How to Hold a 1911 Correctly — Tips from Todd Jarrett
Todd Jarrett is one of the world’s best handgun shooters. A multi-time World Champion, Todd knows a thing or two about semi-auto pistols, particularly 1911s and 1911-based raceguns. Jarrett holds four World titles, nine National titles and has won more than 50 Area championships, as well as many other action shooting events. Jarrett is the only USPSA Triple Crown Winner and he holds four USPSA National titles: Open, Limited, Production, and Limited-10. Jarrett revealed in an interview that between 1988 and 2001 he shot about 1.7 million rounds during practice: “I had a gun in my hand for two hours every day for 10 years to develop my skill level”.
In the video below, Todd explains how to get the proper grip on your handgun, and how to employ a proper stance. We’ve watched many videos on pistol shooting. This is one of the best instructional videos we’ve seen. Todd explains, in easy-to-understand terms, the key elements of grip and stance. One very important point he demonstrates is how to align the grip in your hand so that the gun points naturally — something very important when rapid aiming is required. If you watch this video, you’ll learn valuable lessons — whether you shoot competitively or just want to have better control and accuracy when using your handgun defensively.
Related Article: Thumbs-Forward Shooting Grip for 1911s
“Shooting semiautomatic pistols using the thumbs-forward method really becomes useful … where speed and accuracy are both needed. By positioning the thumbs-forward along the slide (or slightly off of the slide) you are in essence creating a second sighting device: wherever your shooting thumb is pointing is where the pistol is pointing. This makes it incredibly fast to draw the pistol, get your proper grip, and press forward to the target without needing to hunt around for the front sight.” — Cheaper Than Dirt Blog, 9/13/2010.
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I would like to discuss correct holding of the 1911.
I was taught a completely different way (and much more accurate for me) by this guy
(http://firearmstraining.com/cred.html).
His progressive technique really works but a local range kicked me
out due to a ‘liability’ issue. I wanted to get your thoughts.
So, whats the technique?
What model is that setting on the table at 3:42? Colt Gold Cup?
Hi! Mr. Jarrett,
I just purchased springfield 1911a1.I have not handle a weapon since 1974 when I was active in the military. Do have any suggestions for me. I have ask if their training programs none only for women. I ask the gun range where I will be shooting and they will help. Do you have any better suggestion.
Thank you
Alex