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1/31/2007 9:15:50 PM EDT
know I am trying to figure out what is going on with this gun I cant hit anything. Is there a trick on how to shoot this piece. I have never experanced this with my 1911
Any input would help thanks
1/31/2007 9:17:57 PM EDT
[#1]
are you a new Glock shooter?
Some folks have a little bit of difficulty transitioning from conventional triggers to Glock triggers.
Otherwise it's a matter of practice, practice, practice
1/31/2007 9:32:12 PM EDT
[#2]
Yes just bought it the other day. There is a conciderable different in the frames from glock to the 1911's. I think
1/31/2007 10:29:32 PM EDT
[#3]
I suggest that you aim it at paper with the sights and pull the trigger.  Seriously, it's a handgun.  I'm not trying to be an asshole or anything but I'm calling it like it is.  It's not like the barrel is on the bottom of the gun and you are required to shoot it from between your legs.  You aim at your target, preload the trigger up to the break and then follow through the rest of the way.  I had never shot a glock until a couple weeks ago and in one range session I was grouping 5-6" at 25 yards after going without shooting anything for 3-4 months.

Try dry fire exercises at home until you are comfortable with the trigger and have the muscle memory to line the sights up naturally.  If all else fails, I'll buy it from you for $50
2/1/2007 6:11:21 AM EDT
[#4]
Can you tell us were on the target you are hitting. Are you hitting high and left or low and right? Someone posted here a while ago a breakdown of what each area on the target means. Some mean you need more finger on the trigger and some less. More info from you would help us out.
2/1/2007 6:20:41 AM EDT
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2/1/2007 7:33:55 AM EDT
[#6]

twonami,
    Thank you. That was exactly what I was talking about.
2/1/2007 7:39:18 AM EDT
[#7]
"Stage" the trigger for the first pull.  (Take up the slack until you feel resistance, acquire sight picture, squeeze trigger.)  Hold trigger back and ease it out until you feel the "click" of the trigger reset for second and subsequent shots.  Shoot second and subsequent shots from trigger reset position.

Dryfire.
2/1/2007 7:49:44 AM EDT
[#8]
Its the loose nut behind the trigger, get that taken care of and it'll shoot fine .


J/K  the trigger staging advice is spot on, shooting a Glock should feel more like clicking a button than pulling a trigger.
2/1/2007 8:09:25 AM EDT
[#9]

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2/1/2007 10:02:20 AM EDT
[#10]
Consider taking a lesson from a professional.  Sounds like you may need work on your grip and trigger control.
2/1/2007 10:42:56 AM EDT
[#11]
Well with my XD and 1911 I dont have this problem
2/1/2007 11:44:12 AM EDT
[#12]

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Well with my XD and 1911 I dont have this problem


So why didn't you try shooting the Glock before you bought it?  Seriously, the trigger on a glock is not that hard to master and the sights on it are just like sights on every other handgun pretty much.

If I didn't know any better, I'd be half tempted to call or

You offer no personal criticism and make it sound like somehow it's completely the gun's fault.  All that I can say is if you are sincere and actually want to shoot the thing better, you either need to seriously review what you're doing as a shooter or seek professional instruction with your shooting technique.  You obviously don't actually care about anyone's good advice here and instead want to spout on about how other guns that shoot very similarly to a glock don't give you this problem.  Give me a break.
2/1/2007 12:55:14 PM EDT
[#13]
I dont know any gun shop that will let you test fire before you buy. Not to mention I just moved to a new state.
2/1/2007 12:58:17 PM EDT
[#14]

Quoted:
I dont know any gun shop that will let you test fire before you buy. Not to mention I just moved to a new state.


Most indoor ranges offer rentals. You can try one before you buy.
2/1/2007 4:16:58 PM EDT
[#15]

Quoted:
Consider taking a lesson from a professional.  Sounds like you may need work on your grip and trigger control.


Good advice right here!!
2/1/2007 4:54:06 PM EDT
[#16]
Drop the mag, make sure the camber is empty.






Then dry fire that baby until your trigger finger falls off or the trigger become second nature.  Dry firing will NOT hurt a glock.
2/1/2007 5:13:46 PM EDT
[#17]
It takes a while. Glock shooters will often do the same thing when starting to shoot 1911s. It's just different. Shoot a 100 rounds or so and you will get it.
2/1/2007 6:05:43 PM EDT
[#18]
I have a problem too, I want another one!!!  
2/2/2007 10:29:00 AM EDT
[#19]

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2/2/2007 10:30:28 AM EDT
[#20]
I think the most common problem with Glocks is shooting high due to the grip angle if they have been shooting 1911's
2/3/2007 4:26:14 PM EDT
[#21]
Its you, plain and simple. Learn to accept that, lose the attitude and begin to work on your own skills and you will find that your Glock shoots as well as any other handgun.