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Bubsy · March 25, 2007, 08:45 PM

Hopefully, if NYPD cooperates and I believe they will, I'll be the proud owner of a handgun in the next few months. My gun of choice is the Smith and Wesson Model 14 6" barrel revolver assuming I can locate one somewhere.

I'm curious though as to whether there is a "correct" way to hold a handgun or, more specifically a revolver when firing it? I've had no formal training, but when I've been at the range, I've found myself to be most accurate in shooting and most comfortable in shooting when I hold the revolver in my right hand (I'm right handed) and brace my left hand on my right wrist just below the revolver. I've been told that I should wrap my left hand around my right hand, but that seems unnatural to me. Is that the "correct" way of shooting a revolver?

Sorry to be so naive, but I'm new to shooting a revolver. I've primarily shot rifles in the past and needless to say, holding a rifle is very different than holding a revolver.

Bubsy

March 25, 2007, 08:45 PM	#1
Bubsy Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2006 Posts: 191	The right way to hold a revolver for firing Hopefully, if NYPD cooperates and I believe they will, I'll be the proud owner of a handgun in the next few months. My gun of choice is the Smith and Wesson Model 14 6" barrel revolver assuming I can locate one somewhere. I'm curious though as to whether there is a "correct" way to hold a handgun or, more specifically a revolver when firing it? I've had no formal training, but when I've been at the range, I've found myself to be most accurate in shooting and most comfortable in shooting when I hold the revolver in my right hand (I'm right handed) and brace my left hand on my right wrist just below the revolver. I've been told that I should wrap my left hand around my right hand, but that seems unnatural to me. Is that the "correct" way of shooting a revolver? Sorry to be so naive, but I'm new to shooting a revolver. I've primarily shot rifles in the past and needless to say, holding a rifle is very different than holding a revolver. Bubsy