I think I have a problem...

[ZigZagZeke]

Yeah, I'd probably get two at roughly center, both shoulders and a bellybutton...

I was using my Remington R1S Enhanced in .45 ACP. It's magical. Has the best trigger I've ever experienced on a pistol.

 

[FATAL125]

I was using my Remington R1S Enhanced in .45 ACP. It's magical. Has the best trigger I've ever experienced on a pistol.

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That looks magical.

Like an unyielding unicorn in my world...

 

[Joe13]

Absolutely agree.

My 92FS made this very clear. I dont have small hands necessarily, but the fat grip on that thing caused quite a ruckus for me. Hours of drawing, grip changes, finger placement changes, and so on. Just trying to get some amount of muscle memory built up on that gun so I could be halfway proficient.

Once I started into 1911's it was very different, but likewise just as difficult. I do shoot 1911's a little better than my Beretta, but only slightly. I do believe part of that was my natural finger position on the trigger at draw.

Definitely appreciate your comments. Thank you

I was surprised to have the stock grip on my 92fs be large enough to fit my hands that take xxl gloves.

My wife won't even shoot it because of the same reason.

 

[nwslopoke]

Outside of the 1911 comments, you may be saying, you don't shoot double action well. Not that everyone needs a hammer style pistol. I prefer them but carry a striker fire pistol due to all day comfort. Those hammers can get a bit gougey.

 

[Flopsweat]

Also note that a mental issue doesn't necessarily have to be from trauma. It could be something as simple as reinforcement. One day you notice that you can't remember ever shooting a striker fired pistol as well as you usually shoot. The next time you have a mild expectation, which gets reinforced slightly. Eventually you have a strong expectation. I'm not saying that must be what's happening, but it's a possibility. Not that I have any great advice on how to address it... The suggestion of a .22 seems worth a try.

 

[ZigZagZeke]

Also note that a mental issue doesn't necessarily have to be from trauma. It could be something as simple as reinforcement. One day you notice that you can't remember ever shooting a striker fired pistol as well as you usually shoot. The next time you have a mild expectation, which gets reinforced slightly. Eventually you have a strong expectation. I'm not saying that must be what's happening, but it's a possibility. Not that I have any great advice on how to address it... The suggestion of a .22 seems worth a try.

One drill they put us through on Saturday was having someone else load 2 magazines for us with 6 dummy rounds randomly included. Aside from a "tap & rack" drill it was good for showing us whether we were flinching or spanking the trigger. If the gun moved significantly on a dummy round you were doing something wrong.

On that note, during a round of tactical reloads I had an actual "tap & rack" situation. I didn't get the new magazine properly seated and had a jam. Tapping the magazine cleared it and I went on shooting. And aside from that operator error my Remington performed beautifully. Never a jam or misfeed in 250 rounds.

 

[FATAL125]

Outside of the 1911 comments, you may be saying, you don't shoot double action well. Not that everyone needs a hammer style pistol. I prefer them but carry a striker fire pistol due to all day comfort. Those hammers can get a bit gougey.

Yes, I firmly believe this is part of the problem. Just have no idea how to correct it. Shooting SAO hammer guns does show a small improvement, but still very inconsistent.

 

[FATAL125]

Also note that a mental issue doesn't necessarily have to be from trauma. It could be something as simple as reinforcement. One day you notice that you can't remember ever shooting a striker fired pistol as well as you usually shoot. The next time you have a mild expectation, which gets reinforced slightly. Eventually you have a strong expectation. I'm not saying that must be what's happening, but it's a possibility. Not that I have any great advice on how to address it... The suggestion of a .22 seems worth a try.

Completely agree. Hard to break the habit when I'm already anticipating an issue before I start.

Yeah, I'm gonna pursue some training on similar guns in rimfire.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Yes, I firmly believe this is part of the problem. Just have no idea how to correct it. Shooting SAO hammer guns does show a small improvement, but still very inconsistent.

It's your shooting that's inconsistent. You need to master the fundamentals.

 

[Flopsweat]

 

[Ruger Rich]

There are a few internal hammer semi's, Smith EZ comes to mind.
Curious to know if that would make a difference and in which
direction.

 

[FATAL125]

There are a few internal hammer semi's, Smith EZ comes to mind.
Curious to know if that would make a difference and in which
direction.

Yep, I was looking at that last night actually as I was thinking about this more.

Similarly available in revolvers too correct?

 

[.45's and .38's]

I used to shoot my DA/SA sigs so bad that I would go home and google
" what's sigs sight hold"

 

[FATAL125]

I used to shoot my DA/SA sigs so bad that I would go home and google
" what's sigs sight hold"

So what ended up being your solution?

 

[TTSX]

So what ended up being your solution?

Sell the sigs and buy Glocks

 

[.45's and .38's]

I have 4 of each

 

[.45's and .38's]

Can't seem to let this one go

 

[.45's and .38's]

My solution was just learning a different sight hold

 

[nwslopoke]

My solution was just learning a different sight hold

I have a P220, P229, SP2022 and had a P320. All had different holds. At least for me. I think the trick is to get closer to the target.

 

[Flopsweat]

I have a P220, P229, SP2022 and had a P320. All had different holds. At least for me. I think the trick is to get closer to the target.

I have found that to be among my most successful strategies.