Noob to Noob: Double Action Accuracy Challenges

[doc540]

This is my opinion, and I'm no seasoned expert, but any new shooters who struggle to shoot DA accurately, listen up:

Have a qualified gunsmith inspect and/or work on your trigger and action. (Yes, practice and familiarity is essential, but when addressing double action competency a gunsmith can make a significant difference.)

I took my Smith 36 to the range for the first time after having Gary Dean, a local gunsmith, lighten and smooth up the trigger and action.

There is simply no comparison in my "before and after" shooting skills and accuracy.

I can shoot this snub now. I am twice as confident in my ability to shoot this snub in a self defense situation now.

I had no idea trigger work could have this much positive impact.

After about 25 rounds thru it, I moved the target from 7 to 15 yards and started having fun shooting double action and not just trying to make headshots, but trying to center them on the nose.

Now this gun is fun to shoot and bad guys had just better think twice!

 

[doc540]

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[Quoheleth]

"The Governor wants 'harumph.' Give him 'harumph!'"

"Harumph!!! Harumph!!!"

Can't argue with results, my friend. Congrats on a good shooter made better.

Q

 

[def4pos8]

As a highly qualified Old Fart, let me encourage you by stating that a time will come when YOU will understand what is required to "smooth" a S&W lockwork.

--and you're absolutely right! It does make a difference. That's why Old Fart bullseye shooters always score higher on Timed and Rapid strings rather than Slow!