How to grip a handgun properly

Published on March 19, 2024
Duration: 1:00

Mastering the handgun grip is crucial for control and accuracy. Achieve a high purchase, ensuring the beaver tail is firmly seated and lower fingers are high under the trigger guard. Apply significant pressure, shaking slightly before backing off for optimal control. Correct sight alignment issues by adjusting grip and body position, not just wrist angle.

Quick Summary

Achieve a proper handgun grip by getting a high purchase, seating the beaver tail firmly, and placing lower fingers high under the trigger guard. Apply significant pressure until your hand shakes, then ease off slightly for optimal control and accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Establishing the Initial Grip
  2. 00:15Thumb Placement and Pressure
  3. 00:30Presentation and Sight Alignment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the correct way to establish a high handgun grip?

Start by holding the handgun in your non-dominant hand. Achieve a high purchase on the grip, pressing the beaver tail firmly into the web of your shooting hand. Clamp down with the lower three fingers as high as possible under the trigger guard for maximum control.

How much pressure should be applied when gripping a handgun?

Grip the handgun extremely tight until your hand starts to shake, then back off slightly. This balance provides maximum control without causing undue fatigue or tremors during the shooting process.

How do you correct horizontal sight misalignment?

Horizontal sight misalignment should not be fixed by bending the wrist. Instead, you must rebuild the entire grip to ensure the sights align correctly with your eye and head position.

What is the purpose of the beaver tail on a handgun grip?

The beaver tail is an extension of the grip frame. It protects the shooting hand from slide bite and allows for a higher, more secure grip, contributing to better recoil management and control.

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