Shooting Grip Technique Poll

[D.R. Middlebrooks]

I have been noticing that when I draw for dry fire for USPSA and IDPA practice i am moving my left arm higher than my right. I just noticed this recently. Could this be a natural progression to the Fist Fire technique? It feels more comfortable and I notice a higher hit factor with it.

In Fist-Fire we have (3) BASIC levels of weapons presentation which are (3) entirely different Shooting Positions. We start in Guard (Retention), progress to Partial Extension (Reverse Weaver) and then onto Full Extension (which is technically a Reverse Chapman type position, where the left elbow is locked straight and the right elbow is slightly bent to absorb recoil).


Fist-Fire Instructor Paul Sharp firing a 180 Power Factor Load. Glock 21 is in Full Recoil
(notice empty case leaving the ejection port).

DR

www.TacticalShooting.com

[CDR]

I asked Mas Ayoob in '88 or '89 if you were supposed to get a push-pull tension going in isocoles, because I was very used to Weaver and the push-pull felt natural.

"Yeah, you can do that," he said, and that was the ONLY time I've ever heard or read of that dynamic being mentioned until this thread.

Great minds think alike...........now, does anyone actually employ the isocoles coupled with a push/pull AND a tighter grip on the supporting hand than the shooting hand?  I haven't tried this yet at the range, but in dry firing it feels rather good as it relaxes my trigger finger while providing a nice lockup.

[DonWorsham]

Speaking of one handed shooting...SIGARMS Academy is holding

Single Hand Only Shooting Apr. 21 (Epping, NH) http://sigarmsnews.com/dbm83/l.html?39271&124074&cid=173&mm=3&yy=2007
 

[CDR]

Speaking of one handed shooting...SIGARMS Academy is holding

Single Hand Only Shooting Apr. 21 (Epping, NH) http://sigarmsnews.com/dbm83/l.html?39271&124074&cid=173&mm=3&yy=2007
 

Don,

What do you find the most effective way to grip a pistol or revolver one handed?  By this I mean how much pressure should be exerted in the fingers or palm versus just gripping as hard as you can.  How do you keep a relaxed trigger finger to get a good press going?  Any recommendations? I want to start practicing at the range one-handed as well and will be doing it both righty and lefty.

Thanks

[DonWorsham]

Don,

What do you find the most effective way to grip a pistol or revolver one handed? 

I have a firm grip on the gun (like a good firm, manly handshake) and alot finger on the trigger. You have to remember, I'm not shooting for groups, I'm not shooting 20 feet away, I'm not using sights. I'm drawing from a pocket holster and putting 2-3 rounds into a target 2-5 feet away. I have a home range so it helps for this type of shooting. Guys at the indoor range said, nope not here.

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[CDR]

I have a firm grip on the gun (like a good firm, manly handshake) and alot finger on the trigger. You have to remember, I'm not shooting for groups, I'm not shooting 20 feet away, I'm not using sights. I'm drawing from a pocket holster and putting 2-3 rounds into a target 2-5 feet away. I have a home range so it helps for this type of shooting. Guys at the indoor range said, nope not here.

Screw the grip.............I want to hear about the HOME range!!!!   Nice!!

[DonWorsham]

Screw the grip.............I want to hear about the HOME range!!!!   Nice!!

It's a mound of dirt that needs to be several feet higher!

[CDR]

It's a mound of dirt that needs to be several feet higher!

Hey....I've got a home range too!!!

[wheels]

I shoot 1 handed all the time. I had a car accident that paralized me from the chest down. (t-3) Consequently it's very very hard to hold my hands in front of me much less hold any kind of weight. I have tried many times and I look like Barny Fife and I will hit everything except the target infront of me. To me the best way to shoot 1 handed is to follow these general steps.

1) Tight grip on the gun.
2) Bend elbow slightly. If you hold your arm out ridged, it puts extra strain on your elbow.
3) Aim.
4) exhale
5) Pull trigger slowly.


I am still working on being able to shoot fast. This is very difficult to do. I need to take some pictures of my targets because I have gotten pretty good. Groups are in the the size of a coffie cup, small plate at 10 yards.. Your strong arm is doing the shooting, the other one is working as a counter balance. I grip the wheel of my chair, I have seen some people tense up their fist and hold it to their chest. Why I have no idea. Use it as a counter balance instead.

 

[DonWorsham]

I shoot 1 handed all the time. I had a car accident that paralized me from the chest down. ( To me the best way to shoot 1 handed is to follow these general steps.

1) Tight grip on the gun.
2) Bend elbow slightly. If you hold your arm out ridged, it puts extra strain on your elbow.
3) Aim.
4) exhale
5) Pull trigger slowly.


Groups are in the the size of a coffie cup, small plate at 10 yards.. 

Dude, I'd say you are one fine shot!