Limp wristing

[RTFM]

As the arthritis in my hands will get (and is getting) progressively worse - I'm noticing my single hand grip strength decreasing - causing me to have limp wrist failures in my Glocks (17, 19, 26)
So far "two handing" allows me to become stable and it has not caused any problems there, but my obvious concern I may not have time or ability to get both paws on together.

Are solid metal pistols effected "as much" as combat Tupperware to Limp wristing?
Example - if I change my Glock 17 back to a Sig P226, would an "all metal" pistol be as susceptible to limp wristing from decreased grip strength?

In the mean time - I'm getting some great range time with the S&W 442 J-frame with my eyes on SP-101 or GP-100 in my near future.

Thanks all
(getting old SUCKS!)


RTFM

[MikeBjerum]

I feel for you, and I suffer the same as you  

Can't compare to Glock, but 1911, 1911 clones, Mark III, M&P and XD all do the same when the stabbing wrist pain hits  

My little KelTec is the only semi-auto I own that has not caused me problems.

Lots of water and asprin is the only thing I've found when it flares.

[kmitch200]

Old girlfriend got my P226 to FTF due to her lack of grip strength. The only time and the only person that could make that gun mess up.

[BAC]

Old girlfriend got my P226 to FTF due to her lack of grip strength. The only time and the only person that could make that gun mess up.

Well I hope you kicked that B#$ch to the curb for that!   

[MikeBjerum]

Old girlfriend got my P226 to FTF due to her lack of grip strength. The only time and the only person that could make that gun mess up.

Moral of the story is "Stick with young girlfriends!"   

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[2HOW]

Ive seen people shoot with just a thumb and forefinger on a 1911 and get no FTFs. IMO if you do not lock the elbow it will help this problem. But than again I think plastic guns are more prone to this problem.

[PegLeg45]

Ive seen people shoot with just a thumb and forefinger on a 1911 and get no FTFs. IMO if you do not lock the elbow it will help this problem. But than again I think plastic guns are more prone to this problem.

Similar to my old bullseye competition grip. I locked the gun into the web of my hand with the middle and ring finger applying the pressure to grip the gun. I never had problems, but I will admit that I was only loading 200gr semi wadcutters over 4.5 grains of Accurate #5 with a standard 16lb recoil spring.

[kmitch200]

Well I hope you kicked that B#$ch to the curb for that!   

The only reason she lasted as long as she did was world class, phenomenal, perfect tits. I mean PERFECT. 
(That and she could suck the chrome off a trailer hitch....I guess that's 3 reasons)
Sadly, even perfect boobies when boozed up every day just lose their luster.

Meanwhile back at the ranch....
I've tried to get my G27 to fail by using only my thumb and trigger finger to fire it like 2how explained with 1911s.
It never failed to feed the next round while flipping through the air - and me trying to catch it like a dumbass.

[RTFM]

The only reason she lasted as long as she did was world class, phenomenal, perfect tits. I mean PERFECT. 
(That and she could suck the chrome off a trailer hitch....I guess that's 3 reasons)
Sadly, even perfect boobies when boozed up every day just lose their luster.

Meanwhile back at the ranch....
I've tried to get my G27 to fail by using only my thumb and trigger finger to fire it like 2how explained with 1911s.
It never failed to feed the next round while flipping through the air - and me trying to catch it like a dumbass.

I suppose this is the ONLY correct reply - but I'll let you decide which picture.






And thanks for the replies everyone.

[tombogan03884]

I've been thinking about this.
Without any real testing, research, or evidence, I think 2How may have a valid point about lighter polymer slides requiring more resistance to cycle properly.