Why am I consistently shooting left

[BE Mike]

This is my favorite correction chart.

JUST KIDDING...

This is some other people's favorite chart.
(I thought this one was funny)

No offense intended, but when I started competitive pistol shooting back in about 1971, I was an adherent to the "Wheel of Misfortune". I'm not an advocate of it now. I prefer to focus with a positive bent and that is instead of looking at what I did wrong, to me it is much more effective to focus on the good shots and what I did right. I then reinforce the correct fundamentals. Someone said something like, "The fundamentals of pistol shooting are simple, but difficult to apply!" One other thing that the OP said was that he was shooting a qualification course. That could indeed be that the left shots were shooter induced. One should really take one's time and try to make every shot perfect to really know if the sights need adjusting.

 

[WR Moore]

Since a lot of "helpful" charts have been posted, it's about time someone mentioned all those posted-except those by RobzGuns-are old charts from when handguns were fired by folks standing in a dueling stance and only using one hand. They've got rather limited application for folks using both hands on the gun.

I must say I like the top chart Robzguns posted.

BTW, since I mentioned using both hands on the gun, you are supposed to be using isometric tension while doing that. Push out with the gun hand, pull back with the support hand. Or, at least pull back with the support hand, resist with the gun hand.

 

[Birdgun]

Popeye77, all the advice above will not help. The reason your gun is shooting left is because Sig 220's are known to be liberal Democrats...some more so than others. You need to buy a more moderate pistol.

 

[Popeye77]

...are you using the proper grip?...

...this ain't it...

Have you been going Paparazzi on me. Didn't see you at the range that day you must have hiding in the bushes. What else were you doing in there?

 

[Popeye77]

Some have suggested moving the sights and you certainly can if you wish. But if the problem is your technique (mine has been before) then you have to decide if you want to improve your skills or mask them. If you move the sights and don't improve your skills then potentially every gun you pick up will require the sights be moved to compensate. Only you can decide whats right for you. Since you posted and asked for opinions then mine is a little instruction and solid practice. JMHO.

"You can pull the trigger, squeeze the trigger, press the trigger, jerk the trigger, yank the trigger...just don't move the gun when you do it!"

I agree the technique and the trigger control is the problem. I don't think moving the sights right now is a good idea. Have yet to fire that gun off of a solid bench rest. I would need to bench it with solid rest to check if the gun is off which I doubt.

 

[Popeye77]

Popeye77, all the advice above will not help. The reason your gun is shooting left is because Sig 220's are known to be liberal Democrats...some more so than others. You need to buy a more moderate pistol.

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Yeah but Smith Shield shoots twice as left as the Sig.

 

[Martya]

I found when using 2 hand grip, in addition to the somewhat isometric technique, is to grip 70% (thereabouts) with my left hand around my right hand which grips the firearm. Concentrate pulling the trigger straight back.
If you try to squeeze the trigger while at the same time gripping the gun too much, you will torque the gun. These muscles go together. Thus you must relax the right hand grip (relative to the left hand) so your trigger finger will not cause your hands/forearm muscles to move the way they want.
Try holding a hair brush, extend your arm, tip it forward a little, then squeeze it, watch it move.

 

[amazingflapjack]

Have someone you know that is competent with hand guns shoot it from a rest-don't tell them what you are experiencing.

 

[Popeye77]

No more left wing Shield.
Found the cure too little trigger finger and left hand grip weak. Found the position for straight pull changed grip pressure in my hands also and position. More practice and muscle memory should improve it.

 

[Christopher67]

Hope this helps.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4c7JDXQOB8&t=83s"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4c7JDXQOB8&t=83s[/ame]

 

[Christopher67]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCJ1HLQNflY"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCJ1HLQNflY[/ame]

 

[derek45auto]

fast forward to about 3;30

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBk-X54m_YA[/ame]

 

[derek45auto]

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJrA7wMXuuQ&t=119s[/ame]

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Both of my Shields shot left for me out of the box........So I tapped the front sights a little to the left and now they are dead on. No need for the complicated messes above.

 

[BE Mike]

These grips are not good for all pistols or dare I say it, revolvers. I'm sure that they work well for many plastic full size pistols and these fellows make good use of it. I wonder just how many rapid follow up shots are needed in a real defensive situation? What is the purpose in the non-gaming world of shooting several shots in a second or so? One or two well-placed shot(s) is still king IMHO involving excellent trigger control. Most average guys and gals, who I see at the range, haven't developed basic marksmanship fundamentals and can't hit anything beyond spitting distances. It's kinda like the driving instructor who puts the student driver on the Indy Speedway before they have learned how to keep the vehicle between the ditches on the road. Meanwhile back to "left shooting", if one has developed skills and can actually shoot a group, Mike SC Hunter has the solution. Why else put moveable (adjustable) sights on a gun?

 

[derek45auto]

if you’re cranking the gun to the left as the sear breaks,....yep....you can adjust the sights accordingly

but when you’re skills improve, you’re sights will then become maladjusted

the correct answer is —-align the sights on target and keep them there by pressing the trigger STRAIGHT BACK

get some training....preferably from a USPSA GM level shooter

and dryfire dryfire dryfire dryfire

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[Mike SC Hunter]

if you’re cranking the gun to the left as the sear breaks,....yep....you can adjust the sights accordingly

but when you’re skills improve, you’re sights will then become maladjusted

the correct answer is —-align the sights on target and keep them there by pressing the trigger STRAIGHT BACK

get some training....preferably from a USPSA GM level shooter

and dryfire dryfire dryfire dryfire

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WRONG! That's what sights are adjustable for........For each person's hold and vision.........Why in the heck would I want use Kentucky windage? You are totally off track. Make the gun fit the shooter---Not the shooter fit the gun.

 

[derek45auto]

LOL
I said nothing of kentucky windage

best of luck

and keep practicing

 

[Christopher67]

LOL
I said nothing of kentucky windage

best of luck

LOL! ........

 

[5Wire]

Here's a handy chart.

Thanks! I'm glad you like it!


Here's the lefty version: