How Hard to Grip the Gun | Proper Grip Pressure for Maximum Recoil Control

One of the questions that pops up is “How hard should I grip the handgun”? This is a matter of debate and something to experiment with.
In general, grip it firmly enough that it doesn’t slip in the hand under recoil yet still allows you to relax your diaphragm area and keep your trigger finger relaxed enough so you can isolate the trigger properly.
Your support hand can grip more firmly because it is not manipulating the trigger. For years shooters have talked about the “60-40” grip. This is a rough estimate of grip pressure between the support hand and the strong hand. It is done this way in order to be more precise in your trigger control. However, there are endless variations of this grip and you are free to experiment. When you try different variations of grip pressure gradually speed up and see if it breaks down as you go.
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[@johntoughlove479]

When I first learned this technique I practiced it during dry fire with my mantis x and almost immediately notice my scores were much higher and consistent. During live fire my shots went where I wanted and the felt recoil was cut in half. Great vid. Subbed.

[@TacticalPerformanceCenter]

Nice work! It is effective indeed 👍🏻

[@PJ35]

I’ve been following TPC for years and have improved my shooting leaps and bounds. Thanks for the video!

[@TacticalPerformanceCenter]

The system works 👍🏻

[@Davepool_TF-69]

The recoil management by the instructor was outstanding. The gun barely moves.

[@bobl2833]

I’ve taken these courses. Time well spent. Not only teaching but also coaching on an individual basis.

[@TacticalPerformanceCenter]

Thank you for the positive feedback 👍🏻 Strive for excellence!

[@rimcountryoutfitters]

This is good ting that you do

[@michaell397]

Once again, thank you for the info! Well done! KnifeMaker

[@TacticalPerformanceCenter]

You bet! 👊🏻 More to come! ⭐👍🏻

[@13mikezebike]

Thank you very much, it s allways very interesting ..from France

[@TacticalPerformanceCenter]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🖐🏻 FR Please share and like, that will help the channel 👍🏻

[@onpsxmember]

My grip changed a lot over just one year and I'm going back to videos/video before to see what my change in grip does to the different areas while making sure I keep it consistent before, during and after. Focusing on grip also drowns out other distractions by shifting my focus on that one. Can you do a video on where and how to mark one's hand to visually check the grip repeatability?

[@TacticalPerformanceCenter]

The core skills are current forever! All of us need to return to the fundamentals quite often. How well you master the fundamentals will define the level of mastery you have achieved. ☝🏻 We will do a video about marking specific spots of the grip but maintaining consistency is a combination of visual reference and kinesthetic feeling. Try to describe as detailed as you can how a good grip feels in your range diary and try to chase that feeling all the time ☝🏻 👍🏻

[@bbag5358]

I’m using this technique to try and master the recoil of 165 grain .40

[@TacticalPerformanceCenter]

It works with any caliber of handgun 👍🏻

[@baruchdor]

Interesting and funny point about me and some of my friends who shoot,we are all electric guitar players and can do Maximum pressure with the shooting hand and the index finger does not affect the rest of the fingers at all like someone who is not a guitar player 😆

[@TacticalPerformanceCenter]

This approach could effectively isolate the trigger finger. By ensuring the other fingers can't squeeze further, it aids in maintaining that isolation. However, one potential issue to be aware of is trigger freeze, where there's insufficient release of the trigger post-shot to reach the reset point. It’s also important to remember that the support (control) hand should apply at least as much pressure as the shooting hand.

[@jayhollinger4958]

Intersting. I play electric guitar as well. I was thinking I'd have better use of my fretboard hand (control) when learning to shoot. Are you saying you and your friends shoot better with the hand that holds your guitar pick (firing hand)?

[@baruchdor]

Yes this is exactly what I am saying 😊​@@jayhollinger4958

[@libra7624]

the proof of good gip is in the paper, groups get smaller its a better grip, groups get wider its bad grip and i know this because i shoot full power 357 magnum from a snub nose revolver wich requires the best grip out of any hand gun, use 3 shots in different places on paper to judge grip at the same cadence, then increase cadence if your group is tighter then 4 inches at 7 yards, 4 inch standard is the size of the heart, we want to target the heart or head not just hits any where on a full size torso, not A zone in competative shooting either, its to big, with in center of mass the heart or artery network can still be missed, never train wth a target larger then 4 inches at 10 yards, 6 inch plates are still to big

[@TacticalPerformanceCenter]

Absolutely correct, the better the grip the smaller the grouping in fast-paced shooting 👍🏻 That's why we use the TPC Gripster challenge to diagnose if there are some issues with the grip! Please watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4vCqpycaZ1ripo Follow this link for the complete description of the drill + downloadable target: tacticalperformancecenter.com/tpc-challenges/tpc-gripster/

[@libra7624]

@@TacticalPerformanceCenter every channels ideas and concepts matter, we learn from each other getting more and more complete as a shooter having multiple skills and tactics

[@libra7624]

@@TacticalPerformanceCenter 357 is not fun but I do it because I like difficult things and it helps my semi auto shooting having a strong grip and good groups

[@jermainecoles4518]

Excellent comment

[@sergionatali3071]

I've never understood this 70% and 50% fuss. The key to marksmanship after all is line up the sights and pull the trigger without disturbing the sights nothing else. There are only three things that one has to do: Hold the gun really tight with both hands without relaxing the grip Point the gun at the target Pull the trigger without moving. Nothing else. If one hasn't got that it won't matter all the rest. IMHO

[@TacticalPerformanceCenter]

We agree but... It sounds simple but lots of people find it challenging to isolate the trigger finger movement, especially at speed. That's why we recommend deliberate training to improve the dexterity of the finger and to develop passiveness during a string of fire. 👍🏻

[@skiflyfightdoc]

Would you please address the concept of squeezing front to back with your firing hand, while squeezing side to side with your control hand?

[@TacticalPerformanceCenter]

The concept of establishing the grip by squeezing from front to back is about the proper placement of the fingers on the pistol grip and the way the pressure is applied. Wrap the fingers around the grip so the middle phalanxes will wrest on the face of the front strap of the pistol grip. Then apply pressure (focusing on the middle phalanxes) straight back towards the heel of the palm. Imagine a C clamp. Avoid curving and gripping with the fingertips! Do not get us wrong, fingertips apply pressure towards the grip surface as well, but they are flat, and again, the pressure emphasis is on the middle phalanxes. Replicate the same with the control (support) hand. Now here is a bio-mechanical trick to make that one piece. We call that the nutcracker effect. Please watch the following video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYfRcqWlmZ10msk

[@skiflyfightdoc]

@@TacticalPerformanceCenter thank you so very, very much!

[@Harpring04]

Haha, these guys did not miss one shot no matter the pressure , lol