun pattern tightens up.
gc70
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I respectfully disagree. I shoot thumbs-forward except when that technique interferes with the gun's operating controls, in which case I switch to thumb-over-thumb.
boomstik45
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I use thumb over thumb because it is more comfortable for me and I have experienced better control. Even then, it's probably not EXACTLY somebody's text book definition of that particular grip.
Having said that, I figure thumbs forward is a good grip to use...if it works better for you.
I do not believe in the foolishness of "this grip is better, regardless of your comfort level...and I'm right because these other guys do it too."
I've tried thumbs forward several times and each time it's been less effective for me than thumb over thumb. It must be the way my hands/fingers are shaped. Either way, I go with what works for me and my big hands. Again, if thumbs forward works for you, then by all means use it. It's a simple difference in technique....
Having said that, I figure thumbs forward is a good grip to use...if it works better for you.
I do not believe in the foolishness of "this grip is better, regardless of your comfort level...and I'm right because these other guys do it too."
I've tried thumbs forward several times and each time it's been less effective for me than thumb over thumb. It must be the way my hands/fingers are shaped. Either way, I go with what works for me and my big hands. Again, if thumbs forward works for you, then by all means use it. It's a simple difference in technique....
boomstik45
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AHANES,
It's only an issue if you're having a problem shooting that way or if the thumb over thumb technique does not allow you to maximize your ability to shoot well. If a different grip works better, go to that. Otherwise, don't let someone else tell you that you're wrong unless they can prove it to you.
Some of the comments on this topic have been absolutely hilarious. People actually think this is a matter of right or wrong. Oh, and you should always, always, always keep your hands at 10 and 2 on the steering wheel at ALL times. If you do not, you are a bad driver and guaranteed to wreck the car. Never pick up the fork with your left hand unless you are using your right hand to do something else, or you will choke on your food. And most importantly, always remember to yell "NO FART ZONE!" whenever bending down to pick up something if somebody is standing close to you....otherwise I guarantee they will fart right in your face, whether they have gas or not....
It's only an issue if you're having a problem shooting that way or if the thumb over thumb technique does not allow you to maximize your ability to shoot well. If a different grip works better, go to that. Otherwise, don't let someone else tell you that you're wrong unless they can prove it to you.
Some of the comments on this topic have been absolutely hilarious. People actually think this is a matter of right or wrong. Oh, and you should always, always, always keep your hands at 10 and 2 on the steering wheel at ALL times. If you do not, you are a bad driver and guaranteed to wreck the car. Never pick up the fork with your left hand unless you are using your right hand to do something else, or you will choke on your food. And most importantly, always remember to yell "NO FART ZONE!" whenever bending down to pick up something if somebody is standing close to you....otherwise I guarantee they will fart right in your face, whether they have gas or not....
OP
OP
CountGlockula
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^^^^
LOL boomstik.
LOL boomstik.
SwampWolf
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makarovnik's got it exactly right. I would add that, whichever grip you decide is best for you, IMO it's best that you maintain the same grip on whatever handgun you are shooting whenever possible to avoid confusion at a time when confusion will get you killed.
KBintheSLC
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I generally shoot thumbs forward. It seems to help me avoid moving the muzzle when I squeeze the trigger.
sohcgt2
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Thumb over thumb, I have large hands and thumbs foreward would allow me to cover my own muzzle with some smaller frame pistols and would cause me to cover the cylinder on most revolvers.
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I'm faster with thumb over thumb. At what are said to be common handgun fighting distances, it's pretty easy to achieve eight-inches of accuracy that way.
Thumbs forward usually puts one of my digits on the slide lock lever, frequently resulting in a failure to lock open on an empty magazine.
That said, I'm more precise with thumbs forward at distances beyond fifteen yards, but I still have to go slower while shooting that way. At twenty to twenty-five yards, though, I'm equally slow, no matter what I do with my thumbs.
Having said that, I'm not convinced that thumbs forward is sufficiently superior to matter at oft-stated common handgun fighting distances (within seven yards). I am, however, happy to be edified otherwise.
Thumbs forward usually puts one of my digits on the slide lock lever, frequently resulting in a failure to lock open on an empty magazine.
That said, I'm more precise with thumbs forward at distances beyond fifteen yards, but I still have to go slower while shooting that way. At twenty to twenty-five yards, though, I'm equally slow, no matter what I do with my thumbs.
Having said that, I'm not convinced that thumbs forward is sufficiently superior to matter at oft-stated common handgun fighting distances (within seven yards). I am, however, happy to be edified otherwise.
1SOW
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Thumb forward
+1 See Todd Jarrett pistol grip lesson: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4584332856867071363
Thumb forward also balances trigger 'push'. BEFORE you bring your trigger finger down to the trigger, the thumb and trigger finger are both pointing at the sharp end.
Most semi-auto National competitors use thumb forward, but not all. If it works best for you, it's right for you.
If the gun doesn't fit your hand then grip changes/adaptations are needed.
+1 See Todd Jarrett pistol grip lesson: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4584332856867071363
Thumb forward also balances trigger 'push'. BEFORE you bring your trigger finger down to the trigger, the thumb and trigger finger are both pointing at the sharp end.
Most semi-auto National competitors use thumb forward, but not all. If it works best for you, it's right for you.
If the gun doesn't fit your hand then grip changes/adaptations are needed.
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