Pocket Pistol
Grant Spolander (Practise with that Pistol, March/april 2021) gives sound advice on mastering a sub-compact pistol. I suffered from the same problem (not getting my grip right) when changing from a fullsize handgun to a sub-compact.
My biggest challenge was gripping the pistol in the same way wit he ach draw. Doing some layman’s research, I read that a human being needs to repeat a complex action which must be performed under stress, between 3 000 and 5 000 times for it to be ingrained and done correctly each time. I started by drawing my pistol slowly, making sure of my grip each time and, after hundreds of repetitions, I started adding speed to the draw. This improved my grip, but it takes time and effort, and a lot of work must follow.
Lastly, to comfortably carry a pistol all day a good holster and belt is paramount. Try an adjustable belt fitted with Velcro or a D-shackle. This allows you to change the tension perfectly around your middle. A normal belt with holes in the leather can be too loose or too tight at times, making for uncomfortable carry. – Bert Malan, Gauteng