This was the course. He taught you everything you need to know. Dry fire at every opportunity and build the grip. Use the strength grippers. Gauge your progress by watching what the front sigh is doing. If it hooks to the side, raise that elbow.
Perhaps a part two video that further describes weight distribution, body posture/arm placements etc. I think you are on the road to a master class in grip and stance with this. This is such a well done video that a Part 2 add on would do very well and I know I would look forward to seeing it. Very well done Hunter!
Thank you! Would love a vid on 100-200 round training session for those who are economically challenged. Doesn't have to be on the range. Just do one on your phone from your couch or whatever.
yo besides that get a 22lr everything besides recoil is the same and you can get 325rds at walmart for 21$ and if you have a range membership thats only 20 bucks a session and 325 shots is a decent amount
I came back to say I went to the range yesterday and, for the first time, I went the exact same spray pattern to a single hole pattern. It was shocking. This type of grip is completely new to me and it's hard to learn... But yes, it's effective... And the "click" you mentioned as it improves your shooting... It's very real.
Every minute of this lesson is shooting gold. Here is a guy showing the secret of recoil control, probably the most challenging thing to do or teach in pistol shooting. And he does it in just 13 minutes.
I never knew me doing calisthenics would play into firearms training. i knew the exact "lock wrist feeling" he was talking about! Man this is a master class video 2000% my shooting changed with just 2 simple things he mentioned. The wrist lock and the lat pulldown. Dude THANK YOU!
Thank you!!!!! Great tips! I had an aha moment when you were talking about squeezing each hand 100 percent and locking the wrist!!! Thanks again for the tips keep it up!👍🏻
When I first started training about 20% of my shots were a few inches low and left. I learned it was because I was getting sympethetic movement from my fingers when I pressed the trigger. The best way to fix that is to eliminate any potential movement with those fingers. The only way to do that is to squeeze with your strong hand hard enough so they can't move. I agree with you 100%. The idea of loosening your strong hand grip is incorrect. Squeeze with both hands as hard as you can without causing tremors. To quote Mike Seeklander, "Don't press and grip. Grip then press."
Learn to isolate the trigger finger and press the trigger. If you squeeze the trigger it sends a message to your brain to squeeze with the whole hand. Never squeeze.
@@shooterqqqq I've been shooting since I was 8 years old and I've always heard the phrase, squeeze the trigger. Honestly I've never known what that means. How do you squeeze a trigger? I was taught to pull/press the trigger.
@@kablake94 We were simply taught a lot of stupid stuff back then. If it wasn't for Brian Enos and Rob Leatham we would still have stupid habits. There are dozens of videos on Low and To The Left and most are wrong. There is no secret on hitting a target but a lot they just don't want to tell you since mister sniper navy seal isn't a teacher and he doesn't know how to explain anything. Take a hint from Autumn's Armory and explain how a ten year old loves recoil. Then mr. sniper navy seal is talking about his weapon, blood channels and wounding and how his students can't hit cardboard at seven yards. A student can't hit if they're afraid to hit.
@@kablake94not everyones hands are not the same for trigger control. While the term squeeze is more correct for newbies. You are technically desiring a press motion for trigger control disciplind. New shooters are told to squeeze. Because squeeze is gentle and slow. Which allows the person to learn how the trigger interacts with the finger. Most triggers are heavy on guns. So slow squeeze helps stay on target. Also noobs are told to control their breathing. While advanced shooters only worry about breathing on long distance shots. Learning to shoot within the rythm of your breathing becomes important as you move and shoot simultaneously. A lighter trigger can be manipulated easier with a gentle press. Some custom pistols have a hair line trigger. You can literally press the trigger with a fingernail. Also, dont let noobs shoot your custom guns. If they cant shoot better than you.
I'm a LEO in Oklahoma and love to see videos like this. I have my personal grip and stance that works well for me, but I like trying ideas and approaches from others. Sometimes I find myself adopting parts of their theories. Many theories are solid from instructors. However, I have found that body mechanics are more dependent on the finer details. I, like you, use the knuckle of my weak hand to put opposing pressure on that side of the gun to give more stability. To add an oddity, the pinky of my support hand is kept loose so as not to use too much pressure that makes me shoot slightly low and to the right. I have found that this does not work with other people. There are more modifications I could use so that I wouldn't have to do that but it works for me until I adapt to someone else's ideas. Like everyone else, I'm a work in progress. My techniques seem to change every 6 or 7 years or so. Keep up the good work. I just subscribed and hit that bell.
I just started working on becoming a better shooter with handguns mere 3 months ago, and previously had a different grip on the gun where I locked my thumbs together and used to have a tight grip, and now I hold it properly with my thumbs pointing forward to bring more weight to the front of the gun, but a lot of the training videos I watched did emphasize having your dominant hand relaxed while having the opposite hand be the one holding everything tight, and it only took doing this a couple months and finding that my follow-up shots when shooting fast groups just weren't as accurate as I wanted them to be, so I tried out keeping both of my hands tight on the grip, and I found as long as my trigger pulls were good, it improved my accuracy with my follow-up shots by a good bit, much like you are teaching in this video. I only started training myself for self-defense purposes but as I am getting better and more accurate with handguns. It's actually got me excited enough that I'm actually having fun doing it now and it's got me tempted to actually want to get into this style of target shooting and get a better handgun for the range to simulate this competition type stuff. I didn't think I would ever actually have fun shooting guns anymore, I used to have fun shooting when I did it all the time a couple decades ago, but I took a break from it and I only got back into shooting to practice for personal protection but now I'm actually starting to have fun just for the simple fact of how much better I am getting shooting handguns haha, and it's thanks to training videos like this that's starting to get me back into the spirit of things 🙂
@@hunter-constantine it would be something I would think about doing in the future. I just got to get a better paying job lol. I'm lucky to just have enough money to go to the range and shoot a couple boxes every week for self-defense training. I'll get around to doing it at some point hopefully. Thanks for replying :-)
Jerry Mechulek also recommends gripping with two hands as hard as you can, but without shaking the gun. He says shooting 100 rounds should make you tired and want a break. Jerry said this in a YT video where two brothers are with Jerry at an indoor range, taking lessons from Jerry.
