June 2, 201412 yr You need to work with someone experienced at correcting problematic shooters. Off the top of my head since your problems are up and down I think you have an anticipation issue. I would do more dry shooting but more importantly do some shooting with dummy rounds mixed in (you can't know where the dummy rounds are in the magazine). Just shooting dry is not enough. Dummy and live rounds mixed together is very telling. Put a dime on the end of your barrel and practice with the dummy rounds. Try to keep it from falling off when the hammer strikes. It will be frustrating at first but can help with anticipation.
June 2, 201412 yr You need to work with someone experienced at correcting problematic shooters. Off the top of my head since your problems are up and down I think you have an anticipation issue. I would do more dry shooting but more importantly do some shooting with dummy rounds mixed in (you can't know where the dummy rounds are in the magazine). Just shooting dry is not enough. Dummy and live rounds mixed together is very telling. Is the theory behind dummy rounds that if a dummy round comes unknowingly, you will know I you are flinching
June 2, 201412 yr Author You need to work with someone experienced at correcting problematic shooters. Off the top of my head since your problems are up and down I think you have an anticipation issue. I would do more dry shooting but more importantly do some shooting with dummy rounds mixed in (you can't know where the dummy rounds are in the magazine). Just shooting dry is not enough. Dummy and live rounds mixed together is very telling. I agree with that mostly. But I even have shot off a bag and at times it's not remotely the anticipation, nor the recoil. I need someone to align my sight picture.
June 2, 201412 yr Author I don't flinch, I don't struggle with length of pull, trigger tension, none of the above. I can tell you that for certain because I shoot a .44mag like it's a rifle. It's short barrel automatic pistols that I struggle to get a sight picture. When I do adjust, it seems that I have to shoot at the bottom of the target to be correctly aligned.
June 2, 201412 yr I don't flinch' date=' I don't struggle with length of pull, trigger tension, none of the above. I can tell you that for certain because I shoot a .44mag like it's a rifle. It's short barrel automatic pistols that I struggle to get a sight picture. When I do adjust, it seems that I have to shoot at the bottom of the target to be correctly aligned.[/quote'] Maybe you just can't do it.
June 3, 201412 yr I agree with that mostly. But I even have shot off a bag and at times it's not remotely the anticipation, nor the recoil. I need someone to align my sight picture. Do you think you could have some un-diagnosed vision issue?
June 3, 201412 yr Is the theory behind dummy rounds that if a dummy round comes unknowingly, you will know I you are flinching I am not an expert in this area but I think that is the idea. If you are dry shooting you know you are dry shooting. If you have live rounds you know it. If you have both mixed with no idea on the order it levels the voluntary and involuntary actions/reactions.
June 3, 201412 yr I am not an expert in this area but I think that is the idea. If you are dry shooting you know you are dry shooting. If you have live rounds you know it. If you have both mixed with no idea on the order it levels the voluntary and involuntary actions/reactions. That makes sense. I am a decent shoot but wish I were better. I need to find a pro who can critique my shooting and show me how to train better to improve. I have noticed when shooting, my first shots are not great but I get better and better as I keep shooting. In casual target shooting, that is fine, should the day ever come I need to shoot someone threatening, that first shot needs to count. Like a trainer I see on YouTube says sometimes. It is not the first shot, it is the first hit that matters.
June 3, 201412 yr That makes sense. I am a decent shoot but wish I were better. I need to find a pro who can critique my shooting and show me how to train better to improve. I have noticed when shooting, my first shots are not great but I get better and better as I keep shooting. In casual target shooting, that is fine, should the day ever come I need to shoot someone threatening, that first shot needs to count. Like a trainer I see on YouTube says sometimes. It is not the first shot, it is the first hit that matters. Is the first shot double action?
June 3, 201412 yr Author Do you think you could have some un-diagnosed vision issue? Probably. Working length for 20 years has been 18" from my eyeballs. Probably has something to do with it.
June 3, 201412 yr Is the first shot double action? It is a striker fired Glock so basically it is similar to if every shot were double action. On my Smith and Wesson 686 revolver, my double action shots are OK, when I pull the hammer back to switch to single action, my shooting is pretty good, not a bulls eye shooter but my groupings are not too shabby.
June 3, 201412 yr Probably. Working length for 20 years has been 18" from my eyeballs. Probably has something to do with it. You have mentioned your problem may be your sight picture. I am guessing that mean having the sights lined up just right for an accurate shot?
June 3, 201412 yr It is a striker fired Glock so basically it is similar to if every shot were double action. On my Smith and Wesson 686 revolver, my double action shots are OK, when I pull the hammer back to switch to single action, my shooting is pretty good, not a bulls eye shooter but my groupings are not too shabby. I agree, seek out a pro and practice practice practice.
June 3, 201412 yr I agree, seek out a pro and practice practice practice. I wonder where to find a qualified pro? I know most ranges have trainers but I have no idea what their expect qualifications wise for their trainers.
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