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rhino · September 12, 2006, 08:13 PM

Back to the crush grip ...

If you're doing it right, it should prevent "milking," not cause it. If you're already gripping pretty much as hard as you can, you can't then increase the pressure with your ring and pinkie fingers, which is what milking is and is one of the more common reasons for shooting low and low/left.

I don't think it's for everyone, but it does work well for a lot of people, especially those who have trouble with milking. You have to really do it, though, not just half way, as you'll get all the drawbacks (too much tension, slow on follow-up, etc.) and none of the advantages (i.e. stopping the tendency to milk the grip).

September 12, 2006, 08:13 PM	#13
rhino Member Join Date: August 25, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 80	Back to the crush grip ... If you're doing it right, it should prevent "milking," not cause it. If you're already gripping pretty much as hard as you can, you can't then increase the pressure with your ring and pinkie fingers, which is what milking is and is one of the more common reasons for shooting low and low/left. I don't think it's for everyone, but it does work well for a lot of people, especially those who have trouble with milking. You have to really do it, though, not just half way, as you'll get all the drawbacks (too much tension, slow on follow-up, etc.) and none of the advantages (i.e. stopping the tendency to milk the grip).