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Ok, this is something I hear over and over again from people trying to justify why they do not like a particular pistol. It is generally directed toward Glock pistols, as well as some others.
Anyone who has gripped a Glock knows that it feels similar to a 2×4 in your hand. I get it, I own several of the things, and the feeling of the grip in my hand has nothing to do with how well the pistol shoots.
Some people just don’t like certain pistols, and that is fine, but this excuse needs to stop. A pistol isn’t supposed to massage your hand as you hold it, and short of having a pistol grip custom molded around your hand, you will not find one that fits perfectly.
If it doesn’t point naturally, and you don’t want to put in the practice to correct that, then say so.
If the pistol lacks features that you want (external safety, action type, whatever), then say so.
I know a couple shooters that have freakishly shaped hands (sorry Tom), who will get severe slide bite when gripping a Glock with a proper high grip, so be it.
Sorry, but the “it just doesn’t fit my hand” excuse is, for the most part, a total cop out. If you don’t like it, have a reason not to like it.
You wouldn't like my two top reasons I don't like them lol
I can't help that I have beastly man hands!!
In a free market, ergonomics count! So do crappy stock sights. Don't blame the user – even you admit the grip is like a 2×4 with a slightly odd angle. There may be a reason for both, but with all the good polymer choices out there (M&P, XD, Glock, Beretta, Sig, etc.) the key is not how well the pistol shoots, but how well you shoot the pistol.
I agree the "it doesn't fit my hand" does sound lame. The Glock is an excellent pistol. But they do have a different shape grip than most. Specifically the angle of the grip in relation to the barrel is different. This angle requires the shooter to tilt the wrist down a bit to align the barrel with the target. This may help with recoil control. However if the shooter is more comfotable with a different grip/angle and the natural pointing of the gun is better aligned with the target, they may come on target with first shot quicker. Simmilarly, a shotgun must "fit" the shooter for natural pointing when shooting clays or birds. "You don't aim a shotgun, you point it".