Grip angle Glock or 1911

[ar15barrels]

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[Beelzy]

I've been a gunner for a long time and I have found I have to aim the Glock, and the 1911 aims itself. Different strokes folks.

[Reno-Kid]

The Glock is more of a challenge vs my HK VP9sk, SIG 229 ( and now my new Canik Mete).

[AFTII]

Consider how Glocks naturally point up, and humans throw Glock shots down and left without practice. If natural aim mattered, we'd throw shots high and walk them up with recoil.

People shoot low left because they are trying to bring the front sight down into the rear notch while squeezing the trigger. Because of the Glock's long trigger pull, they overshoot their point of aim and shoot low (they are not pressing the trigger straight back, but curling their finger around the trigger). Lefties pull shots low and right when shooting Glocks for the same reason.

What am I so cocksure about about these conclusions? Because I installed a RDS on my G45 and completely eliminated low left shots. Now, the fact that the sights are not aligned, i.e., the front sight is floating above the notch, is meaningless. So long as the red dot is on the target, all one has to do is concentrate on keeping the dot on target while pressing the trigger and he will score a hit.

[rodralig]

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[TrappedinCalifornia]

...but some peoples' hand and wrist anatomy just works better with one angle and some with the other.

Some people may have a strong preference for one type or brand of pistol or another. This is likely because the grip angle of that type or brand is more natural for that person...

A person can learn to operate either grip angle. But, all else being equal, it's easier to learn to shoot well, especially shooting well under stress, if a person uses a pistol with a grip angle most natural to their unique anatomy...

There are some firearms which just 'fit' the individual, others which can be 'made to fit' (adapted to), and, often, some which just never seem to fit a given individual.

It's part natural based on anatomy set against design parameters. Some people will never be able to handle the ergonomics of a Glock. It's part preference. A Glock is just too much like handling a brick for them. It can be part training/familiarity.

The same holds true for a 1911. For me, the 1911 is a firearm which has always just naturally fit me, points naturally in my hand, and can be wielded without much in the way of conscious thought. For others, it can be too big, non-intuitive, and requires training to handle effectively.

In the end, it's why there are, today, so many options on the market. While things can be 'oversimplified' in terms of the 'type' of this or that, it's the subtle differences which make the difference in terms of both individual anatomy and firearm design.

[jimbo74]

i tried a g34, and i liked it, but the grip angle bothered me. it's why i ultimately got a service xd9

[IVC]

We are talking about minute difference in angle. Enough to mess up the natural presentation of a trained person, but not enough to be justifiable as "better," "worse" or "natural."

[SigSauerP226]

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[Big Chudungus]

Can apply this to my profession. Explain to tennis players the most important aspect to consider in a new racquet is the grip.

first thing you want to tell anyone "new to the trades" is you don't hold a hammer like a racquet, or will quickly mess you up. Wrap thumb around it, not thumb extended.

I like Glock and never met anyone who didn't like 1911, but when I tried Glock VS Spring xD it was clear I've got Glock hands.

Heard the xD full size grip is supposed to "force you to use correct grip" but couldn't figure it out and neither could anyone else I've asked. I've got pretty big hands and normally wear largest gloves.