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Discussion in 'Beginner's Corner' started by Norules, Dec 6, 2011.

  1. Dec 6, 2011 #1
    Norules

    Norules New Member

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

    Thank you!
     
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  3. Dec 6, 2011 #2
    E39

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    As a newbie myself I actually changed my grip from under the safety to on top the safety.
     
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  5. Dec 6, 2011 #3
    Norules

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    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 !
     
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    Norules, Dec 6, 2011
  6. Dec 6, 2011 #4
    GM*

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    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.
     
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  7. Dec 6, 2011 #5
    John

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  8. Dec 7, 2011 #6
    Norules

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    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 !
     
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  9. Dec 7, 2011 #7
    Norules

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

    Thanks for your patience!
     
    Norules, Dec 7, 2011
    Norules, Dec 7, 2011
  10. Dec 7, 2011 #8
    knedrgr

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    ^ 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.
     
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  11. Dec 7, 2011 #9
    GM*

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    I agree; it is just a matter of personal preference. Same thing with the ambidextrous thumb safety and the beavertail safety.
     
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  12. Dec 7, 2011 #10
    Norules

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    Great, noted ! :thumb:
     
    Norules, Dec 7, 2011
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  13. Dec 7, 2011 #11
    TSiWRX

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    +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:
     
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  14. Dec 7, 2011 #12
    Heretical45

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    I need to find one of the low thumb safetys my hands are too small to ride the ts comfortably.
     
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  15. Dec 7, 2011 #13
    knedrgr

    knedrgr Low capacity, low tech...

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    coming from an Asian guy, that has more mean than the intended... :pound:
     
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  16. Dec 7, 2011 #14
    knedrgr

    knedrgr Low capacity, low tech...

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  17. Dec 7, 2011 #15
    TSiWRX

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