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Training May 20, 2026

Marksmanship Basics: Precision Pistol shooting

Written by: Instructor Team

Marksmanship Basics: Precision Pistol shooting

Pistol shooting is a combination of mechanical consistency and mental discipline. To achieve absolute precision, master these three foundational pillars:

  1. Tactical Stance: Keep feet shoulder-width apart, lean slightly forward to shift weight onto the balls of your feet, and keep knees unlocked. This creates an athletic platform that naturally manages recoil.
  2. Two-Handed Grip: High-mount your dominant hand on the backstrap. Wrap your support hand tightly around the remaining grip space, pointing both thumbs forward along the frame.
  3. Trigger Control: Place the pad of your index finger on the trigger. Squeeze smoothly straight backward. Let the shot surprise you to prevent pre-ignition recoil anticipation.