Limp wristing
Limp wristing is a phenomenon encountered by semi-automatic pistol shooters, where the shooter's grip is not firm enough and the wrist is not held firm/straight enough to keep the frame of the firearm from traveling rearward while the bolt or slide of the firearm cycles. This condition often results in stovepiping, a type of firearm malfunction.[1]
The functional cause of limp wristing is reduced slide momentum during cycling.[2]
External links
- Accurate Arms 2003 reloading guide, see the 9 mm Luger section for note on fast powders in lightweight guns
See also
Operation of autoloading firearms
References
- ^ Walker, Robert E. (2012-11-26). Cartridges and Firearm Identification. CRC Press. p. 2. ISBN 978-1-4665-8881-3.
- ^ "Wayback Machine". www.preprints.org. Archived from the original on 2025-06-23. Retrieved 2025-09-18.