[SS-NC]

Ok, last question of the night. Shooting gangster style, couldn't you cut your bottom fork shorter than the top to help keep your hamd in a more relaxed position, and still keep the bands in alignment.

 

[Tree Man]

Ok, last question of the night. Shooting gangster style, couldn't you cut your bottom fork shorter than the top to help keep your hamd in a more relaxed position, and still keep the bands in alignment.

I've been sorta toying with that idea. You'd have to get the bands fairly matched so they retract at the same pace I think.

 

[urbanshooter]

Yes, I think it is possible though it may not be a particularly well-suited solution. So long as the shooting gap is well defined, it is okay-ish. Uneven forks gives us uneven torque forces on the frame. And when you release, the reaction of the frame to the unleashed forces may be a little unbalanced, twisting in your hand and throwing off shots.

Speaking for myself, uneven forks or an asymmetrical shooting window also messes with the subconscious calculations instinctively undertaken by my brain. I think that's probably a contributing reason as to why the Torque is susceptible to frame hits for a lot of guys? (but I could be wrong of course)... just my present theory. And I still think the Torque is a lovely frame - just more suited for seasoned shooters.

IMHO a more likely, better solution would be an offset frame that is offset at the correct angle for you so your wrist is relaxed and neutral when you align to aim. Also, a recurve shape would contribute a lot to the neutral wrist position and even when it is not an offset frame, I would favour recurve ergonomics over a bulb swell. And depending on your natural hold, sloped back fork tips may also be a good idea, especially if you tend to cant the frame forward a little when you shoot. Just sharing my thoughts, as I have been searching for that elusive relaxed wrist neutral frame...

And oh, there is also a way to shoot with the forks turned at an angle somewhere between upright and "gangster. Though I am not familiar with the method, it is quite a relaxed and wrist neutral way to shoot.

Enjoy your shooting discoveries!

 

[jazz]

that angle of some 45 degrees is something to try

 

[flipgun]

It worked on a Weber "Bobcat".

 

[Bob E]

I'll often cut the forks out something like this, but I don't like getting too crazy with it because I prefer to thumb brace and want to keep enough room for my thumb.

 

[SJAaz]

What Urban said..

I think the secret is how the forks come off the handle.

 

[SS-NC]

I'll often cut the forks out something like this, but I don't like getting too crazy with it because I prefer to thumb brace and want to keep enough room for my thumb.

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Yes, something like that. Now you rotate your wrist a little counter c.w.

 

[Bill Hays]

Instead of cutting the forks, I tend to prefer cheating the grip angle and support structure to match the angle of a neutral wrist position... I have to numerous to list examples of that in my builds... you can see examples at: https://www.pocketpredator.com/gallery.html

Or just look at how the forks themselves are symmetrical but the grip is offset in the Jade Dragon, for example: