Muldune21 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 I am thinking about using thumb pedal on open gun, do you like it or hate it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 I have been shooting my TruBor for about ten years, and don't see the need - I rest my thumb on the C-More mount ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 I rest my thumb on the C-More mount ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muldune21 Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 I haven't thought about that, is there a good amount of space to park thumb on c more mount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Enough for my thumb:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muldune21 Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 Maybe I will have to check out mount and parking space before deciding on pedal. I do like a left hand out as far as possible grip to control recoil, but I have never shot an open gun, how is recoil and tracking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) Have them on 3 open guns. I use CR speed/rht. Edited June 24, 2016 by echotango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I started shooting my Open gun by placing my thumb along the side of the frame mount and was quite happy with that approach. I recently decided to try a thumb rest and bought a CR Speed RHT. It will take more getting used to. That rest is not adjustable and places your thumb higher than without. I don't put much, if any, down force on the rest. I still push against the side of the frame mount. It does seem to help with dot tracking and if I decide it a plus, I'll try an adjustable one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muldune21 Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 I hear you zzt, maybe it will be just a good reference point to have the same grip every draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mitch Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 They don't solve a problem, especially if your grip is good. Who wins nationals with a thumb rest? No one. Jerry Miculek says thumbs don't do anything for shooting, and I stand with Jerry because he is greatest. You should really focus on developing a good grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I have GoGuns on my open guns and love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Yeah, this guy should work on his grip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY BARONE Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Chris Tilley has won Nationals with a thumb rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5-O Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I use them on my open guns and I like it. Try it out and see if you like it. Some do and some don't. I did have the mounting area milled about half the thickness which brings the pedal closer to the gun and gives me a more consistent grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyjones Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Anyone use them on limited guns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muldune21 Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 I hear both sides, I think I would like to try it just for a consistent rest point. I think all the top tier guys you have to take with a grain of salt, they are bad ass freaky talented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Anyone use them on limited guns? Same thumb rest on my open gun. Used an old scope mount as the backer/shield on the limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge40 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I have one on my limited gun. My grip was good already I just like the way it feels. It confirms the grip, it's like an index point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWard79 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 The advantage to using a thumb rest is grip consistency. There are a lot of different thumb rests on the market that place your support hand in different positions. The key is to find the one that naturally supports where your thumb would ideally go. If the thumb rest is in a natural position it will not torque the pistol if you apply more pressure. I purchased a few before settling on one similar to the rescomp design, but I'd recommend handling a few different variant to save frustration and funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muldune21 Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share Posted June 26, 2016 I think i am getting one, i like the idea of a constant index point and i would like to get as far out as possible to control the recoil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue edge Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Anyone use them on limited guns? I like them, I use the PT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) Anyone use them on limited guns? Same thumb rest on my open gun. Used an old scope mount as the backer/shield on the limited. that is one nice limited gun. I'm not really a 'limited guy' but I'd happily rock that! edit: oh and yes I like and use them. Edited June 27, 2016 by BeerBaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltlover Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muldune21 Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 Sweet looking gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janskis Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) I started shooting my Open gun by placing my thumb along the side of the frame mount and was quite happy with that approach. I recently decided to try a thumb rest and bought a CR Speed RHT. It will take more getting used to. That rest is not adjustable and places your thumb higher than without. I don't put much, if any, down force on the rest. I still push against the side of the frame mount. It does seem to help with dot tracking and if I decide it a plus, I'll try an adjustable one.I recently got an advice to push the thumbrest hard with my thumb and to push up with an equal force on the bottom of the trigger guard with my index finger. The grip should be good when you can rotate the gun in your left hand only with the said grip.I noticed a huge difference in dot bounce, the dot doesn't even leave the lens anymore Edited June 27, 2016 by Janskis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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