Printing to the left

[Three-Five-Seven]

Took the 17 to the range yesterday. Seems like it shot left consistently. High and left when I relaxed my grip. Low and left when I tightened my grip. Does that sound right? And, what error am I making that is causing printing to left???

Thanks.

[Randy Dandy]

Trigger control is the key to not shooting left or low/left.
The Glock trigger tends to make some people jerk the trigger right at the last part of the trigger pull.

Make sure you are squeezing the trigger and focusing on the front sight.

Also do some dry-fire practice and watch the front sight closley.
You will probably see that you are pulling the muzzle just a little to the left.

Hope this helps.

[mike23]

The first time I fired a Glock, I was low/left. Thought the pistol was a POS! Then I found GT and started doing allot of dry-firing. No problems now, the trigger just takes some time to learn.

Make sure there isn't a mag in the gun and the chamber is empty!!! Do this twice and store ammo out of sight! Safety First!!

Squeeze the trigger focusing on the front sight. Dry-firing will help you notice if your front sight is moving.

[A_Swede_17_1911]

If I havent shot in a while and havent been doing my dry fire practice, I tend to put the first couple shots out of my G17 low and left as well this is a intial Glock thing, and its from jerking the trigger of course. Theres a target out the that helps determine what your doing wrong in pulling your shots.

[major]

just shoot more. You have to get the "feel" of a 17.

[raptor3]

Originally posted by Three-Five-Seven
Took the 17 to the range yesterday. Seems like it shot left consistently. High and left when I relaxed my grip. Low and left when I tightened my grip. Does that sound right? And, what error am I making that is causing printing to left???

Thanks.

I used to do this too. Trigger pull is critical. Here's what helped me improve 500%... Pull the trigger with the center of the pad of your finger or in between the center of the pad and the joint, but don't pull the trigger with the joint of your finger.

Practice your trigger pull and see what minimizes movement of the gun while dry firing.

In terms of grip, use moderate grip strength. Not too tight, not too loose.

As always, make sure your gun is unloaded.