Posted: 8/5/2015 3:54:43 PM EDT
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Many times shooters will go out and burn through some ammo and think they are good to go. Are you really? What did you practice? Everything. Good for you, would have been cheaper to have set off some firecrackers, if you just wanted to hear a bang.
This month lets talk about something that's so basic many pass over it, not realizing some of their shooting problems are based there. Grip, that's where good shooting starts. This you can practice in air conditioned comfort, no ammo required. Start with unloaded weapon holstered, get a grip (do not draw the weapon) you are just working on the grip. How many times have you seen someone draw their weapon then adjust their grip? The grip should be perfect before the weapon ever leaves the holster. The holster is holding the weapon firmly for you, so it's very easy to get the correct grip. The grip should be exactly the same every time. Grab it like your life depends on it, because someday it just might. No matter what the sport, if an athlete holds something in their hand, they practice their grip, and when things don't go right they seek out a trainer to correct the problem. The pro's know the trainer will see things that they didn't realize they were doing and get them back on top of their game. Many fine trainers in the state, seek out one if you are not at the level you want to be. Taking a refresher class on the basics just might show some bad habits that have sneaked up on you. As always your thoughts and questions welcome, and questions will be answered. |
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I have a grip I'm comfortable with, but I have issues getting my correct grip coming out of the holster. I also end up with a strong hand death grip coming out of the holster- which I don't like (it tends to make me shoot low/left). You should be able to get the correct (comfortable) grip while weapon is in holster. Not understanding what you mean by not coming out of the holster. What's stopping you from drawing the weapon with the correct grip? Your shooting low left (right handed ?) is a grip problem, you are squeezing the grip as you are pulling the trigger. |
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One teaching method is similar to the way you teach someone to cast a fly rod by using a 4 count. Start slowly and speed will come. Plus you can run it in reverse because your brain can still learn that way.
Sometimes I get a little sloppy on my draw and go back to the 4 count just to settle down and get back in a groove. |