Solution to my Glock shooting left

[Matt78665]

I am a right handed shooter. Both my Glock 22 and 27 shoot left. I have gathered tons of helpful information from this forum. I did find while reading the internet one idea that I had not yet tried. I found the information in the attached link to be very helpful and it improved my accuracy during my range visit yesterday.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_5_13/99034 ... Left_.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If this info is a repost forgive me.

[Matt78665]

Awesome info as well. TY very much.

[FuziDave]

that's exactly the problem i'm having with my LC9.
thanks.

[RPBrown]

To determane if its you or the gun, bench shoot it.

[Texas Dan Mosby]

There's a "sweet spot" on each individuals' trigger finger that provides enough leverage to press the trigger to the rear of the gun with minimal lateral movement. This spot can change with each weapon, as each trigger is unique, and the "right spot" for me, may not be the "right spot" for you.

"Righties", shooting left, are often times not "using enough finger" to provide them with adequate leverage to press the trigger straight to the rear, which results in lateral movement. Shooting right is generally caused by the opposite, ie, using "too much finger".

Glock triggers tend to remind me of pulling a grappling hook down a gravel driveway, and like double action triggers, need a little more "finger" to achieve adequate leverage to operate properly.

Lasers are excellent tools to use for dry fire, and they can help you adjust and trouble shoot your technique. Watch what the laser does as you press the trigger, and it will tell you everything you need to know. Work with your finger placement until you can locate the spot that gives you the most consistent uninterrupted shot break, and then train it during live fire. Your consistency should improve with time.

We are not cyborgs, yet, so movement here and there and flyers are bound to happen. Fortunately defensive accuracy tends to be more forgiving, and the need for "surgical" accuracy as found in bullseye is rarely, if ever, needed.

[JustMe]

I was/am having the same issue--and learned something just this weekend at a class I went to. Yes, I use the 2 thumbs forward--but wasn't really paying that much attention to which thumb was on top. I discovered that if I make SURE I have the right thumb on top--it is better--if I had the left thumb on top--it went left. Don't have a clue WHY it worked--just know that it did!

[Matt78665]

There's a "sweet spot" on each individuals' trigger finger that provides enough leverage to press the trigger to the rear of the gun with minimal lateral movement. This spot can change with each weapon, as each trigger is unique, and the "right spot" for me, may not be the "right spot" for you.

"Righties", shooting left, are often times not "using enough finger" to provide them with adequate leverage to press the trigger straight to the rear, which results in lateral movement. Shooting right is generally caused by the opposite, ie, using "too much finger".

Glock triggers tend to remind me of pulling a grappling hook down a gravel driveway, and like double action triggers, need a little more "finger" to achieve adequate leverage to operate properly.

Lasers are excellent tools to use for dry fire, and they can help you adjust and trouble shoot your technique. Watch what the laser does as you press the trigger, and it will tell you everything you need to know. Work with your finger placement until you can locate the spot that gives you the most consistent uninterrupted shot break, and then train it during live fire. Your consistency should improve with time.

We are not cyborgs, yet, so movement here and there and flyers are bound to happen. Fortunately defensive accuracy tends to be more forgiving, and the need for "surgical" accuracy as found in bullseye is rarely, if ever, needed.

The last paragraph I agree with 100%. However the quest for improvment keeps practice interesting. I try to keep my changes reasonable, repeatable and generally simple. As always, this forum is great!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Scott in Houston]

Do any of you have one of these?

I almost bought one, but wasn't sure if it would be worth the $100. The concept is cool though.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/laserlyte-l ... ridge.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[JeepGuy79]

Look at your grip, where is the gun in the v of your hand? Trigger finger in relation to the trigger? Are you squeezing the trigger cleanly and smooth? Many times people shoot a little high and to the left when they anticipate recoil. Try to take a deep breath, relax, and concentrate on your trigger action more than the sights.

[PeteCamp]

Texas Dan Mosby got it right. "Most" of the time a right hander shooting to the left is due to having the trigger too far out toward the tip of your finger. The trigger must move straight to the rear in a smooth, even manner.

Before the age of the internet, most people went to an expert who could usually diagnose a shooting problem and fix it. Today, most people read on the internet and try to fix it themselves, based on advice from someone who has never seen them shoot. With all due respect to ARFcom, I would never advise changing your grip sight unseen. He even notes that there might be a problem when drawing and having to adjust your grip afterward. That is a recipe for disaster.

Find an expert handgun instructor and ask for help.

[bufford]

Great info, you guys may have just helped me a bunch!!