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Buzzcook · October 2, 2012, 01:18 AM

Losing the front sight and too much trigger finger.

I tend to look at the target just as I shoot. That of course takes me away from the front sight. I shoot high when this happens.

I have long fingers it's easy and comfortable to loop my first knuckle over the trigger. Mostly that make me push the gun, sometimes I pull it.

In both cases the reason I make the mistake is lack of concentration.

October 2, 2012, 01:18 AM	#35
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	Losing the front sight and too much trigger finger. I tend to look at the target just as I shoot. That of course takes me away from the front sight. I shoot high when this happens. I have long fingers it's easy and comfortable to loop my first knuckle over the trigger. Mostly that make me push the gun, sometimes I pull it. In both cases the reason I make the mistake is lack of concentration.