Thank you! My Phoenix HP22 did that all the time with std velocity ammo. I didn't know they had a name for it
Thank you! My Phoenix HP22 did that all the time with std velocity ammo. I didn't know they had a name for it
Limp wristing is an interesting topic. I am glad someone brought it up! I am 6'1" and weigh 250lbs. I keep myself in "somewhat" decent shape through various types of workouts. I have alos been shooting for decades!
I shot a Kahr PM40 a little while ago. Nice little gun..... when I figured out how to shoot it without limp wristing! I held it with a casual grip like I hold my 1911. WRONG! It jammed. Once I held in to the recoil, the problem cleared right up and it worked fine! If I owned the gun as a carry conceal, I would shoot it enough to develop the proper way to hold the gun when firing. I believe you should know your conceal carry weapon as well as your underwear! (assuming you wear any!) ;-)
I know my CC guns really well and shoot them often enough that a quick and "reasonably" (defined as center mass) well placed shot is second nature (just like putting on your underwear!). I think any small light weight high caliber gun probably fits in this category.
In essence....training is the answer. Education and practice is everything.
Just my 2 cents....
It would be helpful if you describe what is meant by "Once I held in to the recoil..." and how this is done?
Thanks!
If you resist the rearward recoil with a firm wrist, the slide can move backward and cycle fully against a relatively stable pistol frame. If you allow the frame to move backwards more than a little, the slide will short cycle and cause the malfunctions so often mentioned.
This does not mean to hold the gun so that it has no muzzle flip.
Here's an article on recoil you may enjoy. Tucker Gunleather Blog Blog Archive Let Recoil Happen
Last edited by Rob Longenecker; 10-11-2009 at 05:06 PM. Reason: Additional comments
That is exactly what I meant. Thanks Rob for the very clear explanation.
I think the Kahr PM series pistols in 40 and 45 cal may be more prone to the Limp Wrist condition then other guns. This is due to the large calibers being in a small lightweight package. I guess this may be a trade off when you want something "large" in a small light weight package. This is certainly something that can be overcome however (with a little practice). My guess is that in a high stress situation, limp wristing would not be a factor.