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RickB · February 13, 2013, 05:03 PM

The standard way to hold a 1911-style pistol is with the thumb of the firing hand riding the safety lever. Especially on such a small gun, you want your hand as high as possible to help counter recoil.
I'm a lefty, but you get the idea.

February 13, 2013, 05:03 PM	#4
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	The standard way to hold a 1911-style pistol is with the thumb of the firing hand riding the safety lever. Especially on such a small gun, you want your hand as high as possible to help counter recoil. I'm a lefty, but you get the idea.