Not such a great shooter

[bcsportsman]

I have a Inox Beretta 92fs.

It was used when I purchased it but I don't remember it shooting as poor, when I first picked it up it was much better.

It is consistantly shooting 2" low and 8" left. The low is an easy adjustment the left is a little more tricky.

I thought that it was maybe me, so the last trip to the range I shoot from a rest. I was grouping well however to the lower left, way left.

Is the barrell done in, a guide or a bushing?

Im in the greater Vancouver area, any suggestions on a techs outwest who can take a look at it.

I don't think there are 800 total rounds thru it, less than 150 by me.

Thank You for your suggestions.

 

[Trigun]

To shoot low and way left is very normal for all new shooter, It is not the gun's problem, it is your griping and trigger finger problem. There are a link show a chart but I couldn't find it. Some member here may able to find you the chart.

Trigun

 

[41 Colt]

Trigun sounds correct. I'm a lefty and was shooting my 92FS low and far off to the right when I started. After three months of steady practice I can shoot very well with it.

 

[BC Mike]

To shoot low and way left is very normal for all new shooter, It is not the gun's problem, it is your griping and trigger finger problem. There are a link show a chart but I couldn't find it. Some member here may able to find you the chart.

Trigun

Check this out. Click on "Document Library" and then "Pistol Shot Error Analysis Document" for the chart.
http://www.targetshooting.ca/

 

[Shack07]

I just got the same gun and took it to the range Wednesday and didn't have any problems, probably a 4 inch group at 20 feet. I mean not great but decent for me.

 

[Rod B]

I agree it is likely caused by poor trigger control.

Keep trying to master this, it does take a while.


To prove that the gun is ok why not let a more experienced shooter who is a good shot try your gun. If there are still accuracy problems then you will know that the problem lies with the gun.

 

[prproulx]

Try shooting up close, ten yards. Do lots of dry fire practice at home.

 

[41 Colt]

You should check out my thread where alot of helpful info was given out.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=201050

I too thought something might be wrong with then gun, but it's all in the grip, and practice. The best I have recently shot with this gun is a 2 3/8" group of 10 shots at 60 feet.

EDIT: I also want to add I tried different grips. First were some Pachmayers that really improved things, and now I'm using Hogue wrap arounds with finger grooves.

 

[capp325]

Ask a couple of other shooter's at your range to to shoot it. If everyone is getting the same result, take your Beretta to a gunsmith.

 

[Striker]

A full sized Beretta is a big gun. Can you comfortably place the first knuckle of your index finger on the trigger or do you have to make an effort to do it?
It sounds like you're pushing sideways on the trigger when you squeeze it.

 

[ian_in_vic]

I'm with Striker, does the gun fit your hand. Or are you moving your hand around the right side of the pistol so you can reach the trigger, then pushing the gun to the left when you pull the trigger. This isn't unusual with big guns in normal hands. It'll take a little while to adapt to the large grip, and for your trigger finger to develope the necessary strength to function on it's own without enlisting the rest of your hand to get the job done. At least you're conscious of it now so you know to watch for it happening.
For a really good look at how a handgun should be held search you tube for Todd Jarret's video showing proper hold, all handguns should fit your hand this way, not just 1911's.

 

[JBD]

I was sighting in a 1911C Norinco last week with the fixed sights. Point of impact was 3 inches to the right from point of aim at 25 yards. I thought nothing about taking a hammer and a brass punch and drifting the sight over so that point of aim and point of impact are the same. However before you take a whack or a file to your sights I agree with most respondents that suggested that you allow an accomplished shooter to sight in your pistol.

Perhaps you could post a new thread for someone to sight in my 92 in my location. I know that I would be happy to do that for a fellow shooter. If you belong to a gun club you could ask the executive committee members if they know anybody that can shoot straight with a pistol and call them up. I am sure whoever was recommended would be flattered that his skill is recognized.