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aarondhgraham · October 1, 2012, 08:45 AM

I trained using Cup & Saucer grip,,,

When I was in the AF (70-78) the handgun I carried was a S&W Model 15,,,
The Rangemaster at Hahn AFB gave me the first quality training I ever received.

I don't know what other instructors did,,,
But this old TSgt taught the Cup & Saucer grip exclusively,,,
It couldn't have been all that bad as I soon qualified expert using C&S.

I have had more modern instruction in recent years,,,
I think the grip I use now is a bit tighter (steadier) than C&S.

I do find it humorous though,,,
Every time I pick up a K-Frame S&W revolver,,,
My mind goes back in time and I automatically go to C&S grip again.

I'm kinda with Mike Irwin's thinking here:

If it ain't broke,,,
There's no need to fix it.

Aarond

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October 1, 2012, 08:45 AM	#20
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	I trained using Cup & Saucer grip,,, I trained using Cup & Saucer grip,,, When I was in the AF (70-78) the handgun I carried was a S&W Model 15,,, The Rangemaster at Hahn AFB gave me the first quality training I ever received. I don't know what other instructors did,,, But this old TSgt taught the Cup & Saucer grip exclusively,,, It couldn't have been all that bad as I soon qualified expert using C&S. I have had more modern instruction in recent years,,, I think the grip I use now is a bit tighter (steadier) than C&S. I do find it humorous though,,, Every time I pick up a K-Frame S&W revolver,,, My mind goes back in time and I automatically go to C&S grip again. I'm kinda with Mike Irwin's thinking here: If it ain't broke,,, There's no need to fix it. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)