Why do you think everyone has to do things your way to be both?If one's interest is self defense, why not learn to be both?
Did I say that there's only one way to do anything?Snyper said:Why do you think everyone has to do things your way to be both?
There is no "one size fits all" when it comes to shooting efficiently.
The "latest styles" are not always better than what was used before.
They are merely different.
Their popularity comes from "monkey see, monkey do" in many cases, when the older ways have always worked for most.
http://www.handgunsmag.com/tactics-t...e-combat-grip/
Well, youre always going to have the monkeys who are adventurous, who like to push their barriers, and expand their horizons, by learning new things and staying on top of their game or profession, whatever the case may be.Their popularity comes from "monkey see, monkey do" in many cases, when the older ways have always worked for most.
I think that was well out of fashion back in the DOS command prompt age of computers, wasnt it?Geeze, you guys.
There's been no mention of the weak hand grip of the strong hand wrist method.
Now, really.
You always imply it.Did I say that there's only one way to do anything?
That's all well and good IF it works for you.But certain techniques have proven themselves more efficient, and certain techniques have been shown to be less efficient. In this case, for quick, accurate shooting either the "thumbs forward" or the "thumb-over-thumb" have been demonstrated to be effective -- when properly used.
The "teacup" is demonstrably less efficient. You'll notice that the article you linked to didn't mention the teacup grip as a viable option.
Again, you're assuming because not everyone agrees with what you think is a "proper grip", they don't know about it or havent tried it at all.Well, youre always going to have the monkeys who are adventurous, who like to push their barriers, and expand their horizons, by learning new things and staying on top of their game or profession, whatever the case may be.
I think if youve been around long enough, and have used them all at some point, you know that there really is no "one" way to do things, and that more often than not, you morph through many of them, even unknowingly creating combinations of them as you go, especially if your shooting is reactive and realistic as opposed to static.
Im not assuming anything, I was just stating a fact.Again, you're assuming because not everyone agrees with what you think is a "proper grip", they don't know about it or havent tried it at all.
Who said anything about following. If you dont try whats new, and prove or disprove it, how will you ever get anywhere? You'll just stagnate and remain where you are.Following the latest craze isn't always "staying on top"
It can also be called following the herd
Mine too. So whats the problem?That's been my whole point all along
Wouldn't it be better to practice one draw and one grip until you don't even have to think about it you just react?
g.willikers/AK103K – Ya’ll have the time line a little confused. The Tea Cup grip was going out of style about the time IBM PC’s hit the shelves with their DOS 1.0 operating systems in the early 80’s. Grabbing the wrist went out of vogue back when we were using slide rules, around the mid 70’s. The OP might pick up the hint about these two grips styles…..There's been no mention of the weak hand grip of the strong hand wrist method.
Once you start to move, and deal with targets on the flanks as you go, youre likely going to find that you wont be able to use your normal "static" grip at all.
Assuming a right handed shooter, targets to the right, are basically going to be addressed one handed, as its very difficult to maintain a two handed grip.
Targets to the left, and I think you will see yourself sliding into a form of Weaver as you go.
Theres a lot to be said for being well versed in many things, flexible and adaptable.