One eye?

[glenns]

I just started shooting in an action pistol league. I've only been shooting my pistol, SA xd .45 ACP, for less than a year.

I usually shoot with both eyes open (my scores have sucked). While practice drawing from a holster tonight I tried closing my weak eye while dry firing. Seems like I can focus in on the front site faster with one eye.

Just curious if most shooters aim with one or two eyes open? Any advantage or disadvantages?

 

[GLShooter]

Two eyes. Better peripheral vision. More depth perception as you loose that by losing the binocular effect of both eyes when closing one. Less eye strain over a period of time.

I've competed all over the US in IPSC matches and about 15 nationals with some success. I want the ability to see my next target array etc as I am finishing up the string. Also shooting moving targets it is a major help.

Greg

 

[Jon_Snow]

You really shouldn't be focusing on the target, you should focus on the front sight. See if that improves your scores.