We break down proper grip into five key points:

If you find the need to have this visualized please have a look at the video at 5:09 or click this link to start the YT video from there.

1. Center of Gravity

Think of a fighting stance and lean slightly forward. This helps you keep balance while absorbing recoil during rapid fire.

But keep in mind, you’ll often shoot from other positions too: kneeling, prone, using cover, etc. So there’s no one-size-fits-all stance. The only thing you have to remember is to maintain that slight forward center of gravity.

2. Master Grip

This is critical! Your master grip dictates everything that follows. That’s why your draw stroke and a good holster are so important.

For this, place the meaty part between your thumb and index finger as high as possible on the pistol grip (called a high tang grip).

Avoid “monkey gripping” like you would a stick. Instead, apply leverage:

Push your thumb forward
Engage pinky power
Keep your trigger finger off the trigger and your thumb raised for now

3. Support Grip

Use your index finger as a guide to marry both hands together.

We personally use the section between the two knuckles of our index and middle finger on the strong hand as a reference.

Then, apply a nutcracker motion to squeeze the grip. Don’t place your palm first — that reduces your force.

Position your support hand thumb high on the frame, but not so high it interferes with the slide lock.

Your strong hand thumb should rest on your support hand without adding force.

4. Pressure

Forget the "60/40%" nonsense. You want equal inward pressure from both hands.

Too much pressure? Your hands will shake.

Just right?

You’ll see your grip texture imprinted in your palm
Your fingers will turn slightly white
Your hands should get tired over time
And don’t underestimate how much your support thumb helps keeping the gun aligned.

5. Form

Push the gun out to about 70% extension, not full.

Fully locked elbows can’t absorb recoil well
You also can’t apply proper inward pressure when fully extended
Lock your wrists, and you’ll see the tendons flex on the back of your hands
Don’t raise your elbows too high either — keep them down enough to avoid shoulder tension.

[Recap]

Forward center of gravity
High tang master grip — no monkey grip — leverage, pinky power
Support grip — marry hands, nutcracker motion, high thumb, thumb resting
Equal inward pressure — grip hard but not so hard you shake
Proper form — 70% extension, locked wrists, not too high elbows, relaxed shoulders

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