Help with proper grip on semi auto
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I guess that is what you call it. The Army and Navy taught that method for the 1911 as I understand it. It's the same grip you use with a revolver, at least when I was trained back in the 60's.
I am 6'4" at 278lbs with XLG hands and very little body fat.
I've shot 41mag,44mag,357mag revolvers. Hot 10mm's, Desert Eagle in 44 mag, 45acp in a 1911, Glock 30/21 etc..
Just a little background (not ment to brag).
At State and fed requals I placed in the top Three of 60 officers (first to fire and finish) and have shot some perfect scores both with Revolvers and 40 cal pistol. Considered an expert in handgun/shotgun/rifle. So if that is what you call it, Yep it works for me!
It was stated that she had short and stubby thumbs. You can shoot with the thumb over or under the shooting hand thumb.
The important thing is that she is comfortable and accurate with the grip she uses regardless of the grip style.
Be SAFE and Shoot often!
I am 6'4" at 278lbs with XLG hands and very little body fat.
I've shot 41mag,44mag,357mag revolvers. Hot 10mm's, Desert Eagle in 44 mag, 45acp in a 1911, Glock 30/21 etc..
Just a little background (not ment to brag).
At State and fed requals I placed in the top Three of 60 officers (first to fire and finish) and have shot some perfect scores both with Revolvers and 40 cal pistol. Considered an expert in handgun/shotgun/rifle. So if that is what you call it, Yep it works for me!
It was stated that she had short and stubby thumbs. You can shoot with the thumb over or under the shooting hand thumb.
The important thing is that she is comfortable and accurate with the grip she uses regardless of the grip style.
Be SAFE and Shoot often!
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crankyoldlady
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Sounds like you are a "natural". Possibly it would have made little difference which grip you started with and stayed with for fifty years.
nachogrande
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NO SHOOTING COACH/INSTRUCTOR HERE.
I'd say get some in person help. What works for one, won't work for all. My left thumb points inwards after a surgery & can push the gun to the right, which is what it kinda looks like her thumb is doing, but I'M NOT THERE??? I USE thumbs forward, or I push the gun right. Different grip styles don't seem cool or uncool to me, just different. I'll have to have my cool factor appraised??? Try different holds & see what works. TEHO.
I'd say get some in person help. What works for one, won't work for all. My left thumb points inwards after a surgery & can push the gun to the right, which is what it kinda looks like her thumb is doing, but I'M NOT THERE??? I USE thumbs forward, or I push the gun right. Different grip styles don't seem cool or uncool to me, just different. I'll have to have my cool factor appraised??? Try different holds & see what works. TEHO.
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Close. The heal of the firing hand fits into the palm of the left hand. Fingers of the left hand (little finger fits on back of hand,ring finger fits behind knuckles, middle finger in front of knuckles, front finger beside middle finger). The off side thumb rest under the firing hand thumb on the middle finger(thumb forward). There is no pressure applied with the off hand thumb. Finger positions may vary depending on hand size.
You put downward pressure with the gun hand and put upward pressure with the off hand. Whatever it takes to steady the weapon.
Get a good firm grip on the pistol.
You can also control horizontal movement with this grip. This grip has worked for many a student over the years.
Hope this clarifies the hold I'm using. Works for both pistols and revolvers. Finger placement may vary depending of hand size.
Be SAFE and Shoot often!
You put downward pressure with the gun hand and put upward pressure with the off hand. Whatever it takes to steady the weapon.
Get a good firm grip on the pistol.
You can also control horizontal movement with this grip. This grip has worked for many a student over the years.
Hope this clarifies the hold I'm using. Works for both pistols and revolvers. Finger placement may vary depending of hand size.
Be SAFE and Shoot often!
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Oh, my...I was hoping I was wrong.
I am glad it works for you, but that grip has not been taught or even considered relevant in a very, very long time...it died even before the Weaver was laid to rest.
Getting the gun as deep in the hand as feasible, thumbs forward, the support hand providing the majority of the grip....its been proven to the be the best way time and time again (until the next best way comes around). What works for games works for real life.
I am glad it works for you, but that grip has not been taught or even considered relevant in a very, very long time...it died even before the Weaver was laid to rest.
Getting the gun as deep in the hand as feasible, thumbs forward, the support hand providing the majority of the grip....its been proven to the be the best way time and time again (until the next best way comes around). What works for games works for real life.
Every one of them. I wouldn't consider any defensive shooting instructor relevant if they only teach the thumbs forward grip. What gamers do is irrelevant to me.
Some good points here...
Getting a (Combat) Grip
The context we are discussing is civilian concealed carry/self-defense, so the "best" grip when taking into consideration all factors relevant to that context may be different than the "best" grip for competition shooting or perhaps even military and law enforcement applications.
If you asked me the best way to punch, I would need to know the context. If you just wanted maximum driving power to win an impax contest or get the high score on one of those punching power machines, what I would teach you would differ from what I'd teach for the cage, ring and for the street since mobility, defense and countering are irrelevant. Even between boxing, MMA and the street would be differences due to the different context and circumstances to consider. You can't exclude them when determining the best way to punch anymore than you can ignore them when looking at the best way to shoot or even grip a handgun.
Getting a (Combat) Grip
The context we are discussing is civilian concealed carry/self-defense, so the "best" grip when taking into consideration all factors relevant to that context may be different than the "best" grip for competition shooting or perhaps even military and law enforcement applications.
If you asked me the best way to punch, I would need to know the context. If you just wanted maximum driving power to win an impax contest or get the high score on one of those punching power machines, what I would teach you would differ from what I'd teach for the cage, ring and for the street since mobility, defense and countering are irrelevant. Even between boxing, MMA and the street would be differences due to the different context and circumstances to consider. You can't exclude them when determining the best way to punch anymore than you can ignore them when looking at the best way to shoot or even grip a handgun.
nachogrande
Member
REALLY?
[QUOTE its been proven to the be the best way [/QUOTE]
BY WHO AND FOR WHO?
[QUOTE its been proven to the be the best way [/QUOTE]
BY WHO AND FOR WHO?
crankyoldlady
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THE CORNERED CAT
Grip | Cornered Cat
And since I disagree with her, I can not recommend her website.
Since the OP is concerning the best autoloader grip for a 61 year old female, this article brings up some excellent points. And considering the OP also owns revolvers, which she could potentially be forced to use in a defensive capacity, I think the advantages and versatility of a grip suitable for both shouldn't be dismissed.
https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/whats-wrong-grip/
https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/whats-wrong-grip/
Rastoff
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nachogrande
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BELIEVE IT OR NOT.
We do not live in a perfect world. For S/D purposes in a REAL situation, both hands may not be working or, available. It might be worthwhile to practice one handed, & point shooting with both hands. "Now just hold still while I get my grip/stance/sight alignment all set up".
We do not live in a perfect world. For S/D purposes in a REAL situation, both hands may not be working or, available. It might be worthwhile to practice one handed, & point shooting with both hands. "Now just hold still while I get my grip/stance/sight alignment all set up".
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We do not live in a perfect world. For S/D purposes in a REAL situation, both hands may not be working or, available. It might be worthwhile to practice one handed, & point shooting with both hands. "Now just hold still while I get my grip/stance/sight alignment all set up".
Exactly. Maybe throw in a few warm ups and make sure your clothes are straight and won't foul your draw.
