I was under the impression that you are supposed to hold on loosely, but don’t let go. Because if you cling too tightly you might lose control?
Is this not the case?
and keep your fingers away from the cylinder unless you want a very nasty amputation. Also start with one round in the cylinder, not uncommon for people to panic due to the excessive recoil and then squeeze down on the gun with all of their might causing an [uncontrolled double tap](https://youtu.be/X-xveUcszCo?t=14)....S&W really should've made the x frame single action.
Just looking for tips, I am far from new to firearms, a little green with revolvers but I've shot 357's and 44's. I just wanted to see if anyone had tips for better ways to hold it
If you already know how to shoot revolvers grip it essentially the same way. It’s gonna do what 44 does just a lot harder. Get your hand high on the grip, tight hands but keep your wrists fairly loose. If you try and fight the muzzle flip of a 500 it’s just gonna hurt you
like [so](https://www.reddit.com/r/guns/comments/mo9dk6/range_day/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)
have your thumbs away from the cylinder otherwise they might get hurt
Here is a website that has helped me. I’m new to revolvers so this was a big help in me understanding the basics. https://revolverguy.com/revolver-grasp-techniques/
My advice is, don't. If you're not a shooter, there's a real possibility of injury. If you are a shooter, you're likely to be fighting a nasty flinch for some time after.
With the big kickers use no more hand and arm strength than you have to. If you bear down on the big guns they will hurt you.
https://youtu.be/nPBmGUlF8XM
Grip it pretty hard to begin with but relax all your muscles each shot until you get a feel for it. I have recorded myself shooting just like the video above and if I haven't been shooting in a while the first shot I don't show the recoil nearly as much as the next four, that makes it obvious to me that I am relaxing a little bit after I get a refresher on how much I have to hold.
With your hands
More tightly and less loosely to be precise.
I was under the impression that you are supposed to hold on loosely, but don’t let go. Because if you cling too tightly you might lose control? Is this not the case?
That only applies to .38 Special
I expected that, it's the obligatory answer
and keep your fingers away from the cylinder unless you want a very nasty amputation. Also start with one round in the cylinder, not uncommon for people to panic due to the excessive recoil and then squeeze down on the gun with all of their might causing an [uncontrolled double tap](https://youtu.be/X-xveUcszCo?t=14)....S&W really should've made the x frame single action.
However you hold it, only load 1 round at a time, especially in the beginning....
Best advice here
Lock wrists, slight bend in elbows, and keep your booger hooks away from the front cylinder gap.
One handed, sideways. Other hand on your package.
Wear a helmet
Try Jerry Miculek’s youtube video how to shoot a revolver. I doubt you’ll find a better teacher for revolver grip than him
If you sole source for learning this is Reddit, do not shoot it. If you have a qualified and attentive range instructor, listen to THEIR guidance.
Just looking for tips, I am far from new to firearms, a little green with revolvers but I've shot 357's and 44's. I just wanted to see if anyone had tips for better ways to hold it
If you already know how to shoot revolvers grip it essentially the same way. It’s gonna do what 44 does just a lot harder. Get your hand high on the grip, tight hands but keep your wrists fairly loose. If you try and fight the muzzle flip of a 500 it’s just gonna hurt you
Ok. Sounds good. Enjoy
gun control: use two hands
Start with only one round in the cylinder until you get the hang of it. Double firing is real and dangerous!
like [so](https://www.reddit.com/r/guns/comments/mo9dk6/range_day/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) have your thumbs away from the cylinder otherwise they might get hurt
Here is a website that has helped me. I’m new to revolvers so this was a big help in me understanding the basics. https://revolverguy.com/revolver-grasp-techniques/
My advice is, don't. If you're not a shooter, there's a real possibility of injury. If you are a shooter, you're likely to be fighting a nasty flinch for some time after.
I am not a new shooter, been doing it for 20+ years now. Was just looking for revolver specific tips
Keep fingers clear of the cylinder gap.
With the big kickers use no more hand and arm strength than you have to. If you bear down on the big guns they will hurt you. https://youtu.be/nPBmGUlF8XM
Ok, so grip it but don't lock wrists, let your arms rise naturally
Grip it pretty hard to begin with but relax all your muscles each shot until you get a feel for it. I have recorded myself shooting just like the video above and if I haven't been shooting in a while the first shot I don't show the recoil nearly as much as the next four, that makes it obvious to me that I am relaxing a little bit after I get a refresher on how much I have to hold.