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splitarrow · 08-18-2008, 07:18 AM

I have a new found respect for anyone who can shoot a pistol and shoot it accurately. Out of two trips to the range I cant get any kind of good grouping. I thought it was gonna be easy to shoot but it isn't. It takes a whole lot of skill to shoot like Todd Jarret.

**1lowlife** · 08-18-2008, 07:27 AM

Just out of curiosity, what are you shooting?
My XD took some getting used to the trigger.
Always low and to the left at first.
My Sig shoots itself, always a good group.

Good luck..........

splitarrow · 08-18-2008, 08:14 AM

I'm shooting the XD(m). The trigger is way longer than I'm used to on my shotguns. Thinkin bout sending it to Springer to get it worked on. Sometimes I'll shoot spot on but most of the time it's either low or to the left. More practice is all that is gonna help me. Just wish I were old enough to take myself to the range.

plant.one · 08-18-2008, 09:03 AM

take your time, and just practice practice practice whenever you get the chance.

It'll come to you

**agalindo** · 08-18-2008, 09:13 AM

This will help.

splitarrow · 08-18-2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agalindo

This will help.

Thankyou so much for posting that! I've been searching all over here for that I just couldn't find it. Just what does "Too little trigger finger" mean? I think whatever that is, that's what I'm doing wrong.

Joeywhat · 08-18-2008, 10:21 AM

THat means not enough of your finger is on the trigger. The pad of your finger should be on the trigger, not the joint or the very tip.

splitarrow · 08-18-2008, 10:40 AM

O ok thanks for clearing that up for me. Ya I'm pretty sure that is one of many things i'm doing wrong.

Barbarossa · 08-18-2008, 11:39 AM

Hey splitarrow,

I'm in the same boat as you being a shot gunner. My first few trips out really opened my eyes!

Alaskapopo · 08-19-2008, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splitarrow

I have a new found respect for anyone who can shoot a pistol and shoot it accurately. Out of two trips to the range I cant get any kind of good grouping. I thought it was gonna be easy to shoot but it isn't. It takes a whole lot of skill to shoot like Todd Jarret.

Get some training. Without help you will develop bad habits. Check your local range or gun club for some basic pistol classes. I started shooting bullseye. It was my first formal instruction and it taught me great trigger control and then I moved on to the tactical stuff later on when I got hired.
Pat

08-18-2008, 07:18 AM	#1
splitarrow XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 33	A new found respect... I have a new found respect for anyone who can shoot a pistol and shoot it accurately. Out of two trips to the range I cant get any kind of good grouping. I thought it was gonna be easy to shoot but it isn't. It takes a whole lot of skill to shoot like Todd Jarret.

08-18-2008, 07:27 AM	#2
1lowlife XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Great Lone Star State Posts: 2,986	Just out of curiosity, what are you shooting? My XD took some getting used to the trigger. Always low and to the left at first. My Sig shoots itself, always a good group. Good luck.......... __________________ I used to shoot guns. I still shoot guns. But I used to, too. Thank you to Mitch Hedberg..RIP

08-18-2008, 10:21 AM	#7
Joeywhat XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 2,530	THat means not enough of your finger is on the trigger. The pad of your finger should be on the trigger, not the joint or the very tip. __________________ XD45 Compact GLOCK 20 RRA AR 15 - Build in progress Stag AR 15 - Build in progress Mosin Nagant M44

08-18-2008, 11:39 AM	#9
Barbarossa XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 55 Electoral Votes. Posts: 501	Hey splitarrow, I'm in the same boat as you being a shot gunner. My first few trips out really opened my eyes! __________________ Not my choice.

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08-18-2008, 08:14 AM	#3
splitarrow XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 33	I'm shooting the XD(m). The trigger is way longer than I'm used to on my shotguns. Thinkin bout sending it to Springer to get it worked on. Sometimes I'll shoot spot on but most of the time it's either low or to the left. More practice is all that is gonna help me. Just wish I were old enough to take myself to the range.

08-18-2008, 09:03 AM	#4
plant.one XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N42°30.02022, W083°21.52344 MI Posts: 338	take your time, and just practice practice practice whenever you get the chance. It'll come to you

08-18-2008, 10:40 AM	#8
splitarrow XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 33	O ok thanks for clearing that up for me. Ya I'm pretty sure that is one of many things i'm doing wrong.