Coaching problem shooters - Page 2

Jeff22 · April 10, 2016, 05:01 AM

So a week ago I took a CCW strategies and deployment class from Spartan Tactical Training Group in Illinois. This is basically the same class as their Advanced Tactical Handgun class, except that you shoot from concealment. I used my Glock 19 out of a Bianchi Black Widow holster.

In the class we did lots of fast shooting at close range.

I dropped a bunch of points on the qualification course at the end. My group was good but shifted slightly to the left (I'm a right handed shooter) . I wasn't sure what happened, but I figured it had something to do with trigger control and maybe rushing shots because the time limits were tight.

Yesterday I went shooting at the indoor range and did a bunch of accuracy drills at 50 feet with the Glock 19. My groups were, once again, tight but shifted slightly to the left. I was shooting on IDPA silhouette targets, and they were right on the outer edge of the A zone at 9 o'clock.

Further investigation revealed that the probable cause for my shooting left was finger drag on the frame. Once I figured that out, my group went back to the center.

I'm glad I figured that out because I hate it when my shooting is off and I can't figure out why . . . didn't have this problem a few days ago shooting at training with my issue G22 either.

April 10, 2016, 05:01 AM	#26
Jeff22 Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2004 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 715	diagnosing yourself So a week ago I took a CCW strategies and deployment class from Spartan Tactical Training Group in Illinois. This is basically the same class as their Advanced Tactical Handgun class, except that you shoot from concealment. I used my Glock 19 out of a Bianchi Black Widow holster. In the class we did lots of fast shooting at close range. I dropped a bunch of points on the qualification course at the end. My group was good but shifted slightly to the left (I'm a right handed shooter) . I wasn't sure what happened, but I figured it had something to do with trigger control and maybe rushing shots because the time limits were tight. Yesterday I went shooting at the indoor range and did a bunch of accuracy drills at 50 feet with the Glock 19. My groups were, once again, tight but shifted slightly to the left. I was shooting on IDPA silhouette targets, and they were right on the outer edge of the A zone at 9 o'clock. Further investigation revealed that the probable cause for my shooting left was finger drag on the frame. Once I figured that out, my group went back to the center. I'm glad I figured that out because I hate it when my shooting is off and I can't figure out why . . . didn't have this problem a few days ago shooting at training with my issue G22 either. __________________ You can only learn from experience if you pay attention!