frontsight constantly "wiggling"

travis0127

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Hello again, I am having a really bad problem keeping my front sight steady. I assume a strong isoceles(sp?) stance, lock my arms out in a two handed grip, accuire a nice sight picture... and my front sight is all over the place, I am a novice (obviously) and any tips would be appreciated. :confused:
 
How hard are you gripping the pistol? Have you tried a Weaver stance? I find that the Weaver lends more support.

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Mike
 
I have not learned the weaver stance yet. I am still trying different grip strenghts, I am also trying to settle this "Isometric pressure" thing, where you push with your firing arm and pull with your non firing arm.
 
Welcome to the wonderful world of the "wobble area!" Everyone has one. It gets smaller with practice, and dry-firing is best.

BUT, if you're grabbing so tight that you're getting muscle tremors & shakes, you *do* need to lighten up a bit.

Circa 1900, the school of thought on formal one-handed target shooting (bullseye style) was to hold the grip lightly, as if holding a live bird. Wow, how many of us urbanites have never had a chance to do *that*! The light handshake technique worked well for those who were skilled at it--only enough grip to control the gun, plus a bit extra to make sure.

The firm-grip technique also works well. Just use the same grip pressure every time. Moderate to firm handshake grip is better for most folks. The death-grip may only be useful if you're shooting steel challenge stuff and are going for 3 aimed shots per second...
 
Circa 1900, the school of thought on formal one-handed target shooting (bullseye style) was to hold the grip lightly, as if holding a live bird.

Of course this was from the days before semi autos that jamb at the mere mention of limp wristing. Sorry, Cheapo, I'm not disagreeing. In fact I do agree that is the best method of gripping a handgun. I just have "issues" ;) with all these latest "whiz-bang-gun-of-the-week" pistols on the market that require a death grip in order to function.

Travis you may try shooting from a seated position with your arms resting on the shooting bench. This will allow you to perfect your grip and relax your stance.

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Is it a GLOCK?? If so it may not be you, could be the Front sight is about to fall off!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!! Love those GLOCK flames.
 
On a more serious note, Travis, I'm the guy that was instructing you and told you to come here...glad to see you. Thee are certain things not covered in the class intentionally, in order to make it more simple for all to learn a good way. You scored 236 out of 250, which ain't bad, especially considering the 50 foot shots at the end of a VERY long day. The Weaver stance my help. That's what I shoot. However, I really think that three things are mostly affecting you: 1) You're sill a bit nervous about shooting, you'll get over that, and you and I can do some things that will help (paper targets sometimes create a psychological stress on the shooter, and we'll use so other items to help you out) 2)Your muscles aren't used to proper shooting form yet, and that affects you more than you know... especially your wrists (as someone else already posted). Getting your wrists to hold still is something you have to train your muscles. 3)Well, I can't remember 3 because I'm at work and I've been away from the computer for 30 minutes doing other things with this reply minimized on my 'pooter. I'll tell ya when I remember. I'm really anxious to shoot with you more, and help you with the reloading, too. Start dry-firing at home, 5 minutes a day. With a Glock you only have to rack the slide about 3/8" to reset the trigger.

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