M&P Shield 9mm - Shoots Low and Left

[JRP2]

I had the same problem with my Shield .40. It was me, not the gun...

I had the exact same issue with my Shield .40 and it was corrected with a simple, 1/2 hour hands on lesson with an instructor at the range I shoot at. For me, it was trigger control. I was anticipating the recoil and jerking the trigger. I am right handed and am venturing a guess you are as well. The instructor had me fire 1 round and keep the trigger depressed, then slowly let the trigger reset just until it clicks keeping pressure on the trigger throughout this process, line up the sights and very, very slowly squeeze the trigger until it fires, you want it to surprise you. If you want to confirm it is a trigger control issue, have someone load one of your magazines with some live rounds and alternate a couple of snap caps in, (so you don't know when the dummy round is chambered). I bet you'll notice that when you pull the trigger while snap cap is chambered, the muzzle will dip slightly down and to the left.

 

[bigdaddyrobb]

For me I adjusted my stance, and how I pull the trigger. Instead of standing straight on at a target, I turn my body to make myself less of a target. I also changed how I use the trigger from 1st crease to mid pad. But that is just me

 

[Elliot45]

I think it is a combination of the smaller grip and the stiffness of the trigger. I noticed this problem the last time I shot my Shield. The other day I was dry firing and noticed that when I tried to shoot with the pad on my index fingers, it pulled the barrel offline. I shoot plenty of guns and my M&P Pro with the Apex FSS trigger kit is one of my favorites and I have no trouble at all with any of them. When I dry fired and fully inserted my index finger through the finger guard and pulled with my finger, I found that the sights stayed on target. I have checked out the Ruger LC9S Pro and love the trigger on it and have considered selling the Shield. However, I am also considering getting the Apex M&P Shield kit as I like the Shield grip and it fits my hand better. I do have large hands so I think that has to do with the position my finger gets in when I'm shooting slow like target shooting and using the pad of my finger. However, if I just point and shoot the Shield quickly I don't have as much trouble. I'm thinking that I'll probably just bite the bullet and get the Apex kit as it worked wonders for my Pro. That might be a consideration for you too. Regards, Jim

 

[WizardWine]

Shooting low and left

Well an old shoulder told me one time; if your shooting low and to the left, just aim high and to the right. Just a little dry humor there. Most all the posts above have your problem solved. I have the same pie chart for target hits and it works pretty well. But if all else fails just shoot high and right.