I was pretty happy coming back from the range today.
I bought the M&P9c 2 weeks ago, it's my first handgun.
Day after I got it, I went to the range....couldn't wait to try it out. Had great feelings about it, it felt great.
I shot ******!!
From 25ft my shots were mostly a foot to a foot and a half to the right, and a little low. Geez...
When I got home I researched firing technique.
Read different writings from 6 or 7 people.
Mostly they agreed on a few things:
1. Grip it TIGHT!
2. Focus on the front sight, even though the target is out of focus.
3. Use the Weaver stance.
With this newly acquired knowledge, I went to the range today and shot 200.
I focused on these things, and it was a BIG improvement for me.
Still not all that great, but definitely better. At least my rounds were around the circles, and some even hit near the center.
I was still trending low, even though I thought I had it sighted in. With one magazine left, I tried one last adjustment. I hit in the center circle with 4 out of 11. The rest were pretty close.
I'm hoping I can duplicate the magic I found in those last few shots.
Did you guys experience similar shooting your first time out?