That's most likely the case. I did it once too, so I'm not alone.
Hi-Point C 9mm: How to prevent accidental Mag release?
I went to the range with a couple of my friends that tried out my Hi-Point C 9mm (C9 in all but name). Both of them used the standard grip on the pistol where both thumbs rested on the left side of it, curled with one behind the other. The problem with that was it left their thumbs quite close to the slide as they used it, and during firing, they had accidentally dropped a magazine or two due to their fingers being so close to the magazine release. Let's just say that did not give them a favorable first impression of the piece.
What sorts of grasping styles would fit the C9 best? I personally prefer using it with one hand or "tea cupping" to minimize finger real estate around the magazine release.
What sorts of grasping styles would fit the C9 best? I personally prefer using it with one hand or "tea cupping" to minimize finger real estate around the magazine release.
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Trouble is, that puts your thumb rather close to the slide that moves along. Basically, you can't really support it with your thumbs when the slide is going to keelhaul your thumb.Never had that happen with any pistol.
It's all in the grip like Rachgier posted above.
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" Brian Enos, along with his good friend Rob Leatham,
developed the straight-thumbs method of gripping a handgun
that is the standard among serious shooters today."
My hands are pretty big. I could put one hand's thumb on there nice and straight, but two? not much room for it.
Thanks for the tips! I'm more used to revolver shooting so my thumb curls down naturally. When I was at the range, I had a better time with a somewhat firm grip, allowing the pistol to fit into my hand under recoil, and adjust my hold on it from there. I also have a digital copy of Applegate's book on hand too, so I could take a look at that. I had originally seeked it out for tips on revolver shooting.Your thumb needs to ride the grip higher, just barely under the edge of the slide, and point directly at the target not curl down. You're also gripping with your thumb and fingers too hard. I can tell by the perfusion of your nail beds. Relax your grip, slide your grip hand thumb up to the top of the grip. Notice how the grip panel is flared outwards and away from the slide? Your support hand thumb will fit just fine in that gap between your grip hand thumb and forefinger.
You should always grip as high up on a pistol as possible, while still avoiding slide bite. Even the best shooters in the world get bit now and again, so don't be afraid of it.
Update regarding the Magazine Drops:The cool thing about thumb over thumb is it is for shooting any pistol two-handed, including revolvers. Obviously size matters, for the hand and pistol frame anyways, but it can be adapted to any handgun or shooter. All you have to do is practice which means more time having fun if your trigger time doubles as therapy like mine does.
I had contacted Strassel about my magazine issues, and they sent me a new Mag Catch and Magazine release springs, and I believe that the problem has been significantly reduced! The mag release is a lot more firm, and the new mag catch feels a lot more positive catching onto its mags.
I think with more practice (And a much firmer magazine release) I'll reduce this issue significantly.
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