The Grip

[kbradb]

Can someone explain the pros and cons of the overlapping grip vs the ten-finger grip? I experimented today on the range with the ten-finger grip and it felt pretty good and I seemed to hit straighter shots. I suppose it boils down to what works for you but I thought I would ask anyway.

Thanks.

[Martin Levac]

Re: The Grip

I think you just explained the pros of the ten finger grip quite well.

[kbradb]

Re: The Grip

LOL! I suppose I did!

[takinitdeep]

Re: The Grip

In my experience, the ten finger grip doesn't hold up for most. Short term use activates the hands well but not long term.
Many have used it for their lifetime with great success so you may be a good candidate-just depends.
Overlap offers the most consistency of the two and blends the hands to do what each is supposed to do.
Interlock works well for small hands; I could never get comfortable with interlock due to my large hands and knuckles, felt like my circulation was cut off.
There is also double overlap and double interlock and many other variations.