[jyl]

Here's a pretty conventional stance/grip description.

- For a right-handed person. Reverse if lefty.
- Left foot slightly forward. Torso pointed to right of target. Lean very slightly forward.
- Right hand holds pistol grip as high as possible. Pistol barrel and wrist more or less lined up.
- Left hand cups around knuckles of right hand. Left hand pulls back and right hand pushes forward on the pistol grip. Keep thumbs where they don't interfere w/ the slide.
- Hold pistol firmly, about like a firm handshake - not a death grip.
- Line up sights at bottom of bullseye - called a "6 o'clock hold". Depending on sights, you may need to hold higher, a "12 o'clock hold", but start at 6 o'clock.
- Place pad of index finger on trigger - not tip, not joint. Pull smoothly on trigger, while squeezing pistol a bit more firmly. Pull straight back, not off to side.

One-handed shooting is for more formal competitions - bullseye, olympic target, etc. Its also good training anyway.