Why am I consistently shooting left

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With my Sig 220 and this new shield I am consistently grouping to the left. Elevation is fine and decent groups but shoot both guns to the left. I am doing something wrong but not sure what. finger position or what? Or just move the sights?
 
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Could be the sights are off, but more likely you are pulling to the left due to either/or your grip or finger position on the trigger. I’m assuming you are right handed. This is a pretty common occurrence, though even more common is low/left.
When you grip the gun, you should see a pretty straight line between the barrel and your forearm. In other words, your wrist needs to be straight. Typically not enough finger on the trigger can cause left hits. If you are using the tip of your trigger finger, try the pad of the next joint. If this takes you to the right, try something in the middle.
 
Popeye77 said:
With my Sig 220 and this new shield I am consistently grouping to the left. Elevation is fine and decent groups but shoot both guns to the left. I am doing something wrong but not sure what. finger position or what? Or just move the sights?
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Did you try shooting from a rest to check whether it's a matter of sights or trigger control?
 
If you are right handed and shooting a bit to the left. Try taking a half step to the right .. :D:D:D

Sorry just couldn't resist..
Make sure the firearm is empty and practice your dry firing. Best and cheapest practice you can get.
Should be able to drop the hammer ,, or striker,, without the front sight moving.. I think it's best to practice on a plain white wall.

Many many years ago,, dry firing revolver double action was how I learned to shoot double action for bowling pins.
Now I'm not really sure why they even have single action on revolvers.
 
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When I pull a trigger I try to do it with a steady pressure until it breaks. I try not know when it goes off but keep it on target until it fires. I want it to be a surprise when it fires. I will get the snap caps out and practice tonight. Try again tomorrow. One thing noticed about the Shield it is balanced, whereas the Sig is muzzle heavy which apparently I prefer. I am going to change the sights to I dot having shot both now I think I like the I dot on the Sig better.
 
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If you are right handed and shooting a bit to the left. Try taking a half step to the right ..


You laugh but I stepped over to the steel and aimed at the right edge hit em every time.....:D
 
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My last range trip I was shooting to the left with 3 different guns.
The time before that I was dead on with the same guns.
The difference was I tried a different way of gripping based on something I saw on the internet.
I was applying more pressure with my strong hand finger tips which was pulling the gun left.
I also wasn’t mindful of my trigger control.



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seebee62 said:
My last range trip I was shooting to the left with 3 different guns.
The time before that I was dead on with the same guns.
The difference was I tried a different way of gripping based on something I saw on the internet.
I was applying more pressure with my strong hand finger tips which was pulling the gun left.
I also wasn’t mindful of my trigger control.


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Just read this grabbed the gun...Guess what to much finger when I squeeze gun goooooes....you guessed it LEFT. Try it out tomorrow got some rifle loads and new trigger to try out. Thanks to all of you for your input should be able to iron it out. Also printed out a correction chart to reference.
 
I have medium size hands and when shooting my P220 I can't quite reach the trigger like I want to. I have to adapt my grip a bit. No doing so would make it shoot left. I put some slimmer grips on it this week. Yet to try'em out. G'luck.
 
Beauetienne said:
I have medium size hands and when shooting my P220 I can't quite reach the trigger like I want to. I have to adapt my grip a bit. No doing so would make it shoot left. I put some slimmer grips on it this week. Yet to try'em out. G'luck.
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Did the same to mine put the "Slim" grips on it works well
 
More than likely you're pushing as the chart above indicates. Try to consistently squeeze the trigger and you problem may just go away.
Jim
 
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This is the one I have:
 
When dry fire practicing, watch your hands. Most likely, you are twisting the pistol to the left at the last split second before the trigger breaks. You can also do this at the range... Don't even look at the target... Watch what your hands are doing.

This is actually the only time I recommend using a Laser. If you're twisting, the laser will show it... Big Time.

You may need to adjust your entire grip, but you may need to only adjust which part of the pad of your trigger finger you are using. You need to end up achieving a straight rearward press all the way from Take-up to Follow-through.

If you are more toward the finger tip, move to the middle of the pad. If you're already using the middle of the pad, you may need to adjust all the way over to the 1st knuckle joint. Find that Sweet Spot and you'll know it.
 
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