Got a Glock 19 for my 30th birthday and tomorrow is my first indoor range day. As a new shooter I have been busy Reading up on tips and proper range etiquette. Also learning about proper grip and form. This is the grip I have be rehearsing and I would just like to know what everyone thinks? I know this subject is way more technical then just this, but I figure its a good starting point for a new shooter. Thanks in advance!
Question about form and posture.
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badkarmamib
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How does that grip point for you? If it feels good, try it at the range. What are your groups like? How quickly can you get back on target? If you are satisfied, then it is a good grip. If not, try changing it. There are so many "perfect" techniques out there, because there is no "perfect" technique. The best technique for you is the one that makes you safe, accurate, comfortable, and fast, in that order. Of course, all of this is just my opinion, worth exactly what you paid for it 
Chris actually does a pretty good job of explaining grip on the video. It isn't a bad starting point and won't likely instill a lot of bad habits.
Like many IT people he explains the larger concept better than the subtleties of the grip.
If you're copying Chris' style, I'd recommend not locking your elbows out...it make managing recoil a bit easier.
Also bear in mind that accuracy with a handgun will ultimately be determined by trigger management. Pressing the trigger straight to the rear,without disturbing the sights, until the gun fires is the key
Like many IT people he explains the larger concept better than the subtleties of the grip.
If you're copying Chris' style, I'd recommend not locking your elbows out...it make managing recoil a bit easier.
Also bear in mind that accuracy with a handgun will ultimately be determined by trigger management. Pressing the trigger straight to the rear,without disturbing the sights, until the gun fires is the key
Coyote3855
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I was taught to use that grip when I started entering IPSC/USPSA matches. Worked well for me in competition and I continue to use in shooting semiautos.
It isn't what he's saying that I take issue with, it is what isn't being said...usually stuff you get when you pay for instruction
bdickens
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More important than precisely aping to the nth degree what someone with different hands is doing is to apply the principals involved to a consistent grip that works with yours.
Everyone ultimately winds up doing what works best for them; but you need a good foundation to build on. Do not concentrate on what feels comfortable. Concentrate on what works, practice it and it will become comfortable. The most effect grip is the one that puts as much of your palms as possible on the grip. You do not grip with your thumbs.
being able to hit the target is about trigger control. The grip helps with controlling the gun after it goes off.
being able to hit the target is about trigger control. The grip helps with controlling the gun after it goes off.
Huge points being made.
As much of your palms need to be in contact with the frame as possible...as little of the trigger finger as possible.
Using your thumbs to "enhance" your grip introduces all kinds of issues which affect your shot placement...and not to the good. Unless your thumbs are long enough to make contact with your fingers around the grip frame, they should be applying any pressure at all (there are exceptions for certain guns and applications)
Yep, the thumbs thing holds true with rifle too. I’ve seen many hunter cursing because they can’t get a group when sighting in their rifle. I just tell em, quit squeezing the rifle like your making orange juice. Relax your thumb on top of the stock pointed toward the bolt. The looks of amazement.
That is where I first learned it...shooting Small Bore in High School
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