I’ve noticed that depending on the day, I will shoot to one side left or right. Mostly I hit the left side of center. As soon as I start to think I need to adjust my grip, I start hitting the other. Probably adjusting my grip unconsciously.
I was so focused on my low-right (being left handed) that I started torquing my right elbow more… ending with shooting mostly of the left side of the center line…
… very similar to @Mayorofwaikiki’s target…
It’s hard to achieve the perfection, so as long as all shots are in red zone from 30 feet… I’m good with it.
The real problem starts, once we try to keep it at longer distance… and those shots deviate more and more…
Same problem, 1911 at 7 yards, 2 magazines as fast as I could shoot for my CCW qualification.
For me, I notice that it’s my finger placement on the trigger that causes it.
I have long fingers, so I have to bend at an awkward angle to keep the trigger in the middle of my finger pad rather than at the knuckle.
Replace your take down lever with a gas pedal…should do the trick.
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I would need to install a wheely bar then.
Nice shooting
Looking good! ![]()
Great shooting @Wen-2024 . ![]()
Why so big difference in accuracy between big and small targets?
Isn’t it common for the bottom target to be trying to move on you while you’re shooting at it?
I don’t know what was the case here.
I would expect such holes pattern when you transition from big to small target or you just shoot faster small target…
That is why asked the question.
The last few replies have gotten me thinking. Has anyone tried to shoot at one of those optical illusion pictures that look like it’s moving?
Large target, slow & intentional.
Lower targets, one shot in each, LRLR, in <2.5 sec.
Target was 15’ away.
Ok. That makes sense. ![]()
Very good shooting.
15-ish feet. 60 rounds
This is another example of the issue mentioned before.
As a left handed shooter I’ve got most of hits on the left from center line.
Same distance, another 150 rounds…
My guess is that it’s not a grip problem… I have to check my hips… I’ve noticed I don’t
have them perfectly squared to the target.
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Would it help to take a half step forward with your left foot? Would that create a body angled to the right some to make up for your left shooting tendency? Not n expert by any means and only asking.
Edit to remove the accidental caps lock touch.
Try standing square to your target with feet shoulder length. Drop your left foot back slightly (but do not let your left foot big toe drop behind you right foot’s heel). Experiment with different “drop back” distances until you find your sweet spot.
I played a little bit with hips. It was a half of the problem.
The other half was my center of gravity not forward enough. Both things together forced me to blade a little to the left. It’s amazing, how a very small detail made a difference.
I didn’t want to move my feet, because I found a sweet spot for them. I just had to bend left knee to square my hips and move chin forward to keep balance.
It works ![]()





