I have a double action pistol that has adjustable sights. When I shoot it in single action I am hitting three inches left at twelve yards. When I shoot it double action at twelve yards I am dead on center. Two issues I would like input on. The first is that twelve yards just happened to be the distance the backstop was at but you can never know the actual distance you may need to fire from (this is a defensive pistol). The second and more importantly, if this is a defensive pistol I would most often be shooting it double action. Since I am hitting dead center should I leave the windage alone?
Adjustable sight and trigger pull?
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i missed your first question?
i'll need additional information for the 2nd question.
is your pistol a revolver or a DA/SA semi-auto pistol.
if it's a defensive revolver, i wouldn't mess with the windage as you should shooting DA all the time. it sounds like you're snatching at the trigger in SA
you might take a look at this thread for additional information: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=479645
i'll need additional information for the 2nd question.
is your pistol a revolver or a DA/SA semi-auto pistol.
if it's a defensive revolver, i wouldn't mess with the windage as you should shooting DA all the time. it sounds like you're snatching at the trigger in SA
you might take a look at this thread for additional information: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=479645
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just fire it in DA...it will actually improve you SA
When you are shooting for SA accuracy is it rested from a bench minimizing shooter induced deviation? Grouping left usually means anticipated recoil with a right handed shooter. Can you have a partner at the range load the revolver for you intentionally loading one or two cylinder chambers with empty brass? If there is excessive movement when you shoot the "dry" cylinders that will indicate that you are anticipating recoil and pushing the revolver/group left. Another thought is when shooting check to make sure that the revolver is being held aligned with the center of your hand/forearm and that you are pulling the trigger straight to the rear with the first pad of your index finger.
i'm thinking that if his shots are centered when shooting DA, his alignment and trigger management is fine.
why work on something he doesn't need?
why work on something he doesn't need?
read the link i mentioned in post #2
did it help?
practicing your DA trigger stroke will help cure your flinch in SA.
smooth and slow is the key...constant pressure and movement
practicing your DA trigger stroke will help cure your flinch in SA.
smooth and slow is the key...constant pressure and movement
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Problem is, in a defensive situation, you won't be able to go "smooth and slow." Well, you won't be able to go slow, anyway.
The "ball and dummy" drill is ALWAYS a good thing to do, even for accomplished revolver shooters. (this is empty brass cases mixed in with live ammo and the shooter does not know if a live round is coming up or not. You can do this yourself by loading a fired case in one chamber, turn the cylinder without looking and close it.)
I suspect the shooter is not exerting enough pressure with the support hand. Generally, 70% of the grip should come from the support hand. This frees up the gun hand, so all it really has to do is manipulate the trigger.
The "ball and dummy" drill is ALWAYS a good thing to do, even for accomplished revolver shooters. (this is empty brass cases mixed in with live ammo and the shooter does not know if a live round is coming up or not. You can do this yourself by loading a fired case in one chamber, turn the cylinder without looking and close it.)
I suspect the shooter is not exerting enough pressure with the support hand. Generally, 70% of the grip should come from the support hand. This frees up the gun hand, so all it really has to do is manipulate the trigger.
This is something I need to practice more at.
but it needs to be learned without worrying about speed, speed covers a lot of faults which are hard to correct later.
"slow is smooth, smooth is fast" is our training mantra.
the .5 sec draw, to first shot, starts as a 15 sec presentation which is learned in 5 sections
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