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MutantGrip2 · 09-28-2007, 01:39 PM

I had some fun this afternoon! I went back to the range and practiced more up close to improve my grouping. I like going to the back of the range due to a rifle-bias, but combat situations would likely be up close. 25 yards would seem a lot less likely. So, I played more from 5-7 yds. My groupings look good, but I still pull to the left.

How prevalent is that "knuckle-ball" bullet behavior with these .45 Tactical pistols/calibres? My consistent left grouping makes me think it's my grip, though. My right is my strong side, but I stand with my left foot forward. My thumbs are locked L over R. If I do it one handed, I face 90 degrees from the target, but haven't consistently practiced that way.

Pics in a bit, but I figured I'd get the ball rolling and see what you guys/gals might say.

MutantGrip2 · 09-29-2007, 11:09 AM

Here's the pix I promised. I still pull to the left, ever so slightly. I went from having a death-grip on the pistol, to a more relaxed follow-through. The muzzle wants to "flop", but it settles down nicely back to the target.

I don't know why, but I can group better with headshots than abdominal shots. I guess there's less incentive to be lazy with the smaller target?

7yds for the head and chest, 25yds for the lower left grouping.

7yds

Don · 09-30-2007, 01:58 PM

Low and left impact is often finger placement on the trigger. You are probably contacting the trigger too near the finger joint. Move more centered on the finger pad and see if that helps. Some describe it as leaving a pencil's width of space between the trigger finger and the right side of the frame.

EJ25 · 09-30-2007, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don

Low and left impact is often finger placement on the trigger. You are probably contacting the trigger too near the finger joint. Move more centered on the finger pad and see if that helps. Some describe it as leaving a pencil's width of space between the trigger finger and the right side of the frame.

good advice for me too. i made a large hole lower-left of the bullseye on most of my targets tonight also. i'll try better trigger finger placement next time.

thanks

**mhillsing23** · 10-01-2007, 05:23 AM

I would vote for finger placement as well. I am new, so I am still working on my grip. I noticed on the range Saturday that when I just grab the gun and grip it without being intentional about placement, the trigger rest behind the first knuckle. With this, I was shooting a little bit left. Going home and practicing dry firing I now have a more proper grip, with a corrected finger placement.

09-28-2007, 01:39 PM	#1
MutantGrip2 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3	My second date with a hot Croatian ;)... I had some fun this afternoon! I went back to the range and practiced more up close to improve my grouping. I like going to the back of the range due to a rifle-bias, but combat situations would likely be up close. 25 yards would seem a lot less likely. So, I played more from 5-7 yds. My groupings look good, but I still pull to the left. How prevalent is that "knuckle-ball" bullet behavior with these .45 Tactical pistols/calibres? My consistent left grouping makes me think it's my grip, though. My right is my strong side, but I stand with my left foot forward. My thumbs are locked L over R. If I do it one handed, I face 90 degrees from the target, but haven't consistently practiced that way. Pics in a bit, but I figured I'd get the ball rolling and see what you guys/gals might say.

09-29-2007, 11:09 AM	#2
MutantGrip2 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3	Pics! Here's the pix I promised. I still pull to the left, ever so slightly. I went from having a death-grip on the pistol, to a more relaxed follow-through. The muzzle wants to "flop", but it settles down nicely back to the target. I don't know why, but I can group better with headshots than abdominal shots. I guess there's less incentive to be lazy with the smaller target? 7yds for the head and chest, 25yds for the lower left grouping. 7yds 7yds

09-30-2007, 01:58 PM	#3
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,187	Low and left impact is often finger placement on the trigger. You are probably contacting the trigger too near the finger joint. Move more centered on the finger pad and see if that helps. Some describe it as leaving a pencil's width of space between the trigger finger and the right side of the frame. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

10-01-2007, 05:23 AM	#5
mhillsing23 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,097	I would vote for finger placement as well. I am new, so I am still working on my grip. I noticed on the range Saturday that when I just grab the gun and grip it without being intentional about placement, the trigger rest behind the first knuckle. With this, I was shooting a little bit left. Going home and practicing dry firing I now have a more proper grip, with a corrected finger placement. __________________ Veritas vos liberabit...

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