How to Grip a Pistol: Thumbs Forward, Support Hand and Grip Pressure
A strong pistol grip sits high on the backstrap, fills every gap with the support hand and points both thumbs forward. Here is how to build...
How to Fix a Flinch: Anticipating Recoil, Ball-and-Dummy and Dry Fire Drills
A flinch is your body bracing for recoil and noise, pushing shots low. Diagnose it with a ball-and-dummy drill, then fix it with slow dry fire,...
Pistol Night Sights vs Fiber Optic Sights: Trijicon HD, AmeriGlo and TruGlo Compared
Tritium night sights glow in the dark, fiber optic sights are brightest in daylight, and hybrid sights combine both. Here is how Trijicon HD, AmeriGlo and...
Pistol Malfunctions Explained: Tap-Rack, Stovepipes, Double Feeds and Snap Cap Practice
Most pistol stoppages clear with tap-rack, stovepipes clear the same way, and double feeds need the magazine removed. Practice safely with snap caps such as A-Zoom...
9mm vs .40 vs .45: The Beginner's Handgun Caliber Guide
For most new shooters, 9mm is the best starting caliber: milder recoil, more capacity and cheaper, widely available ammunition. Here is how .40 S&W and .45...
Pistol Red Dot vs Iron Sights: Holosun, Trijicon RMR & Aimpoint Compared
A pistol red dot (from brands like Holosun, Trijicon RMR and Aimpoint) lets you keep both eyes open and focus on the target instead of lining...