Handspoon users, how tight is your grip?

[berettafan]

Probly doing it wrong but if I'm shooting slow for accuracy I hold the 45 very very lightly such that I don't fight the recoil. Gun twists up and to the side.

I do this to avoid my grip imparting any torque to the gun.

[berettafan]

Btw very light isn't the best for reliable cycling of semi auto.

[m21sniper]

Yes, you definitely need to make sure you secure the gun sufficient to allow for proper cycling of the action.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by berettafan

Btw very light isn't the best for reliable cycling of semi auto.

Right, I know about limp-wristing causing problems which is what I think you're talking about. I haven't had that problem so I guess something about my grip is mitigating that issue.

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by pitargue

When gripping the pistol, be careful of the pinky and the ring finger of the strong side hand. (Exactly the opposite when gripping a katana.) Gripping too much can cause the shots to go low. Ideally, the middle finger is what should be doing the lion's share of the gripping. Same w/ pistol gripped long guns.

Thanks, I tried this at pistol club today and my shooting improved something incredible. Also I'd been gripping (one handed bullseye) with my thumb as well, and when I stopped this the shaking stopped.