shooting to left

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I have noticed that I will shoot left 4"-5" and usually high when shooting a light weight double action gun like a M&P 340. I find this also true shooting light weight harder recoiling autos (kahr pm9). The groups are quite good and point of impact consistent, but not in the right place. Does anyone have an explanation and solution? The sights are fixed, and I'm fairly certain the gun(s) are not to blame . Thanks
 
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The ideal is to press the trigger straight back without changing your grip and moving the gun at the same time. Anything other than this will cause the POI to move. I have students who can't believe they are moving the gun, but become convinced when the hold the gun and I press the trigger. Had one student last month that was pulling off a foot at 5yds, but hit dead center when they held the gun and I pressed the trigger.
 
When a shot lands left on the target for a right-handed person, it means they are squeezing the whole gun instead of just the trigger when firing. Shots very seldom land high, but when they do, it sometimes means the shooter is anticipating the recoil and pull up before a shot.
 
Thanks for the replies, I'm right handed, I shoot fairly often and am relatively proficient with "normal size" handguns : S&W 629, 617, Glock 19, Ruger MKII. Any "small" handgun like M&P 340 or PM9, shoots left 4-5 inches at 30 feet, nice round groups, but left no matter where I place my trigger finger or how carefully I squeeze. Any additional tips are appreciated.
 
The quick fix for this is to move your trigger finger a little further into the trigger guard thus allowing the trigger to go straight back . I shoot a variety of guns and have to adjust the pad of my finger placement for each individual gun. It works for long guns also. My son in law recently inherited a beautiful Winchester 22 with a scope from his grandfather and was initially shooting to the left. His grandfather was a combat vet and experienced shooter so it was unlikely the gun wasn't sighted in properly. When he gave the trigger more finger it hit to point of aim. Also, for small guns it helps to grip the gun with more force than usual and sometimes it helps to use the Ayoob wedge where you place the middle finger of your support hand tight under the trigger guard and then wedge the index finger up against the middle fonger.
 
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Aim it to the right...

I have noticed that I will shoot left 4"-5" and usually high when shooting a light weight double action gun like a M&P 340. I find this also true shooting light weight harder recoiling autos (kahr pm9). The groups are quite good and point of impact consistent, but not in the right place. Does anyone have an explanation and solution? The sights are fixed, and I'm fairly certain the gun(s) are not to blame . Thanks



If you can't correct it with the sights change the ammo, change the grips or the way you hold the gun, or try changing your stance. Some guns will shoot differently so figure out where it hits then aim the sights to a different spot so you can blow the middle of your target out.
 
This analysis chart is intended for a right handed person shooting one handed bulls-eye, but does give an indication of why your groups go where they go. It may help you understand what is causing your groups to not be centered.
B3TargetAnalysisChartCorrectRH.jpg
 
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