Grip Problem: Support hand slipping forward

[mkmckinley]

After a couple range sessions I think you guys have diagnosed and helped me correct my problem. I tried a combo of more support hand grip and less support hand rotation and that was enough to pretty much fix the problem. My sights are tracking better as well. I tried using my pecs a little and a little bit of rearward pressure with my support hand but that seemed unnatural and require a lot of concentration on my part. I may try to get more accustomed to doing those things in order to make them an effortless part of my stance. In retrospect it seems like it would have been pretty easy to figure some this out on my own but sometimes I guess it takes an outside observer to point things out.

Thanks everyone, you saved me a lot of time and training ammo.

[Magsz]

After a couple range sessions I think you guys have diagnosed and helped me correct my problem. I tried a combo of more support hand grip and less support hand rotation and that was enough to pretty much fix the problem. My sights are tracking better as well. I tried using my pecs a little and a little bit of rearward pressure with my support hand but that seemed unnatural and require a lot of concentration on my part. I may try to get more accustomed to doing those things in order to make them an effortless part of my stance. In retrospect it seems like it would have been pretty easy to figure some this out on my own but sometimes I guess it takes an outside observer to point things out.

Thanks everyone, you saved me a lot of time and training ammo.

This is awesome. Really glad you're doing better. Please keep us updated on your progress as you continue trying new techniques.

I personally started video taping myself to see where i was deficient and between the video and my shooting partner pointing out issues, ive improved alot of areas where i was lacking.

[C4IGrant]

I dont disagree coolbreeze but what about under intense stress, ie an adrenaline dump?

Dont most people push out to full extension?

I think there is too much variance based upon body composition. Dave Sevigny is a pretty good example of an extreme bend in the elbows. For me, thats not comfortable and thusly, not sustainable.

I think a slight bend in the elbows is all that is required in order to help mitigate recoil.

I have found that a good way to not fully extend your arms out is to shoot with plates on. The do not allow you to fully press out.


C4

[YVK]

I have found that a good way to not fully extend your arms out is to shoot with plates on. The do not allow you to fully press out.

C4

Every body and interplay with gear being different, I find that hard plates don't allow me to pinch hands together as well as I'd like.

[C4IGrant]

Every body and interplay with gear being different, I find that hard plates don't allow me to pinch hands together as well as I'd like.

Correct. So that is why you have to bring them in (like in a retention CQB position). Because of having to do this, it is nearly impossible to hyper extend ones arms.


C4

[ChocLab]

This is some great information on nuances for pistol shooting. Plan to adjust my grip accordingly. Thank you for all your insights.