Took New (Used) Glock 30 To The Range

[dinosaur]

Outdoors in the snow. I fired 45 rounds of S&B 230 gr. FMJ & 20 rounds of Federal 185 gr. JHP Hydra-Shoks. I just wanted to see how it shot before I cleaned it. No failures, malfunctions or glitches but I have a few questions.

I`ve owned several 1911 type .45`s and D/A 9mms but this is my first Glock. I`m shooting to the right. It has an aftermarket front sight but I`m not ready to blame that yet. I think I`m using too much trigger finger (left handed) because the tip of my finger is sore. Rubbing the frame/trigger guard during recoil?

Also my middle finger hurts where it rests against the indent on the bottom of the trigger guard. It`s pretty noticable and I don`t think it`s because of the cold. Since this is a new style of pistol I think I`m doing something wrong rather than blaming the gun. Any input? Or am I just getting old?

Funny how the trigger pull is so light when it`s empty and so heavy when you`re trying to hit the center ring at 15 yds. offhand.

 

[SodaPop]

I fired a G20 that was brand spankin new and the sights were off. It shot 3 inches to the left with everyone that shot it.

 

[gypsy3]

First Glock I ever bought was a G 30. Never had shot one before. It seemed that I was pulling everything to the left (right handed). It took me a while to warm up to the trigger style and pull. I set the sights by putting it in a V cradle on a bench, to hold it steady while I squeezed off shot, and drifted the sights. Once I got it balls on, I shot off hand and still pulled the shots a few inches at 15 yards. Practice, practice and finally got it down. The G30 is a pretty accurate gun. The problem laid in my trigger pull. I have since bought 3 more glocks...G26,27,G36

 

[10-Ring]

Congrats on the new addition. I've seen many experienced shooters go through a learning curve when shooting a Glock for the 1st time. Just be patient & shoot the snot out of it!

 

[Kahr carrier]

Welcome to the Dark Side.

 

[DamnedDirtyApe]

Use the trigger reset method.

Pull trigger straight back, using just the first pad on your finger. Leave the trigger back. Re-acquire the target through the sights, and let up on the trigger to just the first click. Pull trigger straight back again, except now it won't need to travel as far.

Repeat.

When you're practiced at this, you can make a G30 roar almost full auto, and the shots will be accurately placed.

Dry fire this way for awhile then try it on the range. I guarantee a radical improvement.

I love my G30 even more now with a new AGrip.

 

[TheActor]

Dinosaur I just got a G19 a couple of days ago and the first thing I did was relieve that annoying hump under the trigger guard. It was killling my middle finger as well. I used 220 to 400 grit sandpaper and it looks fine and feels even better now my fingers all fit in the grooves. Today I detail stripped it and polished the internals. I'm left handed and I had no trouble adjusting to the grip though the 19 is probably quite slimmer in the grip. I do better on the glock with my trigger finger closer to the first joint than on the pad. I have a post on here somewhere with the first day target. Congrats on the new piece.

 

[Blackhawk]

DamnedDirtyApe, that sounds like a good tip!

 

[DerRottweiler]

If the serrations on the trigger bother you. You can replace it with the smooth trigger of a G21. That's what I did and it made a World of differance for me.
I also installed a 3.5lb connector.

 

[dinosaur]

Thanks for the advice. I was dry firing it last night and noticed that the tip of my trigger finger rubs on the bottom of the trigger guard. To me this means too much finger. The trigger guard is smaller than some guns and it`s not a design flaw.

I need to get to an indoor range where I can try DDAs method at different distances. Yesterday was rushed and not very scientific. Until proven otherwise, I`ll leave the sights alone for now.