An equally critical yet often overlooked fundamental remains your grip.
The grip is your connection to the gun and helps align the sights.
If your grip is less than optimal, performance will suffer.
Pressure exerted by the hand approximates a firm handshake.
Whenever possible, venture to get the support hand into the equation for even greater stability.
Place the base of the support hand thumb underneath the dominant hand thumb for maximum contact with the pistol.
Be sure that grip pressure is at least equal to that exerted by the dominant hand.
Although it sounds complicated to a novice, getting that proper connection becomes second nature in fairly short order.
Once you are confident things are looking good, its time to move on to the holster.
After verifying the pistol is indeed clear (check it twice!
The support hand is brought into play as the gun is brought up on target.
Be sure to self-critique your form as you go through the process.
So, whats not to like?
In some minds, capacity may be king, but it takes a backseat to fit.
The waters get a lot more muddied when we introduce folks with smaller hands into that equation.
Armed citizens however, have a choice and they can pick something ideally suited to their hand size.
The problem with a small hand goes something like this.
This H-grip is totally unsatisfactory and can cause discomfort and even injury in very short order.
There are all sorts of variables in the mix, including finger length and palm size.
The ugly truth is increased magazine capacity comes at a price, and double-stack magazines create greater grip circumference.
This remedy is still out there and several top-rated pistolsmiths perform this work.
Interchangeable backstraps may not solve everybodys issue, but it will certainly get more shooters over the fence.
Another, have your cake and eat it too is theSpringfield Armory Hellcat Pro.
TheXD-M Elite pistolshave interchangeable backstraps of differing sizes, so they are an option as well.
These handguns are available in both polymer and metal frame configuration and are excellent performers.
Most are chambered for the 9mm, which is far more effective than the pocket pistol chamberings of old.
A short trigger reach and a narrow grip frame put this classic squarely in the winners circle.
Best of all the 1911 is available in a wide range of sizes to fit most every need.
Conclusion
So, pilgrim, take a minute and consider that connection to your hand.
If your performance continues to suffer it may be because your handgun simply doesnt fit.
Striking that proper chord between the hand and pistol can significantly raise the bar on your game.
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