Discovering the right grip

This guide, drawing on insights from firearms instructor Joel Park, details how to achieve a proper handgun grip for enhanced control. It covers addressing support hand contact issues on smaller frames, methods for increasing grip diameter, and the philosophy of applying consistent pressure across the entire hand. Park, a recognized instructor and competitive shooter, also advises against common grip errors like placing the index finger on the trigger guard.

This video addresses common issues in trigger control and grip pressure during shooting drills. It introduces a dry-fire exercise focused on immediate trigger press upon an audible cue, emphasizing minimal sight movement. The instructor details how to diagnose overgripping and improper trigger press by observing sight movement and practicing controlled overpulling, suggesting a firm but not overly tense grip.

This video demonstrates the critical impact of grip pressure on sight alignment. Instructor Ben Stoeger shows how adding tension to either the dominant or support hand can cause the sight picture to deviate significantly. The key takeaway is to maintain an unchanging pressure connection between hands and the firearm's frame, rather than relying on excessive tension to mitigate recoil. This drill helps shooters develop a feel for a consistent grip that promotes accuracy.

This video provides practical tips for improving pistol grip for enhanced repeatability and minimal sight movement. Instructor Joe from Redbeard Shooting Solutions emphasizes the importance of grip structure, suggesting a bent wrist can be stronger than a straight one. He details how to apply pressure, particularly at the back end of the grip, and advocates for a firm handshake with the firing hand and more pressure with the support hand to control muzzle flip.

This video addresses common issues in competition shooting, specifically inconsistent target transitions and follow-up shots. The instructor emphasizes associating cause with effect, urging shooters to analyze their sight movement, hand tension, and eye lead to diagnose problems like overshooting or 'bouncing' past the target. The core advice is to consciously get eyes to the next target before the gun and to avoid excessive muscle tension, particularly in the firing hand, during rapid fire.

This video from Ben Stoeger focuses on optimizing the firearm draw by emphasizing proper grip pressure and visual focus. Key takeaways include avoiding over-tensioning or under-tensioning the dominant hand during the draw, focusing on a smooth gun acquisition from the holster, and maintaining visual attention on the target area rather than the front sight during presentation. The instruction highlights how initial draw habits can cascade into performance issues, especially during live fire.

This video demonstrates a critical malfunction where the magazine drops during recoil, a common issue in competitive shooting. Ben Stoeger, a professional competitive shooter, highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing such failures. The guide provides steps to troubleshoot this specific problem, emphasizing safety and proper firearm handling.

This video demonstrates a critical safety incident: an uncommanded discharge of a Sig Sauer P320 during the re-holstering process. Expert analysis from Ben Stoeger highlights the visual evidence of the discharge originating from the holster, emphasizing the importance of constant vigilance and proper technique even when the firearm is supposedly "safe" in its holster. The incident underscores the need for thorough firearm inspection and immediate post-incident assessment.

Ben Stoeger, a professional shooting instructor, explains common misconceptions about red dot sights. He emphasizes that true proficiency comes from focusing on the target, not the dot itself. The guide details training methods, like occluding the optic, to develop this crucial skill, comparing it to the lifelong refinement needed for trigger control.

This comprehensive dry fire program, led by World Champion shooter Ben Stoeger, focuses on refining fundamental handgun skills. It includes a structured warm-up, detailed drills for draw stroke mechanics, efficient reloads (including strong and weak hand only), and positional shooting from kneeling. The program emphasizes precision and control, progressing to dynamic movements and transitions essential for competitive shooting.