Grip issue with Glock19

[amphora001]

I just got my Glock 19. I have a M&P Shield, and I love the grip even tho it's a bit small for my hand, but I can get both my hands around it without leaving any gap.

But for some reason if I grip the Glock the same way the gun would the Shield, the gun will be off center from my arm. To align it properly i need to keep more of my palm on the back side of the grip. This creates a space on the right side of the grip behind the knuckles. Then I'm able to wrap my left hand well. A 2nd issue is my right thumb isn't able to comfortably point forward. Because my right thumb is more left than I would if holding the Shield, my thumb end up pointing 45 degrees upward.

Any pointers anyone can give?

[plumbum]

it's the angle of the grip and the thickness - such is the curse of Glock Perfection!

The only explanation is that Americans shoot in a Weaver stance (forward facing, both hands) and Europeans shoot Olympic style (body sideways, one hand). Probably no truth to that, but it does affect the angle of your wrists.

[tabascoz28]

2 very different guns. New generation has interchangeable backstraps.

[Great Made America]

I take it you have a Gen 3? I find Gen 4 and 5 to provide a better grip for my hand.
A Talon wrap can help to improve the contact. You could also look into a grip reduction and/or stippling. Robar, Wilson Combat and others offer these services.

[amphora001]

Yes gen 3

[el tardo]

I just got my Glock 19. I have a M&P Shield, and I love the grip even tho it's a bit small for my hand, but I can get both my hands around it without leaving any gap.

But for some reason if I grip the Glock the same way the gun would the Shield, the gun will be off center from my arm. To align it properly i need to keep more of my palm on the back side of the grip. This creates a space on the right side of the grip behind the knuckles. Then I'm able to wrap my left hand well. A 2nd issue is my right thumb isn't able to comfortably point forward. Because my right thumb is more left than I would if holding the Shield, my thumb end up pointing 45 degrees upward.

Any pointers anyone can give?

[mycrstuff]

To see the difference in the grip between a regular gun and a Glock make a fist and hold your arm straight out. That is a regular gun grip, Now tilt your fist slightly down that is a Glock grip. Try shooting your Glock with your hand tilted it works.

[kcheung2]

This is why the standard advice is to hold/shoot a bunch of guns first before you buy.

But then again, there's also quite a few instances where people aren't comfortable with a certain grip, yet they shoot that gun quite accurately. So maybe just get more range time & it will fix itself?

[billkohatsu]

Keep practicing with it and you will find yourself adjusting accordingly.

Ergonomically, a Glock is not my preference but I got used to it over time.

[MarikinaMan]

It is what it is. This is why I didnt like a red dot on my G34. You'll just have to learn to deal with it. I love the M&P grip. It fits me way better than a Glock.