Shooting low what should I do?

[fjdwheat]

I have been shooting for about a year now and I am frustrated with my shots . I have a 9mm XDm and a 9mm SC (shooting better with the XDm). My problem is that I am shooting low all the time. I do not think I am anticipating the shot I am really trying to let the shot suprise me. The target that says what you are doing based on the area that you are shooting says I am breaking my wrist, I do not really understand what that means.

I have tried to hold the gun tighter and stiffer so I do not break my wrist, but holding it to tight I start to shake a little, I am not shooting low but I have to get real tight grip that is uncomfortable to shoot and I fatigue to quickly and start to shake a lot. There has to be something else I can do strength is not a problem it has to be a form issue. I am not doing something right.

I am easily shooting inside a paper plate at 50ft but low. Groupings are usually desent (a stray once in a while).

Need a little help, suggestions.

[Jarhead1987]

Sight Alignment or you are anticipating the recoil.

Get some snap caps or training rounds and mix them up in your mag. It works best if someone else loads your mag for you.

If the gun dips down especially when you hit a training round, you are anticipating. If that is the case, you should start performing a lot of dry firing to cure that.

It is common for your hand to start shaking after a few seconds. When that happens, just relax, take a few breathes and shake out your hands.

Keep training. You will get better.

[Ocadmirer]

aim higher?

[dondavis3]

Here's some excellent advice from a good shooter :

+1 Steve M1911A1
Senior Member

"I recently read something that immediately made me say, "Yes! Of course."
The thesis was that your trigger technique is much more important than your sighting technique. Your eyes will "automatically" take care of the sighting process, but you have to train your body, hands, and trigger finger to properly press (not "squeeze") the trigger. "Sighting errors" are almost always due to faulty trigger control!
The trigger of any gun—rifle, pistol, or shotgun—should be pressed straight back. Any sideways, upwards, or downwards pressure will cause an inaccurate shot. Further, the press should be smooth, not jerky or intentionally quick.
Work on your trigger press. Your eyes will take care of themselves."

I fully agree with this point of view.



Take a look at "wheel" image toward the bottom of this page. Finger placement is the key, but also how you stroke the trigger.

Accuracy Hints

I hope this helps

[ericc40]

Originally Posted by dondavis3

Here's some excellent advice from a good shooter :

+1 Steve M1911A1
Senior Member

"I recently read something that immediately made me say, "Yes! Of course."
The thesis was that your trigger technique is much more important than your sighting technique. Your eyes will "automatically" take care of the sighting process, but you have to train your body, hands, and trigger finger to properly press (not "squeeze") the trigger. "Sighting errors" are almost always due to faulty trigger control!
The trigger of any gun—rifle, pistol, or shotgun—should be pressed straight back. Any sideways, upwards, or downwards pressure will cause an inaccurate shot. Further, the press should be smooth, not jerky or intentionally quick.
Work on your trigger press. Your eyes will take care of themselves."

I fully agree with this point of view.



Take a look at "wheel" image toward the bottom of this page. Finger placement is the key, but also how you stroke the trigger.

Accuracy Hints

I hope this helps

good info!!!

[dondavis3]

Thank you.

Yes it is - I got it from several people and places.

They did well.

[Joeywhat]

You're flinching. Lots of shooting with dummy rounds mixed in will fix it.

[zmmnm3]

Once you make sure you are doing all you can SA may be able to help. I bought a XDm9 and it was shooting about 15 inches high. After I confirmed from a rest that it was not me I sent it to SA and they replaced the rear sight and it now shoots 6 O'Clock hold at 25 yards.

FYI

[rexracer]

I've found that the best way to confirm that it's you, and not the gun, is to hand it to a known good shooter and let them take a few shots. If they're on target, you know it's you. If they're shooting consistantly low, it may be a sight problem. All shots on a paper plate is not bad shooting at 50 feet.

[digitalexplr]

Also ensure you are not using too much or too little trigger finger. Your trigger should hit mid way between your finger tip and first joint.