How to Hold Small Pistols

[@tjviljoen2236]

Just bought my Hellcat, first gun ever, you taught me tons before I even fired my first shot. Just amazed that your channel doesn't have a million plus subscribers

[@josh48315]

This really is one of the best gun trainers on YT. Mickey’s explanations are so well and precise, yet easy to understand. And he always says a thing or two to make you laugh, while still maintaining seriousness and not getting off topic.

[@zerocool4835]

Have you shot a round out of your hellcat yet?

[@tjviljoen2236]

@@zerocool4835 yes sir, I put 20 rounds through it on Saturday. I've never fired a firearm in my life and had a pretty decent grouping at 7 meters

[@hondasaurusrex6998]

Ah.... fellow Hellcat owner.

[@johnkeenan2595]

@@tjviljoen2236 Love my Hellcat!

[@frankpalermo9307]

I can seriously spend hours listening to you. I find it amazing that after 35 years of shooting firearms, i still learn things from your videos.

[@Momofatts1]

Since I started to practice more I've found the most help at Carry Trainer. Your KZbin channel has made me a better shooter, thank you.

[@zachhhcleveland]

Thank you! I have been struggling to hold on to my p365, but your tip about focusing on pinky grip brought instant results at the range today!

[@JournalistJim]

You really know your shit Brother! Your tips and tricks ive been learning have made me such a better shooter, Thank you!

[@556Justice]

Thank you for your videos, Brother, and I love your comment on the nervous Nellies. I get tired of all the people that like to say crap, like, "he didn't clear that firearm and is pointing it right at the camera" (Ok? It's a camera...a bullet is not going to magically miracle itself through the camera and into someone's screen), or, "his finger is on the trigger... that's not safe" (So? And?), or some stupid crap like that. I've got five years of combat experience and one of the [many] things I learned is, my finger IS my safety! I know when to squeeze,... and when to pull...and when NOT to squeeze and pull! I am very cognizant of my situation and how not to put myself into a situation where I may inadvertently pull the trigger. ...And I don't need someone who has not been there and not done that, to try and tell me what to do and what not to do. Thanks again, Brother! Keep up the good fight!

[@Spdracer95]

Good information. I recently purchased a Sig P365 and love it. Took a minute to get used to. I added a hogue grip and I feel it made a huge difference. I will use this information to my advantage. Thanks.

[@rayv882]

Man I can listen to this dude for days, he's a very smart intelligent man. Good stuff bud keep up the good work!

[@CarryTrainer]

I appreciate that!

[@stevegreenfield6631]

Thank you. I just bought the smaller Kahr P380. Your grip instruction is appreciated.

[@FJJN1005]

Big difference in this video is it discusses not only the desired end state grip, which most videos do, but how to deliberately and intentionally get there step by step. Also appreciate the repetition. The little things are highlighted well and not taken for granted.

[@BigThreezy]

"Is that what kind of a man you want to be? Mister Flippy Dick?" Hahaha! Okay, teach. I'm paying attention 😂

[@pulsiui4003]

They call me "Flippy Dick with the strong wrist" 😏😂😅

[@coreymoyers]

Apparently only men shoot guns.

[@kevinyoung9034]

Classic, words to live by.

[@davidangle231]

I’m a new gun owner and I enjoy your channel. A great mix of education and comedy! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@emanuelvega56]

really love watching your videos the way you break things down and have me paying more attention to the small details has deff helped me with my shooting and my grip at the range.

[@apsiTV]

Great video. Just picked up a Sig 365xl as my carry and it is definitely different than my full sized guns. Great shooter but I know I need range and dry fire time to be comfortable before trusting it with my life. However, I am scheduling to spend a lot of time at the range working on my grip, presentation, and sight alignment with this little power house. Your input confirmed what I was thinking and glad to see that I am heading to better shooting with this great carry weapon. Thank you… this was the type of content I was looking for. And for anyone considering the Sig, it is an excellent shooter but not on the level of a duty gun. That’s what I had to remember…

[@troypaull9344]

Thanks for knocking this vid out Mick! Great stuff

[@stand1087]

Thank you. Breaking bad old habits, this helped. Always room for tuning, this gave me some tools.

