That is a good point, the Glocks seem to have a very low bore axis. They just do not feel right in my hand. They make me want to force my grip with the front sight pointed down. It would seem that would make the muzzle rise more on recoil.Whether it's your wrist or the Glock's performance is neither here or there.
If you like the gun, would you consider trying a good wrist brace or perhaps a wrap when you shoot it? That will tell you fairly quickly whether the issue is more you than Glock or vice versa. My BIL had a Kahr (CM9 I believe) that needed a very firm grip to operate properly. It's just the way some guns are.
More often than not this is prevalent on lighter weapons with a substantial bullet charge. And just like life every gun isn't suited for every one.
Yup well said. I cannot rely on a firearm that must be held a certain way to function. Under stress (or if drawing from holster under stress/adrenaline) then chances are your grip will be off.I have to agree. When it comes to relying on any pistol that requires a precise holding technique in order to insure proper functioning for whatever reason, I want no part of it if I'm carrying the gun for self-defense purposes. In real life, it's not always possible to acquire the perfect grip in a self-defense situation. I would pass on any pistol that requires same, even if it means taking a hit on what you paid for it in terms of what you hope to get for it.
First of all, I agree that a gun that you have to hold with a very careful grip to insure reliability is a problem and nothing I'm saying below should be seen as encouraging you to stay with a gun that doesn't work for you.In fact sometimes if I practice a draw and i”mmediately freeze” to check how my grip is upon drawing immediately, sometimes at odd angles.
It’s so odd how that works... I tried to hard to make the Shield 9mm limp wrist. I even fired one mag on my injured hand (injured at the time) which was dumb but even then it still fired.Not just Glocks. I have observed 1911A1's, Beretta .40's and S&W MP 9mm's jam from limpwristing. Weaker grips, loose grips, and "little hands" tend to cause it in semiautomatic pistols, regardless of make. One more reason to consider a revolver.
lol I love Glocks and think they are superior to other handguns due to their simplicity and so few parts. I believe reliability is king.Over a dozen Glocks over the years and I have never had a problem with them functioning. The OP on the other hand seems to have problems all the time.
It would seem self evident the OP should not own, shoot, or carry Glocks.
If they work for you fine. If they don't work for you...fine! Why all the grousing about it? Oh yea, people like to beat up on Glocks. Well if that works for you go ahead but I'm not reading any more of this. (smile)
Dave
Pretty much. Seems the user and the platform are incompatible.Over a dozen Glocks over the years and I have never had a problem with them functioning. The OP on the other hand seems to have problems all the time.
It would seem self evident the OP should not own, shoot, or carry Glocks.
If they work for you fine. If they don't work for you...fine! Why all the grousing about it? Oh yea, people like to beat up on Glocks. Well if that works for you go ahead but I'm not reading any more of this. (smile)
Dave