Plural of Grip in Noun Form

RichardMember

Is the clause: "Hamilton's pistol fit OUR grip" correct? Our would it be "grips"?

12/28/2112:04 PM

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David, ModeratorModerator

Hello, Richard, and welcome to the Grammar Exchange.

The answer depends on context and meaning.

If you mean that you were all able to grip the pistol easily, use "grip."

If you mean that the pistol fit your devices for gripping, use "grips."

12/28/218:38 PM

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RichardMember

Thank you David, on both accounts. A follow up: What if the scenario is one of me and my children successively hefting the pistol? If the sentence structure is the same would it be necessary to pluralize grips?

12/28/219:37 PM

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