1st range trip=fail!

[1911 Operator]

i have an mp40c and an mp45c.

i think the triggers on these are more difficult to master as well. it's that nondescript "break" of the trigger coupled with the overtravel. they're heavy trigger pulls too.

i seem to shoot left with both my mp's. kind of annoyed enough by it that i'm considering selling both. smith shoulda done a better job with the trigger on these.

i think the grips has a lot to do with this problem as well. it is too long forward to back, and not wide enought in the middle (even with the large grip on). when i dry fire mine the front sight always wobbles side to side.

i have a buttload of guns and have never experienced this with any, until the mp's.

 

[RobMoore]

I had the same issue, that no matter how gently and smoothly I pressed in dry fire, the front sight would wobble as the trigger broke, and again this was only on the M&P. However, a standard trigger job from Dan Burwell eliminated this issue.

 

[1911 Operator]

I had the same issue, that no matter how gently and smoothly I pressed in dry fire, the front sight would wobble as the trigger broke, and again this was only on the M&P. However, a standard trigger job from Dan Burwell eliminated this issue.

thanx for the info on the burwell trigger job solving this issue.

now i just have to decide if i like my mp's enough to spend that money on them.

 

[RobMoore]

Its a very inexpensive job. The wait time is the worst part.
He also provides a do-it-yourself PDF for a "almost as good" job.

 

[m2steven]

I had anticipation problems. Now, it didn't cause any failures to fire, but shooting many rounds simply erased the surprise element. Just continue to shoot, make sure the grip of you non-primary hand is very tight, and enjoy.

Your primary hand may be trying to anticipate the impact and you're losing
a bit of control of the gun. Don't worry, the problem will most likely take care of itself.

 

[jzzr83]

Watch this video. It helped me! There are many quality videos on how to properly handle a firearm. And practice, practice, practice!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeIFzcPrr4g




***EDIT***
I see this video was posted on the first page. Opps. Must mean it is really awesome.

 

[giggitygiggity]

Focus on the front sight. Sometimes, problems come from the wrist. However, if you can see the front sight, it means that the sights are aligned and will hit the target. The front sight should be crisp.

 

[ribbit]

Again, thank you for all the replies. I have been studying! I won't bore y'all after this but since everyone was so helpful I thought I'd post an update.

Just got back from 2nd range trip. I started feeling adreniline as I was pulling into the parking lot, lol. Took out a Ruger 22/45 Mark III Hunter. Barrel looks funky with the 'fluting'. Love at first shot. My hands fit it well and the trigger was smooth and light. Only problem was I couldn't seem to aim/focus on the front sights without closing my left eye. Did 100 rounds then wanted to finish off my 9mm ammo.

So, got out a CZ P01. Loved it as well. The sights were nicer than the Ruger or last week's S&W MPc. I was out of time and ammo but I didn't want to give it back. (The triggers on both the Ruger and the CZ are much, much, nicer than I remember the SW being).

I was much more relaxed this week. I didn't flinch at the other shooters, the guns weren't as 'scary' etc. Of course it helped that most of the time there was an empty lane to my left and another 22 shooter to my right.

Here is my target. It is the NRA 50yrd pistol (I think). Shot at 7yds.