Posted: 6/18/2009 2:52:40 PM EDT
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hello to all.
Picked up a glock 22. I'm happy with the way it performs. My problem is after the third mag I start to fatigue. I have come to believe that it's the grip. little background. I'm 41, in very good shape. Have been shooting since 14 years old. Was an MP in the Army. Fired .22, 9mm, 40sw, .45 auto, and 357 pistols. I guess I'm saying this because it's a bit of an embarrassment. thanks for any feedback, naugynilt |
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your rite about handgun skills. I make it to the range maybe every 6 weeks. My group is still good. Only after 50 rounds the front sight will not stop dancing all over the place. Was very frustrated then picked up a 1911 that the problem did not show itself with.
I like the glove idea, and will give it a try. Also this is a standing, square position, right handed grip with left support under right. Right shoulder back at a 45 degree angel. Left foot foreword, toes toward target. Right leg slightly back toes at a 45. Both knees slightly bent. Thanks for the reply's |
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.40 S&W is very torquey and snappy. IMHO, its very harsh compared to 9mm and .45, seeing as how it has BOTH those calibers recoil characterstics in one package.
I would suggest getting yourself a Glock 17 and ditching the 22. I'm 24 and sold my .40's because I too noticed an accellerated fatigue when compared to shooting 9mm and .45. Its just the nature of the cartridge I believe. I could still shoot it fine for a typical range session (150 rounds or so), but I felt a lot more worn down after doing that with .40 than I did with the other calibers. Also... Go on youtube and search for the todd jarrett shooting instruction video. I have found that his grip and stance DRAMATICALLY reduce fatigue, while making the pistol more controllable. Give that a try too. |
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This could also be the two different style triggers from the 1911 and the Glock. After you fire your Glock do you let the trigger fully reset or do you ride it back to the first reset point and pull again. If you are doing a full pull for each round I could see the fatigue.
Some people out there do not know after you pull the trigger on your Glock the first time you can hold the trigger down and ride it back to the click and pull it again without letting the trigger fully reset. |
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.40 S&W is very torquey and snappy. IMHO, its very harsh compared to 9mm and .45, seeing as how it has BOTH those calibers recoil characterstics in one package. I would suggest getting yourself a Glock 17 and ditching the 22. I'm 24 and sold my .40's because I too noticed an accellerated fatigue when compared to shooting 9mm and .45. Its just the nature of the cartridge I believe. I could still shoot it fine for a typical range session (150 rounds or so), but I felt a lot more worn down after doing that with .40 than I did with the other calibers. Also... Go on youtube and search for the todd jarrett shooting instruction video. I have found that his grip and stance DRAMATICALLY reduce fatigue, while making the pistol more controllable. Give that a try too. My hometown Hero! Off to Youtube thanks |
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Go on youtube and search for the todd jarrett shooting instruction video. I have found that his grip and stance DRAMATICALLY reduce fatigue, while making the pistol more controllable. Give that a try too. I was going to suggest a change in stance as well. Sounds like you're using a Weaver type stance. I've found an isosceles type stance is more comfortable for me, especially during longer shooting sessions. It may take some time and dry fire practice to get a different stance to work out for you, but it may be good in the long run. |
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Train...............alot, and the right way. Just like anything, the more you do it, the more you'll get used to it again.
I agree on Iso being a superior hold and stance. I prefer it. It's instinctive, and inherently solid. Keep shooting...................you'll find you get less and less fatigued over the next days and weeks. |
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Go on youtube and search for the todd jarrett shooting instruction video. I have found that his grip and stance DRAMATICALLY reduce fatigue, while making the pistol more controllable. Give that a try too. I was going to suggest a change in stance as well. Sounds like you're using a Weaver type stance. I've found an isosceles type stance is more comfortable for me, especially during longer shooting sessions. It may take some time and dry fire practice to get a different stance to work out for you, but it may be good in the long run. While I am an average handgun shooter (but getting better), I have to +1 the Isosceles stance. I also bring the firearm up to my line of sight, not adjust my head to it...not sure about less fatigue, but I shoot much better. |