Random Youtuber test Limp-wrist = Malfunction Conventional Wisdom on Various Handguns. Opinions?

[Seymour Flops]

Did this guy get it right?

Should I avoid the models that malfunction with a limp wrist on that video?

Yes, I know the "real answer" is "Don't limp wrist, DUH!"

Great advice on the range, but in a self-defense situation, who knows what other factors will be at play. I want a gun that won't fail to feed if I have to fire with my left, or some other way I might limp wrist in spite of practice.

Thanks!

 

[para bellum]

Get a revolver...

I never had a failure to feed or eject on my Beretta 92, but I didn't try to make it fail either...

 

[ZestolPastilevsky]

If your firearm is well made, it will fire when a round is chambered, the weapon is cocked, and the trigger squeezed, regardless of how it's held. Simple as.

 

[M14 Shooter]

If your firearm is well made, it will fire when a round is chambered, the weapon is cocked, and the trigger squeezed, regardless of how it's held. Simple as.

Many firearms have a grip safety - it wont fire unless it is squeezed.

 

[ZestolPastilevsky]

Many firearms have a grip safety - it wont fire unless it is squeezed.

I think that's a poor design.

 

[Seymour Flops]

If your firearm is well made, it will fire when a round is chambered, the weapon is cocked, and the trigger squeezed, regardless of how it's held. Simple as.

Sure, the first shot. The “limp wristing” question is about subsequent shots.

 

[ZestolPastilevsky]

Sure, the first shot. The “limp wristing” question is about subsequent shots.

But I've only heard about limp wristing causing issues in specific weapons.

 

[M14 Shooter]

I think that's a poor design.

And yet, it is very common.

 

[ZestolPastilevsky]

And yet, it is very common.

It sure is. I actually even considered buying one myself. Ultimately I chose to get a Smith and Wesson 686+.

 

[whitehall]

Limp wrist is a real issue with modern semi-automatic handguns. The next round will fail to chamber if there isn't a solid platform for the first round.

 

[NetJedi]

Did this guy get it right?

Should I avoid the models that malfunction with a limp wrist on that video?

Yes, I know the "real answer" is "Don't limp wrist, DUH!"

Great advice on the range, but in a self-defense situation, who knows what other factors will be at play. I want a gun that won't fail to feed if I have to fire with my left, or some other way I might limp wrist in spite of practice.

Thanks!

I would be more worried about failure to hit your target due to an improper grip than a failure to feed; first round is going down range limp wrist or not and malfunctions can be cleared (very quickly if you practice it). I've honestly never seen anyone use this as a criterion for selecting a hand gun. Correct mistakes in your technique through drilling don't expect your firearm to do it for you.

IMHO If you're worried about an improper grip under stress get a handgun that fits YOU, then practice, practice, practice under stress (i.e. get a range timer and use it religiously on the range) as well as shooting one handed with either hand until achieving a proper grip with a fast draw and an accurate first shot becomes automatic (muscle memory burn in).

Drill baby, drill!