I'm still quite a green shooter and today I noticed that my target isn't really the tight groups I want, but spread out a little more. I had a flinching problem last time (down and to the left) last time I went. I dry fired some at home and tried to slow down, relax my grip, and go with it a little more. That seemed to work, although everything is a bit low still I think. Anyway the short of it is, what have you found to be the most effective way to get a new shooter getting tighter gruops? Think I need to step down from 9mm for a while?
Turning a shotgun blast target into groups
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When I started shooting again I worked on form with a Ruger 22/45 .22LR each session and would finish the session with a box of .45ACP or .357Mag.
If you have a revolver you can leave an empty or empties in one or two chambers and see if you're anticipating recoil. Pushing in anticipation is very noticable with a revolver.
Personally, I find 9MM very mild in recoil with either a Glock 17 or 19.
If you have a revolver you can leave an empty or empties in one or two chambers and see if you're anticipating recoil. Pushing in anticipation is very noticable with a revolver.
Personally, I find 9MM very mild in recoil with either a Glock 17 or 19.
EddieCoyle
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Good tips. I'll give you the one that was an epiphany to me when I was starting out.
When you're aiming, you're trying to line up three things: The rear site, the front site, and the target. Since these items are at different distances from your eyes, you can only bring one into focus at a time. That one should be the front site. The target will be blurry in the distance, the rear site will also be slightly out of focus. Don't worry about it. Line 'em up as best you can and focus on the front site. While you're doing that you can squeeze the trigger and like Dragoon44 said, let the shot surprise you.
When you're aiming, you're trying to line up three things: The rear site, the front site, and the target. Since these items are at different distances from your eyes, you can only bring one into focus at a time. That one should be the front site. The target will be blurry in the distance, the rear site will also be slightly out of focus. Don't worry about it. Line 'em up as best you can and focus on the front site. While you're doing that you can squeeze the trigger and like Dragoon44 said, let the shot surprise you.
EddieCoyle
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Also, make an effort to ensure that your grip, your stance, and the position of your head is consistent from shot to shot. Go to the range with an observant friend or video yourself. In this respect, target shooting is a lot like golf.
Of course, if you're practicing defense shooting, you should mix it up.
Of course, if you're practicing defense shooting, you should mix it up.
The stance I think could really be a week spot, I'm mostly trying to do iso since it seems pretty comfortable but I notice my head has changed positions or I've started standing straight or even leaning back ever so slightly half way through a mag.
EddieCoyle
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Try Weaver. It's harder to lean back (at least that's what I find). Iso is great for competition but I find Weaver easier for target shooting. YMMV.
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