Posted: 7/24/2005 7:55:18 AM EDT
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I am having accuracy trouble with my G-27. The rounds keep hitting to the left of my point of aim. I have been trying to change my technique, but it appears I keep ‘pushing’ the gun to the left as I squeeze the trigger. Any suggestions? Other data: G-27 with pierce +1 extender. Shooting right handed at 12 yards. |
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Do you use dryfiring as a practice technique? A lot of times this will help you see what the sights are doing while you pull the trigger. If you can keep a good sight picture while pulling the trigger, the shot should go where it belongs. Where in VA are you located? I'm sure we can find a local member that could help you out. |
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Make sure you're using the first segment of your finger (the pad only) on the trigger, press straight back with clean, even pressure and let the shot surprise you. For dry fire practice, try balancing a nickel on the front sight post and keeping it there all the way through the "shot". |
Ditto to what VA-Gunnut said. If you're in NoVA I can give you some help. And I work at a range. |
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Glock triggers are a different animal, to be sure. But once you get used to them, your accuracy should improve. I fired 300 rounds or so before I got the "feel" for the Glock trigger. I'm an old school 1911, single action shooter so I can relate to your dilemma. As previously stated, dry firing is the key to improving your groups, IMO. Keep practicing!!! |
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The best advice on shooting I ever received was in a Pistol Instructor School.......Try and imagine that your front sight is attached to your trigger, and as you pull the trigger try and draw that front sight back through your rear sight without changing your sight picture. Do this both while dry firing and with live ammo, it works |
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When I shoot a Glock, I have found the best technique for me is to wrap a bit more finger around the trigger and shoot it more like a DA trigger, by just "ooching" it off of the sear. Your trigger re-set is also important. If you are going to fire multiple shots, you only need to allow the trigger to return forward enough to reset the sear. Try it dryfire by pulling the trigger and holding it to the rear. With the trigger still held to the rear, work the slide, then slowly release the trigger while maintaining finger contact and you will hear and feel a slight "click"...you can now begin your trigger squeeze again. Remember to "follow through"...that is, to be certain and keep your sights ON the target until AFTER the shot "breaks". Yeah, I know about the effects of recoil, but follow through is one of THE most important parts of the puzzle! The bullet will go where the front sight is pointed at the instant the bullet leaves the barrel...not necessarily where it was pointed before you started your trigger squeeze. Good luck |
I suggest dry firing just as the others have. When you practice dry firing you should pay particular attention to how you are pulling the trigger. If your POI is to the left you may be "milking" the grip, which refers to squeezing the entire grip when pulling the trigger rather than squeezing with only the the trigger finger. Also, check how far you are sticking your finger into the trigger guard. Pulling with the tip of your finger can push the muzzle left. Too much finger can pull it to the right. Anyway, dry firing can help you determine your issues and work through them. You may just need to drift your rear sight to the right, too. |