Browning BDM

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Edsal17

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Here goes.
I must say that I haven't been shooting long, and most of my shooting has been done on rented Berretas. I'm not a great shot by any means, but I found that when I aim at the general vicinity of the target I usually hit it. Recently to "cut down on rental costs":rolleyes: I purchased a Browning BDM, because I just fell in love with the way it felt in my hands. Anyway, I made a trip to the range last night and I couldn't hit the target to save my life, and when I did I was barely hitting the bottom of it. Now the BDM has an adjustable rear site which I know can be adjusted left to right, but since I don't have a torque screwdriver I can't find out if it adjusts up and down as well. It seems to me by my completely uneducated opinion that its shooting too low.
The other problem I was having with is was it was dumping the shells back at me slightly, so they would smack me in the forearms. Would this be and extractor problem? Are these things an gunsmith can easily fix? :(
 
If you are a new shooter---I would say more than likely its the shooter shooting low and not the gun---Keep Practicing.

The BDM sight is windage adjustable only.
 
I thought that was the case at first so I tried aiming at the top of the target and I still was barely hitting it. I'm talking about with 60 rounds I had about 10 hits. Usually for that many rounds the target has got quite a few holes in it.
 
It would be helpful to know the size and distance to the target. If you're talking about a 12" target and 25 yards, that could be just the sights. But if you're talking about a 36" target at fifteen yards, it would be difficult to make a gun that would miss. But since you're newer to shooting:

The fact that you're changing your point of aim and it still was really low suggests that you still may be the culprit. You might be pushing it down as you pull the trigger-a very common problem. Try either:

Having someone else shoot it. All shooters have different tendencies, the pistol might work perfect in someone else's hands.

Try shooting it off a rest, maybe even using your non-dominant hand. Try and take yourself out of the equation.

Have a friend load and hand you the pistol 5 times. He should secretly hand it to you empty once. If the gun doesn't hold level when you pull the trigger, your either pushing it or flinching, which is probably the problem.

I would wager that if you're the accuracy problem, you're probably also the reason it's extracting weird. Autos require a firm base (your hand) to operate correctly from.

In case it's the guns fault, take a look at how the parts fit together, whether the muzzle looks damaged, and whether you feel any heavy binding when cycled or excessive play in battery.

I'm sorry if you feel blamed, but you could make a gun out of pipe and marbles that would be more accurate than what you describe. The human factor is usually the greatest and requires the most work. The typical BDM is an excellent weapon and a very good choice.
 
Thanks for the advice I do intend to have a friend shoot it this week. I can see no real abnorbalities, but looking at the rear site though it is adjusted a little left past center line by the former owner. I didn't rule out the possibility is was me. I was shooting a 12" at 36' which was why I was shocked and an amazed at my inability to hit worth a darn. Maybe I am doing something wierd, because the BDM's trigger is far more smooth then any of the berrettas I have fired. The possibility could also be that because the way the BDM seems to be tossing shells back at me that I am flincking Whether this might be the problem, I'll have friend check it out. Thanks for your help!
 
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