Looking to fix a pistol technique issue...

[mustang_steve]

I've had some years between the last time I've actually shot a pistol (well I have fired an old M1895 Nagant, but ammo is too darn pricey to do it often)...and I noticed that I consistantly shoot down and to the right (my strong side).

The firing patterns are pretty tight for the range (about a 12-14" circle at 15yds with a rental Glock 26, outer edge of that circle is the bullseye), but I'd like to get that down as much as possible. After all, a better marksman is a safer shot.

So, is there any pearls of widom out there regarding this? I suspect it's something simple.

 

[hardluk1]

Other than the fact that you don't get to shot much it sounds like you are pulling the pistol down and to the right just like most newbes would with a long trigger pull of must DA handguns. Work on a site picture that is rock solid and try to let the trigger release sneek up on you. You could always have range officer watch you shoot a few rounds to see if anything looks obviously wrong. See if the range has a 38 SA/DA medium sized revolver to rent. It will have a mild recoil and you can work out trigger release and site control in Single Action and then practice the longer heavier DA pull.

 

[cactusgeorge]

shooting

It appears that you could be a tad rusty, so let's go back to square one. First, a good solid Weaver stance and an AGGRESSIVE modified Weaver grip. Next Sight picture, Sight alignment and TRIGGER CONTROL need to be perfect. Repeat this "Slack out... Press". If you are working with a revolver... trigger position will be at the first joint of your trigger finger. REMEMBER..slack out and press the trigger to the rear VERY slowly...do not jerk it to the rear. That is what most likely moves the mussle out of alignment with your intended target. The double action operation of the revolver is easy to learn how to operate, BUT very difficult to master consistent markmanship techniques.
If all this sounds like Greek, then PM me and I will gom over with you in private.

 

[Mr_Rogers]

After all, a better marksman is a safer shot.

I appreciate what you are trying to say but the safety comes before the shot as well. Keep practicing, get good help if you hit a wall.

 

[sohcgt2]

Squeeze the trigger slowly watching closely the sight alignment. Let the trigger break surprise you.

 

[DesertMarine]

Look at how much of your trigger finger is on the trigger. The trigger should be about half way between tip of finger and 1st joint. If your finger is in to the joint, you will have a tendency to pull the pistol to the right. I don't shoot DA pistols, so not too sure requirements for good trigger pull. Position of finger on a DA revolver makes a difference. Seems like the pull technique should be the same.

Cactusgeorge has a lot of good points. I disagree with the finger in the trigger to the joint. Try them both and see what works for you.

 

[mustang_steve]

Thanks folks, I'll look into all these points the next time I'm on the range (shold be a couple of days.

 

[1SOW]

Check the chart.

 

[Dr_2_B]

Nice chart as a general reference