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While at the range two older guys had two similar bobcat stlye 1911 pocket size pistols and both were having frequent jams or misfeeds.
One asked if I'd take a look at his pistol to see what was going wrong.
I fired two magazines (the shortened mags , I forget the capacity) from it without a hitch.
I then tried the other and it also functioned perfectly.
Both pistols then jammed again when the owners fired them.
Thats was the first time I'd seen "Limp Wristing" in action.
A very lightweight autoloader will misfeed if the pistol is not held more firmly than the average hold on a heavier pistol of the same type.
I use a light but firm grip on the standard 1911, with grip safety drawn tight into the web of the thumb by the middle finger, with slightly less pressure on ring and little finger as it goes further down, the little finger exerting little force.
I'd instinctively used a tighter grip on the cutdown bob cats.
The lighter Commander may react the same way to a lesser extent.
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