Do'in better with the .40 - The Firearms Forum

Tony Mig · 08-30-2003, 02:05 PM

it's been a slow progression getting back my aim. I do great with the Colt Targetsman .22LR, but I've been having some difficulty with the Beretta 96FS (.40S&W).
Well today I was back to the range, and one of the oldtimers there helped me out with some pointers on the things I was doing wrong....and it was a big help. Turns out I was using the white dots on the sights for my sight picture, by him showing me that those white dots are really for low light shooting, and to use the top of the black on both my sights for the sight picture. I started hitting those steel plates a hell of a lot more after that.
Now I just have to settle down a little more with my trigger squeeze, and anticipating the shot.
I also need to get the trigger lightened up some, no creep but it's a heavy pull.

BTW....I did learn another important lesson today......

Never wear short pants to the range...... between the flies eating my bare legs and the piece of Speer hollow point shapnel that hit my leg, I'll be sporting BDU's for now on.......

inplanotx · 08-30-2003, 05:19 PM

Hey Tony,
A good way to learn trigger control is with a friend and several dummy loads for your weapon. Have the friend load the magazine with several dummies in any order he chooses. Then, as you shoot, you will see exactly what you are doing in anticipation of the shot. My mentor showed me that trick and it really broke me of the habit.

Tony Mig · 09-01-2003, 07:49 AM

inplanotx

Thanks for the advice, I'll have to try it...today if it stops raining long enough.

When I used to shoot years ago, I had the same problem with the Colt Gov. model 1911-A1, but when I shot my .357 Mag Dan Wesson, I didn't have the same problem. I went to shooting single actions because I always did so much better with them, but now I'm getting some formal training tips from expierianced shooters, and even though I have a long ways to go, I find myself doing much better when I remember to do all the things they tell me to do.

ruffitt · 09-02-2003, 07:50 AM

Tony -

A good way to practice your trigger squeeze (along with the blank rounds in the magazine during "live fire" shooting) is to place a penny, dime, or some other coin near the front of the muzzle of your weapon.

If you can dry fire it (or use snap caps) and the coin doesn't fall off you're in good shape. However, if you're like most of us you're gonna have to practice lots to keep the coin to stay put as you dry fire the pistol.

Good luck on your shootin, and "Keep 'em in the ten ring".

Tony Mig · 09-03-2003, 04:03 PM

Thanks Ruffit...one of the old timers at the range told me to do that exact same thing. Since the Beretta has no flat spots on the top of the slide, he said to balance a dime on the rear sight.

Think I'll take the pistol out to the garage tonight, load up some dummy rounds and practice with that......

Thanks for the help guys....

Tony Mig · 09-14-2003, 08:24 PM

Well, I've been practicing my trigger squeeze by dry firing with either a dime, or a .40 calibre round balanced on the top of my Beretta, and it's helped a lot.
Today I did much better shooting the steel plates, I still got a long way to go, but each time I shoot, I'm seeing progress...and that's the important thing.

09-14-2003, 09:27 PM

Someone say 40?

LOL

Thanks for the update Tony Mig!

08-30-2003, 02:05 PM	#1
Tony Mig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Sorprano State Posts: 716	Do'in better with the .40 it's been a slow progression getting back my aim. I do great with the Colt Targetsman .22LR, but I've been having some difficulty with the Beretta 96FS (.40S&W). Well today I was back to the range, and one of the oldtimers there helped me out with some pointers on the things I was doing wrong....and it was a big help. Turns out I was using the white dots on the sights for my sight picture, by him showing me that those white dots are really for low light shooting, and to use the top of the black on both my sights for the sight picture. I started hitting those steel plates a hell of a lot more after that. Now I just have to settle down a little more with my trigger squeeze, and anticipating the shot. I also need to get the trigger lightened up some, no creep but it's a heavy pull. BTW....I did learn another important lesson today...... Never wear short pants to the range...... between the flies eating my bare legs and the piece of Speer hollow point shapnel that hit my leg, I'll be sporting BDU's for now on....... __________________ "I solemnly swear to tell the truth as I know it, the whole truth as I believe it to be, and nothing but what I think you need to know." New Jersey Politician's oath of office O /\ (( -------------v- -->

08-30-2003, 05:19 PM	#2
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Hey Tony, A good way to learn trigger control is with a friend and several dummy loads for your weapon. Have the friend load the magazine with several dummies in any order he chooses. Then, as you shoot, you will see exactly what you are doing in anticipation of the shot. My mentor showed me that trick and it really broke me of the habit. __________________

09-01-2003, 07:49 AM	#3
Tony Mig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Sorprano State Posts: 716	inplanotx Thanks for the advice, I'll have to try it...today if it stops raining long enough. When I used to shoot years ago, I had the same problem with the Colt Gov. model 1911-A1, but when I shot my .357 Mag Dan Wesson, I didn't have the same problem. I went to shooting single actions because I always did so much better with them, but now I'm getting some formal training tips from expierianced shooters, and even though I have a long ways to go, I find myself doing much better when I remember to do all the things they tell me to do. __________________ "I solemnly swear to tell the truth as I know it, the whole truth as I believe it to be, and nothing but what I think you need to know." New Jersey Politician's oath of office O /\ (( -------------v-

09-02-2003, 07:50 AM	#4
ruffitt TFF Admin Staff In Heaven Now Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sparta, MI / Now In Heaven Also Posts: 2,880	Tony - A good way to practice your trigger squeeze (along with the blank rounds in the magazine during "live fire" shooting) is to place a penny, dime, or some other coin near the front of the muzzle of your weapon. If you can dry fire it (or use snap caps) and the coin doesn't fall off you're in good shape. However, if you're like most of us you're gonna have to practice lots to keep the coin to stay put as you dry fire the pistol. Good luck on your shootin, and "Keep 'em in the ten ring". __________________ Any politician who doesn't trust me to own a weapon is not someone worthy of my vote, my respect, ~~ or my tax dollars.

09-03-2003, 04:03 PM	#5
Tony Mig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Sorprano State Posts: 716	Thanks Ruffit...one of the old timers at the range told me to do that exact same thing. Since the Beretta has no flat spots on the top of the slide, he said to balance a dime on the rear sight. Think I'll take the pistol out to the garage tonight, load up some dummy rounds and practice with that...... Thanks for the help guys.... __________________ "I solemnly swear to tell the truth as I know it, the whole truth as I believe it to be, and nothing but what I think you need to know." New Jersey Politician's oath of office O /\ (( -------------v-

09-14-2003, 08:24 PM	#6
Tony Mig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Sorprano State Posts: 716	Well, I've been practicing my trigger squeeze by dry firing with either a dime, or a .40 calibre round balanced on the top of my Beretta, and it's helped a lot. Today I did much better shooting the steel plates, I still got a long way to go, but each time I shoot, I'm seeing progress...and that's the important thing. __________________ "I solemnly swear to tell the truth as I know it, the whole truth as I believe it to be, and nothing but what I think you need to know." New Jersey Politician's oath of office O /\ (( -------------v-

09-14-2003, 09:27 PM	#7
Zigzag2 Adnanced Senior Member Posts: n/a	Someone say 40? LOL Thanks for the update Tony Mig!