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Good video on limp wristing

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#1 ·
The Military Arms Channel posted a video that covers a Glock, a Sig and a CZ. Nice overview of the concept, though I wish he used an unmodified G19 slide. But that's just my 2 cents.

Limp Wristing Glock Pistols - YouTube
 
#2 ·
Good video. Thanks for the post.
 
#4 ·
It was an interesting video from a YouTuber I had never seen before. Thank you for sharing.

I only wish he had added more polymer framed pistols. S&W etc.. I think that would have been good to show that it should happen to most all polymer framed pistols since that is his argument. As we say, the XD3.8 had the same issue even though he said it was harder to make it happen.
 
#9 ·
It was an interesting video from a YouTuber I had never seen before.
Military Arms Channel (MAC) is easily one of the best gun channels on YouTube. He is a former marine, staunch defender of 2A rights, and provides excellent unbiased reviews.
 
#5 ·
I stuck this post to the top of the page so we could find it from time to time.

Easy to see why so many Glock shooters use excessive gripping force... IronMind's claim to fame has been selling Captains of Crush grippers to Glock shooters... ;)
 
#6 ·
I believe the video demonstrates that allowing the gun to move to the rear causes most of the problems. In Randy Cain's pistol classes, he demonstrates that a tight grip on the gun is not necessary with the following exercise. The students hold the gun with the strong hand using only the thumb and middle finger and firing with the trigger finger. The ring and little fingers are off the gun. The students shoot a target at about 8-10' and focus on shooting 1 ragged hole. Most of the guns were Glocks and none malfunctioned during the exercise.
 
#7 ·
This video demonstrated the exact problem I was having with my Glock 26. I am new to Glock and had a real disappointing trip to the range when it continued to short stroke. I always was a light-handed shooter throughout my military career but I never had a low mass handgun so I never experienced this phenomenon before. Saved me a trip to the gunsmith but apparently I need many more trips to the range!
 
#8 ·
Welcome to the forum and to Glock. Glocks do require a firm grip because if their light weight. I'm sure if you firm up your grip your 26 will run like a top.
 
#11 ·
Interesting question but imo it’s not about the ammo but about action and reaction. Bullet comes out the barrel gun wants to move backward expending energy needed to cycle
 
#15 ·
I had that happen with my first GLOCK that I purchased, a 36. I got rid of the pistol and swore off of GLOCKS! I was talked into getting another GLOCK (a Gen 4 27 by a friend) and I never had a problem with it, I have since bought a 2nd 27, a 23, and a 42. All have been problem free.
 
#16 ·
I always thought "limp wristed" was just an excuse. I learned to hold and shoot a pistol when I attended Jeff Coopers GunSite academy in the mid 70s. That dates me? Quite sure.

I recently bought a Glock 42. It shot fantastically, out of the box.
Took 2 of my grand kids to my range to shoot it. Grandson has had much experience with guns and he shot it without a hitch. He's 10.
My granddaughter is 12 and didn't have much experience. I showed the correct hold and stance and she fired it, once.
She, as most little girls are, is a tad on the timid side. When she shot, I was close by watching the entire affair. She flinched as soon as she pulled the trigger and the 42 failed to completely chamber the next round. I saw the problem immediately and retrieved the 42, slapped the rear of slide lightly and it chambered the round.
I shot the remaining mag of 5 rounds with Zero problems.
Plain to see that limp wristed shooting causes problems....
I retract any statements I've ever made about "limp wristed" shooting! It is a real phenomenon...
DJ


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#17 ·
DJ,

Same here, when I was told I was "limp wristing", I wanted to smack the bejeepers out of the guy! Turns out he was right! I'm glad I jumped back in with the GLOCKs at the insistence of my buddy, they truly are dependable weapons!

I would have figured the 42 would be susceptible to this, more so than the 36, in.45 ACP! The 42 is the sweetest little pistol I own!
 
#18 ·
Yep, I love the little 42. I own 22, 23, 21, 19 as well. Bought 23s for my daughters and 21 for my son.
They love Glocks nearly as much as I do.
My oldest daughter asked for a 42 when she saw mine. On order as we speak.
I did install Pearce mag extensions. Much more control....
DJ


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#21 ·
Great video- thanks for posting.

I'd had issues shooting my G43 when it was brand new. Practice fatigue caused limp wristing, which in turn caused FTF and FTE. I've now corrected my grip. Plus, I don't need to shoot 100 rounds per trip to the range with my G43, but rather just enough to stay current with it. I'll shoot my G17 mostly.

Interestingly, I've never had a limp wrist issue with my G17 or G19, probably because of the thicker grip (compared to the G43).
 
#23 ·
Excellent video and instruction. Have recently traded in my Kimber Pro-Carry II/SS 9mm for the new Glock 43. We've been getting our usual seasonally cold temperatures so I was on here to do what I call "homework" to improve my shooting. The G43 is definitely much easier for me to rack the slide compared to the Kimber and, it's a nearly a no-brainer to clean and oil when also comparing it to my former Kimber. :)
 
#24 ·
I really enjoyed this video! Several years ago (pre-internet) I purchased a Commander sized .45ACP. After several magazines of FTF and FTE I sold the gun and went back to a .44 mag revolver! I later discovered that it was ME and not the gun. Coming from a revolver shooting environment and not used to the semi-auto pistol I was limp wristing a steel frame weapon. I now have several Glocks and other brands and don't have the limp wristing issue. I do still transition from semi-auto pistol to revolver back and forth and do notice a slight grip modification need going to the revolver (DA or SA) but no longer have an issue with the semi-autos. Practice does work!
 
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