I just got a new 9mm Hi Point Luger. This exact one.

http://www.impactguns.com/store/media/hi_p_48302.jpg

What would be the proper way to hold this gun for close range shooting? In case I ever needed to use it if I got robbed or something, living in a not so good area.

Thanks.

depends some on the trigger .. 2 handed is what gives support againt pulling right or left when firing it.. single handed for me i line up my gun strait out from my side and in line with my eyes..im no expert but these worked for me.. grip and wrist should control gun at firing..
good luck

From your post I interpret that you are new to pistols. I would suggest two things:

1. find a range close to your location, go there and get some lessons from the range instructors. Do nnot rely on "buddies" to show you, go and be taught
Take basic safety class, as well as some lessons on shooting. As an NRA instructor, I will tell you these classes are available, and most times free.

2. Practice, practice, practice....and before that, SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY.

Welcome to the forum.

From your post I interpret that you are new to pistols. I would suggest two things:

1. find a range close to your location, go there and get some lessons from the range instructors. Do nnot rely on "buddies" to show you, go and be taught
Take basic safety class, as well as some lessons on shooting. As an NRA instructor, I will tell you these classes are available, and most times free.

2. Practice, practice, practice....and before that, SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY.

Welcome to the forum.

This guy is exactly right.

My good friend Bob Chow, former Olympic shooter and reknown gunsmith, taught me to start with the elbow close to your side, then bend the forearm towards the target, with the non-shooting hand place the pistol in the shooting hand with the barrel in line with your arm bone and press it back into the hand. Grasp the pistol with a firm grip and extend the entire arm towards the target. You may have to rotate the pistol slightly one way or the other to compensate for the length of your trigger finger.

Now, having said that, understand that this is a procedure best used for shooting at the range. Should you be in a life or death situation, any grip on your pistol may be appropriate as long as it does the job.