X-Frame Grip / Shooting Techniques

[SAWMAN]

I know there are a lot of X-Frame enthusiasts here and I'm curious what techniques everyone uses for shooting their X-Frames.. Ie (Grip, thumbs, arms, elbows, stance)

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Firm 2-handed grip.

Elbows not locked, but not sagging either. Kind of like how one should keep his knees slightly bent when standing at attention for long periods of time.

I haven't put alot of thought or effort into how I place my feet. Sometimes squarely facing the target, other times one foot may be back a little bit.

 

[nebmike]

This is a video of me shooting my 3.5" .460 double-action fairly quickly with full-power .460 ammo. As you can see, I'm not a big guy at about 140 soaking wet.

http://vid908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/nebmike/IMG_5525.mp4

I use the exact same grip and stance with this gun as I do with any other revolver I shoot. I grip as high as I can with my shooting hand and wrap my off hand firmly. Its basically an isosceles stance with a bit more front-to-back separation of my feet.

You'll see a lot of videos where guys have trouble keeping both hands together under recoil - the shooting hand and gun will jump completely out of the support hand. Obviously, if you need quick follow up shots, that is not what you want to happen.

 

[Autococker07]

This is a video of me shooting my 3.5" .460 double-action fairly quickly with full-power .460 ammo. As you can see, I'm not a big guy at about 140 soaking wet.

http://vid908.photobucket.com/albums/ac290/nebmike/IMG_5525.mp4

I use the exact same grip and stance with this gun as I do with any other revolver I shoot. I grip as high as I can with my shooting hand and wrap my off hand firmly. Its basically an isosceles stance with a bit more front-to-back separation of my feet.

You'll see a lot of videos where guys have trouble keeping both hands together under recoil - the shooting hand and gun will jump completely out of the support hand. Obviously, if you need quick follow up shots, that is not what you want to happen.

Your rest flinched... just thought you would like to know.....

 

[nebmike]

Your rest flinched... just thought you would like to know.....

The blast actually moved the camera too!

 

[roscoepc]

Firm 2-handed grip.

Elbows not locked, but not sagging either. Kind of like how one should keep his knees slightly bent when standing at attention for long periods of time.

I haven't put alot of thought or effort into how I place my feet. Sometimes squarely facing the target, other times one foot may be back a little bit.

The only thing I have to offer is I have my left foot in front of my right, (I'm right handed..).. I seem to be more stable like that...

That said.. Here's a video of a guy attempting to shoot 5 rounds from a 500 in 1 second. Note how he changes his grip from a thumb around the grip to no thumb, just the butt of his palms squeezed together!! There's no way I would use that style of grip!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOzyqiT1FFA

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Yes, I have seen Jerry's "no thumb wrap" technique. I have tried it with 357... Didn't feel as solid to me...Have not tried it with 44mag or bigger, not really looking to neither... But I'm not Jerry Miculek.

 

[roscoepc]

But I'm not Jerry Miculek.

Me either!!!!!

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

I wonder if he lurks around here at all.....

 

[bionicman]

I'd suggest you pick up a copy of isbn# -10 : 1-4402-1812-9
By grant Cunningham

This book talks about a grip that has helped me be comfortable with the beast 460

 

[bcc629]

John Ross started a thread on this subject, I believe. Good info in there if anyone can find it.

 

[bcc629]

Here's a good thread:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...advice-new-would-500-s-w-magnum-shooters.html

 

[Boogsawaste]

I normally just stand like this and hold on tight!