Glock 17 proper grip

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So, I have ton a lot of research and watched some vids on youtube.

But I am, admittedly, having a practical issue with the recommended two thumbs forward grip.

The thumb on my strong hand, most comfortably fits right over top of the slide stop level (stopping the slide from locking back on the last round.

If I crook it a bit so that it indexes just before the lever, it stops my weak hand thumb from resting along side the frame. Any suggestions.

Also a little confused about where the tip of my weak side thumb should be, along side the frame (fully extended thumb) or along side the trigger guard (partial crook in the weak side thumb)

Thanks for the tips.
 
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When I shoot my sig, I have the same problem. I solve it by trying to consciously think of keeping my strong thumb away from the frame a bit, but still atop my support thumb which presses firmly down the length of the frame over the trigger.
 
First grip, covering slide lock lever

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Second grip, actually weakens my supporting hand because my strong hand thumb is wedged between it and the fram

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The third grip, the result of placing it in the contoured thumb depression on the frame.

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The fourth grip, both thumbs extended almost fully forward, but still lower than my most natural grip.

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Are any of these grips correct? I like the first one the best, but obviously its not practical because it prevents the slide lock lever from engaging properly. Any tips are aprpeciated.
 
The best recoil control grip is having the shortest lever action possible for the recoil, the best way is too have the hand as close as possible to the moving slide.
I run it simular to your first pic, but I let my thumbs ride on the slide.
The caveat is that if you apply too much thumb pressure on the slide you interfear with the slide action during recoil, but this is the best high grip position.

Added: it does however also sometimes cause the slide stop from not engaging on the last round.
 
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Your first photo is how I hold it and what I consider to be proper grip... thats what we learned in some TDSA coursework anyway, and Im a believer. Makes followup shots very easy and quick.
 
Here is what I ended up with, having the same problem as you with the thumb contacting the Slide stop. My strong hand thumb ends up on top of my weak hand pre-thumb. The fleshy pad of my weak hand thumb, just brushes the slide stop, and I have yet to have a Slide stop failure with this grip. YMMV

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I will try that out tomorrow morning, did you mean to say the fleshy part of your strong hand thumb just brushes the slide stop? Or is it the fleshy part of your weak hand pre thumb which contacts it?
 
G17 proper grip

I don't know if this is "The" proper grip, but it work well for me.

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A view from the top. As you can see, my strong hand thumb is away from the slide stop lever.
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Onagoth, I use your second grip. Only difference is that I stick my left index finger on the front of the trigger guard. It is what is most comfortable for me. If I have a light on I grip as pictured though it doesn't feel right. You should not worry about what is recommended and figure out what is most comfortable and which you shoot best with.
 
FAQMAT said:
I don't know if this is "The" proper grip, but it work well for me.

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A view from the top. As you can see, my strong hand thumb is away from the slide stop lever.
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I tried this kinda grip, its similar to the one recommended by 7.62, instead of indexing my strong thumb along the frame, I let it overly the weak thumb a little, felt good and didn't have any problems with the slide stop lever
 
Geez, don't you guys know that the G17 grip is impossible to grip? It is such an unnatural grip angle that I'm surprised it doesn't just fall out of peoples hands working for hundreds of police agency's, military's and civilians.

G17's should come with a string you can tie around your wrist so that when (not if) it falls out of your hand it is easily retrievable.

/sarcasm :D
 
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Geez, don't you guys know that the G17 grip is impossible to grip? It is such an unnatural grip angle that I'm surprised it doesn't just fall out of peoples hands working for hundreds of police agency's, military's and civilians.

G17's should come with a string you can tie around your wrist so that when (not if) it falls out of your hand it is easily retrievable.

/sarcasm :D
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Here here!!:agree:

TDC
 
The grip angle measured in a straight line is near identical to that of 1911's. The contoured heel of the grip is what makes the difference. The "swell" causes your wrist to cant forward more than other pistols.

TDC
 
It's better said, how does your body hold the gun? The grip, while obviously important, is only a part of the overall shooting picture. With a grip as noted above, both arms should extend rearward in-line with the slide; this transfers recoil through the arms and into the shoulders for better control and follow-ups. It's kind of like shooting hunched and its a lot more work than just gripping and firing. More can be said.
 
IMO the only thing about Glock is the grip angle and shape and the price. And that is the reason I bought the G17. Even my small hand can handle really well. BTW I don't drink Kool-aid.

Trigun
 
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