I can't shoot DA's! (XD40)

BC Mike said:
Did you check that chart at targetshooting.ca?
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I've had that chart, and other similar targets in my range bag for a while. I think I'm just going to have to ditch the Weaver-style in order to support both sides of the pistol better.
 
agilent_one said:
I've had that chart, and other similar targets in my range bag for a while. I think I'm just going to have to ditch the Weaver-style in order to support both sides of the pistol better.
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Back to basics and the isoceles is probably a good idea. If you could afford to have a pro give a lesson you'd be off to the races. If you're near Calgary I bet TSE could point you in the right direction (pun intended)
Mike
 
BC Mike said:
Back to basics and the isoceles is probably a good idea. If you could afford to have a pro give a lesson you'd be off to the races. If you're near Calgary I bet TSE could point you in the right direction (pun intended)
Mike
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Well it's either that, or I have to switch completely to 1911's - and ditch the tupperware.


Thanks for the help and suggestions, Fellas.:)
 
agilent_one said:
Well it's either that, or I have to switch completely to 1911's - and ditch the tupperware.


Thanks for the help and suggestions, Fellas.:)
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There's a way to shoot every gun accurately as evidenced by the many law enforcement agencies who use DA's, wide bodies etc. I'm not that great a shot but I have a S&W 686 revolver as well as my Kimber .45 single stack 1911. I just have a heck of a lot of fun with both and now I'm looking at a Sig 226 to add to the mix. Variety is etc. etc.
 
agilent_one said:
Well fellow Nutz, I have an embarrassing confession:

I can't shoot DA's (or "safe-actions") to save my life. I'm consistently shooting 2-3" left (good groups, though.) I have no problems shooting my 1911's, but am consistently shooting to a 9:00 POI with my DA's (XD40, SiG.) I'm guessing that it's the trigger pull. Maybe.

I shoot using a modified Weaver, but would consider changing to an isosceles if required.

I am calling upon the collective knowledge to "fix" me.

Also, I dry-fire a fair bit already.
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Sell your pistol and buy a shotgun. :evil:
 
agilent_one said:
am consistently shooting to a 9:00 POI with my DA's (XD40, SiG.)
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By the way look at the quote from your first post that I cut & pasted here. One of my instructers noted that if a shooter is consistantly grouping shots in one area from 15 to 25 yards and not all over the map, the individual has already proven to be a good shot and just needs to make an adjustment to be excellent.
 
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BC Mike said:
By the way look at the quote from your first post that I cut & pasted here. One of my instructers noted that if a shooter is consistantly grouping shots in one area from 15 to 25 yards and not all over the map, the individual has already proven to be a good shot and just needs to make an adjustment to be excellent.
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I shoot my 1911's fairly well - just need to get my tupperware working.
 
Ian Robertson said:
Real simple, adjust the sights and if you shoot good scores the problem is solved. Doesn't matter how you do it as long as you do!
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Thing being, if I want to borrow one of my buddies Glocks, or go have an impromptu shoot with them - I'd look like an ass. Or I suppose I could aim to the right a bit, but I already golf like that and it's not a habit I'd like to carry over.:redface:

I'd much rather solve the "problem" by working on the fundamentals.
 
It took me some time to warm up to the XD trigger. Give it a couple of thousand rounds, or if you don't want to wait, have some work done to the trigger.
 
agilent_one said:
It's got the same type of pull as a Glock. A 1911 is SA, the XD is not.
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I used to own a XD 40 and it IS listed as a single action pistol. Like "Im LUger said, the striker is 100% pre-cocked. I also own a glock, which is classified as DA. The XD trigger is much lighter than that of the glock, but it has a lot of travel/long reset compared to any other single action pistols. It's a shame that the glock, unlike other DA pistols, does not afford you the ability to quickly take a second shot if the primer fails to fire after the initial strike.
Oh well, that's why I picked up a sig226.:rolleyes:
 
I forgot to reply before, but looks like I got another chance 4 months later lol

Yes, just because XD is hammerless and has "same type of pull as a Glock" doesn't make it DA. There's nothing double about the XD's action hance the grip safety... ;)
 
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