Best revolver grip position ?

[7shooter]

I have been reading some books on revolver shooting and am wondering if there is general consensus about fingers over fingers thumbs over thumps versus thumbs forward.

Thanks.

 

[Old_Cop]

I used crossed thumbs when I shot revolvers in PPC matches in the late 1970s early 80s. The use of semiautos precludes this thumb position. Now I use thumb over thumb shooting both.

 

[chief38]

Hint: If you are a right handed shooter, when shooting single action use the thumb of your left hand to cock the hammer back. This way your grip on the revolver does not change - consistency. Reverse this for left handed shooting obviously. It will give you better groups once this method is mastered.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Try them all and see what works best for you.

I've seen the "right grip/stance" change........ well truth be told; I plumb lost track whether it was 5, 6 or 20 times over the last 45 years......

I'm an old dog and still just do old dog tricks.

 

[double-dipper]

I use thumb over thumb when shooting my revolvers and thumbs forward on semiauto pistols, but I really have to think about it. Thumb over thumb has always felt more comfortable for me even shooting semiauto pistols.

 

[WardenRoss]

I shot police revolver competition on our pistol team for many years (back when revolvers were king). We traveled and I lived on the firing ranges back then. I'm talking about combat type courses with rapid reloads.

I used the loose handshake grip as we were taught back then. I have an attic full of trophies. Always qualified expert.

That said, Jerry Miculek says I was doing it wrong.

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