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I've never used a "proper" grip -- my weak hand thumb overlaps my strong thumb in a Weaver stance. It's not pretty , but it worked. Recently I've been taking a USPSA class that reall emphasizes an isoceles stance and a proper grip with both thumbs on the frame aiming forward. There's a good picture of the grip in this thread from the Steyr Club: http://www.steyrclub.com/modules....ic&t=12
Here's the problem: when I grip my P99 this way, the gun "flys away" on every shot --- the weak thumb just can't find a spot to get a really good purchase on the frame and help control the recoil. It works fine with all my other guns -- but not with the Walther. I also find that the palm of my weak hand interferes with my trigger finger a bit...something else that doesn't happen with any of my other guns.
I love my Walther -- but I have to admit that the isoceles stance and grip are easier, particularly if you have to move and shoot (I guess there's a reason that so many of the world champions use it!) I just don't like the idea of having to hold and shoot my Walther differently than all of my other guns.
Has anybody else run across this kind of problem? Thoughts or experience would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Jim
Here's the problem: when I grip my P99 this way, the gun "flys away" on every shot --- the weak thumb just can't find a spot to get a really good purchase on the frame and help control the recoil. It works fine with all my other guns -- but not with the Walther. I also find that the palm of my weak hand interferes with my trigger finger a bit...something else that doesn't happen with any of my other guns.
I love my Walther -- but I have to admit that the isoceles stance and grip are easier, particularly if you have to move and shoot (I guess there's a reason that so many of the world champions use it!) I just don't like the idea of having to hold and shoot my Walther differently than all of my other guns.
Has anybody else run across this kind of problem? Thoughts or experience would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Jim