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Bamaxd40 · 04-19-2008, 09:00 PM

I just got my fullsize xd40 bout a month ago and have put about 400 rounds through it. I've been told i am a good shot, My groupings are tight but my shots pull to the left. I was just wondering if anyone can help me with this.

THANK YOU
Paul

tortminder · 04-19-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bamaxd40

I just got my fullsize xd40 bout a month ago and have put about 400 rounds through it. I've been told i am a good shot, My groupings are tight but my shots pull to the left. I was just wondering if anyone can help me with this.

THANK YOU
Paul

Paul;
Have you bench tested the weapon with a sled? Usually if shots are going to the left, it indicates a trigger slap or pull rather than squeeze.

chupacabrachus · 04-19-2008, 09:06 PM

Does anyone have that handy pie-chart printable targets to give the chap? I do know low and to the left = jerking the trigger.

Edit: I'm a little late on that one.

Tripledigitride · 04-19-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tortminder

Paul;
Have you bench tested the weapon with a sled? Usually if shots are going to the left, it indicates a trigger slap or pull rather than squeeze.

Of course, that's assuming you're right handed?

Tripledigitride · 04-19-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chupacabrachus

Does anyone have that handy pie-chart printable targets to give the chap? I do know low and to the left = jerking the trigger.

Edit: I'm a little late on that one.

Here's a link for the type of targets you're talking about.

Rifle & Pistol Targets

They are about half way down the page. One is for left handed shooters, and one is for right handed shooters.

Bamaxd40 · 04-19-2008, 10:46 PM

Thanks a lot. I wasnt expecting such a quick response. I am right handed. I will try the targets and squeeze more than jerk. Thanks again

Tripledigitride · 04-19-2008, 10:59 PM

No problem. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask away.

Reno82 · 04-20-2008, 12:54 AM

Also try putting less finger on the trigger... if it gets worse try more finger on the trigger.
Sometimes to much finger causes you to push left.... also is your off hand strong on the grip.... your trigger hand should be less and the off hand should hold more pressure pushing into the trigger hand. Good Luck... takes about 500 to set up your muscles to get it right.

04-19-2008, 09:00 PM	#1
Bamaxd40 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3	shots pulling to left I just got my fullsize xd40 bout a month ago and have put about 400 rounds through it. I've been told i am a good shot, My groupings are tight but my shots pull to the left. I was just wondering if anyone can help me with this. THANK YOU Paul

04-20-2008, 12:54 AM	#8
Reno82 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,158	Also try putting less finger on the trigger... if it gets worse try more finger on the trigger. Sometimes to much finger causes you to push left.... also is your off hand strong on the grip.... your trigger hand should be less and the off hand should hold more pressure pushing into the trigger hand. Good Luck... takes about 500 to set up your muscles to get it right. __________________ *** XD-45acp Service (Match Gun I changed it to a compact for CCW... did a grip chop on it) Ruger Mark III 22/45 Kimber SS Custom Target II 10mm Walther G22 (FUN GUN) XD-45acp Tactical (Match Gun II; upgraded the bbl from PistolGear) XD-9 Sub-Compact (Home Defense and CCW) DPMS AR-15: 9mm (1/17/08...) RRA CAR A4 Upper 223/5.56---did a lower bulid 6/3/08 and bought completed upper 2/21/08 S&W 642 38 special w/ CT grips (Home Defense & CCW) in order of purchases**

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04-19-2008, 09:06 PM	#3
chupacabrachus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,277	Does anyone have that handy pie-chart printable targets to give the chap? I do know low and to the left = jerking the trigger. Edit: I'm a little late on that one.

04-19-2008, 10:46 PM	#6
Bamaxd40 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3	Thanks a lot. I wasnt expecting such a quick response. I am right handed. I will try the targets and squeeze more than jerk. Thanks again

04-19-2008, 10:59 PM	#7
Tripledigitride XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hendersonville (Nashville) Tennessee Posts: 675	No problem. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask away.