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Old 04-14-2013, 05:23 PM
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jwr,
Low grouping depends on a number of factors. Proximity to target (the closer you are to the target the lower your group), bullet weight (the lighter the bullet the lower the group) and how smoothly you pull the trigger. My SD9VE hits POA at 50ft with Speer 115 gr. Lawman FMJ ammo and prints 2" to 3" groups at that range.

Since you don't have a lot of experience with handguns get some 9mm snap caps and practice your trigger pull. Rest a Nickel on the top of the slide and aim at a point on the wall (I use a light switch plate). Keep practicing until you have a trigger pull and follow through smooth enough to keep the Nickel on the slide. That will help eliminate jerking the trigger and pulling you groups off target. If you are using 115gr. bullets going up to a 124gr., 135gr. or 147gr. will also raise groups.

After you start getting tighter groups move your target farther out. Bullets travel in an arc. Factories sight in most of their handguns at 50 feet or 25 yards. If you are shooting at shorter ranges your bullets are still rising and are hitting low.

Hope this helps. The more trigger time you get in, the better you'll get.

Best Regards,
ADP3
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