CraigC said:That said, I prefer to grip and shoot all my DA's the same way and all my SA's the same way. That way I don't have to have any sort of deliberate thought when I pick one up to make the loud noise.
It's a valid point, and to be honest, one of the very few I've read that's a rational critique of the thumbs-forward grip.
To counterpoint, though, when shooting magnum powered stuff, I'm not quickly drawing, establishing a fast hardwired grip and blazing rounds off. Nor do most, I suspect, which is a point made by 9mmepiphanny. The big stuff is a tool for a different job. When shooting this stuff, then, I have the time and forethought to adjust my grip accordingly, and my thumb remains fully intact.
CraigC said:Something to think about if your shooting interests are more varied than some.
Variety can be bought. Proficiency is another matter. If "some" aren't pro shooters, their time & finances are limited, so "they" have decide where their best balance lies.
It's a big sandbox, though, with plenty of room for everyone to do whatever puts a smile on their face.