Shooting Grip Technique Poll

[CDR]

This is one of those questions to determine thought process as a visual just doesn't do it.  The Weaver style push pull seems effective but do people incorporate it while not utilizing a Weaver stance?  I've also heard some people place significantly more grip pressure on the non-shooting hand, say 70/30, in order to relax the shooting hand and, in turn, relieve tension from the trigger finger to allow a gentler squeeze of the trigger...sounds reasonable. Many just squeeze the shooting hand as tightly as possible up until a tremor is felt and then engage the trigger.  So what works best for effective trigger and recoil control while minimizing muzzle flip? 

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[DonWorsham]

I took the poll, but I find I shoot one-handed more these days.

[CDR]

I took the poll, but I find I shoot one-handed more these days.

Sure.........YOU have to be different!!     

OK, I'll add another choice.  You can change your vote.

Don, I'm curious as to why you have decided to shoot more one-handed.  What advantages or preferences do you find over a two-handed grip?

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[Shawn Knight]

I find the Enos/Leatham grip to my liking.

[CDR]

I find the Enos/Leatham grip to my liking.

Does that fall into any of the categories described in the poll?  If not, could you describe the technique used?

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[DonWorsham]

Sure.........YOU have to be different!!     

Don, I'm curious as to why you have decided to shoot more one-handed.  What advantages or preferences do you find over a two-handed grip?

I practice self-defense shooting mostly now. Up close to the target. Draw from the pocket. Two quick shots. Moving away from the target (sometimes into it). You don't have to be a good shot for this. 15 feet is a long shot for me now.

[CDR]

I practice self-defense shooting mostly now. Up close to the target. Draw from the pocket. Two quick shots. Moving away from the target (sometimes into it). You don't have to be a good shot for this. 15 feet is a long shot for me now.

Good idea Don for a pocket draw for sure.  I'm definitely going to be adding this to my range practice routine as soon as my S&W snubby arrives.  Wouldn't it also be beneficial to practice these shots two handed at times?  With respect to two handed shooting, which technique do you prefer?

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[m25operator]

My 2 penny's

1st. Grip the pistol with the strong hand about as well as you would a claw hammer you were about to drive a nail with, whether for one handed or two handed shooting.

2nd. If possible use the support hand around the strong hand, wrapped around equal amounts of the fingers slightly pulling back with the weak hand and slightly pushing forward with the strong hand. It should feel comfortable not awkward. Your thumbs should be along side the pistol, one above the other, strong thumb on top, pointing toward the target.

3) Stance is as important as grip, feel balanced, whether moving or still, weight distribution is key. Keep the knees flexed. Watch Shooting Gallery, especially if Todd Jarret is showing you something.

4) Practice both ways and transitoning from 2 handed to one handed, strong or weak hand.

5) If you grip a pistol hard to the poing of trembling, you will find it hard to press the trigger without a sympathetic nerve reaction, trigger finger should be relaxed and independent.

6) When shooting a heavy recoil pistol, 44 magnum or heavier, the soft touch will benefit you more. Hard recoiling pistols will always win, the harder you hold them, the harder they will hit you. Allow them to recoil, but have enough grip to control it.

Keep the change

[Shawn Knight]

Does that fall into any of the categories described in the poll?  If not, could you describe the technique used?

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I think it falls into #2.
http://www.handgunsmag.com/tactics_training/combatg_100306/

[DonWorsham]

With respect to two handed shooting, which technique do you prefer?

I'm more of a #4 kind of guy. That's how I voted.