I would say, do what comes natural. Either, or. Swing or Hit...it doesnt matter. But - mind the 3 Imperatives!
Flat Left Wrist
Clubhead Lag Pressure Point (in otherwards, feeling the clubhead)
Straight Planeline.
If you got that, you wont even care if your hitting/swinging. Do what you do now - and mind the three imperatives. Keep the club onplane!!!!
And...
While hitting may have release deceleration, it more then makes up for it by reducing
impact deceleration, which is where it counts.