[@jondoe4667]

I like that he mentioned he's in his space with his equipment and does not have to recheck to make you feel better when you are not at risk

[@JIn-ms6bm]

Great video you know the old saying never to old to learn picked up some great pointers helped with problem I was having thanks again

[@shadowphantom2567]

I have been re-working my firearm grip based on another video you did that I watched. I've been repeatedly drawing an empty firearm from the holster into the grip you describe. It's coming along well, and eventually I will be doing it without giving it a second thought. I will be intermixing range time with this as well. Thanks Mickey for all of your GREAT advice!! Pritzker sucks!

[@oldcop18]

Excellent video on handling the sub compact 9MM. Many people carry very small .380 pistols and we’d appreciate a video on how to best handle these snappy little guns. BTW I use your videos when teaching new students and send them your videos to watch before going to the range.

[@learnshareevolve1842]

Great grip breakdown!

[@machfive916]

Yet another great video.

[@reinathefox6600]

Thank you so much, ive been needing this advice and I never knew it.

[@ToXSicK1340]

Dammit Micky..... "Mr. Flippy D!ck"..... I just Spit Soda ALL OVER MY DAMN LABTOP!!! BaaaaaWhahahahahaha

[@everything1371]

New to your channel GREAT CONTENT Learning a lot thank you👍

[@michelleklein3056]

Johnnie flippie muzzle HAHAHAHAH! I'm not the best shooter, but as an RSO I see that all the freakin' time. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and pushing me to be better ;o)

[@jonellhaney7162]

This guy is like a weapon Moses on technique. Many thanks for the knowledge

[@jafetvarela]

Excellent advice, thank you!

[@ricknelson749]

Love your videos mick keep em comin brother!!

[@IamGroot786]

Great video as always. One of the trade offs I had to adapt to with the P365 was reversing the magazine release because I was pushing it with my support (Left) hand.

[@eddiek897]

Ur videos are absolutely great, very informative and educational, I have truly learned a lot from u, U got a new subscriber for sure!

[@TherapyRange]

Love it, thanks for the content. I've spent hours letting your videos play in the background. Hope it helps. Looking forward to seeing an Ohio Pistol class next summer... :)

[@SAR0311]

My strong side fingers wrap all the way around the grip back thumb/palm. There is no exposed grip for my support hand to make contact with. Do I just mash on my grip hand fingers with my support hand?

[@kwik2hear915]

I'm got the same problem with my 365

[@CA2ATrucker]

Thanks again Mick! As always, great info! Be safe God Bless.

[@warrenharrison9490]

This is excellent, thank you!

[@tmc6185]

Watched, saved to watch later. Dam good stuff!!

[@jonathanjohansen4239]

Omg thanks bro, been wanting exactly this for awhile, love little guns but always have issues with grip

[@justhavingfun0736]

Always appreciate you!! Thanks.

[@kennethspreitzer4332]

Any plans to offer training for people in the Chicagoland area any time in 2021?

[@oliviergorlier8135]

perfect explanation - thanks a lot

[@kaloryczny]

The great simple clues! As always! Thanks!

[@josh48315]

Lmao @ 9:27, I love Mickey. His videos are so beneficial, and he always says a thing or two that will make you laugh. Edit: funny #2 @13:53 funny #3 @14:55

[@18ipmg]

Some dudes have always had big ones good instructional.

[@jsmiley12]

Thanks for another great video!

[@diehardoutdoors]

Love it mick! Hey drew when do we get some more range footage that’s the best it’s like thousands of dollars worth of knowledge for free I watch those over and over no lie, hundreds of times everytime I dry fire

[@mblake0420]

My thumb holds my slide release down under recoil, causes lock back failure. With my p365 and 365xl I have to use thumb under technique or i get no slidelock.

[@mblake0420]

@Twiggy a click instead of bang could get u killed

[@tsomers01]

If you don’t use the slide release, purchase and install the P365SAS release.

[@Wise101]

Mickey, how many thousands of rounds into shooting your P365 did the firing pin break? Also, was it the p365 or p365 XL?