I saw a video with Jerry M. and he said "squeeze til you shake then back off a little bit" and its been phenomenal advice. This video is also phenomal advice. Thanks!
Finally, somebody who explains pistol grip foundation/fundamentals in detail. This made a difference with my dry-fire practice immediately, and I can't wait to see how it helps me at the range with my anticipation problem. I'm even able to finally generate the trigger-force required to operate my Beretta in Double-Action without difficulty, which means I can more comfortably keep my handgun ready to stop a threat to myself or my housemates without the worry of creating an undue safety risk by having to keep it in Single-Action at all times. Thank you. There are so many other people who claim to be 'experts' because of their qualifications, yet can't even communicate with this level of competence, practicality, and expertise. You even showed your grip from the top of the gun. I haven't seen another video on the web that has included that, despite it being probably the single-most important piece of information period.
When I was younger I laid block for a living. At that time i was a good shooter. At 72 I have lost that grip. But still trying to improve. Thanks for your video. I will differently tray to do what you're showing.
I've seen so many videos about "how to shoot better" but you make the most sense to me Lol. When I was new to shooting I was looking for tips on how to improve, everything from "how much pressure" to "finger position" etc etc.. After 10k+ rounds, I find that the secret to recoil mitigation is: quit being a b!tch and hold that m'fer down. Lol. Like anything, the more you do it, the better you get. So do it often and do it consistently.
Wow. This helped me a ton, just in my living room. I'm going to the range tomorrow, so I'm looking forward to putting it to practice. Thanks for taking the time to help us. And I love your belt. It's changed the game for my wife and I.
This is the way (mando voice) I have never understood the hold loose methodology. This makes SOO much more sense! It gives me a lot to work on but i just remember that "only perfect practice makes perfect". Thank you, sir! You are truly a master at arms and I will do my best to implement everything you have taught me. Now, i just need to find that karate video i found where he teaches how to build a rock solid stance to add to this practice!
Bro. Wtf?! That was some of the most impressive shooting I’ve ever seen. Everyday I’m reminded to train and train and then train some more because not every good shooter is a good guy. Thankfully, that’s not you haha.
I clicked on this because I'm annoyed at how bad my grip was at the range this wekend. 😄 But i just have to say, I was genuinely caught off guard with how quickly you actually got into useful information vs spending the first 2-3 minutes of the video doing an ad read. Awesome info. Looking forward to my next range trip.
The most transformative lesson in my shooting journey is how to develop an understanding of trigger press. When I pull the trigger back in stages, the rounds go exactly where I’m aiming. Your advice helps with repetition of accuracy.
What's cool is that I do pretty much the same thing grip wise and I picked that up from Jerry Miculek and his daughter because he just says to grip the gun until it seems like you have Parkinson's on the dot, and then his daughter Lena says she's not strong enough to mitigate recoil by just squeezing hard so she turned her elbows out to make a vice grip. So just from seeing both of those together I got to pretty much the same conclusion that you taught here, however I'm no where near as proficient.
Going to the local range next week to shoot for the first time in 25 years. I’m going to review your video a few more times and try to take some of these feels with me. Thanks. Great stuff.
Me and a friend of mine have been practicing and trying to get better with our pistols. He has just recently gotten into shooting and has found a love for pistols whereas I have been shooting for 38 years and though I am pretty proficient with a pistol I have always been more of a rifleman. But since my buddy has been getting really into pistols I have found a new interest in training more with my pistols. I have put thousands of rounds through my G19 and hundreds through my Ruger Max-9 recently and I have been watching your videos and others and learning to perfect my grip and it has made a big difference. Thank you for sharing your experience and advice.
Very good explanation of the fundamentals regarding grip and basic stance. Once a person gets fairly good at those, the next step is to think about what you are doing with your legs. Primarily under stress. Need to practice shooting while moving to cover and barricade shooting. When you are getting shot at, you will not stand straight up. His analogy of making your upperbody like a tank turret is spot on. Make that muscle memory. Never forget about doing all of this while someone else is shooting at you.
How come you’ve never come up in my GunTube feed before?? This lesson was pure gold and hits on pretty much all of the bad habits I have accumulated. Can’t wait to try these next weekend!
After playing pro golf and teaching for most of my life, i find similarities between shooting and golf. A good grip is fundamental and must be consistent!
Your video on grip showed me some of the mistakes I have been making. I'm very new to USPSA competition and your advice will help greatly with dry fire and on the range. Thank you
Actually the first time i looked at my dominant hand middle finger and noticed how much thicker it is compared to my non dominant hand. 😂 Something that also helped, for me at least, with my stance and to get my arms/upper body in a good position. At a course i did someone said: "To think of trying to hand someone something", you dont do that leaning out with your shoulders or head all the way forward. But with relaxed shoulders, head up and slightly extended arms. Lke u said, i was rolling my shoulders forward and almost completely locking my arms, i didnt shoot bad like that. But what i was not noticing was the amount of tension i was putting on my neck/shoulders/arms and elbows. After an hour of trying it a different way, i could feel the difference in my muscles which were way more relaxed. But my grip still being good or even a bit better because i was not waisting energy on the other muscles.
By far, the best pistol instruction shooting video, I have ever seen. Especially with regard to wrist, elbow and shoulder position. Brillian and thank you.
@hunter-constantine I’ve been shooting for 40+ years . Competed in Silhouette competition in high school, won state & nationals as a junior and set a few records @the time . Didn’t get into semi autos till the last 12 years and haven’t really gotten serious about it because I’ve had some grip issues from breaking a hand . This is the greatest info for most shooters I’ve ever heard . Articulated in the best way I’ve ever heard. Going to be binge watching and subscribing because of the straight forward open , honest instructions to help people. Most instructors won’t give you this information until they’ve been paid . Good on you Hunter Constantine , thank you & bless you
Excellent vice grip. As a retired FFL gunsmith and known for my vice grip a solution to prevent trigger finger lockup with the vice grip is the trigger pull weight should be set much higher than the light trigger pull weight that is typically preferred. This is so that the sympathetic effect of the hand muscles are balanced with the vice grip. This eliminates trigger finger lockup. Vice grip is the most accurate and fastest shooting method for competitive and combat shooting. My vice grip is so strong that Patrick Hogue told me my vice grip is outside of his grip design parameters for the grip used on the S&W 500 magnum. He said this after seeing how my vice grip tore the grip he designed for S&W to shreds after twenty rounds. If you shoot with Patrick he will know who I am if you tell him this anecdote.
It can’t handle the splits. It was early model of the HEDS magnetic optic. We’ve got the full abuse video on the channel. The magnets work but the optic could use some beefing up.
I'll stick with Ben's advice here. "I just grip 100% with both hands, but also check out all of the incredibly nuanced asymmetrical grip-pressures I'm putting into the gun, using hyper-specific index points that only work for my hand shape/size" -this cringelord Vs. "Just hold the gun in your hands" -Ben
Good stuff~~~Thanx! (BTW: I just noticed the OK Hat..... We lived around the corner from that 4-wheel shop for 20 years). Jim and his wife (and now their boys) run a really great business.... Cheers, pete (Bozeman, Montana)
Never understood how people could rationalize reducing grip pressure on their dominant while shooting, almost every high level shooter I've talked to has just told me to death grip the gun and lock out your wrists.
Ben Stoeger Loose primary hand = less hiccups and more consistent splits The grip does little for recoil, just needs to hold the gun tight enough that it’s not slipping from within the hand Wrists and arms are where the real control comes from So if you grab the gun firm but not tight with the firing hand and hard with the support hand you won’t loose out on any control but will gain stability and better trigger pull When your firing hand is tense you tend to have more hiccups and will want to anticipate the shot more Like Hunter said, his “monkey brain” struggles with the concept, you can definitely be great without it but it’s a legit technique, just really really hard to master
@@MatthewC176 I’m never one to argue with stoeger, but my biggest takeaway from his material on grip has been that consistency is king. I’m certain that he’s right, and that splitting faster with a looser dominant hand is probably faster; that at least makes sense intuitively. But honestly? If hunter here can get a GM card gripping the gun like a gorilla, which is what I do, then I’m not especially concerned with changing the way I grip my pistol. Besides, splits aren’t what’s keeping me from crawling out of A class.
@@hunter-constantine Seriously? Someone doesn't like your long intro? People are watching Pewview's channel just to see that kind of action. A lot of intros are long gratuitous and boring. Yours was entertaining. One of the best training videos I've seen!
I use my left hand index finger to cover the front of the trigger guard. To reduce muzzle rise on subcompacts. Left arm pull towards me, right hand push into to the pistol.
It's crazy how many different opinions on grips and grip strength you can find locally and online. I'd say I tend to grip with around 80-90% of my possible grip strength, now a dude from my shooting club told me that's crazy and to hold the gun much more lightly. Tbh, I find your explanation in this video more to my liking. :D I will keep up that strong grip.
Thanks for the detailed explanation! I really appreciate it!!! I'm definitely gonna experiment on my next range day! Also, I've been wearing your belt for about 6 months and its amazing!!! Thanks for all you do my bro!!!
One of the best videos on grip yet… Talking about that mind muscle control on the wrist and the pulling down through the lats is something that i’m eager to try on the range. And i got to say that your choice of music is pretty sick
I have been shooting for about 8 months. I usually shoot 100 shots per practice and about 55- 60% of them were in the A zone, shooting distance 25m. after watching your video on how to hold the gun my next practise hits were 92/100 A zone and second time 90/100 A zone. Thank you very much for the good instructions and good videos. greetings from Finland. btw you should enter and try Finnish brutality competition one day.
Your strong hand grip is interesting. I have been trained to utilize a pinky-centric grip. The idea is that the main pressure should be in 2 places; as high on the beavertail as you can get, and squeezing with your pinky so it uses leverage to minimize muzzle rise. I'll have to try your method to see if it works better for me.
Just to add some more info that some newer shooters may not be aware of is don't run out and buy spring kits and such. Keep your conceal carry and home defense guns stock internally. If you decide to have a range toy or get into competition then move into mods just not until you get the basics and foundation down. A lot of these professional shooters leave out the fact they are running lighter springs and triggers. While you will get to that stage eventually they are not always reliable, and some even require lighter loads via hand loads to cycle properly. If you get to were you can take a stock handgun and learn to manage the recoil that way first, then decide to get into competition later you will be even better with all the modifications that you can make to become even faster.
Great video. The one thing I have not been absolutely comfortable with is how you explained the horseshoe concept. Finally I have something specific that I can work on as far as position and feel. That’s been my weak link to my grip foundation. Simple and easy to understand. Now I can start working on that with some real direction. Much appreciated. 👍🏼
@@hunter-constantine Update: It has made a great difference. Improved my consistency and shot group. I’ve addressed the other fundamental aspects such as grip, site, trigger manipulation etc. this was the missing link. I had not seen something like this that explained and provided the solution so well. It had an immediate effect on my shot groups. Thank you.
Fantastic! Hunter!! I am BARELY and occasionally a masterclass shooter (I can occasionally score under 25 seconds on the Wilson 5x5 test). After dozens of Grandmaster-class and Masterclass shooters, and even Eric Graufel, explaining THEIR grips (obviously, Graufel's is VERY different than others), your explanation of YOUR grip, platform, and stance makes ABSOLUTELY the most intuitive sense to me (as a student of physics, kinesiology, anatomy, and physiology-- I'm that near-ophthalmologist/optomrtrist guy). I viewed another of your grip videos on which you hook your weak-hand index finger around the trigger guard for close, rapid-fire shooting. Please describe for me how your grip changes (if at all) for close-in rapid fire versus accuracy at greater distances, THANK YOU!!!
Great vid! I had most of the tips sort of understood, but the points of emphasis clarify things and the usage of metaphors are appreciated. Subscribed!
JUST subscribed, so nice to find a good shooter channel finally! Been trying to show my "boys" that don't live near me how I DANCE with the gun.. exact same grip as you, except my grip is holding my trigger finger in place which helps faster shooting. I was explaining it is also the same grip with pistol & revolver, instead of what I think is the "new stupid" way of locking your arms and if I'm relaxed like in this vid.. I'll out pivot you in close combat every time. The locked arm rifle shooting is where I really rub it in to them............ as them call me a boomer just because I learned a good grip when I was young. Thanks Hunter! ;)
Why doesn’t this video have millions of views? This is golden info
because he is a clown!
Because he only has 23k followers....
RUclips doesn’t know about me yet
I know you are but what am I *honks red foam nose*
Thanks for the advice. Good video.
If I wasn't so broke, I would pay for an online course just like this.
This content is absolutely phenomenal.
Grip is a whole science in itself.
This was the course. He taught you everything you need to know. Dry fire at every opportunity and build the grip. Use the strength grippers. Gauge your progress by watching what the front sigh is doing. If it hooks to the side, raise that elbow.
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@@shooterqqqq The bending the horseshoe got me ...I was like oh wow
Very few videos that I have seen really get this deep on where and how to put pressure. Excellent job explaining what you do!
Thank you
I agree. Never saw Hunters videos before, now I subbed. Excellent points and well articulated. I need to apply these
Perhaps a part two video that further describes weight distribution, body posture/arm placements etc. I think you are on the road to a master class in grip and stance with this. This is such a well done video that a Part 2 add on would do very well and I know I would look forward to seeing it. Very well done Hunter!
Thank you! Would love a vid on 100-200 round training session for those who are economically challenged. Doesn't have to be on the range. Just do one on your phone from your couch or whatever.
Velox Training has one.
I can make that happen
100-200rds is pretty much all you need for most training
@@hunter-constantine noice like to get your take on this as well.
yo besides that get a 22lr everything besides recoil is the same and you can get 325rds at walmart for 21$ and if you have a range membership thats only 20 bucks a session and 325 shots is a decent amount
I’m a shooting instructor and this is the best grip and shoot video. Period. Drop the mic.
I'm an old (72) new shooter with arthritis and fibromyalgia. And I think I learned a few important things here. We'll see this week! :)
Let me know how it goes? *hands you a butterscotch candy*
I came back to say I went to the range yesterday and, for the first time, I went the exact same spray pattern to a single hole pattern. It was shocking. This type of grip is completely new to me and it's hard to learn... But yes, it's effective... And the "click" you mentioned as it improves your shooting... It's very real.
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Fuck yeah man!!
One of the best and straight forward control instructions I've seen. Many thanks, and definitely earned another follower...!!!
Every minute of this lesson is shooting gold. Here is a guy showing the secret of recoil control, probably the most challenging thing to do or teach in pistol shooting. And he does it in just 13 minutes.
I never knew me doing calisthenics would play into firearms training. i knew the exact "lock wrist feeling" he was talking about! Man this is a master class video 2000% my shooting changed with just 2 simple things he mentioned. The wrist lock and the lat pulldown. Dude THANK YOU!
My man!
Thank you!!!!!
Great tips! I had an aha moment when you were talking about squeezing each hand 100 percent and locking the wrist!!!
Thanks again for the tips keep it up!👍🏻
Best explanation I've ever seen or heard in over 40 years of shooting. Thank you!
Thanks man
I have seen a lot of videos like this. This one is the most relatable.
Nice! Thank you
One of the best videos I've ever seen on grip. Subscribing based on this video alone.
When I first started training about 20% of my shots were a few inches low and left. I learned it was because I was getting sympethetic movement from my fingers when I pressed the trigger. The best way to fix that is to eliminate any potential movement with those fingers. The only way to do that is to squeeze with your strong hand hard enough so they can't move. I agree with you 100%. The idea of loosening your strong hand grip is incorrect. Squeeze with both hands as hard as you can without causing tremors. To quote Mike Seeklander, "Don't press and grip. Grip then press."
Learn to isolate the trigger finger and press the trigger. If you squeeze the trigger it sends a message to your brain to squeeze with the whole hand. Never squeeze.
@@shooterqqqq I've been shooting since I was 8 years old and I've always heard the phrase, squeeze the trigger. Honestly I've never known what that means. How do you squeeze a trigger? I was taught to pull/press the trigger.
@@kablake94 We were simply taught a lot of stupid stuff back then. If it wasn't for Brian Enos and Rob Leatham we would still have stupid habits. There are dozens of videos on Low and To The Left and most are wrong. There is no secret on hitting a target but a lot they just don't want to tell you since mister sniper navy seal isn't a teacher and he doesn't know how to explain anything. Take a hint from Autumn's Armory and explain how a ten year old loves recoil. Then mr. sniper navy seal is talking about his weapon, blood channels and wounding and how his students can't hit cardboard at seven yards. A student can't hit if they're afraid to hit.
@@kablake94not everyones hands are not the same for trigger control. While the term squeeze is more correct for newbies. You are technically desiring a press motion for trigger control disciplind. New shooters are told to squeeze. Because squeeze is gentle and slow. Which allows the person to learn how the trigger interacts with the finger. Most triggers are heavy on guns. So slow squeeze helps stay on target. Also noobs are told to control their breathing. While advanced shooters only worry about breathing on long distance shots. Learning to shoot within the rythm of your breathing becomes important as you move and shoot simultaneously.
A lighter trigger can be manipulated easier with a gentle press. Some custom pistols have a hair line trigger. You can literally press the trigger with a fingernail. Also, dont let noobs shoot your custom guns. If they cant shoot better than you.
Grip is the foundation of it all. The biggest thing is not to interrupt the sight picture with your trigger press.
I'm a LEO in Oklahoma and love to see videos like this. I have my personal grip and stance that works well for me, but I like trying ideas and approaches from others. Sometimes I find myself adopting parts of their theories. Many theories are solid from instructors. However, I have found that body mechanics are more dependent on the finer details. I, like you, use the knuckle of my weak hand to put opposing pressure on that side of the gun to give more stability. To add an oddity, the pinky of my support hand is kept loose so as not to use too much pressure that makes me shoot slightly low and to the right. I have found that this does not work with other people. There are more modifications I could use so that I wouldn't have to do that but it works for me until I adapt to someone else's ideas. Like everyone else, I'm a work in progress. My techniques seem to change every 6 or 7 years or so. Keep up the good work. I just subscribed and hit that bell.
Progression is key! Sounds like you are in tuned with what you have going on
I just started working on becoming a better shooter with handguns mere 3 months ago, and previously had a different grip on the gun where I locked my thumbs together and used to have a tight grip, and now I hold it properly with my thumbs pointing forward to bring more weight to the front of the gun, but a lot of the training videos I watched did emphasize having your dominant hand relaxed while having the opposite hand be the one holding everything tight, and it only took doing this a couple months and finding that my follow-up shots when shooting fast groups just weren't as accurate as I wanted them to be, so I tried out keeping both of my hands tight on the grip, and I found as long as my trigger pulls were good, it improved my accuracy with my follow-up shots by a good bit, much like you are teaching in this video. I only started training myself for self-defense purposes but as I am getting better and more accurate with handguns.
It's actually got me excited enough that I'm actually having fun doing it now and it's got me tempted to actually want to get into this style of target shooting and get a better handgun for the range to simulate this competition type stuff. I didn't think I would ever actually have fun shooting guns anymore, I used to have fun shooting when I did it all the time a couple decades ago, but I took a break from it and I only got back into shooting to practice for personal protection but now I'm actually starting to have fun just for the simple fact of how much better I am getting shooting handguns haha, and it's thanks to training videos like this that's starting to get me back into the spirit of things 🙂
Dude! That’s awesome to hear. You should jump into some local matches. You’ll have the most fun. It’s such a great community.
@@hunter-constantine it would be something I would think about doing in the future. I just got to get a better paying job lol. I'm lucky to just have enough money to go to the range and shoot a couple boxes every week for self-defense training. I'll get around to doing it at some point hopefully. Thanks for replying :-)
Jerry Mechulek also recommends gripping with two hands as hard as you can, but without shaking the gun. He says shooting 100 rounds should make you tired and want a break.
Jerry said this in a YT video where two brothers are with Jerry at an indoor range, taking lessons from Jerry.
Jerry is the GOAT
Rob Latham says the same thing
Thank you for this. When people ask me how my shots are so tight, I tell them it’s because I hold my gun tight. Control the weapon.
I saw a video with Jerry M. and he said "squeeze til you shake then back off a little bit" and its been phenomenal advice. This video is also phenomal advice. Thanks!
Finally, somebody who explains pistol grip foundation/fundamentals in detail. This made a difference with my dry-fire practice immediately, and I can't wait to see how it helps me at the range with my anticipation problem. I'm even able to finally generate the trigger-force required to operate my Beretta in Double-Action without difficulty, which means I can more comfortably keep my handgun ready to stop a threat to myself or my housemates without the worry of creating an undue safety risk by having to keep it in Single-Action at all times. Thank you.
There are so many other people who claim to be 'experts' because of their qualifications, yet can't even communicate with this level of competence, practicality, and expertise. You even showed your grip from the top of the gun. I haven't seen another video on the web that has included that, despite it being probably the single-most important piece of information period.
Thank you man! Yeah I agree. There’s no need to over complicate it. I’m just dude who likes to shoot a lot
When I was younger I laid block for a living. At that time i was a good shooter. At 72 I
have lost that grip. But still trying to improve. Thanks for your video. I will differently tray to do what you're showing.
Love to hear it
This is a great video I’m an Air Force weapons instructor and I basically teach my students the same techniques.
Good deal man!
the way you explain things is SO GOOD. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!
I had the "Oh my god I get it!!" moment while dry firing at the monitor with Prodigy DS. Oh bless your heart sir! Thank you.
Thank you!
I've seen so many videos about "how to shoot better" but you make the most sense to me Lol.
When I was new to shooting I was looking for tips on how to improve, everything from "how much pressure" to "finger position" etc etc..
After 10k+ rounds, I find that the secret to recoil mitigation is: quit being a b!tch and hold that m'fer down. Lol.
Like anything, the more you do it, the better you get. So do it often and do it consistently.
You got it! Keep it simple
Wow. This helped me a ton, just in my living room. I'm going to the range tomorrow, so I'm looking forward to putting it to practice. Thanks for taking the time to help us. And I love your belt. It's changed the game for my wife and I.
Glad it helped!
I'm a little depressed after watching this, Hunter's recoil control is outstanding. I'm still working on it.
Yeah, I cheat by wearing ballast gloves on one or both hands to make my M&P feel as heavy as a Shadow 2!
You got this dude!
This is the way (mando voice)
I have never understood the hold loose methodology. This makes SOO much more sense! It gives me a lot to work on but i just remember that "only perfect practice makes perfect".
Thank you, sir! You are truly a master at arms and I will do my best to implement everything you have taught me. Now, i just need to find that karate video i found where he teaches how to build a rock solid stance to add to this practice!
Bro. Wtf?! That was some of the most impressive shooting I’ve ever seen. Everyday I’m reminded to train and train and then train some more because not every good shooter is a good guy. Thankfully, that’s not you haha.
If that's not the coolest intro to a video I've seen in a long time
Thank you man!
Good to hear word for word exactly what I teach people as a firearms instructor. This video definitely checks out.
Fuck yeah
I clicked on this because I'm annoyed at how bad my grip was at the range this wekend. 😄 But i just have to say, I was genuinely caught off guard with how quickly you actually got into useful information vs spending the first 2-3 minutes of the video doing an ad read. Awesome info. Looking forward to my next range trip.
The most transformative lesson in my shooting journey is how to develop an understanding of trigger press. When I pull the trigger back in stages, the rounds go exactly where I’m aiming. Your advice helps with repetition of accuracy.
Solid. Trigger press is deffo important
This video is full of useful content, and the presentation is smooth and something to be studied in its own right. Excellent!!!
I appreciate the thorough explanation on this topic. Also, you proved it is possible to be a badass shooter without the fancy polo. Right on.
Absolute gold here. With a proper grip & looking to an exact (paster-sized) spot, you literally cannot shoot worse than close C's on an open tgt.
What's cool is that I do pretty much the same thing grip wise and I picked that up from Jerry Miculek and his daughter because he just says to grip the gun until it seems like you have Parkinson's on the dot, and then his daughter Lena says she's not strong enough to mitigate recoil by just squeezing hard so she turned her elbows out to make a vice grip. So just from seeing both of those together I got to pretty much the same conclusion that you taught here, however I'm no where near as proficient.
Winning combo!
@@hunter-constantine absolutely, the only thing i need now is your ccw belt
Going to the local range next week to shoot for the first time in 25 years. I’m going to review your video a few more times and try to take some of these feels with me. Thanks. Great stuff.
That was an outstanding video and instructions! Thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
Me and a friend of mine have been practicing and trying to get better with our pistols. He has just recently gotten into shooting and has found a love for pistols whereas I have been shooting for 38 years and though I am pretty proficient with a pistol I have always been more of a rifleman. But since my buddy has been getting really into pistols I have found a new interest in training more with my pistols. I have put thousands of rounds through my G19 and hundreds through my Ruger Max-9 recently and I have been watching your videos and others and learning to perfect my grip and it has made a big difference. Thank you for sharing your experience and advice.
Ur welcome! I’m glad it’s making a difference
Your belt saved my life.
How so?
@@MountainsandValleysOverland his pants fell down when he was walking towards a cliff. or he strangled someone to death with the belt.
@@MountainsandValleysOverland he was locked up with fleece Johnson, but fleece could've y figure out the buckle
Very good explanation of the fundamentals regarding grip and basic stance. Once a person gets fairly good at those, the next step is to think about what you are doing with your legs. Primarily under stress. Need to practice shooting while moving to cover and barricade shooting. When you are getting shot at, you will not stand straight up. His analogy of making your upperbody like a tank turret is spot on. Make that muscle memory. Never forget about doing all of this while someone else is shooting at you.
How come you’ve never come up in my GunTube feed before?? This lesson was pure gold and hits on pretty much all of the bad habits I have accumulated. Can’t wait to try these next weekend!
Welcome to the channel!
After playing pro golf and teaching for most of my life, i find similarities between shooting and golf.
A good grip is fundamental and must be consistent!
Great video as usual, keep up the great content
Thank you
Your video on grip showed me some of the mistakes I have been making. I'm very new to USPSA competition and your advice will help greatly with dry fire and on the range. Thank you
Actually the first time i looked at my dominant hand middle finger and noticed how much thicker it is compared to my non dominant hand. 😂
Something that also helped, for me at least, with my stance and to get my arms/upper body in a good position.
At a course i did someone said: "To think of trying to hand someone something", you dont do that leaning out with your shoulders or head all the way forward. But with relaxed shoulders, head up and slightly extended arms.
Lke u said, i was rolling my shoulders forward and almost completely locking my arms, i didnt shoot bad like that. But what i was not noticing was the amount of tension i was putting on my neck/shoulders/arms and elbows.
After an hour of trying it a different way, i could feel the difference in my muscles which were way more relaxed. But my grip still being good or even a bit better because i was not waisting energy on the other muscles.
That’s some good words
By far, the best pistol instruction shooting video, I have ever seen. Especially with regard to wrist, elbow and shoulder position. Brillian and thank you.
