So this was the 2nd time shooting a handgun the first was a 22 and a first for the 9mm. I shot it at 25 feet because the is the range rules and I thought it was a nice little gun. I was on target but my groups were not so good. I think it is purely form, trigger pull and grip breathing Eric. I seem to shoot low and right being a left handed shooter.

I like the gun and will probably pick one up soon and I think I can learn to shoot it well.

I have a 9mm shield and love it

Just got mine on Wednesday

quite common targeting for us lefty's . You have two choices (three actually):1. learn correction by kentucky windage. 2. get then pistol and then a trigger upgrade. 3. choose a pistol with a lighter and better trigger for you.

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I did shoot the glock 43 as well. I shot that just as good if not a little better. If I buy the shield and have to spend 100+ on a new trigger might as well get the glock.

Perhaps there's a 4th choice. Learn better grip and trigger press. "Kentucky windage" is changing your aim point to compensate for operation errors. Not really a great option.

I'm still working to improve, but today I got 9 of 10 shots on an 8-1/2" x 11" paper at 75 feet with my Shield. And it's all been about improving my grip and trigger fundamentals.

I like your avatar I shot tournament field archery and bow hunted in the 70s. Don

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Thanks Don, it is an Elite Archery GT500. First bow I ever had and love it.

That is what I am thinking being new to shooting handguns I think my technique needs work.

Decided to get the shield. It was between the glock 43 and it, felt the glock had a better trigger but felt a little more comfortable with the shield. The other factor is the shield is 400 while the 43 is 480.

I haven't had my Shield 9 for very long but manage to get to an indoor range about once a week. I bought a full size M&P 22lr first and then the Shield in 9mm a month later. Both guns have crimson trace laser on them and I find that makes grouping a whole lot easier for me. I have lens implants in my eyes and that makes it very difficult to focus on the guns sights. Eyes both open on a dot down range is pretty easy for me. It's not for everyone. I go through 60 rounds of 22lr and 40 rounds of 9mm per trip to the range. I go in with 5 mags of each loaded up and when they are empty I am done. That is not a lot of rounds but I go often so I try to keep the cost of ammo within reason. I got a one year membership to the range for $150 and shoot free during the week, 1/2 price on weekends. I'm retired so I pretty much only shoot during the week, much less traffic in there too. I'm love'n both guns, very fun to shoot.

I tried the shield and never liked the feel of it in my hands ..

Picked up a 40c and fell in love !!

Compact pistols are generally harder to shoot, especially as you go up in power. Practice helps.

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