[@johnxiong9034]

It's the p 365 not the 365 xl

[@johnnybeanz1296]

Great vid. Very informative. Thanks

[@ironmex-laredotx5863]

How to hold small pistols? Just ask my wife shes a pro on that....😊 empties that bad boy quick...

[@musicman1eanda]

😅

[@michelleklein3056]

Ooohhhh got a hellcat a few weeks ago. Love the extra carry capacity!

[@christianperkinson497]

I'm not going to touch that with a 10 ft pole! LOL

[@shaunlehman9158]

Lol sounds dirtyyyyy

[@ToXSicK1340]

BawHahahahaha!

[@ccart34]

I’m thumbs forward on my full sized pistols but through trial and error I’ve found the teacup grip works much better with my smaller compact pistols. Way more accurate.

[@mikehansard3945]

Great video. My new hoge handall grip works welll for my big paws on my Sig p365xl.

[@claritypsychologicalservices]

Hey is this Micky from BJJ stout?! Nice to see you here.

[@kwik2hear915]

As usual, great lesson, but, why am I more accurate with my 365, than with my G45, and I love my Glock, just not happy with my hits! Help Micky!!!!!

[@angry-odinestbb3263]

Found the sig 365 sas, love the factory sites and the porting. Have you shot the SAS 365?

[@CarryTrainer]

I have. That sight system has been around for awhile. MEPRO made it. Not for me but they work

[@angry-odinestbb3263]

@@CarryTrainer thanks for your input. Appreciate it. You rock

[@jambajoby32]

@@angry-odinestbb3263 I owned it for a bit It was good close up, both eyes open for the first month Took 2 weeks off of it & when I came back I was a ton more accurate with it at 10 -12yards My vision gets blurry there so I didn’t push it more, but like I said, upon returning to it, i was much more accurate

[@angry-odinestbb3263]

@@jambajoby32 thanks for your input,👍👍👍

[@bobatl4990]

“Not a good look Mister Flippy Dick”....did not see that coming!

[@sergeykhachaturov9397]

Also, some guns are particular with ammo, also from experience

[@jondoe4667]

My 43x is the most comfortable gun I own to carry but it's the one I never carry because I don't shoot well with it. I have big hands and can't find a good repeatable grip that works well for me. I'm sure with practice I could fix this issue.🇺🇲

[@frogspit8357]

I had the same issue with my 43x until I added a Hogue grip.

[@fopeezy3097]

Been looking for this video from CT for a while. One other thing I struggle with, is even getting my trigger finger from the index position TO the trigger is a bit of a choir. Just not much space.

[@pharaohgxdmxd3314]

Get some snap caps, & practice drawing master grip to finger on the trigger instead of just drawing with trig. finger against the slide OR the pistol may just be too small for you.

[@josephwillis665]

Excellent 👍, thank you 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@robinborden1615]

Great video

[@TheLoneRanger745]

There's a guy on one channel has the worst rubber wrest of anyone I've ever seen , I thought the gun was going to come right out of his rubber hands , good God man !

[@marygilbert3594]

I love the Cobb gun

[@chriskucharski871]

Lmao this video is worth it just to hear flippy dick. I'm f-ing dying over here

[@Badbri2A]

i have a question.. thumbs,,, does it matter my thumb over other thumb, either one, left over right or right over left.. im left handed but im right handed shooter im both handed.. can shoot either way. but i had same prob. when i was a kid in baseball right handed but tried holding bat as if i was hitting left handed.it was a problem with my s/a revolver right hand shooting and my left thumb wants to cover my right, but needed right to pull back hammer, notiiced i started using my left thumb to cock hammer.. confusing...... need info.. is that ok if works for me or NO..help.you the man one day like to go to your class..

[@kevinmiller5051]

"Mr. Flippy Dick" Hahahaha great video as always.

