Hello newbie dont kill me

[drvoodoo]

I am a Amateur shooter trying too kill the center of the stupid paper circle .I have questions on what rmr there are some c more on eBay for 250.00 but I believe there is no plate available for my new ported model .

I like the triangle the trijicon has I will be at max 25 Ft .I have terrible trouble shooting combat stance both eyes open .im right handed shooter left eye dominate what would you recommend for me thank you

Ps I was given by. Friend a junk 75.00 +knockoff NC star ? I did great but the dot was all out of shape and you have too remove too adjust.

Well that's it thanks

 

[rwsmith]

Well, hello......

I am a Amateur shooter trying too kill the center of the stupid paper circle .I have questions on what rmr there are some c more on eBay for 250.00 but I believe there is no plate available for my new ported model .

I like the triangle the trijicon has I will be at max 25 Ft .I have terrible trouble shooting combat stance both eyes open .im right handed shooter left eye dominate what would you recommend for me thank you

Ps I was given by. Friend a junk 75.00 +knockoff NC star ? I did great but the dot was all out of shape and you have too remove too adjust.

Well that's it thanks

Well hello and a Hound Dawg Howdy from SC. Welcome to the forum.

We need to clear up a few things. What model gun are you using?
I'm not good on what different sights are best but often the shooter needs improvement in technique more so than a new sights. If you aren't good in combat stance, there are others that my work better for you. Try the Weaver and Iscosceles. You can practice this dry firing at home.

I'm left eye dominant and right handed and it is a complication, but I just got used to it. With training you can adapt to a different eye being dominant, but you have to decide which way you are going to go or you will get you confused and inconsistent.

 

[OKFC05]

I'm afraid I also have to recommend learning to shoot what you have before trying to buy an optic solution. Being cross eye dominant is no big deal in pistol shooting, and I speak from personal experience of having the same problem. Long guns are much more difficult.

If you are trying to learn by shooting at a tiny spot with a service gun, you have probably developed "anticipation" and need work on trigger control, so you don't move the gun right before the shot.

A good instructor will save you a lot of practice ammo by helping you learn the fundamentals and correct errors in technique. After you learn to shoot iron sights, if you still want an optic sight, go ahead, but I'll warn you now, it is a learning curve to use them also.

 

[Inusuit]

Look for an NRA Basic Pistol Class in your area. They are not very expensive, certainly cheaper than optic sights. The class will teach you the fundamentals of handgun shooting - aiming, grip, stance, trigger control, breath control, and follow through. I'm a certified NRA instructor. We teach people who have never fired a gun prior to the class. By the end, most are shooting decent groups at 21 feet with service handguns.

Other posters are correct that learning proper techniques are more important than accessorizing your pistol. Without the proper technique, other sights won't help you.

 

[MSG Glenn]

I also recommend a good shooting class, preferably an NRA class. You can check with a gun store in your area to find who gives the class, where & when.

You can also come back to Smith & Wesson Forum & find out if any of us know about the worth of a class that you find.

There are many videos on YouTube that give ideas on grip & other important things you need to know in order to at least shoot a good score. Some of them are even good, lol.

If you can find a shooting partner that knows what he's doing you might be able to get a head start. See how he shoots & if he consistently gets a good score ask him for advice.

Gun stores with a range can be a good asset. They'll want you to be able to shoot good so you don't give up guns & shooting & halt any hope of you becoming a customer.

While you're learning how to shoot well you might as well find out if that class will also certify you for a concealed carry license/permit.

Good luck!

 

[ca survivor]

pssss is not the gun or sights, it's you.

 

[mbliss57]

Welcome to the forum. It's always helpful but in your case not necessary to show a pic of what you are shooting. l also I agree with many that a basic NRA pistol course will work wonders for your accuracy no matter what kind of sights / gun you have. Aside from that you can find good videos online that will help with technique. Once you are shooting consistent groups over the course of several range trips then you should decide if new optics or sights are in order. Unless you have very bad eyes and cannot see the target with iron sights I recommend you learn with them 1st.

 

[Krell1]

I've seen some right handed bullseye shooters who tape over the left lens of their shooting glasses. That way you can keep both eyes open but only use your right eye. I actually tried this and it drove me crazy. I took the tape off during my first attempt. I'm right eye dominant anyway so makes no difference to me. Sufficient practice may help and you'll find yourself "losing" the sights while doing so.