Pistol shooting basics

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I’m new to pistols and revolvers and am looking to learn some basics. If anyone could suggest some instructional YouTube videos or articles that show some basics regarding grip, stance, sight, trigger pull. As an example, when I dry fire my GP100 in DA there is a noticeable pull of the muzzle to the left. So far I try to shoot at 5,10,15,25 yards and find it a lot more difficult as the distance grows. I have watched a Jerry Miculek pistol videos but my wifi is very unreliable but anything is appreciated.

Any advice for a beginner is appreciated!
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li0rGtXh23I
Very good info
I had this issue as well. Pull to the left is standard issue with a lot of newbie handgun shooters. You are using your wrist to "pull" the trigger which will cause your shots "low left". Concentrate on pressing the trigger. Try to have a 60% pressure hold with your trigger hand and 40% with your support hand. Takes time to "get it right". Did a lot of practice with my sons toy guns believe it or not.
You may be recoil shy as well. Have a friend or another shooter load the handgun for you, leaving one chamber empty (he doesn't tell you which one is empty), and watch you shoot.
Takes practice as there is a lot to focus on when shooting. The above video teaches the technique to basically become "muscle memory"
 
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Coaching on the basics for a newbie is important. Otherwise you will get good at shooting poorly.

Imagine a skier or golfer who never had a lesson.

As suggested, find a bullseye shooter at your club.

I suggest you shoot at 10 or 15 yards, single action, and learn to squeeze off a shot with a surprise break. Load the cylinder each time with one empty case and spin it before closing. If the gun jerks on the non-shot, you know you have not yet mastered the squeeze.
 
Thanks for the great responses. I will take a look at the material posted when I’m in town tomorrow and will certainly try loading the cylinder with a single round for the ‘surprise break’.

It Sounds like I will have to join the Whitehorse pistol club as I have never even seen someone at the range I am a member of. Which is great most of the time.
 
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