I Hit The Sweet Spot!

rb4browns · March 14, 2007, 11:31 PM

I posted a few weeks back about learning how to shoot straight. I took an hour with an instructor a couple weeks ago, and have been practicing since. Well, today it all clicked. It's hard to describe but I found the *perfect* spot for my Springfield XD9 in my hand. It was great. I ripped off tight little groups like it was my job.

Anywhoo, thanks to all who have given me advice on "shooting straight." I'm not an expert marksman yet but I definitely have taken a step forward!

Shaun · March 14, 2007, 11:57 PM

I have had the frustrating experience of buying a gun not be able to rip out the bull's when you shoot it that first time. But you are right, nothing describes that great feeling of finding that perfect grip/trigger squeeze that produces that one jagged hole.

fattsgalore · March 15, 2007, 12:56 PM

I wish I found the sweet spot with my G23. I've clicked with other guns but my Glock23 kicks my butt like an abusive spouse.

Baba Louie · March 15, 2007, 02:57 PM

Another student of the tight group on paper, eh? Once you do get dialed in up close, you can spread back for distance and/or factor in time/speed. Once you've gotten better at that you go to multiple targets.

It's a never ending journey. Later on you get to factor in aging eyesight along with other aches and pains.

March 14, 2007, 11:31 PM	#1
rb4browns Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 143	I Hit The Sweet Spot! I posted a few weeks back about learning how to shoot straight. I took an hour with an instructor a couple weeks ago, and have been practicing since. Well, today it all clicked. It's hard to describe but I found the perfect spot for my Springfield XD9 in my hand. It was great. I ripped off tight little groups like it was my job. Anywhoo, thanks to all who have given me advice on "shooting straight." I'm not an expert marksman yet but I definitely have taken a step forward!

March 14, 2007, 11:57 PM	#2
Shaun Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2006 Posts: 405	I have had the frustrating experience of buying a gun not be able to rip out the bull's when you shoot it that first time. But you are right, nothing describes that great feeling of finding that perfect grip/trigger squeeze that produces that one jagged hole. __________________ "Go with God. Bag full of guns." Colt Cobra .38 Spl; Smith & Wesson M10 4"; Colt Detective Special; Ruger Security Six 6"; H&K USPc 40S&W; Smith & Wesson 686P 4"; Kimber Eclipse Pro II; Smith & Wesson M29 6.5"; 3-Screw Ruger Super Blackhawk; Glock 17

March 15, 2007, 02:57 PM	#4
Baba Louie Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2001 Posts: 983	Another student of the tight group on paper, eh? Once you do get dialed in up close, you can spread back for distance and/or factor in time/speed. Once you've gotten better at that you go to multiple targets. It's a never ending journey. Later on you get to factor in aging eyesight along with other aches and pains. __________________ We hold these truths to be self evident

March 15, 2007, 12:56 PM	#3
fattsgalore Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2007 Posts: 304	I wish I found the sweet spot with my G23. I've clicked with other guns but my Glock23 kicks my butt like an abusive spouse.