Problem aiming a Glock..

1BadF350 · February 23, 2005, 09:21 AM

I rented a Glock 27 .40 at the range last night to see how it felt. I want to get a model 29 10mm but the range didn't have any for rent so I settled on the 27 since it was the closest in feel. I know the 10mm will recoil harder, though.
I've never shot a Glock before and here's my problem:
Every time I aim at the target the gun automatically turns itself sideways in my hand before I pull the trigger, no matter how firmly I gripped it. I tried shooting left and right handed but it was like the gun had a mind of it's own, instictively turning my hand gangsta style. What can I do to remedy this?

Seriously though I really liked how it felt, it fit my hand pretty good. I can't wait to get my 29 2 weeks from now. For those in the Washington DC area, Atlantic Guns in Silver Spring, MD and Rockville, MD will be hosting a 2 day event they call "Glock Days" on March 3 and 4. Glocks will be at special sale pricing and they will be raffling off a free Glock. I'll post details in the Retail Deals section of the forum.

g_gunter · February 23, 2005, 09:49 AM

I love my Glock. I shoot it better than just about any CCW gun I've ever owned (except 1911). I can't really relate to what you're describing other than when I was initially getting used to the trigger pull and grip angle (grip angle may be contributing to your problem). But once I went through 100 rounds of ammo it all came together for me. Keep working at it and remember that *perfect* practice makes perfect. :-)

All the best,

g_gunter

tanstaafl4y · February 23, 2005, 03:57 PM

I have a 27 and experence some muzzle flip(muzzle up and down/ wrist stays still) but never noticed any "roll". Not knowing your experience leval I'd reccomend finding an experienced shooter to evaluate your grip of the weapon.

For me, I have switched from a military "cup and saucer" grip to using a fist grip with the nonfiring index finger on the front of the triggerguard.

1BadF350 · February 23, 2005, 04:31 PM

I was making a joke guys. Thats why theres a "

" up there.

tanstaafl4y · February 24, 2005, 10:44 AM

(Usually I catch sarcasm...)

Well Inthat case I think you should invest in the Birdman Weapon Systems(BWS) Sights for the Glock. Fobus is introducing a BWS compatable paddle holster in Spring 2004.

Wraith · February 24, 2005, 12:03 PM

Practice practice practice. Try just holding it while unloaded, doing so with your eyes closed in position as well as just holding it by your side. Get a feel for putting the gun in your hand, forget targets or stance. Most of all, stop thinking about the gun turning... if you think it, it will happen. Lastly, loosen your grip. Don’t squeeze the thing like its going to slip out of your hand. Do all this practice with an easy hand.

I guarantee that if you spend 10-20 minutes a day doing this, you'll be cured in a week.

Wraith

sjstill · February 24, 2005, 01:09 PM

Dry fire practice.
High grip.
Dry fire practice.
Put that [support] index finger where it will do some good - in front of your middle finger on your strong hand.
Dry fire practice.
Learn the "Short trigger reset".
Dry fire practice.

Did I leave anything out??

Oh, yeah, Dry fire practice

1BadF350 · February 24, 2005, 02:32 PM

For the second time...it was a joke guys, geez.

Wraith · February 24, 2005, 03:56 PM

Ohh, I thought you meant it shifted in your hand... not tilted your hand.

TrybalRage · February 25, 2005, 08:10 AM

Its OK 1bad, I got it.

My G19 does the same thing sometimes, when I'm done firing I find my hat spun sideways on my head and my flannel shirt completely unbuttoned except for the top one.

Wierd.

salemons · February 27, 2005, 01:33 PM

To fix the side twisting you might try shooting from the prone position on your side.

tanstaafl4y · March 8, 2005, 02:32 PM

I tried the prone shooting idea my self and found that my entire body would move. on tummy first shot, left side second shot, back 3rd shot, right side 4th shot, and back to stomach for the 5th. This really seemed to anger the people at the range because I used 3 firing points...but that was for safety so I didn't knock anyone down. I couldn't hear anyone complain because I left my car in the parking lot with the radio really loud so I could dance between shots.

<--Joke, I drive a truck.

1BadF350 · March 8, 2005, 04:25 PM

ROTFLMFAO

I like to pull my bling-mobile into the range really fast, run inside and see how many rounds I can get off before my rims stop spinning.

February 23, 2005, 09:21 AM	#1
1BadF350 Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2005 Location: Ashburn, VA Posts: 915	Problem aiming a Glock.. I rented a Glock 27 .40 at the range last night to see how it felt. I want to get a model 29 10mm but the range didn't have any for rent so I settled on the 27 since it was the closest in feel. I know the 10mm will recoil harder, though. I've never shot a Glock before and here's my problem: Every time I aim at the target the gun automatically turns itself sideways in my hand before I pull the trigger, no matter how firmly I gripped it. I tried shooting left and right handed but it was like the gun had a mind of it's own, instictively turning my hand gangsta style. What can I do to remedy this? Seriously though I really liked how it felt, it fit my hand pretty good. I can't wait to get my 29 2 weeks from now. For those in the Washington DC area, Atlantic Guns in Silver Spring, MD and Rockville, MD will be hosting a 2 day event they call "Glock Days" on March 3 and 4. Glocks will be at special sale pricing and they will be raffling off a free Glock. I'll post details in the Retail Deals section of the forum. __________________ "I actually don't know what a barrel shroud is, I think it's a shoulder thing that goes up." Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) Author HR:1022, when asked what a barrel shroud is and why it needs to be regulated. Last edited by 1BadF350; February 23, 2005 at 04:30 PM.

