Thetaii said:
I think my issue with the factory grips may have had to do more with my flawed method of gripping/holding the gun.
We can't comment on your grip without seeing it, but my 1st general recommendation is to grip it
high. I think too many grip their revo too low. Grip it like a firearm, not your grandma's tea set. You shouldn't see backstrap material peeking out the top of your strong hand when seen from the side, or even when looking down from the top. It's not the best pic, but the first pic below shows a high grip.
Once you've got a high grip, primarily use the middle and ring finger for your strong hand grip. The pinkie and thumb don't do much for my grip, and they're just additional points of contact that would need to be applied consistently, so mine pretty much stay off the gun. Matter of fact, I keep both thumbs off the gun entirely (pic 2). Both hands grip very firmly, but my weak hand grips a bit harder than my strong.
Speaking of thumbs, I use the thumbs-forward grip many semi-auto shooters use (last pic). Hot gas from magnum-powered ammo can damage the thumb if it's too far forward, but I don't even get a dirty thumb using standard pressure SSR ammo with this grip. I'm not necessarily recommending a thumbs-forward grip (lest I get flamed
), but it does help with recoil control.
Finally, experiment with trigger finger position. I've
been placing my trigger finger such that the 1st joint is right over the edge of the trigger face, but I'm now experimenting with less finger - just getting the pad on the trigger face. Use what works for you. The important thing is a smooth pull straight back, and being able to do that at speed.
High grip:
Thumb off the gun. Most grip is applied with the middle & ring finger:
Thumbs-forward (and off) grip with an isosceles stance: