Proper Pistol Grip - Navy SEAL Teaches How to Grip a Pistol

Learn how to get proper pistol grip from a Navy SEAL firearms instructor. Instantly shoot like a Navy SEAL using these drills and tips.


A bad pistol grip is the cause of most misses in shooting and all great shooters know the importance of proper pistol grip. So in this video you'll learn how to grip a pistol, why what most people teach is wrong, and how to test your pistol grip to make sure it will work for you.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:05 - Setup
3:38 - Misconception
5:01 - Testing
5:46 - Grip Strength
7:45 - Bonus Advice
8:02 - Free Videos

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[andrewsmith]

I really like listening to this guy speak. He is clear, concise and to the point.

[elwhastrummer]

Excellent lesson. When my father taught me to shoot a handgun, he addressed most of these issues. I worked on my grip strength, and a consistent grip. When I paid attention to these key points, my shooting was consistent. By the time I was in my teens, I was able to shoot comfortably with one hand, and either hand. Keeping that gun steady is key, and a trigger pull that doesn't move the gun either. I am a can killer!!

[jamiesloan]

The barrel "inline" with your forearm was great, when everyone used the weaver stance. Not so good now, using the isometric triangle stance(isosceles). Your gun natural wants to point to the left this way. I move my strong hand slightly around the gun, to put it in a better spot for the triangle. This also helps you get more of your support hand on the grip, in a HIGHER, MORE FORWARD position. Which is perfect for recoil management. I also pull back on the front of the trigger guard, with the pointing finger, of my support hand. I used to miss left, until I changed to this grip. Try it!!!

[davidvincent]

My wife is getting into shooting so I had her watch this video first. We went to the range and her shooting and understanding increased immensely. We both shot better. Excellent video.... Basics! Basics! Basics!


Thank you Chris

[haydencook]

I know a Ranger and a few Seals...every single one has shown me this exact same form. Safe to say it's the best way to go. Great video!

[blaketalley]

Chris, thank you so much for your video on proper pistol grip. After watching your video I practiced at home, dry firing, and then went to the range. I couldn't believe it! The guy next to me was like, "Dude! Your grouping is awesome!" I told him, "I know! I watched Chris Sajnog on YouTube! " You have changed the way I shoot forever! Thank you!

[thisishim]

It is quite pleasant when a speaker is emanating experience and time--tried advice. No need for flashy lights, just pure knowledge. Bravo, Seal.
USMC, US Army

[MikeC]

I've been involved in training sessions (Police Academy and US Army) where several different methods were shown on how to hold and fire a pistol, however, this video is BY FAR THE BEST training I have ever experienced. I now have a much better understanding of why I should hold the pistol this way and what differences it makes to hold it any other way. Thank you for the information and thank you for an excellent video.

[DonyaLane]

You're not only a hero to many, you're an EXCELLENT instructor! Thank you for your service, Chris!

[tazaxx]

Great instruction. I will be looking for more.. thanks for serving.

[SatsuRyu]

When you mentioned the empty space between the support hand and the grip if the support hand wasn't placed correctly, I knew that was one of the biggest detractors to my grip. Thank you for this video, it really helped!

[lancedacus]

Really good instructions, thank you sir. Showed me exactly how my grip has been wrong and why I’m constantly shooting low left. I will definitely apply the lessons learned here and get it right. Appreciate it!!!👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

[carlvasiliou]

Your grip that you show increased my pistol league scores by almost 20 points on average. Incredible! Thanks!

[nmlepage]

So glad I found this video I could not for the life of me figure out why my shots kept pulling to the side! I watched this video and started practicing getting myself into that perfect grip. The next time I was out at the range my buddy said it was like watching a completely different shooter. I gave him the name of your channel and he should be checking it out soon! Thank you I appreciate the help!

[MikeMovila]

I would love for your to go on the range and demonstrate live so we can see you shoot. I looked at videos and could not find any live videos

[online]

Working on actual grip strength is a great piece of bonus advice. Another piece of “bonus” advice I would like to add is for the gun itself. Your trigger pull weight should be equal to the weight of the gun itself. When you have a high trigger weight, it ensures that more movement is introduced into the gun during firing, thus bringing it out of the target line. With polymer frames, usually much more so than with all-steel pistols. Here's an example: with a CZ 75 Shadow 2, the factory trigger weight in single-action mode is roughly equal to the pistol's total weight – the ratio is almost 1:1. With a polymer pistol, such as a Glock G17 with a total weight of about 700 grams and a trigger weight of about 2.1 kg, the ratio tips toward an unfavorable 3:1 factor. This is why grip is so important and further adds to Mr. Sajnog explanation of competitive shooters with heavy guns and light triggers not needing as tight of a grip. Beginners usually do better at targets with all steel guns for this reason.

[russ]

Was always told trigger control. But until I worked on grip that’s when I became a consistently better pistol shooter. Thanks for the great info.

[caseywilliams]

I will definitely subscribe. The technique you show to eliminate shake is what i taught myself to train out my tremors. You are a smart guy with excellent means of knowledge conveyance.

[kjlahti]

Thank you for your video. I've not shot a pistol before, thank you for explaining the reason why you do what you do.

[paulbyrne]

This is part of my annual refresher gun training. His instruction videos are easy to listen too. As a Retired Coast Guard Boarding Officer and Command Master Chief I want to keep my skills up to date. Thanks Chris