New shooter needs training instructor

Thanks for all the recommendations...............I'll follow up on them.

Yes, it's a grip problem, I'm sure. Didn't have the Internet and Youtube 40 years ago like we have now, so have been watching everything I can about grip. Everyone has a different method/slant on grip. Been trying many of them...........at least the ones that seem most plausible, but haven't hit on "the" solution yet. Also, I might add that I lost the ring finger on my left hand a year and a half ago, and have been working hard to regain motor skills and strength. Motor skills have come back fairly quickly, but the strength is something the Surgeon said might take years if it ever comes back. But I think working on it by myself I'm just compounding my mistakes with more mistakes. I've finally decided an instructor would get me "back" in the saddle much quicker than figuring it out myself.
 
Chris Anderson has a couple videos on YouTube you might want to check out.

The thumbs forward grip is by far the best grip out there. Try it for yourself and you'll see.
 
I've seen them both. Neither the thumbs forward grip shown on Chris's video nor the right thumb flagged I got from an instructor at the Wilshire gun range in OKC seemed to help. (the thumb forward is what I've always used) I'm beginning to think my problem is wrist lock..............or a lack thereof, because of the finger resection I had in June of 2012. Can't seem to lock my wrist.
 
You don't need weekly instruction. You need a weekend class where you learn what to do and have 3-5 trained professional instructors to help guide you and watch you and correct you and reaffirm the good things you're learning while shooting 1200-1500 rounds in two days.

TDSA Advanced Combat Pistol 1 aka AP1 is where it's at. Don't let the words Advanced or Combat in the name intimidate you. It's a beginners class that has nothing to do with combat. If I had the time Id take it every year.
 
No doubt, Jesse, no doubt. I just call it "instruction" because that's what it is to me. But I think I'll need a little more time than that, based on how slowly I've been improving on my own this past month.
 
Jesse Tischauser said:
You don't need weekly instruction. You need a weekend class where you learn what to do and have 3-5 trained professional instructors to help guide you and watch you and correct you and reaffirm the good things you're learning while shooting 1200-1500 rounds in two days.

TDSA Advanced Combat Pistol 1 aka AP1 is where it's at. Don't let the words Advanced or Combat in the name intimidate you. It's a beginners class that has nothing to do with combat. If I had the time Id take it every year.
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pistol classes are tough to sell. If you call them advanced, like you said, you're right; its intimidating. But if you call them beginner's, you'll find that very few of the shooters that 100% need the class consider themselves a beginner! ego I guess, or they arent aware of the true state of their current skill level.
Put it this way; beginners to to learn about and practice the skills presented in TDSA's AP1; advanced shooters take the class to master them.
 
mike cyrwus said:
pistol classes are tough to sell. If you call them advanced, like you said, you're right; its intimidating. But if you call them beginner's, you'll find that very few of the shooters that 100% need the class consider themselves a beginner! ego I guess, or they arent aware of the true state of their current skill level.
Put it this way; beginners to to learn about and practice the skills presented in TDSA's AP1; advanced shooters take the class to master them.
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That's exactly what I was trying to say.
 
I'm old enough that I parked my ego at the gate a long time ago! I admit it when I don't know what I'm doing. Trying to get a contact number for Chris Anderson here in Norman. If that doesn't work, I think I'll call Mitch Harrington in Edmond. I'll get someone to get me pointed in the right direction and then I'll sign up at TDSA. Thanks for the comments.
 
Chris54326 said:
I'm old enough that I parked my ego at the gate a long time ago! I admit it when I don't know what I'm doing. Trying to get a contact number for Chris Anderson here in Norman. If that doesn't work, I think I'll call Mitch Harrington in Edmond. I'll get someone to get me pointed in the right direction and then I'll sign up at TDSA. Thanks for the comments.
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Although both of those guys are good shooters and could teach you a bunch neither are trained instructors. Sounds like you really need to have a professional instructor watch you shoot and get you back on track. Go talk to Will Andrews at H&H. He is teaching all the time.
 
Jesse Tischauser said:
Although both of those guys are good shooters and could teach you a bunch neither are trained instructors. Sounds like you really need to have a professional instructor watch you shoot and get you back on track. Go talk to Will Andrews at H&H. He is teaching all the time.
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I was under the impression that Chris was a SWAT team trainer and did so in Norman among other places, and that Mitch Harrington was an instructor in Edmond. I'm just going by what I've been told. Maybe Will Andrews would be a good one to contact. Thanks.
 
Thanks, Lance. I've had their link on my desktop since page one of this thread. I'll go there, for sure.............just not yet.

I appreciate all the suggestions you guys have made. Just because I've not signed up with TDSA doesn't mean I'm not paying attention.
 
Chris54326 said:
I was under the impression that Chris was a SWAT team trainer and did so in Norman among other places, and that Mitch Harrington was an instructor in Edmond. I'm just going by what I've been told. Maybe Will Andrews would be a good one to contact. Thanks.
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Chris has trained with Norman SWAT on a few occasions and Mitch owns a bullet company and gun range. Ive ever heads of either guy holding regularly scheduled classes.

I have taken Will Andrews classes at H&H. They are good for what they are. Short after hours instruction. If you are serious about your skills take the TDSA class. I took it as a national ranked competitive shooter alongside my Father-in-law who has had zero formal instruction. We both came out better shooters. My FIL came out about 300% better then he started.
 
Boy, you guys just aren't going to let up, are you?
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(that was meant as humor, by the way)

I'll check into TDSA. I imagine they are pretty expensive. Can't seem to find any prices on their website.
 
Wow, that's pretty pricey for someone living on Social Security.............but I'm not ruling out the strong possibility I'll take their class. I'll touch base with them today. Thanks.
 
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