Handgun grip - what is the best way to hold a gun
Jan 3rd 2007, 5:57 pm
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Handgun grip - what is the best way to hold a gun
Having my own gun for the first time (a Christmas present from the wife), I have been visiting the range a lot. Mainly to prepare for my concealed carry course in 2 weeks.
The only way I hold my gun is the way I was first shown. I started thinking that it may be a good way, but not the best way. Before I get in to the habit of holding it in any particular way I'd like to know its the best way.
FYI - Its a XD 45 ACP. When I have a full clip of 14 rounds it is fairly heavy. So a 2 hand grip is the only way I can shoot with any real accuracy.
I am off to the range this afternoon and will be trying this grip, I am told is a 'combat' grip.
I will not be conceal carrying my XD as its a little too large, although it will be in my car when I travel. I have yet to find the perfect small hand gun to carry, so any recommendations in this area are also welcome.
So how do you hold your gun? Recommendations please.
The only way I hold my gun is the way I was first shown. I started thinking that it may be a good way, but not the best way. Before I get in to the habit of holding it in any particular way I'd like to know its the best way.
FYI - Its a XD 45 ACP. When I have a full clip of 14 rounds it is fairly heavy. So a 2 hand grip is the only way I can shoot with any real accuracy.
I am off to the range this afternoon and will be trying this grip, I am told is a 'combat' grip.
I will not be conceal carrying my XD as its a little too large, although it will be in my car when I travel. I have yet to find the perfect small hand gun to carry, so any recommendations in this area are also welcome.
So how do you hold your gun? Recommendations please.
Jan 3rd 2007, 6:00 pm
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Re: Handgun grip - what is the best way to hold a gun
Having my own gun for the first time (a Christmas present from the wife), I have been visiting the range a lot. Mainly to prepare for my concealed carry course in 2 weeks.
The only way I hold my gun is the way I was first shown. I started thinking that it may be a good way, but not the best way. Before I get in to the habit of holding it in any particular way I'd like to know its the best way.
FYI - Its a XD 45 ACP. When I have a full clip of 14 rounds it is fairly heavy. So a 2 hand grip is the only way I can shoot with any real accuracy.
I am off to the range this afternoon and will be trying this grip, I am told is a 'combat' grip.
I will not be conceal carrying my XD as its a little too large, although it will be in my car when I travel. I have yet to find the perfect small hand gun to carry, so any recommendations in this area are also welcome.
So how do you hold your gun? Recommendations please.
The only way I hold my gun is the way I was first shown. I started thinking that it may be a good way, but not the best way. Before I get in to the habit of holding it in any particular way I'd like to know its the best way.
FYI - Its a XD 45 ACP. When I have a full clip of 14 rounds it is fairly heavy. So a 2 hand grip is the only way I can shoot with any real accuracy.
I am off to the range this afternoon and will be trying this grip, I am told is a 'combat' grip.
I will not be conceal carrying my XD as its a little too large, although it will be in my car when I travel. I have yet to find the perfect small hand gun to carry, so any recommendations in this area are also welcome.
So how do you hold your gun? Recommendations please.
Jan 3rd 2007, 6:17 pm
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Re: Handgun grip - what is the best way to hold a gun
I get the impression we are heading down the anti-gun ownership route here?
Owning a handgun for defense is pointless unless you can actually put your hands on it. I will have a concealed carry permit and be trained in safe gun use and ownership. I am fairly certain I will never need to draw it to defend myself or my family. Guns are common place, I didn't ask them to be available to people intent on harming others, the fact is that they are available to anyone. I am levelling the playing field, thats all.
Owning a handgun for defense is pointless unless you can actually put your hands on it. I will have a concealed carry permit and be trained in safe gun use and ownership. I am fairly certain I will never need to draw it to defend myself or my family. Guns are common place, I didn't ask them to be available to people intent on harming others, the fact is that they are available to anyone. I am levelling the playing field, thats all.
Jan 3rd 2007, 6:20 pm
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Re: Handgun grip - what is the best way to hold a gun
Having my own gun for the first time (a Christmas present from the wife), I have been visiting the range a lot. Mainly to prepare for my concealed carry course in 2 weeks.
The only way I hold my gun is the way I was first shown. I started thinking that it may be a good way, but not the best way. Before I get in to the habit of holding it in any particular way I'd like to know its the best way.
FYI - Its a XD 45 ACP. When I have a full clip of 14 rounds it is fairly heavy. So a 2 hand grip is the only way I can shoot with any real accuracy.
I am off to the range this afternoon and will be trying this grip, I am told is a 'combat' grip.
I will not be conceal carrying my XD as its a little too large, although it will be in my car when I travel. I have yet to find the perfect small hand gun to carry, so any recommendations in this area are also welcome.