February 23, 2005, 03:57 PM	#3
tanstaafl4y Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 136	I have a 27 and experence some muzzle flip(muzzle up and down/ wrist stays still) but never noticed any "roll". Not knowing your experience leval I'd reccomend finding an experienced shooter to evaluate your grip of the weapon. For me, I have switched from a military "cup and saucer" grip to using a fist grip with the nonfiring index finger on the front of the triggerguard. __________________ "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch" -popularized by Sci-Fi author Robert A Heinlein

February 23, 2005, 04:31 PM	#4
1BadF350 Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2005 Location: Ashburn, VA Posts: 915	I was making a joke guys. Thats why theres a " " up there. __________________ "I actually don't know what a barrel shroud is, I think it's a shoulder thing that goes up." Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) Author HR:1022, when asked what a barrel shroud is and why it needs to be regulated.

February 24, 2005, 10:44 AM	#5
tanstaafl4y Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 136	(Usually I catch sarcasm...) Well Inthat case I think you should invest in the Birdman Weapon Systems(BWS) Sights for the Glock. Fobus is introducing a BWS compatable paddle holster in Spring 2004. __________________ "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch" -popularized by Sci-Fi author Robert A Heinlein

February 24, 2005, 12:03 PM	#6
Wraith Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2004 Location: The Free State Posts: 498	Practice practice practice. Try just holding it while unloaded, doing so with your eyes closed in position as well as just holding it by your side. Get a feel for putting the gun in your hand, forget targets or stance. Most of all, stop thinking about the gun turning... if you think it, it will happen. Lastly, loosen your grip. Don’t squeeze the thing like its going to slip out of your hand. Do all this practice with an easy hand. I guarantee that if you spend 10-20 minutes a day doing this, you'll be cured in a week. Wraith __________________ June 23, 2003 GRATZ et al. v. BOLLINGER et al. The day America died. Never Forget 9/11. Cold dead hands...

February 23, 2005, 09:49 AM	#2
g_gunter Member Join Date: November 5, 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 78	I love my Glock. I shoot it better than just about any CCW gun I've ever owned (except 1911). I can't really relate to what you're describing other than when I was initially getting used to the trigger pull and grip angle (grip angle may be contributing to your problem). But once I went through 100 rounds of ammo it all came together for me. Keep working at it and remember that perfect practice makes perfect. :-) All the best, g_gunter

February 24, 2005, 01:09 PM	#7
sjstill Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 2004 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 108	Dry fire practice. High grip. Dry fire practice. Put that [support] index finger where it will do some good - in front of your middle finger on your strong hand. Dry fire practice. Learn the "Short trigger reset". Dry fire practice. Did I leave anything out?? Oh, yeah, Dry fire practice __________________ My name is Steve, and I'm a Glockaholic. The primary target is what we call the thoracic triangle. Shots to this area tend to make people FDGB (“fall down go boom”).

February 24, 2005, 02:32 PM	#8
1BadF350 Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2005 Location: Ashburn, VA Posts: 915	For the second time...it was a joke guys, geez. __________________ "I actually don't know what a barrel shroud is, I think it's a shoulder thing that goes up." Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) Author HR:1022, when asked what a barrel shroud is and why it needs to be regulated.

February 24, 2005, 03:56 PM	#9
Wraith Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2004 Location: The Free State Posts: 498	Ohh, I thought you meant it shifted in your hand... not tilted your hand. __________________ June 23, 2003 GRATZ et al. v. BOLLINGER et al. The day America died. Never Forget 9/11. Cold dead hands...

February 25, 2005, 08:10 AM	#10
TrybalRage Junior Member Join Date: February 16, 2005 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 5	Its OK 1bad, I got it. My G19 does the same thing sometimes, when I'm done firing I find my hat spun sideways on my head and my flannel shirt completely unbuttoned except for the top one. Wierd.

February 27, 2005, 01:33 PM	#11
salemons Junior Member Join Date: July 22, 2004 Location: NorthWest Indiana Posts: 2	To fix the side twisting you might try shooting from the prone position on your side.

March 8, 2005, 02:32 PM	#12
tanstaafl4y Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 136	I tried the prone shooting idea my self and found that my entire body would move. on tummy first shot, left side second shot, back 3rd shot, right side 4th shot, and back to stomach for the 5th. This really seemed to anger the people at the range because I used 3 firing points...but that was for safety so I didn't knock anyone down. I couldn't hear anyone complain because I left my car in the parking lot with the radio really loud so I could dance between shots. <--Joke, I drive a truck. __________________ "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch" -popularized by Sci-Fi author Robert A Heinlein

March 8, 2005, 04:25 PM	#13
1BadF350 Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2005 Location: Ashburn, VA Posts: 915	ROTFLMFAO I like to pull my bling-mobile into the range really fast, run inside and see how many rounds I can get off before my rims stop spinning. __________________ "I actually don't know what a barrel shroud is, I think it's a shoulder thing that goes up." Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) Author HR:1022, when asked what a barrel shroud is and why it needs to be regulated.

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