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I've found that shooting crap can make it splatter...
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HAH! Someone else who also believes you don't actually want to shoot crap. (at least not any that's too close to yourself or others).
More seriously, getting the butt of the gun snugged into your hand may help. When I first got my S&W I had trouble hitting my aimpoint. All the finger position on the trigger advice, anti-flinching practice, dry firing, etc did not help.
What helped was shooting my wife's 3913LS. It fits deeper into the web of my thumb and is more securely held that way. I tried to get my 6906 into the same position and, LO AND BEHOLD, real groups started to happen.
It may be that your dad's revolver fits your hand better/deeper/more securely without you thinking about it. And it may be that your dad automatically sets the gun into his hand at the "normal" place so his groups are accurate and tight.
So, practice dry firing all all that but see if you're holding the weapon correctly and securely as well. It really makes a difference.