So how do you hold your gun? Recommendations please.
The only way I hold my gun is the way I was first shown. I started thinking that it may be a good way, but not the best way. Before I get in to the habit of holding it in any particular way I'd like to know its the best way.
FYI - Its a XD 45 ACP. When I have a full clip of 14 rounds it is fairly heavy. So a 2 hand grip is the only way I can shoot with any real accuracy.
I am off to the range this afternoon and will be trying this grip, I am told is a 'combat' grip.
I will not be conceal carrying my XD as its a little too large, although it will be in my car when I travel. I have yet to find the perfect small hand gun to carry, so any recommendations in this area are also welcome.
So how do you hold your gun? Recommendations please.
Jan 3rd 2007, 6:20 pm
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Re: Handgun grip - what is the best way to hold a gun
I get the impression we are heading down the anti-gun ownership route here?
Owning a handgun for defense is pointless unless you can actually put your hands on it. I will have a concealed carry permit and be trained in safe gun use and ownership. I am fairly certain I will never need to draw it to defend myself or my family. Guns are common place, I didn't ask them to be available to people intent on harming others, the fact is that they are available to anyone.
Owning a handgun for defense is pointless unless you can actually put your hands on it. I will have a concealed carry permit and be trained in safe gun use and ownership. I am fairly certain I will never need to draw it to defend myself or my family. Guns are common place, I didn't ask them to be available to people intent on harming others, the fact is that they are available to anyone.
The reason I ask the question about the car is that quite often guns get into the wrong hands because they are stolen out of cars.
Jan 3rd 2007, 6:25 pm
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Re: Handgun grip - what is the best way to hold a gun
I'm not anti-ownership by any means ..... used to own one myself and knew how to use it. Kept it at my bedside in the event of intruders - never needed it.
The reason I ask the question about the car is that quite often guns get into the wrong hands because they are stolen out of cars.
The reason I ask the question about the car is that quite often guns get into the wrong hands because they are stolen out of cars.
Jan 3rd 2007, 6:39 pm
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Re: Handgun grip - what is the best way to hold a gun
OK, I am glad your not anti-ownership.
The father-in-law has already taken me down this avenue. He has a holster under the dash and a safer place to leave it when he leaves it in the car. You could not find it by accident. A gun can of course be stolen from your home too.
I took 2 gun safety courses before I got this gun, at the request of the wife. Sue has owned guns all her life and her father instilled sensible gun ownership at a very early age.
When I took charge of the gun I fully understood the responsibilities that entailed.
The father-in-law has already taken me down this avenue. He has a holster under the dash and a safer place to leave it when he leaves it in the car. You could not find it by accident. A gun can of course be stolen from your home too.
I took 2 gun safety courses before I got this gun, at the request of the wife. Sue has owned guns all her life and her father instilled sensible gun ownership at a very early age.
When I took charge of the gun I fully understood the responsibilities that entailed.
I'm not anti-ownership by any means ..... used to own one myself and knew how to use it. Kept it at my bedside in the event of intruders - never needed it.
The reason I ask the question about the car is that quite often guns get into the wrong hands because they are stolen out of cars.
The reason I ask the question about the car is that quite often guns get into the wrong hands because they are stolen out of cars.
Jan 3rd 2007, 6:50 pm
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Re: Handgun grip - what is the best way to hold a gun
Now I'm back in England, withering sarcasm is my weapon of choice.
Jan 3rd 2007, 6:58 pm
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Re: Handgun grip - what is the best way to hold a gun
OK, I am glad your not anti-ownership.
The father-in-law has already taken me down this avenue. He has a holster under the dash and a safer place to leave it when he leaves it in the car. You could not find it by accident. A gun can of course be stolen from your home too.
I took 2 gun safety courses before I got this gun, at the request of the wife. Sue has owned guns all her life and her father instilled sensible gun ownership at a very early age.
When I took charge of the gun I fully understood the responsibilities that entailed.
The father-in-law has already taken me down this avenue. He has a holster under the dash and a safer place to leave it when he leaves it in the car. You could not find it by accident. A gun can of course be stolen from your home too.
I took 2 gun safety courses before I got this gun, at the request of the wife. Sue has owned guns all her life and her father instilled sensible gun ownership at a very early age.
When I took charge of the gun I fully understood the responsibilities that entailed.
but they're mainly for snakes or coyotes (etc)in the country - very low crime rate - very low human population period.
Jan 3rd 2007, 7:07 pm
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Jan 3rd 2007, 7:39 pm
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Re: Handgun grip - what is the best way to hold a gun
Ray will help you with your dilemma no doubt..
Where is he by the way?
Where is he by the way?