Can we just talk about the intro Holy smokes mann...
Thanks man
I’ve been shooting for roughly 35 years and never realized until watching this video that I’m not bringing the handgun up to my eyes like I should
Boom!
QUESTION: who makes that camper shell? Love the intro Hunter!
Alu Cab! I might do a full truck walk around soon
The way you describe your grip is basically exactly how I do it but that wrist exercise is such a great idea for teaching my friends
Good stuff!
You are my Spirit Animal.
Thank you
@hunter-constantine I’ve been shooting for 40+ years . Competed in Silhouette competition in high school, won state & nationals as a junior and set a few records @the time . Didn’t get into semi autos till the last 12 years and haven’t really gotten serious about it because I’ve had some grip issues from breaking a hand . This is the greatest info for most shooters I’ve ever heard . Articulated in the best way I’ve ever heard. Going to be binge watching and subscribing because of the straight forward open , honest instructions to help people. Most instructors won’t give you this information until they’ve been paid . Good on you Hunter Constantine , thank you & bless you
A big help to my own development was Stoeger helping me realize that "trigger freeze" isn't a real thing, you just need to relax your firing hand.
I'm about to be absolutely DIALED IN going to the range
D I A L E D
Excellent vice grip. As a retired FFL gunsmith and known for my vice grip a solution to prevent trigger finger lockup with the vice grip is the trigger pull weight should be set much higher than the light trigger pull weight that is typically preferred. This is so that the sympathetic effect of the hand muscles are balanced with the vice grip. This eliminates trigger finger lockup. Vice grip is the most accurate and fastest shooting method for competitive and combat shooting. My vice grip is so strong that Patrick Hogue told me my vice grip is outside of his grip design parameters for the grip used on the S&W 500 magnum. He said this after seeing how my vice grip tore the grip he designed for S&W to shreds after twenty rounds. If you shoot with Patrick he will know who I am if you tell him this anecdote.
Do a vid on your truck
I can make that happen
This is your best instrumental video.
Thank you
What red dot did I watch explode 0:02 seconds into this vide? hahahaha you can see the lens fly off
I didn't even notice that the first time through 🤣 that's hilarious
It can’t handle the splits. It was early model of the HEDS magnetic optic. We’ve got the full abuse video on the channel. The magnets work but the optic could use some beefing up.
Exactly what I teach. I'm glad I'm not the only one.
Omg that intro was epic!
Thank you
Hmm..exactly the opposite of Ben Stoeger’s advice on grip pressure.
I was thinking the same thing I guess this just works easier for some people. I also use Ben stoegers technique
Ben ain’t gonna like this video, stand by 😂
I'll stick with Ben's advice here.
"I just grip 100% with both hands, but also check out all of the incredibly nuanced asymmetrical grip-pressures I'm putting into the gun, using hyper-specific index points that only work for my hand shape/size" -this cringelord
Vs.
"Just hold the gun in your hands" -Ben
@@Rdctd6969 Bens's grip doesn't give me the control I want. I am sure it works for some but I get too relaxed with just holding the gun.
It just works for me. Ben and Joel already bully me about it and tells me that’s why I get trigger freeze on different platforms when I’m reviewing
Good stuff~~~Thanx! (BTW: I just noticed the OK Hat..... We lived around the corner from that 4-wheel shop for 20 years). Jim and his wife (and now their boys) run a really great business.... Cheers, pete (Bozeman, Montana)
Never understood how people could rationalize reducing grip pressure on their dominant while shooting, almost every high level shooter I've talked to has just told me to death grip the gun and lock out your wrists.
Ben Stoeger
Loose primary hand = less hiccups and more consistent splits
The grip does little for recoil, just needs to hold the gun tight enough that it’s not slipping from within the hand
Wrists and arms are where the real control comes from
So if you grab the gun firm but not tight with the firing hand and hard with the support hand you won’t loose out on any control but will gain stability and better trigger pull
When your firing hand is tense you tend to have more hiccups and will want to anticipate the shot more
Like Hunter said, his “monkey brain” struggles with the concept, you can definitely be great without it but it’s a legit technique, just really really hard to master
@@MatthewC176 I’m never one to argue with stoeger, but my biggest takeaway from his material on grip has been that consistency is king. I’m certain that he’s right, and that splitting faster with a looser dominant hand is probably faster; that at least makes sense intuitively. But honestly? If hunter here can get a GM card gripping the gun like a gorilla, which is what I do, then I’m not especially concerned with changing the way I grip my pistol. Besides, splits aren’t what’s keeping me from crawling out of A class.
@kevinallies1014 Somebody’s a little heated.
@kevinallies1014 Alright buddy, last Match you shot. Gimme info to find it on practiscore.
@kevinallies1014 Alright lil guy, lets get the Practiscore info for the last match you went to.
Fantastic! You teach more in under 15 minutes then most do in hours and hours of courses, thank you!
why do you think you need a minute long intro
Cause it’s fun
@@hunter-constantine
Seriously? Someone doesn't like your long intro? People are watching Pewview's channel just to see that kind of action. A lot of intros are long gratuitous and boring. Yours was entertaining. One of the best training videos I've seen!
I have that issue of overly rolling the shoulders forward. You are correct, driving the shoulders downward is the key.
Yes yes yes
Excellent tips, thank you for sharing. I have already started implementing these techniques into my dry fire training.
Thank you for this. I've been struggling to figure out what I've been doing wrong, and this helps a lot. Now I know what I need to work on.
I use my left hand index finger to cover the front of the trigger guard. To reduce muzzle rise on subcompacts. Left arm pull towards me, right hand push into to the pistol.
