Grip questions

[inletman]

thought I had pretty good grip....thumbs forward, palm of left hand filling the space left when dominant hand grips gun - top of palm pressing against the gun & fingers wrapping around. Oh, dominant hand up as high as possible under beavertail. When shooting, use more pressure with left hand.

saw video of Mike Seeklander...he recommends similar, but says squeeze with both hands hard pushing hard with palms. Have been shooting pretty well....tried this method & very erratic. Maybe better go back to my regular grip.

any comments or grip advice appreciated.

[M1A4ME]

At one time, when I shot pistols a lot more often, I would push forward with my right hand (the one I hold the pistol with) and apply rearward pressure with my left (support) hand.  I find, these days, that I no longer do that automatically but if I remember to do it and make myself do it, it steadies the sights on the target.

Doesn't take a lot of rearward pressure/force, but a little will steady my sight pictures for the shot.

[pewpew4life]

Grip can be a very subjective thing. But usually you want to grip as hard as you can with your dominant (strong) hand, but still be able to manipulate the trigger quickly and without inducing side to side movements. Trigger must come straight back. And with your non dominant (weak) hand grip as hard as you can without shaking. Everything else you mentioned with high grips is optimal. You also want to push forward with your dominant hand and pull backwards with your non dominant hand. In my opinion it also helps to not lock your elbows. Keep a little bend in the elbows so you can squeeze in on the sides.

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[armoredman]

I started shooting when I was nine. Over 40 years later I had some combat guru online tell me,, (after watching one of my YouTube videos), I would never be able to shoot straight with my grip. I qualify Expert or Distinguished Expert with my issue sidearm every year.  Use what feels right AND works for you.

[Wobbly]

Grip can be a very subjective thing. But usually you want to grip as hard as you can with your dominant (strong) hand, but still be able to manipulate the trigger quickly and without inducing side to side movements.

Watched a video yesterday that made sense to me. The guy was saying to grip only about 75% with your strong hand. Any harder and it interfered with your ability to pull the trigger like you need to. Then with your weak hand pulled over the outside of the strong, grip with 100%.

He was saying that it's a muscle thing. You can't grip intensely with the strong hand and have any control over the trigger finger.

Trigger must come straight back.

Agreed.

[inletman]

watched video by Shannon Smith, Grand Master and World Champion.....His grip like mine recommends 70% pressure from support hand-30 % dominant hand......went back to that today, and shot great. Of course top of palm of support hand is pressing on the gun. would think he is pretty good to listen too.

Guess different ways to skin a cat

[pewpew4life]

Grip can be a very subjective thing. But usually you want to grip as hard as you can with your dominant (strong) hand, but still be able to manipulate the trigger quickly and without inducing side to side movements.

Watched a video yesterday that made sense to me. The guy was saying to grip only about 75% with your strong hand. Any harder and it interfered with your ability to pull the trigger like you need to. Then with your weak hand pulled over the outside of the strong, grip with 100%.

He was saying that it's a muscle thing. You can't grip intensely with the strong hand and have any control over the trigger finger.

Trigger must come straight back.

Agreed.

That's pretty much the same thing that I'm saying. I think people get too hung up on percentages so I try not to use them. But yes, your weak hand should grip as hard as you can without shaking. And also pull back towards your body. Your strong hand should grip as much as you can and still be able to manipulate the trigger quickly and smoothly straight back without inducing side to side movements, and push forward. It's something that takes practice and experimentation on the part of the shooter to see what works for them. I find that if I turn my thumb in on my weak hand and apply a little inward pressure really helps me keep my sights aligned. But Tom, Dick, or Harry might think otherwise.

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