Maintaining proper grip

Rastoff · #51 10-06-2015, 04:12 PM

Try it without putting that leg out there. It's easier than it sounds. I'm no spring chicken anymore and if I can do it, you can do it.

Rastoff · #52 10-06-2015, 04:14 PM

Wait, I just thought of something. Which side are you trying this on? If you're a lefty, like me, it's easier to stay behind the barrier if you're peeking out the left. If you're right handed, it's easier on the right.

I switch hands to make this work for me on either side. This is one more reason to practice, at least a little, with your support hand.

Muss Muggins · #53 10-06-2015, 04:26 PM

A proper two handed grip is accomplished with 30% of your dominant hand grip and 70% of your non-dominant hand. Hold easy with the trigger finger hand and clamp down with the other . . .

JMichaelTX · #54 10-06-2015, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rastoff

Try it without putting that leg out there. It's easier than it sounds. I'm no spring chicken anymore and if I can do it, you can do it.

What's the advantage?

Seems to me that by putting my leg just a small distance out gives me better support and balance to handle recoil and rapid fire, without exposing very much.

Rastoff · #55 10-06-2015, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JMichaelTX

What's the advantage?

The advantage is less exposure and quicker target acquisition.

Most who put that foot out for support will step then lean. This takes more time. If you step and lean at the same time, the platform is a tiny bit less stable until you're settled.

Yes, it does give better support, but at the cost of some exposure. This is a decision only you can make. We each have to balance our risk vs reward with each shooting scenario and position. I'm just offering up alternatives.

jim46ok · #56 07-28-2017, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadctr

This is probably not the best thing to do, but I have grip tape on the front of my trigger guard. I then wrap the forefinger of my support hand around the front of the guard. Works for me.

Don't doubt yourself. I stippled mine and love it. This guy Jerry recommends it. Maybe you have heard of him. He is the World's Fastest Shooter and more...

jim46ok · #57 07-28-2017, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MSG Glenn

Good discussion!!

What needs to be said has already been said. Gripping can be standardized for all people but many will have to make minor modifications to accommodate their own hands. I've standardized my personal grip but sometimes revert back to the way I was taught those many years ago. I noticed no difference in my abilities. I guess it's all in how comfortable & stable the grip is at the time. Sometimes it's as simple as "some days I feel like a nut - some days I don't". Whatever works.

Thanks for your double service..!

Rastoff · #58 07-28-2017, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jim46ok

This guy Jerry recommends it.

You'll also notice that he doesn't do that.