There’s not much that will create an argument more than asking “What is the best firing stance and grip?” in a forum of AR shooters. While everyone has an opinion and many feel their’s is the only one that counts I’ll give you my quick answer – “The one that you are comfortable with and allows rounds to be sent down range – accurately.”
Pretty simple.
Several years ago I heard of this method competition shooters were using to control recoil and shoot very accurately – called the “C-Clamp”. I tried and hated it. Man – it felt so uncomfortable. I preferred to hold the magazine well however I just could not control recoil well and get multiple rounds on target quickly. I had signed up for a defensive carbine and pistol course from Wolf-Fire Firearms Training and decided to try the C-Clamp again. I used it throughout the class and it really grew on me. Now, this is the primary method I use for shooting the AR.
The video below gives some perspective on the “thumb over bore” and explains my position on it well. I agree with this guy 100%.
yup.. still do not like it .. but am working on it .. more practice will help
GG58
I’ve tried it several times, a class even required us to do it during the entire afternoon. I do NOT like it at all, especially if I have to swing more than the 45 degrees off center to left OR right. To ‘ME’ it feels as if I have fight it especially to the right without pivoting my entire body into that direction.
BUT, a lot of people don’t know the thumb over grip is kind of designed for those who wear body armor so you’re always facing the threat with armor.
All grips on the for end of the rifle are considered C-Clamps, because your hand is in the shape of a “C”. Where it gets crazy is when the shooter raises his elbow above the rifle like the little short bearded guy likes the do. The magazine well is a good position for CQB, where a C-Clamp is for distance.
should say “guy likes to do”, not “the do”!!!
Also, I agree with the presenter 100% in the video!!!