It's crazy how many different opinions on grips and grip strength you can find locally and online. I'd say I tend to grip with around 80-90% of my possible grip strength, now a dude from my shooting club told me that's crazy and to hold the gun much more lightly. Tbh, I find your explanation in this video more to my liking. :D I will keep up that strong grip.
Everyone is different. It’s important to figure out what makes the most sense for you!
This is the best handgun instructional video I've ever seen. Excellent advice!
Thanks for the detailed explanation! I really appreciate it!!! I'm definitely gonna experiment on my next range day! Also, I've been wearing your belt for about 6 months and its amazing!!! Thanks for all you do my bro!!!
Thank You Sir for the great teaching and video. You give A True Understanding when you connect all the minute nano-second details together.
You are most welcome
Thankyou =) I'm gonna try this setup tomorrow!
Thank you! From thailand i Search how to Grip gun i Try several methods came across your video clip very cool!
You’re welcome from the USA
One of the best videos on grip yet… Talking about that mind muscle control on the wrist and the pulling down through the lats is something that i’m eager to try on the range. And i got to say that your choice of music is pretty sick
I have been shooting for about 8 months. I usually shoot 100 shots per practice and about 55- 60% of them were in the A zone, shooting distance 25m. after watching your video on how to hold the gun my next practise hits were 92/100 A zone and second time 90/100 A zone. Thank you very much for the good instructions and good videos. greetings from Finland. btw you should enter and try Finnish brutality competition one day.
Came here after someone linked this in the ccw Reddit - GREAT info. Thank you
Tried the vice grip with my 10 millies two days ago. I think it helped. Will try it on a couple of 9mills soon.
Imma do a grip v2 with some spicy calibers
Great vid. You know I notice these grip fundamentals still apply when trying to go fast in the Ace XR sim
Your strong hand grip is interesting. I have been trained to utilize a pinky-centric grip. The idea is that the main pressure should be in 2 places; as high on the beavertail as you can get, and squeezing with your pinky so it uses leverage to minimize muzzle rise. I'll have to try your method to see if it works better for me.
Will follow this start to finish. Thanks dude! Best video explaining the grip. Not like other instructors with their 70-30 grip shit.
Thank you man
Just to add some more info that some newer shooters may not be aware of is don't run out and buy spring kits and such. Keep your conceal carry and home defense guns stock internally. If you decide to have a range toy or get into competition then move into mods just not until you get the basics and foundation down.
A lot of these professional shooters leave out the fact they are running lighter springs and triggers. While you will get to that stage eventually they are not always reliable, and some even require lighter loads via hand loads to cycle properly. If you get to were you can take a stock handgun and learn to manage the recoil that way first, then decide to get into competition later you will be even better with all the modifications that you can make to become even faster.
I agree. Dont start modding guns until you understand your gun
I never felt comfortable shooting full auto and always wondered what I was doing wrong. That's cool that it carries over from my semiauto shooting
Yes
Excellent video, direct, clear descriptions
Thank you
This is by far the best video on how to get better. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you man. I’m glad it was helpful!
Watched a ton of videos. This was explained very cohesive.
Thank you!!
Love that intro music, makes me want to play it while at the range. 🕺
We have fun
I have the same callus on my middle finger. I also been gripping 100% with each hand
Good man
What a useful video. Thank you. Corrections made, now practice time.
Nice!
Finally, after 50 plus years of shooting (instructor as well) and the horseshoe analogy is perfect, to include mine.
Great video. The one thing I have not been absolutely comfortable with is how you explained the horseshoe concept. Finally I have something specific that I can work on as far as position and feel. That’s been my weak link to my grip foundation. Simple and easy to understand. Now I can start working on that with some real direction. Much appreciated. 👍🏼
Fuck yeah!
@@hunter-constantine Update: It has made a great difference. Improved my consistency and shot group. I’ve addressed the other fundamental aspects such as grip, site, trigger manipulation etc. this was the missing link. I had not seen something like this that explained and provided the solution so well. It had an immediate effect on my shot groups. Thank you.
Fantastic! Hunter!! I am BARELY and occasionally a masterclass shooter (I can occasionally score under 25 seconds on the Wilson 5x5 test). After dozens of Grandmaster-class and Masterclass shooters, and even Eric Graufel, explaining THEIR grips (obviously, Graufel's is VERY different than others), your explanation of YOUR grip, platform, and stance makes ABSOLUTELY the most intuitive sense to me (as a student of physics, kinesiology, anatomy, and physiology-- I'm that near-ophthalmologist/optomrtrist guy). I viewed another of your grip videos on which you hook your weak-hand index finger around the trigger guard for close, rapid-fire shooting. Please describe for me how your grip changes (if at all) for close-in rapid fire versus accuracy at greater distances, THANK YOU!!!
Excellent lesson and priceless guidelines and tips. Thank you!
Glad I found your channel watching and applying things from your videos. What color of the free radikals are you wearing in this video?
Great vid! I had most of the tips sort of understood, but the points of emphasis clarify things and the usage of metaphors are appreciated. Subscribed!
Glad it was a help!
JUST subscribed, so nice to find a good shooter channel finally! Been trying to show my "boys" that don't live near me how I DANCE with the gun.. exact same grip as you, except my grip is holding my trigger finger in place which helps faster shooting. I was explaining it is also the same grip with pistol & revolver, instead of what I think is the "new stupid" way of locking your arms and if I'm relaxed like in this vid.. I'll out pivot you in close combat every time. The locked arm rifle shooting is where I really rub it in to them............ as them call me a boomer just because I learned a good grip when I was young. Thanks Hunter! ;)
No problem boomer! In all seriousness thank you for the support!