BarnSide Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I’ve been told by my coach that my grip is too hard on the pistol and he said I should imagine the pistol as a paper cup, I’m just wondering how hard should the correct grip be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbeck Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I would do a search on the subject. I'm not saying your coach is wrong but you will likely find the general consensus is grip as hard as you can for the length of the stage without having any negative side affects such as shaking, too much thought on it, or focusing on it too hard. You want to be able to see your sights move through the entire recoil process and a firmer grip will make this muzzle rise and flip less dramatic. Try to focus on putting more force on the gun with your weak hand and it will help get the forces right without affecting your trigger squeeze. If your trigger finger slows because you are squeezing too hard with that hand you are over doing it. If you are shooting open it may be an entirely different conversation, so consider that as well. Do a search though, there is a huge amount of info out there on the various opinions for the "correct grip" Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEAVY556 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 There is a video on YouTube with Jerry Miculek where he talks about grip. He mentioned that your weak hand should be tired after 200-250 rounds of practice. The more consistent my grip and first shots are, the more I'm using my hands equally together. Remember, you are controlling and directing an explosion. Any technique works when you have time, but in a match time is against you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel6977 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I've gone with my support hand like I am doing a pretty firm hand shake. My strong hand is if I caught a fly in my hand, that's how hard I'm gripping. Most importantly is to try and separate the trigger pull from the grip of your strong hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I’ve been told by my coach that my grip is too hard on the pistol and he said I should imagine the pistol as a paper cup, I’m just wondering how hard should the correct grip be? This was in reference to what pistol shooting sport? Free Pistol perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRush Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Judging by the number of us who have battled tendonitis and use Captains of Crush I think many practical shooters are using a firmer than "paper cup safe" grip. I couldn't get good results out of a major caliber Glock until I learned to clamp down on it. I started the CoC regimen after reading about Vogel working with the heavier grippers- the idea being you should grip until you shake, "maximum effort", and then reduce pressure until you stop shaking. The stronger you are, the higher your non-shaking grip pressure will be. You can shoot decent groups with a very light grip, but unless you are shooting a very heavy gun or perhaps an open gun your splits will suffer compared to a firmer grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRush Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Try to focus on putting more force on the gun with your weak hand and it will help get the forces right without affecting your trigger squeeze. If your trigger finger slows because you are squeezing too hard with that hand you are over doing it. +1000 I just picked up the IMTUG 4 for training my lower fingers, with the thought I would forcibly close grip and work on manipulating my trigger finger. My trigger finger is downright disobedient while I'm closing that gripper! Hopefully I can train that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co-exprs Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 In my pistol classes, I teach that you should grip hard enough to keep your hands from shifting during fire. If you have to readjust your grip, squeeze a little harder. Many people confuse grip strength with wrist tension. Your wrist tension should be nice and firm, but your grip should be just enough. This combination will give you the best balance between recoil management and trigger control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Glocks, and other "flexy" polymer guns respond very well to a FIRM GRIP! I have a background in Bullseye (master) Metallic Silhouette (master) USPSA (master) and I would agree with MikeRush's view...grip it until it shakes and back it off till it stops. That is the proper grip. Worked (works) for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kujo929 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Locking the wrist is more important than a super grip in my opinion. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickd1 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 + 1 grip it until it shakes and back it off till it stops.ive only just found this out and it makes a world of difference, now all I've got to do is remember this in a course of fire cos i keep forgetting and go back to a light grip and its not a pretty sight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnSide Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 Thanks for the replies. I was just shooting a Glock 9mm at a stationary target on the range. The problem is I get shaking and am exhausted after 50 rounds. 'You should grip until you shake, "maximum effort", and then reduce pressure until you stop shaking' I’ll give this a go thanks. Any tips for making sure the wrist of the non firing hand is locked correctly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsticks Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Any tips for making sure the wrist of the non firing hand is locked correctly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnSide Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 Downward tension is in the wrist of the support hand only right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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