I really want to get a 642 but when I pick the gun up and point it naturally, it is aimed high. I was thinking of getting the crimson trace laser grips on them and it looks as though the backstrap is large which may help bringing the sights down. Does anyone know about this? Hopefully I can find a 642 without the internal lock.
S&W 642 grip question
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jfh
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Here's a couple of observations:
Most people I know who are not revolver gunnies tend to grip firearms low, so that the pointing excercise does not change the normal alignment of their hand-wrist-forearm-upperarm.
1. The way you pick up a 642 'naturally'--say, off a table / display case, then juggle it in your hand to get your natural grip--is not necessarily the grip you want to adopt for good shooting in SD scenarios. Under a more realistic scenario--say from a pocket draw--even if your holster is cut right you may still not get your natural grip.
2. A high grip--one with the thumb-forefinger web up above the grip-frame transition--is the one that is most helpful is controlling recoil and that also allows for a more secure hold with a short / boot grip installed. That feels unnatural when trying to aim--but it will feel much better when point shooting.
It sounds to me like you are already starting to grip the 642 high, and that is probably a good thing. I shoot a j-frame with the CT-405 (short) grip installed. The recoil pocket does add to the grip, but it doesn't, IMO, aid in adjusting my point / 'natural grip.' I simply have practiced enough to develop new muscle memory so that my 'natural grip' has changed.
Jim H.
Most people I know who are not revolver gunnies tend to grip firearms low, so that the pointing excercise does not change the normal alignment of their hand-wrist-forearm-upperarm.
1. The way you pick up a 642 'naturally'--say, off a table / display case, then juggle it in your hand to get your natural grip--is not necessarily the grip you want to adopt for good shooting in SD scenarios. Under a more realistic scenario--say from a pocket draw--even if your holster is cut right you may still not get your natural grip.
2. A high grip--one with the thumb-forefinger web up above the grip-frame transition--is the one that is most helpful is controlling recoil and that also allows for a more secure hold with a short / boot grip installed. That feels unnatural when trying to aim--but it will feel much better when point shooting.
It sounds to me like you are already starting to grip the 642 high, and that is probably a good thing. I shoot a j-frame with the CT-405 (short) grip installed. The recoil pocket does add to the grip, but it doesn't, IMO, aid in adjusting my point / 'natural grip.' I simply have practiced enough to develop new muscle memory so that my 'natural grip' has changed.
Jim H.
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jfh
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And thank you for the thank you.
No doubt your semi-auto background makes it feel unnatural. FWIW, there's a very good video of Jerry Miculek demonstrating revolver grips. Google it--and try to get used to the weak-hand thumb wrapped over and not placed alongside, plus adapting your strong-hand thumb to a tuck-down. Having your weak-hand thumb alongside can be detrimental to your heath. There's a thread on THR showing a thumb severed in the joint from the forcing-cone blast effects of a 500 Magnum.
Jim H.
No doubt your semi-auto background makes it feel unnatural. FWIW, there's a very good video of Jerry Miculek demonstrating revolver grips. Google it--and try to get used to the weak-hand thumb wrapped over and not placed alongside, plus adapting your strong-hand thumb to a tuck-down. Having your weak-hand thumb alongside can be detrimental to your heath. There's a thread on THR showing a thumb severed in the joint from the forcing-cone blast effects of a 500 Magnum.
Jim H.
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Thanks AGAIN. Here is the link in case anyone else wants it: http://www.myoutdoortv.com/pdk/web/smith.html?feedPID=00zG15zm84msK0GbWemanhJ0KNWQYqM4
jfh
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and just an added note: Jerry's discussion includes grips for various frame sizes.
He demonstrates the j-frame / 642 grip at about the 1:20 remaining marker.
Jim H.
He demonstrates the j-frame / 642 grip at about the 1:20 remaining marker.
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Thanks a lot for the link. I really enjoyed that!
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