2D Top View Person Trouble

So I am creating a top view 2D game. It is completely top view there is no angle to it, kinda like the first Grand Theft Auto but a lot higher quality. I have a rough layout that I made in Adobe Illustrator CS4. The top view I feel is fine if the hands are both forward (Holding two pistols), but when they are both together (Holding a single pistol or assault rifle) I just can't get it. I have both pictures so you can get a better example.

Good Picture (Both Hands Forward):

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/eIsrJbS_Q6m-kZ4QicmEHA?feat=directlink

Bad Picture (Both Hands Together):

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/uxlUSCom6CTmqBuq7daAGA?feat=directlink