Grip size and poi.

Bacon buster said:

If that doesn’t make sense let me know and I’ll post some pics

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It makes perfect sense, but too much to think about when shtf. Don't know about you, but I've been in that position and my brain reverts to "primal ooze mode". All training just went out the window and my reptile brain took over. Pure instinct. A good handgun should have no manual safeties, good balance, and a large gripping area. The less to compensate for, the better.

I don't think grip size should bear the blame for consistently off POA hits. I think one should adapt one's technique to the requirements or limitations of the firearm being shot. I have a number of different firearms and this is something about which I'm acutely aware, as I have to do it all the time.

I used to really have to focus on how I gripped my pistols and how I pulled the trigger and all the little details more than any other part of the process. It wasn’t until I began training from the holster that everything really fell in place. Now it doesn’t matter which one I have I’m softball size accurate in about 1.2 seconds from concealment. Lots of rounds and lots of dry fire. Once I thought I had things in check I got a shot timer and realized how slow I was lol. So I trained to get faster. Now I can go faster than 1.2 seconds but everything falls apart if I do. From poor purchase of the pistol initially on the draw to not being lined up on target. I could train to improve slightly but I feel that my time from concealment is reasonable and gives me a great chance to prevail should I need to execute.

stillquietvoice said:

I went to the range Sunday, spent 5 hours with several different firearms including my Smith 5904. I fired 75 rounds through my pistol, 15 offhand and 60 with my arms resting on the bench at 10 yds. All shots were constantly impacting low and left. I k kw the usual culprit of low left is flinch or blink, but I saw the powder cloud after each shot.

My question is, can a grip that is too small cause the same lmpact point as a flinch? I am way out of practice, but never had this issue with any of my other semi auto pistols, para ordnance p 14-45, Taurus pt99, or browning Buck Mark. Even the star 380 wich was really small in the grip, used to bite the web of my hand.

My trigger finger meets the trigger just past the first knuckle.

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I think you recognized your problem. Flinch which refers to recoil anticipation is a factor that everyone at sometime deals with. It's not something that we can totally control, but knowing it is present, we can make in roads to deal with it. A way to clarify whether or not that's the problem is to have a friend load a mag with a dummy round in it somewhere and film you while you shoot. Even if you know a dummy round is coming your uncontrollable subconscious will still anticipate the recoil and dip the gun down..the flex of your trigger finger will pull the gun left for right handed shooters. I see it with new and old shooters alike. To overcome it you must be concious of your total grip and trigger press and to embrace the recoil as a pleasant experience.