Salvo Shooters Arena

10m Air Pistol Technique

Pistol Masterclass

01The Stance

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, body relaxed, and side-on to the target. Ensure stability and balance.

Shoulder width

02The Grip

Hold the pistol firmly but not tightly. The web of the hand should differ high on the backstrap.

HIGH ONBACKSTRAPFIRMNOT TIGHT

03The Lift

Raise the arm smoothly to the target level, inhaling as you lift.

LIFT SMOOTHLY — INHALE

04Breath Control

Exhale halfway and hold your breath comfortably while aiming.

INHALEEXHALE ½HOLD & AIM

05Sight Alignment

Focus on the front sight. Review the gap between front and rear sights.

FOCUS ON THE FRONT SIGHT

06Trigger Squeeze

Apply smooth, increasing pressure straight back until the shot breaks by surprise.

STRAIGHT BACKPRESSUREBREAKSMOOTH INCREASING PRESSURE

07Follow Through

Maintain aim and trigger pressure for a second after the shot.

1sHOLD AFTER THE SHOT