Posted: 3/12/2010 4:26:26 PM EDT
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I've been shooting for a little while now and I'm consistent with my rifles and shotguns. In fact, on the trap and skeet range, I'm consistently hitting the clays over 90% of the time. Let's hope that god forbid a bad guy breaks into my place, he doesn't remain stationary. Handguns, however, are a different story. I was hoping that I could find something that worked for me much like I did when I picked up golf, but I've had no success. I'm very inconsistent and I think the shots that are on target are more luck than anything. Can anyone recommend any classes, books, or DVDs to help me learn the proper techniques so that when I practice, I'm practicing the right thing. Thanks in advance for your input.
Dan ETA: I live in Southeast Florida so if there are any instructors that yall recommend, I wouldn't be opposed to getting some professional help. I have a CCW but I'm hesitant to carry because I don't trust my shooting and I'm afraid I'd do more harm than good. |
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A quick way to find out what kind of accuracy a handgun can have, check out HICKOCK45's channel on Youtube. He has a ton of videos, shooting on his own range at gongs from 10 to 230 yards with Glocks.
He has 3 videos about technique too, kinda in the middle of his video list. Good luck. |
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you are better off finding a trainer to observe you. it doesnt mean you have to keep a trainer around for days/weeks, but have him/her observe what you are doing and go from there. you can always go back for checkups and anytime you have issues too.
alot is practice too. but since youre a noob, learning to do the right thing will be better then unlearning what you do wrong once its been ingrained. |
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The first thing I would do is find an instructor and get and get an hour or two of instruction on the fundamentals. Then buy some snap caps and do a ton of dry fire at home. I haven't seen that many books or videos. I do have the Magpul Art of the Dynamic Handgun and it is worth every penny and I recommend buying it.
It is just like anything else. Get professional help to get started and the build on those skills by quality practice. |
| Just like everyone else said, the basic fundamentals are key. Shooting is no different than any other sport. Im sure the first time you went golfing you horrible at it, but as time progressed and you practiced you got better. Its pretty much as simple as that. Learn the basics, and dry fire practice for a few minutes everyday and you should definitely see an improvement. |
| It really is amazing how much dry firing helps. My shooting has drastically improved in the past year, but I have taken thousands of dry shots just focusing on trigger control and sight picture. My goal is to not have the sight move at all when the trigger breaks. This is all done at home and for free. |
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get the DVD its called "Mind over Matter" for pistol shooting. it is offered by the US Army Marksmanship Unit. Very informative for sure. it is available thru the DCM, CMP, I do not have the link but if you google it, you should have no prob finding it
Good luck center 'em up billy boy btw, cheaper than a coach or a shooting instructor |
| good Instruction is not expensive. Basic Pistol can be taken from an NRA certified instructor. or team of instructors, for less than a benjy. You'll learn PROPER stance, grip, breathing, and sight aliignment, but no tactical operator skills. You won't be able to extract wounded children from burning orphanages under enemy fire, but you'll hit a chest sized target at the magical 7m. And enjoy doing the practice. |