from merc stealth to g19

[muggs]

just got my g19 and before i decided to buy i Knew i would have to get reaquainted with its more or less generic layout of keys compared to the merc stealths. i tried hand positions at my work keyboard and it felt ok and i thought i could get used to it.

it came today and i put it on the desk and tried to get my hand in a comfy position, the thing is with the merc stealth you can place your hand in a natural flat open position, however with the g19 my hand is like stood up like a spider tip toeing on its legs, my hand already started to hurt after a few minutes. on the merc stealth my fingers and finger tips were all flat over the keys, with g19 my fingers and tips are all pointing down, only my thuimb is flat. i cant believe i didnt notice this while testing at work

does everyone game like this on a normal keyboard? fingers and tips pointing down? also what keys do you guys tend to use with your thumb?

 

[Mark A]

I have an ultra flat HP keyboard and my fingers point down. I do get pains in the top of my hands after a long gaming session as well. I cant sem to keep my hands flat though, they just go back the the other position automatically.

 

[ToejaM]

Instead of describing it I thought I'd just screenshot it irl. Palm resting on the bottom of the keyboard.

I think, the only key I use with my thumb is the space key and its always ALWAYS for crouch.

G11 keyboard btw

 

[Dave****]

Let's have a thread for the people with a hand fetish!

I press Ctrl with my little finger's knuckle it seems.