The Firing Pin (Gun thread)

Danno · 10-18-2013, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Took my wife to the range today and managed the ever so difficult muzzle flash picture with an iPhone.

She is shooting my HK45T

Awesome dude, I went to the range and had a really tight grouping, but slightly left of center.

It wasn't until later I discovered I was placing the trigger in the crease of my index finger instead of just above the crease. I forgot what he told me the term was but I did have a nice grouping though, especially for a noobie.

TheOak · 10-18-2013, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Awesome dude, I went to the range and had a really tight grouping, but slightly left of center.

It wasn't until later I discovered I was placing the trigger in the crease of my index finger instead of just above the crease. I forgot what he told me the term was but I did have a nice grouping though, especially for a noobie.

****provided your pistol shoots a zero.
Left and down has a lot to do with you squeezing your entire hand instead of trigger finger at the second knuckle.

Hold your empty pistol after clearing it and slightly squeeze and notice which direction the muzzle moves.

My wife is left/lower left also. Nerves also has a lot to do with it.

What are you shooting? Revolver? Semi-auto ? Single or double action?

This may help with your trigger squeeze.

Srgt. Hulka · 10-21-2013, 01:36 PM

I've shot quite a few targets, but I have never noticed these until now:

A picture of your target Danno.
LMAO...Dirty Bird Targets.

dam1953 · 10-21-2013, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Awesome dude, I went to the range and had a really tight grouping, but slightly left of center.

It wasn't until later I discovered I was placing the trigger in the crease of my index finger instead of just above the crease. I forgot what he told me the term was but I did have a nice grouping though, especially for a noobie.

Danno, I noticed that that you are shooting silhouettes in the horizontal position. Are you planning on shooting someone in their sleep?

Danno · 10-21-2013, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by dam1953

Danno, I noticed that that you are shooting silhouettes in the horizontal position. Are you planning on shooting someone in their sleep?

LOL, The picture is sideways. The target was upright.

I'm technochallenged at times.

Or just think of it as a really really fat guy!

TheOak · 10-23-2013, 11:10 AM

After looking at your target, I sort of envisioned you as using the"Super-Modified Gangsta" grip.

How To Shoot Gangsta Style - YouTube

dam1953 · 10-23-2013, 03:38 PM

And again....with a bit more science...

Mythbusters go gansta - YouTube

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TheOak · 10-30-2013, 09:53 PM

WhoDat!656 · 11-17-2013, 11:04 AM

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10-18-2013, 08:42 PM	#101
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: The Firing Pin (Gun thread) Originally Posted by TheOak Took my wife to the range today and managed the ever so difficult muzzle flash picture with an iPhone. She is shooting my HK45T Awesome dude, I went to the range and had a really tight grouping, but slightly left of center. It wasn't until later I discovered I was placing the trigger in the crease of my index finger instead of just above the crease. I forgot what he told me the term was but I did have a nice grouping though, especially for a noobie. Attached Thumbnails

10-18-2013, 09:37 PM	#102
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: The Firing Pin (Gun thread) Originally Posted by Danno Awesome dude, I went to the range and had a really tight grouping, but slightly left of center. It wasn't until later I discovered I was placing the trigger in the crease of my index finger instead of just above the crease. I forgot what he told me the term was but I did have a nice grouping though, especially for a noobie. ****provided your pistol shoots a zero. Left and down has a lot to do with you squeezing your entire hand instead of trigger finger at the second knuckle. Hold your empty pistol after clearing it and slightly squeeze and notice which direction the muzzle moves. My wife is left/lower left also. Nerves also has a lot to do with it. What are you shooting? Revolver? Semi-auto ? Single or double action? This may help with your trigger squeeze.

10-21-2013, 01:36 PM	#103
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Re: The Firing Pin (Gun thread) I've shot quite a few targets, but I have never noticed these until now: A picture of your target Danno. LMAO...Dirty Bird Targets.

10-21-2013, 02:10 PM	#104
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: The Firing Pin (Gun thread) Originally Posted by Danno Awesome dude, I went to the range and had a really tight grouping, but slightly left of center. It wasn't until later I discovered I was placing the trigger in the crease of my index finger instead of just above the crease. I forgot what he told me the term was but I did have a nice grouping though, especially for a noobie. Danno, I noticed that that you are shooting silhouettes in the horizontal position. Are you planning on shooting someone in their sleep?

10-21-2013, 04:13 PM	#105
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: The Firing Pin (Gun thread) Originally Posted by dam1953 Danno, I noticed that that you are shooting silhouettes in the horizontal position. Are you planning on shooting someone in their sleep? LOL, The picture is sideways. The target was upright. I'm technochallenged at times. Or just think of it as a really really fat guy!

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