how do you grip your 1911?
 

I use the high crossed thumbs technique with my thumbs atop the manual safety, as I have for years.
Like this:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/...e41efd48c3.jpg
I never had an issue until I started shooting aluminum 1911s and the extra recoil made my left (non dominant) thumb slip forwards and bump the slide release slightly, occasionally causing failures to lock back on the last round. I remedied this by loosening my left thumb's grip and relaxing it. It seems to be fine now, but in moments of stress sometimes my grip returns to its old state. I also sometimes feel like my thumb is uselessly dangling there.
I dont want to completely change my grip and use thumbs forwards as it doesnt really work with every type of pistol, and I absolutely must maintain my dominant thumb on the manual safety.
so the question is, how do yall hold your 1911? pictures?

I'm a fan of Todd Jarrett - and use his thumbs forward grip. I've found it works well for me with 1911's and my few tupperware guns.

Lane

Crossed thumbs here.... Until a few years ago. Was taking the NRA instructor's class, and the "new thought" was to go thumbs forward in teaching. I tried it, it was comfortable, so its what I teach.

Similar note: I still use a modified Weaver stance. Again, its what I learned, and since I'm not wearing a vest, I'm not providing full chest body mass to an assailant. Those of you who know me, know that is just TOO big a target! Anyway.... I had a shooter "correct me" at the range a couple months back (he just got a permit) saying... "you can't stand that way sir, its dangerous for you."

Uhhhh.... and what do you say to that?

(hint: I was very polite.)

Dafadda

same here....

+2 to what Lane Posted..............

Clyde

I use the crossed thumbs on a revolver, but for a semi-auto, I prefer thumbs forward, as mentioned. With more more skin on the grip, I have more control of the gun.

i naturally grip mine with crossed thumbs, but much lower then in your picture.
right thumb goes about where the mag release is, left one above..

guess i have smaller hands ...

Thumbs forward, hands as high up on the grip as I can go.

Jason

Thumbs forward, and usually a modified weaver stance

Thumbs crossed, left thumb riding safety (southpaw shooter). Tried thumbs forward, hate it