1911 shoots dead on and Glocks shoot to the Left?

[Inebriated]

Learn how to do a trigger job. My Glocks have 2lb triggers. They DO NOT shoot to the left.

No, changing the trigger is just a crutch for poor fundamentals.

Get a rest, and put your sights on target. Squeeze the trigger slowly, with the first cm of your finger until it breaks. It should surprise you. Do it for 5 or 10 shots. If your group is still left, it's the sights. If your group is centered, it's you.

 

[ku4hx]

Learn how to do a trigger job. My Glocks have 2lb triggers. They DO NOT shoot to the left.

2# trigger on a combat weapon is a recipe for disaster.

 

[boomhower1820]

Moving the sites to correct a shooter induced problem is not the solution. Learning proper technique is.


Sent from my iPad 2 using Tapatalk HD

 

[tarosean]

Let the glock meet Mr. Trashcan.

Problem solved.

 

[CoRoMo]

Forget changing your grip, finger placement on the trigger etc.

Nudge your sights to the right and enjoy shooting.

Are you saying that, rather than learning proper fundamentals, he should just mask them and continue with an incorrect technique? That is, if the issue is actually what it sounds like it might be.

 

[cuba]

Most shooters transitioning from a short crisp trigger like the 1911 will tend to squeeze their complete hand when shooting a Clock with a long trigger pull, in the days gone by that was referred to as milking the grip, a right handed shooter will drop shots toward the left and a left handed shooter to the right, concentrate on a steady index finger pull and don't squeeze the grip.

Practice makes perfect

Happy shooting

 

[Warp]

Based solely on the first post...more often than not shooting left or shooting low is a problem with the shooter. Shooting left is generally poor trigger control, and it makes sense that a short and light single action trigger like a 1911 would mask that problem while a 'double action' pull like a Glock would show it.

That said if you are shooting consistent groups, even under extremely slow precision firing, you might just need to bump the rear site to the right a little bit. I have three Glocks, each of which I have plenty of rounds through, and I have extensively fired a fourth as well. I had to bump the rear sites to the right on every single one...some more than others. And not due to trigger control, trust me.

SOOO it is probably trigger control...but not necessarily.


Edit: I strongly, strongly advise against a lightened trigger, especially a 2lb trigger, for a defensive firearm. I also strong advise against lightening the trigger instead of learning how to pull it without twisting the gun off target. A stock Glock trigger should be something you are more than capable of running proficiently.

 

[W.E.G.]

I moved my sights, and I didn't have to learn to hold the gun some awkward way that some guy on the internet thinks I should learn.

 

[777TRUTH]

Are you saying that, rather than learning proper fundamentals, he should just mask them and continue with an incorrect technique? That is, if the issue is actually what it sounds like it might be.

Nope, didn't type that at all. You're reading more into my post than what I have typed.

I'm right eye doninant and shoot 1911's Sigs, XDm's, CZ's, HK's, Beretta 92's, Kahr's, Bersa's, Walther's etc. just fine.

Glocks are blocky and have a much different grip and angle than any of the above. I shoot the full size Glocks to the left with good groups, just shoot them to the left. I can't shoot baby Glocks and get consistent groups to save my life so I don't have them or shoot them.

My opinion is I can play with grip, trigger, squeeze or anything else till the cows come home and end up frustrated or I can nudge my sights and have fun. I choose to nudge the sights and have fun.

You and the OP may choose differently and that's ok.

 

[777TRUTH]

I moved my sights, and I didn't have to learn to hold the gun some awkward way that some guy on the internet thinks I should learn.

LOL, couldn't agree more

 

[Johnny Lightning]

I took my g17 to the range and shot it from a rest and my shot placement was much better. I also worked on my trigger control which helped accuracy. I am still not impressed w/ the accuracy though when compared to my 1911 which was ripping a ragged hole at 25yrds. I just started a new thread asking what mods are necessary to squeeze some more accuracy out of a glock.