What is the recommended grip pressure distribution on a pistol?

• A. Equal pressure from both hands
• B. 60 percent/40 percent
• C. 70 percent/30 percent
• D. 80 percent/20 percent

Answer: (C)

The idea is to use the support hand to stabilize the pistol and manage recoil, while the firing hand handles the trigger with lighter pressure. The recommended distribution is about 70 percent of the grip pressure from the support hand and 30 percent from the firing hand. This setup helps keep the sights aligned after each shot and allows for quicker, more accurate follow-up shots because the muzzle is controlled primarily by the stronger hand, with the trigger hand guiding the shot without over-influencing the gun’s direction. Equal pressure can make recoil control harder and sights wander, 60/40 is less effective for stability, and 80/20 can reduce trigger control and overall handling.