SnubMan

Well today was the first time I was at the range in 3 months (I know, I know way 2 long -- no excuses) -- anyway I noticed that it was remarkably easier to shoot both my EDC handguns since the last range visit. About the last time I went to the range 3 months ago I started a strength training program (Starting Strength -- Mark Rippetoe – I highly recommend) and I know that my ability to grasp items has gone up significantly... so could that make it easier to control recoil b/c I can squeeze the gun harder/without tiring.... Does this make sense? All I know is that shooting today was much easier --- even shooting .357 magnums from my S&W M&P340 (13.3. oz revolver) wasn't 2 bad today (still painful but I could hold the little cannon in my hand w/o to much muzzle rise and thus get back on target quicker for subsequent shots)... Anyone ever notice this before -- if there is a correlation between forearm strength and recoil management then I just have one more reason to hit the gym. Thoughts???

SIXTO

Grip strength does help a lot. IMO, its the single most important thing to have for self defense, shooting or otherwise. But of course, having a death grip on your pistol causes some problems too.

I take pride in my kung fu grip.

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Bark'n

Grip strength is very important in both, managing recoil and preventing "limp wrist" malfunctions.

That is not to say you need a "white knuckled" death grip on the gun. Having too hard of a grip does affect accuracy.

Remember, developing good shooting skills is a physical activity. The better physically fit you are, especially in strength and flexibility, the better shooter you will become. And the you will be able to absorb and handle more powerful recoil much better.

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Skye

Another plus for us bikers!

Non-riders need to know that we need to keep a good grip on the throttle (right hand). Over time this builds up a strong grip at least in the right hand.

However, I recently got a new Honda Goldwing which has an automotive style cruise control. What to do now?

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TerriLi

Grip strength reduces fatigue, and allows for a more steady grip for improved accuracy. I've found some of the best shots with pistols have wrist strength thats well above normal. Just look at the competition shooters, they all have very well defined forearms and wrists. You can actually see on the best shots the tendons and such standing out on their wrists hands and forearms.

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Bark'n

My cousin paid for a large portion of medical school by playing piano in bars and taverns and other gigs.

He would sit for hours just squeezing a tennis ball repetitively while he was reading and studying for school.

He had a grip like a friggon vice! He could crush your hand like it was a bag of pretzels! I played guitar and wrestled in high school, so he always thought I had a "decent" grip, but he still made my hand hurt like hell!

The point of the story is that squeezing a tennis ball is a very cheap and easy way to increase your grip strength!

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TN_Mike

I can say this, since getting in shape my shooting prowess has increased by amazing amounts. I lift weights 5 nights a week and one thing I work on is grip strength, because the stronger your grip, the better able you are to control the weight, and the better able you are to control the weight, the heavier weight you can lift. The added benefit of all this is, my recoil management is much better and I shoot much more accurately and can get a followup shot on target much faster than I could when I was a fat, lazy bas-.........guy.....yeah that's what I was going to say.

Work on the grip strength. It will help with a lot of things, not just recoil control.

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ecbaatz

I will be over to get the motorcycle. I would not want you to do anything to affect your shooting hand like using that cruise control,

No thanks necessary after all what are forum friends for?

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Stevew

Grip strength will help with shooting. Grip placement can also control muzzle flip.

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zacii

Proper grip strength. I was taught that isometric tension placed on the front and back of the handle was the best way. Not supposed to squeezed the handle, as that can cause the pistol to twist. The isometric tension theory, if applied correctly, practically eliminates muzzle flip and drives the recoil straight back, rather than up, thus providing a constant sight picture throughout the recoil process.

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