At my 4th and final cdb, I was greated by the only black Major on the board of officers that decided my uh sentence. He was real and greated me cordially with, "Well Mr Cantrall it's good to see you again. " My humble reply was, "no sir it isn't ".
My The Grip analogy would be to a fine musical instrument. That is played like the piano or perhaps flute is better.
The Ring finger is my trigger finger thanks to Barry Stark.