A surprising day at the range - The Firearms Forum

Sig Willy · 08-19-2012, 08:19 PM

I went shooting today at the range and I did something unusual. Sometimes I'll shoot both my Sigma 9mm and my Sig P250c 40sw. In past trips to the range with both guns my 9mm always shot tighter groups than the 40sw. Not today, I did so well with my 40sw that I wished I brought my camera.

I had groups in the heart, throat and head areas (where I aimed) with only a few flyers but still in the secondary green. This has to be the best day for the 40sw and I think I can do it again.

I've been practicing with dry firing and different holds and I found a good hold by shifting my left hand a little to the right (wrapped around my right hand). The gun was real steady this way and now I'll remember it. Took me long enough to get it right.

As to ammo, it's mostly UMC HPs which I shot today.

gvw3 · 08-19-2012, 08:36 PM

Practice makes perfect. I am still trying to get my Beretta 92 to shoot like I know it can. I still can shot my Ruger Blackhawk 44 mag better.

JLA · 08-19-2012, 08:56 PM

Loosen your elbows for the auto gvw. Guys that do well with revolvers and not well with automatics is usually because they are locking thier elbows to absorb the recoil. RUn that M9 with a little bend in your elbows and im bettn your groups will shrink up.

76Highboy · 08-19-2012, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

Loosen your elbows for the auto gvw. Guys that do well with revolvers and not well with automatics is usually because they are locking thier elbows to absorb the recoil. RUn that M9 with a little bend in your elbows and im bettn your groups will shrink up.

I never lock my elbows with anything that I shoot. I keep them loose and let the gun do the work.

JLA · 08-19-2012, 09:11 PM

Thats the right way Jim. But twisting that elbow in does help recoil with a revolver, and thats why most folks do it.

Sig Willy · 08-19-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

Loosen your elbows for the auto gvw.

I did that already. It's the first thing I learned. I also tried the weaver stance which I find comfortable but it didn't give me a good hand hold. Also it brought the sights closer and they were blocking the target.

By the way, all my shooting were at 25 feet.

EDIT: Forgot to add that I worked on my trigger pull. At first I was pulling it slowly but it was tiring so I just pull my trigger faster but not snapping it. All that took me a while to get it all together. I had my trigger pull down pat but now found a good handhold. It's the way the trigger guard rested on my left hand that made it steady.

I gotta wait til next month to shoot again.

time2shoot · 08-20-2012, 12:02 AM

Sig, you could have missed the target all day long.
Any day at the range is a good day.

Sig Willy · 08-20-2012, 08:59 AM

You're right. It's a blast to go shooting.

08-19-2012, 08:19 PM	#1
Sig Willy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 565	A surprising day at the range I went shooting today at the range and I did something unusual. Sometimes I'll shoot both my Sigma 9mm and my Sig P250c 40sw. In past trips to the range with both guns my 9mm always shot tighter groups than the 40sw. Not today, I did so well with my 40sw that I wished I brought my camera. I had groups in the heart, throat and head areas (where I aimed) with only a few flyers but still in the secondary green. This has to be the best day for the 40sw and I think I can do it again. I've been practicing with dry firing and different holds and I found a good hold by shifting my left hand a little to the right (wrapped around my right hand). The gun was real steady this way and now I'll remember it. Took me long enough to get it right. As to ammo, it's mostly UMC HPs which I shot today. __________________ _________________________ Be alert! We need more lerts! -->

08-19-2012, 08:36 PM	#2
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,273	Re: A surprising day at the range Practice makes perfect. I am still trying to get my Beretta 92 to shoot like I know it can. I still can shot my Ruger Blackhawk 44 mag better. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.

08-19-2012, 08:56 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,310	Re: A surprising day at the range Loosen your elbows for the auto gvw. Guys that do well with revolvers and not well with automatics is usually because they are locking thier elbows to absorb the recoil. RUn that M9 with a little bend in your elbows and im bettn your groups will shrink up. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

08-19-2012, 09:11 PM	#5
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,310	Re: A surprising day at the range Thats the right way Jim. But twisting that elbow in does help recoil with a revolver, and thats why most folks do it. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

08-20-2012, 12:02 AM	#7
time2shoot Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brandon SD Contributor Posts: 2,600	Re: A surprising day at the range Sig, you could have missed the target all day long. Any day at the range is a good day. __________________ I AM A VETERAN MY OATH OF ENLISTMENT HAS NO EXPIRATION DATE!

08-20-2012, 08:59 AM	#8
Sig Willy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 565	Re: A surprising day at the range You're right. It's a blast to go shooting. __________________ _________________________ Be alert! We need more lerts!