Need Help Shooting Glock Pistols

[1glock]

I spent past 30+ years shooting mostly 1911/1911A1, Hi-Power and "K" frame S&W revolvers. These three types made up about 90% of my shooting.

For past 3-4 months I have been trying to train myself to shoot 9mm Glock pistols. I have been shooting factory stock G17, G19 and G26. I shoot two times a week and shoot about 250-300 rounds each time.

One big problem I'm having having is that at 15 yards I consistantly shoot 3" to the left with my G17 and G19. With the G26 it shoots about 1 1/2" to the left. It doesn't matter if I shoot slow or fast, the group clusters to the left all the time. Elevation is right on with all models. I've had several other people shoot these pistols and the group all clusters around the center so it's not the pistol or their sights. When I pick up one of my other handguns the group always go back to the center.

Anybody here know what my problem is and how to correct this problem?
I'm thinking perhaps it's my grip position due to my small hand/short finger.

[CA_DUDE]

I'm the same. I hit dead center with my Colt. I had my last 19 two years ago, and I started out shooting to the left, but was able to bring it back center. Now that I have my new 19, I'm having trouble remembering how I did it the first time. I believe it may have to do with too much or too little trigger finger.

[ab4ka]

If it's that consistent, it might be worth moving the rear sight a little.

[fra3]

If it's that consistent, it might be worth moving the rear sight a little.


^^^^My thoughts exactly. f3

[Mhiett]

If it's that consistent, it might be worth moving the rear sight a little.
Its that really a viable solution, though? Or is taht just a band-aid.

I was EXACTLY the same way when i started shooting Glock pistols. And it had, surprisingly, more to do with my stance than anything.

If youre firearm is zero'd in, and you're hitting down and left consistantly, im fairly certain its not the sights. Sure, changing youre sight location will hide the problem, but it'll do just that....hide it.

[Billme]

I came from shooting a 45 with a nice trigger but I've recently started shooting Glocks. Being left handed I kept shooting low right. I was going to adjust the site because I knew it had to be off and the guy that runs the range stopped me. He said let me try it before you do, he nailed the target a few times and handed it back to me. "It ain't the gun".

Well, I keep working at it and I know it's me. It's just getting used to the Glock trigger pull. I'm getting much better staying target on now. I did clean up my trigger assembly and it's much smoother. I doubt it will ever be quite as crisp as my 45 but I'm getting it. I've also had to change my grip slightly.

Just keep trying and you'll get it. You might try to improvise a bench rest and get more familiar with the trigger pull. Removes some of the variables.

Good luck!

[Apocalypse_Now]

I'm from the same camp of SA pistols but have XXL + size hands (have trouble finding gloves that fit well) and I take to Glocks like a duck to water, I'm a natural with them, making head shots easily at 15 + yards after rapid torso shots (Mozambique drill) G17/G22/G21, no matter what model Glock, I shoot superbly, perhaps better than with my BHPs/1911s (which I also still love and carry, BTW, can't have jealousy arising in my harem :embarassed: )

Maybe it is hand size causing your problem

[3rdgen40]

You might just need to get used to the Glock trigger pull.Could also be the position of your finger on the trigger.If you are using the tip of your finger to squeeze the trigger, that can throw you off center,usually to the left.

[Glock2008]

try only letting your finger up enough for the trigger to reset after the first shot, then the pull won't be as far and you may gain more accuracy. If not I would say to move the rear sight some.

[DannyR]

The short trigger reset mentioned above will help, as will dryfire practice. If you were to switch to left handed, your shots would go low/right.

[elenaidan]

Had the "same exact symptom" you are describing with a G17. Was ready to sell the firearm from frustration. A friend and range instructor suggested a Hogue slip on grip for $10.00. It brought everything in line. I was elated. I now shoot the G17 as well as any other arm I own @ 15 yds. It's worth a try.

[Sarge45]

Put a little more finger in the trigger if you shoot right handed and make certain you concentrate on pulling that trigger straight back. Slow, steady and no staging through the break.

[txminime]

+1 what Sarge45 said.

I shoots both and it definitely take more "trigger finger" on the Glock than the 1911. I found that if I only put the pad of my trigger finger on the Glock trigger, I usually "push" the gun to the left a bit. Putting the first joint of the trigger finger on the Glock trigger always put me back dead center again.

[WellArmedSheep]

Dry-fire, dry-fire, and then dry-fire some more. Concentrate on the sights while you do it and make sure you keep them still.

[blackbirdzach]

For what it's worth, but of my Glocks needed to be "zero'd". I always shot pretty far left with my G17 and just a tad right with my G22. Both of the rear sights were knocked noticably off center even though they were brand new. I called Glock Inc (they're 15 minutes from my house) and the armorer said he would sight them in for free or I could do it with a plastic hammer.

I knocked them dead center with a plastic hammer and now they both shoot dead center.

[ninjaduck]

Verify that your trigger finger, from the knuckle to the end, is not dragging on the frame. Thinks about an "exaggerated curl" in your finger.

[MrMurphy]

Having shot DA .357s and .38s and 1911s mostly, then switching to a Glock I was all over the place until I stopped trying to stage the trigger and "sneak up on it".

I shot it like a revolver (point, straight squeeze) and all of a sudden i was hitting where i was aiming, and shooting nice groups. :)