First Range Experience

[Bmac4007]

Went to the range for the first time yesterday with my new Glock 23. Had a great time. However, my pattern (hope that's the right term) was down and to the left of the target fairly consistently. Would appreciate any opinions on how I might correct that. Maybe I just need more practice.

 

[WebSnyper]

Went to the range for the first time yesterday with my new Glock 23. Had a great time. However, my pattern (hope that's the right term) was down and to the left of the target fairly consistently. Would appreciate any opinions on how I might correct that. Maybe I just need more practice.

If you are right handed, here is a diagram that can assist:

http://www.ammoman.com/graphics/diagn_right.jpg

 

[Titanium Man]

Interesting diagram.

 

[jdg0724]

I think that you are anticipating the recoil from the firearm. I had that same problem until recently. I bought some snap caps and worked on dry firing and paid attention to the gun after the trigger was pulled to make sure I wasnt pushing the barrel down. After dry firing a hundred times or so, I went back to the range and I was hitting to the point of aim every time. Hope this helps.

 

[Indy Wing Chun]

Great diagram!

 

[youngda9]

Here's another version of it. Print it out as a target

 

[NHT3]

"Group" would be the correct term.. Looking forward to seeing you at the range.

 

[ftwphilly]

Those are awesome. Printer worthy for sure.

 

[canav844]

Down and left from right handed shooters is extremely common with people new to Glocks, get the trigger pull down, a little bit of practice and it'll be right were you want it.

 

[cbseniour]

Use a firm 2 handed grip and squeeze the shot should always be a supprise. Get your sight picture, dont worry too much about a wobble, take a breath let it out and squeeze until it goes bang.
Practice, practice, practice.

 

[Pyriel]

So as a left handed shooter do I just reverse the left and right of the diagram? I've been finding myself shooting high left lately

 

[rugertoter]

Interesting diagram.

I agree, never seen that before. To answer the original post, I am right handed and I find, if I know my sight don't need drifted, that mashing the trigger usually puts my groups to the left.

 

[WebSnyper]

So as a left handed shooter do I just reverse the left and right of the diagram? I've been finding myself shooting high left lately

http://www.ammoman.com/graphics/diagn_left.jpg

 

[WebSnyper]

Here's another version of it. Print it out as a target

Cool, I like this one a bit better than the one I posted.