[@RuffianoTV]

Also, there alot of times on a situation that when you have to grab your gun, your grip will not be perfect, your wrist will be loose and the gun should work. In am urban environment, things go quick. In the military, for the most part you're already ready. A civilian and alot of cops have to draw and shoot. Not always a perfect situation, sloppy grip, tight space and some people are newer and have never experienced a situation like that and never will. Their grip will be screwed up. The best of the best, that's how it happens. With that said, the gun needs to work u der any circumstances. Which is why, I love revolvers. I carry both, but no worries with those. If it doesnt shoot, just pull the trigger again. If someone is in front of you and you have to clear your gun, tracking slides and pulling clips and their gun didnt jam at the same time, you're dead. Usually you wont be in a situation to take cover.

[@TherapyRange]

That's where all the training come's in. In the event you get in that situation, you've trained enough to overcome those small setbacks. Without said training those issues could be the difference between life and death.

[@DaveAdams222]

"Some of us are spending too much time behind keyboards" Well, I mean . . .I'm a Cloud DevOps Engineer, not much say in the matter, hahaha!

[@RevGunn-jq3cq]

hogue grip on my Glock 42. I alway get a 250 patch in pocket division shooting in Glock matches. Noway would I carry such a low cap gun for self defence, Glock 19 is for that.😊

[@russholcomb]

this sounds like an info commercial where they show someone trying to cook an egg but they just throw it on the floor haha durrpy

[@zerocool4835]

Idk if id classified it as funny..but i grew up shooting a berreata(sp) 92 bought a sig p290 that i daily carry then purchased a cz clone... While i actually hate shooting the sig it's what i carry i understand the stringray(sp) is thr overall better pistol even if it isn't a better edc carry option

[@Badbri2A]

great info thanks..

[@williehenton8154]

Awesome

[@lmallard3788]

I realized my issues with mantix

[@roadrunner6356]

Thanks 👍

[@QuinnEdwards1]

The Glock handle angle locks out the wrist naturally

[@gotti5472]

Im left handed and all the guns are made for right handed people , if you can get someone left handed to show us how to property hold the gun I have trouble staying clear of the shell ejection port. Thanks

[@Beast_KT]

Ah yes, the good ol' slurping soup with a fork.

[@RuffianoTV]

Also, you should be able to grab any gun and do what you need to do and know how to operate it.

[@dondacarter776]

He say" what kind of man you want to be? Mr Flippy Dick?" 😂

[@MrAvidOutdoorsman]

Omy he whispers like "Brandon"😂😂

[@Fit5Pt0]

I will use "Mister Flippy Dick" in a sentence today if it's the last thing I do 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dougmoore5252]

That’s exactly what I do.

[@2averagenoobs108]

lol that "bye now" was kinda creepy

[@Yahweh-Chase-Bella]

Is this the skinnier Mike Vrabel? Seriously I think you have a twin lol. Good info though

[@tom-mx4ww]

Deeper is better😉

[@jondurrett9277]

I spend just as much time with my 365 as I do with my 320. I love them both but I carry the 365. I also put the xl grip module on it so I can get a better grip. Don't want to be mr flippy dick lol

[@BrianTEEu]

Aww, I was hoping he was gonna talk about mouse guns.

[@SFJF26]

Mr. Flippy Dick. LOL Fantastic

[@bigkoppa5816]

You've confused your ulna with your radius.

[@azaztec3847]

Doctor just said i have larger than normal hands but at least I'm making it in the toilet 😀

[@thisisourchannel3589]

😂😂 Mr. Flippie Dick!

[@markfcoble]

Practice.

[@DrCap24]

Deeper.... lol 😂

[@christianperkinson497]

You could've saved a whole lot of time by referring everyone to one of your master grip videos. If you are having a problem then maybe the gun is too small for you.

[@DB2A7]

Kung Fu grip.

[@TuckySlim]

What the hell is a "pop" can? You mean soda? Heh

[@capella95]

Chicago land brotha

[@TuckySlim]

Ahhhhh.... We call it soda down here on the Mason Dixon... It's still better than calling every soda "coke" like they do down in the deep south.. lol

[@tLouisvilleman6608]

2nd

[@BasementOps]

1st

[@tomomasta7962]

This dude wants so bad to lick his hands

[@davidbane8292]

I thought the tittle was how to hold small ( something else) and was disappointed when it was about guns