I know this topic was discussed several times… but techniques change over the time and not everyone is searching through old threads.
I also like the idea reminding basics of proper and effective shooting and bringing this knowledge to new Members. @Todd30 already created few interesting threads and it came to my mind we should discuss trigger control, as the one the most important factors for accurate shots.
There are a lot of good instructional videos, but most of them are focusing on theory, not explaining it in simple words.
This YT video is the most understandable for me and I’d like to share it with you:
Additionally, whoever read @Todd30 thread about shooting with closed eyes may combine these two and try to even feel the trigger more, executing trigger control practice with closed eyes.
You may be surprised how easy shooting is if you train and practice it a little differently…
Good luck !
Lots of good points in the video. He likely talks more in the previous grip video he mentioned about how important a good grip is. Though with really good trigger control you can make very good slow fire shots even with a very poor grip. But putting a good grip and good trigger control together can really cover for any minor deficiencies in one or the other.
One point where some of the recent instruction I have received would disagree with the above video is his advice to pre stage at the wall while extending to the target. I would be leery of starting the trigger pull in a stressful self defense situation before I had decided I needed to take the shot. The adrenaline or a sudden flinch reflex might push my finger right through the wall before I actually wanted to take the shot.
The more recent instruction I have gotten is finger on the trigger as soon as the gun is on the target but don’t start the press until you have decided to fire. Then pull straight through with smoothly increasing pressure until the shot breaks. Release to the reset point and repeat if necessary.
This is a great break down of trigger control and waiting for the re-set as opposed to getting off the trigger completely and then looking for the sweet spot again. The only critique I would offer is the grip placement and canting of the firearm forward to find the optimal master grip, while exercising trigger control. This is synonymous with Glock firearms. With my 1911 and Ruger P-85, the grip placement and hold is a little different than my Glock 22, so one has to be cognoscente of these grip differences and adjust accordingly when feeling the trigger. Great video, I shared it with my shooting circle. Be safe, everyone!
A lot of good stuff in there. First time I’ve seen mention of an air gap. I’m going to start looking for that.
I had some issues with trigger finger placement in the long ago when I was messing around with lasers and put some CT laser grips on one of my 1911s. It was a bulkier grip that I liked at first because it felt good in the hand. But with instructors looking on at one point, I realized that bulk wasn’t letting me get enough finger on my trigger consistently. I put the original, thinner grip panels on and problem solved. His mention of an “air gap” reminded me that I never went back to take a deeper look at the ergonomics of each of my handguns. There are tweaks and adjustments that can me made to get an optimal grip and trigger finger placement.
