My Sigma Again

[Dennis Texas]

At last I had just got the .40 and was looking for help on even hitting the target. After another 50 rounds and a couple of cleanings I was able to get a little bit closer to the center of the target (10 ring)and what I mean by that is I have to aim about 3 inches right of center at the top outer ring. I'm going to put a couple of hundred more rounds through it but could this be a problem with the gun and do I and the gun just need more breaking in?

 

[Dennis Texas]

At last I had just got the .40 and was looking for help on even hitting the target. After another 50 rounds and a couple of cleanings I was able to get a little bit closer to the center of the target (10 ring)and what I mean by that is I have to aim about 3 inches right of center at the top outer ring. I'm going to put a couple of hundred more rounds through it but could this be a problem with the gun and do I and the gun just need more breaking in?

 

[Dennis Texas]

PS I was at 6feet!

 

[leejack]

Just a guess, but-

It sounds like you're pulling the gun (down and to the left) as you squeeze the trigger. Are you shooting with your right hand?

If you search, you can find a chart that shows what you are doing wrong. I think it will get better by working on technique.

Practice, practice, practice!

Best of luck!

 

[dwhite53]

+1 what leejack said. Had the same issue with mine and finally corrected over time.

Watch the trigger pull.

All the Best,
D. White

 

[growr]

I have the chart that leejack is referring to, however I cannot seem to get it posted as an attachment on her. You can email me ([email protected]) and I will be happy to send it to you.
Randy

 

[hardcase]

Dennis, you're having the same problem that I had and it took me a while to overcome it. What worked for me was concentrating very hard on pulling the trigger straight back with the pad of my finger (not the knuckle). My goal was to keep the sights on the target and pull slowly.

As I got used to the fairly heavy trigger, I could start pulling a little faster. I know that part of my problem was that virtually all of my handgun experience was in the Navy when we used M1911s. The Sigma might as well be as different from that old service pistol as it is from a revolver.

 

[clint_lnl]

this is a web site for targets and down about 1/2 way they have targets that show you what your doing wrong for right and other for left handed shooters.and there free to download and copy.

targets

 

[cb900f]

Your problem is typical. Two things are going on.
1. You are unconsciously trying to anticipate the recoil of the shot. This common since the 40 S&W has a snappy recoil. This is causing you to pull the gun down and to the left if you are right handed.
2. The heavy and gritty trigger pull of the Sigma exacerbates problem #1.
The fix is to set at home and dry fire concentrating on trigger control and sight picture. Forget about everything else. Do it til your finger gets sore, take a break and do it some more. An added bonus is that the more dry firing you do the better that heavy gritty trigger will get.

 

[scottaschultz]

Originally posted by cb900f:
2. The heavy and gritty trigger pull of the Sigma exacerbates problem #1.
The fix is to set at home and dry fire concentrating on trigger control and sight picture. An added bonus is that the more dry firing you do the better that heavy gritty trigger will get.

While the dry firing may certainly help your technique, there is no reason to suffer with a gritty trigger. If you look at the back page of your owners manual, you will see the contact information for LSG Manufacturing, the S&W warranty repair center. The two key words (actually 4 if you are picky) are S&W and warranty. Forget about any of the "shadetree" trigger fixes you may see here and on other forums and send your gun to LSG (after calling them first!) He will fix it for FREE and pay for shipping both ways! And did I mention that it was FREE!!

Scott

 

[Dennis Texas]

WOW thanks for all the info! I was able to get a pattern (Low as it was) started of a group about 3 inches low of center and just off to the left now. Had a friend with me who after 4 rounds put a group on center all within an inch of center (low). I just shook my head but then after he watched and coached is when I was able to group the them better as stated above. I need more pratice as all of you have pointed out and I will look at that chart as I really like the gun and want to be able to shoot it straight.

 

[dwhite53]

A few more boxes of ammo and you'll have this corrected. Once you do you will love your Sigma!

I can shoot my Ruger Security-Six revolver much better now in double action since mastering the Sigma trigger. You'll probably never experience another bad trigger on a gun again.

All the Best,
D. White

 

[Jim H]

Like dwhite53 said, shooting your Sigma and shooting a double-action revolver seem to be made for each other.

Soon you may find you only want DAO autos and revolvers. Then, your journey to the Dark Side will be complete. Muahahaha