New Shield with 250 rounds through it. Shooting just left of center. Is it me, the sites, or ??? Thanks for any tips.
New Shield shooting left.
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Let somebody else shoot it . . .
Triggernosis
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Have you tried adjusting the sights?
Funflyer
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Shooting from a rest on a sturdy table is an easy way to tell the cause.
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Usually, the factory sight adjustment is good to go... USUALLY.
A majority of the time, especially with Single-Stack Subcompacts, shooting left is shooter induced, by (unknowingly) twisting the pistol a fraction of a second before the trigger 'breaks'.
Before messing with the sights, as mentioned above, shooting from a rest (with a muzzle cradle) will usually let you know if it's the gun, or the shooter. Some other ways to tell is to have someone watch your hands as you shoot, or video your hands. Many times, your spotter will be able to actually see your hands move during the trigger press. If you don't have a spotter, you could still video your hands, or you could actually forget about the target for a few rounds and watch your OWN hands during trigger press.
While dry fire practice does help trigger control, your hands do react differently during live fire.
A majority of the time, especially with Single-Stack Subcompacts, shooting left is shooter induced, by (unknowingly) twisting the pistol a fraction of a second before the trigger 'breaks'.
Before messing with the sights, as mentioned above, shooting from a rest (with a muzzle cradle) will usually let you know if it's the gun, or the shooter. Some other ways to tell is to have someone watch your hands as you shoot, or video your hands. Many times, your spotter will be able to actually see your hands move during the trigger press. If you don't have a spotter, you could still video your hands, or you could actually forget about the target for a few rounds and watch your OWN hands during trigger press.
While dry fire practice does help trigger control, your hands do react differently during live fire.
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Do some dry fire practice while watching TV. Helps to build muscle memory. Those laser target sets also work well.
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OP, do you have other handguns (if so how do those handle for you) or is the Shield your first/only gun experience?
And what distances are you using; are you just off center at 5 yds, 7, 10, etc?
And what distances are you using; are you just off center at 5 yds, 7, 10, etc?
My shield shoots left also. I only shoot left with this gun. The sights look centered. I have shot handguns for many years and have tried all sorts of remedies with the trigger finger placement to no avail. It is about 2" left at 7 yards. I just decided to bite the bullet and move the front sight a little when my sight pusher gets here from Ed Jennings. Try all the other remedies first but you can always move the front sight. My hands are probably too large for the narrow grip (even with the handall jr).
I did the same and was me , make sure to hold wrist and arm straight and practice trigger control. Three Dot sights were just a blur so a set of Ameriglo Hackathorne Sights helped me a lot.
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ontargetagain
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Are you consistently grouping to the left? Do you do this with all ammo or do you only shoot one type of ammo?
The shooting chart shown is for 'a one handed right hand shooter' if you shoot two hands the info will be misleading in this image by ScaryWoody.
The rear site has a small amount of travel adjustment once the set screw is loosened but not a lot. Move it (rear sight) to the right to correct or if you have a pusher move the (front sight) to the left.
Karl
The shooting chart shown is for 'a one handed right hand shooter' if you shoot two hands the info will be misleading in this image by ScaryWoody.
The rear site has a small amount of travel adjustment once the set screw is loosened but not a lot. Move it (rear sight) to the right to correct or if you have a pusher move the (front sight) to the left.
Karl
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This is my first hand gun, but have shot for a while now. Just thought it was odd that almost all 100 rounds today were just left. I'll try the above recommendations and see what happens this week. I was using. Winchester 115gr, but purchased Federal 115gr today to try. i also have some 124gr defense ammo to try. Thanks for the advice!
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Creighton,
I had this issue with my midsize M&P, not as bad as yours, but my groups were slightly low and left, very consistent. Sometimes this is slapping the trigger. There is also a lot said about the "dominant eye" and how this effects your aim. I am fairly ambidextrous with a pistol, and when I shoot the same gun left handed the problem completely goes away — my groups are centered. Also if you are by chance closing one eye when you aim, you might try shooting with both eyes open.
I had this issue with my midsize M&P, not as bad as yours, but my groups were slightly low and left, very consistent. Sometimes this is slapping the trigger. There is also a lot said about the "dominant eye" and how this effects your aim. I am fairly ambidextrous with a pistol, and when I shoot the same gun left handed the problem completely goes away — my groups are centered. Also if you are by chance closing one eye when you aim, you might try shooting with both eyes open.
Mine shoots left, but I'm fairly sure it's me. I don't have that issue with other guns, but I think my hand size is an issue with the Shield. It's the thinnest gun I have. I put a Handall Jr. on it and that helped push my shots to the right a little.
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Hackathorn Sights- Makes you focus on the front sight.
post a close up pic of top of slide and front sight.....Mike
If you find that sight movement really is warranted, then consider moving the front a little and also the rear a little. It should help maintain the "cosmetic symmetry."
