Target correction picture

[gudel]

I'm sure everyone has seen that shooter correction chart wheel.
I'm shooting to the left slightly below the 270° line. According to this chart, this is trigger finger issue, too light/heavy. So I tried different kinds, finger tips on trigger, digit close to knuckle on trigger, etc.

I come to realize, this target correction seems to correct bullseye shooter, the one handed shooter.

Does this still chart still apply if you shoot with both hands?

 

[moooose102]

i dont know, but one thing you can try (i found this in my bedroom at night using the laser and a snap cap) is putting your left (if you are right handed) index finger as far forward as you can get it alongside but under the slide to help steady the gun. just push gently along this finger to help steady the gun, made a big difference for me.

 

[Jason_G]

This may or may not be the case, but low and left is a sign of the flinch. Sometimes it can happen even without you realizing it, because in the midst of the recoil you can't really always tell that you even flinched. Try having someone else load your mags at the range next time, and have them put a snap cap or two intermittently in the magazine. If you flinch on a snap cap, you will know it. Dry fire to relieve the problem, and concentrate on the front sight and concentrate on pulling the trigger straight back. If you have your mind on other things besides the recoil, it's tough to still flinch.

Again, this may not even be the case with you, but I'd at least give it a try based on where your shots are landing.


Jason

 

[CrankyOldGuy]

Yes, the chart applies to two-handed shooting as well.
However there are others reasons you might shoot low and left, such as flinching or a grip issue. A small grip in large hands (right handed shooter) can also cause a low and left placement (usually more "left" and a little "low").

Or obviously a sight adjustment issue. Sights can and do get knocked out of alignment.

 

[Claude Clay]

shooting 2 handed---perhaps try pushing hard towards the target with your strong hand while pulling back at yourself a bit less hard with your support hand. turn slightly to the target such that your shoulders are aligned at 11 & 5 oclock. your weak arm will be bent a bit more than your strong.
the 'push/pull' locks the gun in your hands and with some practice could be helpful. if nothing else, its a good excuse to go to the range & try something different.

 

[Steve C]

Usually the chart is correct for a 2 handed shooter too. Shooting left is most often from applying pressure to the right side of the gun if the trigger finger isn't pulled straght back against the trigger or contacts the side of the pistol. Tightening your grip during the squeeze will send then down. Flinching can send them anywhere.

Go to Bullseyepistol.com and read the Army Marksmanship Training Guide. If you could do what they say every time you fire you'd have a bullseye every shot.

There may be more than one reason the rounds are landing where they do and if you are not consistent then you can chase problems without resolution.

 

[Jason_G]

Flinching can send them anywhere.

Usually on a right handed shooter they go low and left. For a lefty, low and right. I've seen otherwise too, but this definitely more often the case than not. At least IME.

Jason

 

[gudel]

In all articles that I read, they always suggest to lock your elbows. So last Sunday I tried something else, I unlocked my elbows.
Guess what, the shooting improves!

So I'm going to try this again next time.