What are the fundamentals of pistol marksmanship?
Thank you MakeMineA10mm for contributing this excellent article. Pistol Marksmanship Fundamentals 1. Stance Your stance must be steady and comfortable so that you do not become fatigued too easily. There are several popular styles including isosceles and Weaver, but any stable, comfortable position will do. You should use both hands. In the Weaver stance, you can use your weak hand to pull back while pushing forward with your strong hand. This is called isometric tension and greatly aids in rapid shooting, shooting a heavy-recoiling handgun, and proper stability. You should practice your stance at home with an unloaded pistol during dry-fire practice. 2. Grip Believe it or not, many people do not think about how to grip a handgun. For an auto pistol especially, the grip makes a big difference. With your fingers and thumb making an “L”, place your strong hand as high up on the grip as is comfortably possible. The apex of the web of your hand should be centered at the rearmost point of t
