What is the advantage of a mid handle grip rather than a pistol grip? I am a woman with average strength, inexperienced at DIY but want to learn.
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The main reason is it's more ergonomically designed. The heaviest part of a drill is the electric motor. On a standard drill the grip is towards the rear of the drill. This puts more strain on your wrist trying to hold the drill level. By moving the handle closer to the center; it better distributes the weight of the electric motor is takes some of the strain off of your wrist. In theory you can use it longer with less fatigue. The overall weight of the drill also adds to strain. Hopes this helps. Anthony
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Stability is better with the mid grip over the pistol grip in the sense that your hand is closer to the target rather than behind the whole drill. It has better control and is easier to keep on the head of a screw or what have you. :)
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You might find the length of the bar ends to be a little bit on the short side. Personally I have medium hands and have the small grip. The bar ends seemed small at first, but now I love them as they are just big enough for my needs. These are the most comfortable grips that I have ever used.
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If you're stabbing into an object at full strength, or have a weak grip, then your hand can certainly slide down. I've come close once before. However, I also have a relatively small hand, and since then have learned that I can put my whole hand behind that first jut in the handle, and it acts as a grip to prevent slipping.
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If you have smaller hands you wont like the grips of the ff6. The Ontario sp6 (same great blade) will fit you better. Yes, I have both and the sp6 sells for less and handles better. I now have two sp6 and one ff6. More free advise-If you're looking at the ka-bar, the cold steel leatherneck handles better. (same reason)
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in my case I have an average size male hand. You get a better grip without a dangling pinkie finger, more grip control with the extension. I have both the regular and the extra long, i prefer the extra long.
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not the grip really. With long periods of use it does get hot but it is a radient heat from the tip. the grip and handle stay cool as in they will not burn you but the hand you are holding it will get warm.- I hope that helps.
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Yup... XD9 Sub. I love it but it does add girth to the grip. Probably not a problem for guys w/ larger hands, but for guys like me w/ small hands you have to get a couple hundred rounds down range to get use to the feel. Having said that it's worth every penny!
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Hi. You should try some out at a sport goods store. What you do is grip the handle at a slight past 90 degree angle, either direction depending on what hand you use, and the size is depends on the comfort of your grip. It shouldn't be where it's too bulky in your hand or too small where your fingers touch each other.
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yeah, it will be hard to cock it especially for a woman. I got the hogue grip sleeve as well but it still too small for my hand, it got good grip but still too small. I still can put 2 finger around. I got me this as well (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PM9EFY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1) Pearce Grips, Grip Extensions and they are nice as well. I hope this helps.
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Leather is stretched tight to wrap around the handle. You should treat it with a leather conditioner (see Amazon review from JD) and it will slowly soften up and feel more natural. Once it does you will have the grip you're probably looking for.
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The full width arms makes it easier to pull from either side, the pressure is much better distributed across ones fingers and doesn't feel like its cutting. The longer right arm has a bit more leverage, needed because of the forward assist. It has short lever motion so it's quicker and more solid feeling. It has not pinched me (yet). Yes, to me it's worth the cost.
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As to the angle of the handle; it is personal preference and what one is used to I suppose. If you can try out different handles at a shop that might help you to decide.
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It gives better leverage and is easier to release with your thumb without moving your hand around the grip. It is more of a comfort thing than a tactical advantage.
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I assume you're asking about grip size. I'd say an average size man's hand would use the 4 3/8 in grip and an average woman's perhaps an eighth of an inch less. If in doubt, get the smaller size and you can always add an overgrip on top of that to make it a little bigger. There have been articles in recent years that the pros are trending toward smaller grips. E.g., I understand Rafael Nadal uses a 4 1/4 inch grip.
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I'm not that familiar with hand grips but it seems adequate for the average person and its similar to the hand grips I've had in the past. Strenght resistance probably not enough for the real die hards.
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I was working on my grip, trying a second-finger trigger pull and got slide bit a couple of times because I was holding the grip higher. The beavertail solved that immediately and I now find the grip more comforatble and controllable, no matter how I hold the gun. It feels much more like a 1911 now. I'd recommend the beavertail to anyone, just as I would the competition trigger spring set. It's something that Glock should pack with the guns at point of sale. Not everyone in the world is going to use the Glock for police or military use and these two items have made my Glock MUCH easier to handle and fire accurately. I was working on my grip, trying a second-finger trigger pull and got slide bit a couple of times because I was holding the grip higher. The beavertail solved that immediately and I now find the grip more comforatble and controllable, no matter how I hold the gun. It feels much more like a 1911 now. I'd recommend the beavertail to anyone, just as I would the competition trigger spring set. It's something that Glock should pack with the guns at point of sale. Not everyone in the world is going to use the Glock for police or military use and these two items have made my Glock MUCH easier to... » Read More I was working on my grip, trying a second-finger trigger pull and got slide bit a couple of times because I was holding the grip higher. The beavertail solved that immediately and I now find the grip more comforatble and controllable, no matter how I hold the gun. It feels much more like a 1911 now. I'd recommend the beavertail to anyone, just as I would the competition trigger spring set. It's something that Glock should pack with the guns at point of sale. Not everyone in the world is going to use the Glock for police or military use and these two items have made my Glock MUCH easier to handle and fire accurately. « Show Less
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It is short, but I got used to it pretty quick. Now I prefer the shorter handle. The handle is smooth and the razor is quite heavy. You'd think it might be hard to grip when wet, but it hasn't been a problem for me. I think there is a more textured version available if that's a concern though.