Hello everyone,
I am very recoil sensitive due to arthritis at the base of my thumb and wrist. I love the 340 but it is quite painful for me to shoot. I know that it is intended to be shot little and carried a lot. I am wondering what the best way to grip the 340 is to minimize the recoil as much as possible. Currently, I turn my right thumb down and place my left thumb over my right thumb. I grip the gun tightly, with locked wrists and use the isoceles stance with arms locked out at the elbows. I have seen some people comment that a less painful stance is with the elbows slightly bent, therefore I posted this question to see what your advice would be. I shoot .38 only, not plus or .357. I do wear weightlifting gloves which have well padded palms and that does help. Anyways, I appreciate the advice and stay safe !
Jim
I am very recoil sensitive due to arthritis at the base of my thumb and wrist. I love the 340 but it is quite painful for me to shoot. I know that it is intended to be shot little and carried a lot. I am wondering what the best way to grip the 340 is to minimize the recoil as much as possible. Currently, I turn my right thumb down and place my left thumb over my right thumb. I grip the gun tightly, with locked wrists and use the isoceles stance with arms locked out at the elbows. I have seen some people comment that a less painful stance is with the elbows slightly bent, therefore I posted this question to see what your advice would be. I shoot .38 only, not plus or .357. I do wear weightlifting gloves which have well padded palms and that does help. Anyways, I appreciate the advice and stay safe !
Jim