my first time to the range with my M&P 40
- Thread starter dweenz
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I find the 3-dot sights on my M&P40 to be very hard to use consistently...so you have to work at it. Unfortunately I'm stuck with them...my personal 40 has to match my work gun. I put some Big Dot Express sights on my 45M&P...they work just fine.
mudgunner49
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Part of your issue may be the lack of a definitive aiming point on the targets you are using. Try this - get a pkg of 6" paper plates then stick a 1" target patch in the center of a few. Start at 3m and work at keeping all of your shots touching the patch (if you can keep them all on the patch all the better). Have someone who both knows how to shoot and knows how to coach keep an eye on you and correct your errors (there WILL be errors).
Once you can do the above move back to 5m or so and repeat...
blake
Once you can do the above move back to 5m or so and repeat...
blake
Thanks for the advice Blake I will give that a try maybe try the smaller grip next time and see if that works better for me. i noticed when my hands started to get sweaty a bit it was harder to keep a firm grip on it. ammo was blazer brass something can't remember. fmj... and it was my first trip to the range with a restricted so i was excited and maybe nervous.. i noticed when i extended out i would have a bit of the shakes. it felt sweet firing it though i just gotta get better control i will try the shorter distances next time for sure.
you aiming low might have something to do with flinching or the 7 lb trigger. Its a great gun and i much prefer it to my old 40 cal s&w4046, but it takes a bit of getting used to. I will be trying some grip tape on mine, along with an apex kit to smooth out the trigger pull. Take time with the gun with dry firing and pay close attention to your sights as you pull the trigger, i guarantee you, because of the heavier trigger, your sights will move around if you are careless. I also suggest using some dummy rounds randomly in your mag and a course of slow fire to see if you actually developed a flinch
pisces-guy
CGN frequent flyer
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- West Kelowna, B.C.
Padawan, my range in Kelowna and many others have, in the last several years, brought in a "no human torso target" rule, allowing only bullseye targets to be used. There are some left threaded wing nut pinko softies that find human torso targets offensive. There's always a few nuts in every group I guess.
The easy solution to the "no humanoid target" BS is to staple a 3x5 card to the backer, 6-8 inches above a 6 inch paper plate. Presto, vital zone targets. I'm curious as to what these clubs would do if a PPC shooter wanted to practise at them (the only target allowed in PPC is a human silhouette) - these assinine range rules are generally indicative of a Fudd mentality.
mudgunner49
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
That's flat-out stupid...
It's too early for you to be worrying about the gun shooting low. Just make it hit the paper and enjoy making noise for awhile. You can get too locked into technique and other nonsense too early and lose the joy of shooting. It's supposed to be fun. You'll naturally improve as you continue shooting.
That said, there's nothing wrong with a bit of coaching. There's never any lack of opinions at a gun club. Someone at the next bench will always have some sort of comment to make. You can sift through these opinions and find what works for you.
Again, just have fun. That's the most important thing.
That said, there's nothing wrong with a bit of coaching. There's never any lack of opinions at a gun club. Someone at the next bench will always have some sort of comment to make. You can sift through these opinions and find what works for you.
Again, just have fun. That's the most important thing.
mudgunner49
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Couldn't disagree more with the above statements. The most important thing is to hit what we're shooting at; that is what make shooting "fun" - the sense of accomplishment when we actually hit where we're supposed to. It's never "too early" to focus on the fundamentals. To disregard them is to give opportunity to build bad habits that have to be broken later and make the whole experience more difficult and frustrating.
Hitting where we want to, on demand is what makes shooting fun. Shooting to enjoy the noise??? What are we - 12 years old??? It's following advice like this that is the reason why 90% of shooters suck with a handgun (or rifle, or shotgun)...
Not legal in all states or provinces, your mileage may vary, objects in mirror are closer than they appear.
My new MP40 shoots about 2" low, out of the box. Group is quite good.
I installed the Apex trigger upgrades. Trigger is lighter, but it felt better than I expected in factory trim.
I have just installed a Dawson Precision fibre optic front sight. They make them in a variety of heights and also 3 different widths. My old eyes prefer the one a bit narrower than factory, to give me more white on each side of the sight.
their website has a good explanation of how to measure the correct height required for a sight change.
http://www.dawsonprecision.com/CategoryProductList.jsp?cat=SIGHTS+FRONT
I installed the Apex trigger upgrades. Trigger is lighter, but it felt better than I expected in factory trim.
I have just installed a Dawson Precision fibre optic front sight. They make them in a variety of heights and also 3 different widths. My old eyes prefer the one a bit narrower than factory, to give me more white on each side of the sight.
their website has a good explanation of how to measure the correct height required for a sight change.
http://www.dawsonprecision.com/CategoryProductList.jsp?cat=SIGHTS+FRONT
mudgunner49
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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No human targets of any kind, only bulls-eye targets allowed. I was told that human targets give the wrong impression of the club. zombies however arent human so I dont see the issue, BUT I'm a new member, I'm just happy to get out and shoot.
