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aarondhgraham · May 6, 2010, 04:34 PM

I've read a bit about it,,,
tried some things I've read about,,,
One thing thats seems to work is to not hesitate.

If you just point your finger at something,,,
Chances are it's pointed right at it,,,
For the first few microseconds.

But as you try and hold your finger on target,,,
Your finger wavers away from target.

So, point and pull the trigger quickly,,,
It really does work very well.

Next thing I read that helped,,,
Was to not extend the arm too much,,,
Just raise the arm to a comfortable level and shoot.

Now I'm no Annie Oakley,,,
But I'm getting to where I can snap that first shot into the center of mass.

The more I practice the closer the second and third come to the COM.

But, the thing that helps the most,,,
Is I finally bought a .22 LR equivalent to my carry piece.

I got a Model 34 to go with my Model 36,,,
The cheap .22 LR ammo allows for a lot more practice.

Trigger time is all important to me.

JMHO - YMMV

Aarond

May 6, 2010, 04:34 PM	#4
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	I practice point shooting with my snubbie,,, I've read a bit about it,,, tried some things I've read about,,, One thing thats seems to work is to not hesitate. If you just point your finger at something,,, Chances are it's pointed right at it,,, For the first few microseconds. But as you try and hold your finger on target,,, Your finger wavers away from target. So, point and pull the trigger quickly,,, It really does work very well. Next thing I read that helped,,, Was to not extend the arm too much,,, Just raise the arm to a comfortable level and shoot. Now I'm no Annie Oakley,,, But I'm getting to where I can snap that first shot into the center of mass. The more I practice the closer the second and third come to the COM. But, the thing that helps the most,,, Is I finally bought a .22 LR equivalent to my carry piece. I got a Model 34 to go with my Model 36,,, The cheap .22 LR ammo allows for a lot more practice. Trigger time is all important to me. JMHO - YMMV Aarond __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)