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Avery_Smalldog

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I received my G17 today (thanks FOC) and i've been doing some dry fire exercises.
No big problems pulling left or right when squeezing the trigger, but my hands shake noticeably. Loosening the grip slightly helps a little but it's still there.
Has anyone else experienced this?
 
Try a shot of Whiskey.... :)

Can you hold your hands (I'm assuming you are using both) still in a shooting position with no gun in your hands?

There are a lot of good videos of shooting stances and grips online to start with to establish some basics.
 
Practice by holding a heavy weight instead of your pistol and find some arm strengthening exercises to do.

Remember do both arms.
 
I am dominant right and it shakes. I have switched to my left and my groups are better.

As mentioned, I need to warm up with a mag or two.

I have also found less grip and less tension in my arms and shoulder works.

Range time is key.
 
Can-down said:
Try a shot of Whiskey.... :)

Can you hold your hands (I'm assuming you are using both) still in a shooting position with no gun in your hands?

There are a lot of good videos of shooting stances and grips online to start with to establish some basics.
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With no gun in hand, my hands are fine. I haven't had to hold a pistol for over 10 years, (i don't recall the shakes back then) and they were heavier than the glock. It could be a combination of not being used to having to hold both hands out for extended periods of time age creeping up on me and too tight a grip.

tobaman45 said:
cut back on the caffeine there bud
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No alcohol or caffeine for me. Water only.

savage3735 said:
is your real name Michael J Fox??
You're trying to be funny, I get it, but this is a person who is struggling with a debilitating disease.


too soon?
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marshall said:
I have a bit of problem with that, use to shoot off hand, old age set in.
Practice and don't tense up
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Maybe age, partially, but probably me tensing and being unfamiliar with the gun.

Greenhorse six said:
My hands shake , Quit thinking about your hands shaking and focus on the front sight , when things line up , squeeze trigger , repeat ...
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Lot's of dry fire practice, hopefully it eases things.
 
HGBMTL said:
I agree, get out there and shoot as much as you can, I think that you'll see that the problem will subside
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sail32 said:
Practice by holding a heavy weight instead of your pistol and find some arm strengthening exercises to do.

Remember do both arms.
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JohnnyPython said:
I am dominant right and it shakes. I have switched to my left and my groups are better.

As mentioned, I need to warm up with a mag or two.

I have also found less grip and less tension in my arms and shoulder works.

Range time is key.
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Thank you guys, all good suggestions I need to incorporate.

So far only dry fire exercises at home for the time being. I need to pass the range safety course first so I can get start shooting.
 
This is a good time to get a good instructor. You seem very keen and since you're new to shooting handguns, it's best to have an experienced eye watch you. Youtube videos can only get you so far. Get good eyes on you before you ingrain bad habits. You will learn much quicker and improve faster.
 
Avery_Smalldog said:
With no gun in hand, my hands are fine. I haven't had to hold a pistol for over 10 years, (i don't recall the shakes back then) and they were heavier than the glock. It could be a combination of not being used to having to hold both hands out for extended periods of time age creeping up on me and too tight a grip.
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You can try shooting 2-3 rounds at a time. If you have a full mag, take your couple shots, then finger off the trigger while you pull the gun back to your body, letting your triceps rest against your torso. Extend out and shoot again, when you are ready. Or just load 2-3 rounds in the mag at a time. The time you spend loading the mag will give your arms a chance to recover. I work with several people who simply cannot have their arms extended for all 10 rounds at a time, doing slow fire. This works for them. Good luck!
 
Still alive said:
This is a good time to get a good instructor. You seem very keen and since you're new to shooting handguns, it's best to have an experienced eye watch you. Youtube videos can only get you so far. Get good eyes on you before you ingrain bad habits. You will learn much quicker and improve faster.
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You tube is ok as a starting point, everyone has their own ideas and what works for them may not work for me. A good instructor and one on one lessons is a priority for me, more so than expensive gear. I just need to find one.

RedApe said:
shaky hands can be a symptom of an over active thyroid.
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I do have thyroid problems, but it's hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism would be a blessing : )

jimbo14 said:
You can try shooting 2-3 rounds at a time. If you have a full mag, take your couple shots, then finger off the trigger while you pull the gun back to your body, letting your triceps rest against your torso. Extend out and shoot again, when you are ready. Or just load 2-3 rounds in the mag at a time. The time you spend loading the mag will give your arms a chance to recover. I work with several people who simply cannot have their arms extended for all 10 rounds at a time, doing slow fire. This works for them. Good luck!
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It sounds like a good idea until i build up tolerance to a new position. Thank you.
 
OP, sounds like your on the right track!

It could be just a combination of strength and getting used to the glock in your hands.... It took me a while to get used to the shape of the glock but now it doesn't feel so bad. Although going from the glock to something like a PPQ and then back to the glock, it's easy to feel why some refer to them as block's

:)

What did you used to shoot back in the day?
 
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