[Norules]

Is it correct to place the thumb on the thumb safety when shooting?

Thank you!

 

[E39]

As a newbie myself I actually changed my grip from under the safety to on top the safety.

 

[Norules]

Thanks E39 !

I'm totally new to the .45 (the gun I used until now is a Sig Sauer P-228) which is pretty different...that's why I was asking whether the thumb on top the safety was an acceptable option. Your point sounds good, minimum effort and maximum efficency...I'll give it a try during the next range training !

Thank you !

 

[GM*]

Is it correct to place the thumb on the thumb safety when shooting?

Thank you!

I assume you are talking about 1911s. Yes, it is correct; the reason because you do it is to make sure that you do not engage the safety by mistake because of the recoil. Actually, I place my thumb on the safety when shooting my SIG SAO as well.

 

[John]

Yes, your thumb should ride the safety. Here is a video of Todd Jarret discussing the proper way to hold a 1911. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa50-plo48

 

[Norules]

Mamma mia ! What a great vid ! I cleared my doubts and learnt a lot...how lucky you are in the States, being able to take advantage of such a high number of true professionals ! God bless America !

Regards from Italy !

 

[Norules]

...at this stage, would it be advisable to substitute the original safety with an extended one ?

Thanks for your patience!

 

[knedrgr]

^ that's your preference. Practice is key to keep your thumb going to the same place, regardless of style of TS that's on the gun.

 

[GM*]

^ that's your preference. Practice is key to keep your thumb going to the same place, regardless of style of TS that's on the gun.

I agree; it is just a matter of personal preference. Same thing with the ambidextrous thumb safety and the beavertail safety.

 

[Norules]

Great, noted ! :thumb:

 

[TSiWRX]

+1 on preferences -

There's *sooooooo* many good techniques out there. That's why I like to learn from as many as possible, so I can choose not only what fits me best, but also what fits the firearms that I'm shooting.

There's more than one way to skin a cat! :smile:

 

[Heretical45]

I need to find one of the low thumb safetys my hands are too small to ride the ts comfortably.

 

[knedrgr]

+1 on preferences -

There's *sooooooo* many good techniques out there. That's why I like to learn from as many as possible, so I can choose not only what fits me best, but also what fits the firearms that I'm shooting.

There's more than one way to skin a cat! :smile:

coming from an Asian guy, that has more mean than the intended... ound:

 

[knedrgr]

I need to find one of the low thumb safetys my hands are too small to ride the ts comfortably.

http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Thumb-Safeties/products/92/

 

[TSiWRX]

coming from an Asian guy, that has more mean than the intended... ound:

Hey, that's Asian-on-Asian hate right there, bruddah! :rofl: