Remember, when stressed, you revert to the highest level of training you have mastered, not your highest level of training.
I could talk about trigger control all day, but one of the most common mistakes I see is incorrect placement of the finger on the actual trigger. In addition to a slow, steady press to the rear, follow through, and feeling the reset, what part of you finger is in contact with the trigger can make a huge difference in hitting your mark, or missing it completely. Take a look at the picture. On the left, you see proper placement of the index finger on the trigger. You want to have the trigger bisect the pad of the index finger tip. This will allow for an even distribution of pressure when firing. Now look at the center picture. Out of all, this is the one that i see the most. Usually, new shooters are concerned with mitigating the effects of recoil. While this is definitely important, there are better ways to achieve it. Placing the trigger in the first joint of the trigger finger will cause a slight pull of the gun towards the hand and the further away the target is, the more the shots will be off. Now check out the picture on the right. This is a common mistake of shooters trying to avoid the previous issue. Not enough of the trigger finger will result in a pushing effect and can be just as bad as too much trigger finger. The only difference is the shots will be in the opposite direction. Either way, your hits will be off, if you hit at all... For some, this might not be such a big deal. I mean, in the pictures the target was hit in each of the situations. And from the looks of things, they were not off by much. But keep this in mind, the goal of training is to achieve consistency and improve on your skills. The more fundamentals we can correct, the more advanced we can become. You want trigger finger placement to be second nature. In a stressful situation, seconds matter. Don't waste any trying to find where you finger needs to be. Practice it before you need it so that when the time comes, it's almost automatic.
Remember, when stressed, you revert to the highest level of training you have mastered, not your highest level of training.
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AuthorKeep in mind that I am by no means a gun expert. I have had some safety, handling, and shooting training, but nowhere near the amount I feel is needed to claim the "expert" title. With that being said, I am a man that owns a LOT of firearms, knives, and gear! I have been shooting since I could hold a rifle and have even competed in and won a few competitions. The advice and tips that I give are based on personal experience, but are by no means to be taken as law. Please consult a trained, certified professional for all your firearms needs. Enjoy! Archives
May 2016
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