Get A Grip

            Get A Grip

              Having a strong grip is extremely crucial component no matter what the weapon of choice may be. A loose grip will allow the gun to move every time you squeeze the trigger causing stray bullets. A good grip plays a major role in consistency when shooting.


In this video I was shooting Cz cz-75 SP01 9mm, parts of the gun is made out of plastic making it extremely light. You should always start off with a heavier gun though. Guns with more weight tend to be more stable, lighter guns have a stronger recoil which caused me to flinch before shooting. My grip was not strong enough to give me consistent results.

 Pistol

           
            Guns come in various sizes and shapes, that is the same with hands. When first starting off, it is better to find a gun that fits your hands better rather than adjusting your grip in order to hold the gun. The gun should rest well in your hand while the forearm of the firing arm is directly behind the pistol. Your trigger finger should be able to reach the trigger of the gun without having to move too much.

             When holding the gun, the forearm of the dominant hand is aligned with the barrel of the pistol. Your hand needs to be as far up on the gun as possible as to allow the webbing of your hand to be compressed against the beavertail. Some designs do not include a beavertail safety grip, so just press against the back of the gun as high as possible. If your hand sits too low it could negatively affect your shots and increase the risk of jamming your gun because the gun does not have a solid recoil support.


             Using a two-handed technique which is highly recommended. The support hand/reaction hand should be placed with the palm of the hand filling the space left behind the dominant hand. Be sure that there is no space between the two hands. The pressure of the grip should be equal from both hands. While the thumbs are staked on top of each other, both pointing in the direction of the target.

Here is a visual example of how you should be holding a pistol. How have you been holding a gun or how did you think people held a gun?

Sajong, Chris. How to shoot like a navy seal: Combat marksmanship fundamentals. San Diego, CA: Center Mass Group, LCC, 2013. Print.