EXERCISINGTHE2ND
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Found a curious result today - Shooting my Sigma 40 one handed - first right then left - hit the bulls-eye 9/20 times. I can barely get 3-4 with a two-handed grip.
What gives?
What gives?
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SurgicalShark
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Mechanics and over compensation more than likely. The trigger is a tough pull are you shooting low and to the left?
S&W M&P40, M&P40 PRO, M&P 40C, M&P 22
S&W M&P40, M&P40 PRO, M&P 40C, M&P 22
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EXERCISINGTHE2ND
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Nope - just not as accurate.
I am the one wanting a sticky thread for all the people who complain about accuracy (ie - low left). Would like this permanently posted: http://www.targetshooting.ca/docs/Pistol_Shot_Analysis.pdf
Just find that I hit the bull twice as much with one hand vs two.
I am the one wanting a sticky thread for all the people who complain about accuracy (ie - low left). Would like this permanently posted: http://www.targetshooting.ca/docs/Pistol_Shot_Analysis.pdf
Just find that I hit the bull twice as much with one hand vs two.
I've noticed the same. And it doesn't matter what I'm shooting.
I'm no expert but I think at least two factors are at play - 1) more concentration on the fundamentals since it's a less familiar grip and 2) a stronger grip which may lead to the trigger press not moving the gun as much.
I'm no expert but I think at least two factors are at play - 1) more concentration on the fundamentals since it's a less familiar grip and 2) a stronger grip which may lead to the trigger press not moving the gun as much.
SurgicalShark
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When I had a Sigma40. I had a similar problem, I found that a Pachmayr grip helped improve the control or better feel in hand and believe it or not,
Take a deep breath let it out then fire your round, I found that if I was more relaxed I had more control over the pistol.
Unfortunately as a defensive weapon relaxation is not a luxury we have in the heat of the moment.
Hope your aim improves...
Tar Heel has some valid points ^
S&W M&P40, M&P40 PRO, M&P 40C, M&P 22
Take a deep breath let it out then fire your round, I found that if I was more relaxed I had more control over the pistol.
Unfortunately as a defensive weapon relaxation is not a luxury we have in the heat of the moment.
Hope your aim improves...
Tar Heel has some valid points ^
S&W M&P40, M&P40 PRO, M&P 40C, M&P 22
baerman
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I believe in practice to become a better shooter. sd/hd situations require practiceing closer, ie; 2 to 7 yds.
old west gun fights were close encounters that required top notch gun control. no time for mechanical evaluation or front sight focus. the sight picture under duress should be the same one you practice. muscle memory and your eye/hand coord. will allow you to point and pull, repeat until the threat is eliminated.
snipers aim to shoot, they have an advantage. if my index finger was .40cal, it wouldn't have or need sights.
Ron
old west gun fights were close encounters that required top notch gun control. no time for mechanical evaluation or front sight focus. the sight picture under duress should be the same one you practice. muscle memory and your eye/hand coord. will allow you to point and pull, repeat until the threat is eliminated.
snipers aim to shoot, they have an advantage. if my index finger was .40cal, it wouldn't have or need sights.
Ron
Dave from Pa
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Plain and simple Its possible you can see the front sight better when shooting one handed as it gives you the longest sight radius possible. Sight picture and sight alignment are improved.
LedFowl
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I seem to shoot more accurately 2-handed if I raise the elbow of my weak hand up to gun level.
And I must agree that I see the front sight much more clearly when shooting with only one hand (old man, here).
And I must agree that I see the front sight much more clearly when shooting with only one hand (old man, here).
Chuck1217
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I sincerely believe there are just situations that come up that are weird- and unexplainable. I've been fighting something simiar, with my Ruger I can shoot just was well- 9 out of 10 shots- one-handed or two. My SD? Totally different- I fire a 5-shot group and the first is a flyer, off 2-4" either left or right. the next 3 are dead on, usually almost touching- the fifth is a flyer, 2-4" either left or right, but to the opposite side of the first. Had two instructors watch, no idea what's happening- (one suggested just plain ol concentration) and with my SD I shoot much better two-handed, and the SD has a 1/2" LONGER BARREL, YOU WOULD THINK MORE ACCURATE? eVEN IF MINOR... OOps hit capslock, didn't mean to shout.
Decided it's just some mental block, at least the flyers aren't so bad I'd miss in a SD situation. And in your case, I'd say the weird difference is a blessing. I mean really- knowing a SD situation may REQUIRE one-handed shots, nice to know you're good, isn;t it. Maybe just a concentration thing with you, too, like, you try harder two-handed and it pulls you off?
Sorry, sounds like I'm rambling- the way my brain works sometimes.
Decided it's just some mental block, at least the flyers aren't so bad I'd miss in a SD situation. And in your case, I'd say the weird difference is a blessing. I mean really- knowing a SD situation may REQUIRE one-handed shots, nice to know you're good, isn;t it. Maybe just a concentration thing with you, too, like, you try harder two-handed and it pulls you off?
Sorry, sounds like I'm rambling- the way my brain works sometimes.
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