Why cant I hit anything???

[RT]

At the range today just plinking some iron plates and I couldnt hit a freaking thing with either of my semi`s ( 226 .40cal.... high power) Gettin kinda pissed off so I got out my sw 586 and I couldnt miss Whats up with that??

Any help please

 

[Zortag]

Auto`s suck, wheelguns rule?

 

[nitehawk55]

If you are new using semi's I can honestly say that you can usually do better with a revolver until you do spend some time with the semi's and get used to them . Have you sighted these and made sure they are set up to suit you ?? Shoot at some paper and find out where you are firing and then set up .

Also , a shot of good scotch to steady the nerves .

 

[daBear]

Personally, I found waaaaaay bigger targets make me look a lot better ...As mentioned above, semi's are a little different and require getting used to if u are an experienced wheel gun man..Take your time and you too shall be proficient Grasshopper.. When you can hit the paper it will be time for you to leave the temple..
Cheers
dB

 

[Camp Cook]

You weren't holding that semi side ways like a gang banger does where you?

I hear they can't hit their intended targets either. lol lol

Cam

 

[t-star]

try shooting off a bench using a sandbag for a rest- that'll show you where it's hitting and use a full size body mass target at 7 yards- i started off using autos and getting a coach really helps- there's usually someone at the range to give you a few pointers- maybe you're "losing " the front sight when you slap the trigger-you just don't become a good shot overnite with a pistol-

 

[Master-G]

Both the P226 and Hi Power would have shorter sight radius than a 6" 586 (I'm guessing that's the barrel length of your revolver so any sight misalignment won't show up as readily as with your revolver. I'm guessing that the pistols are probably not as inherently accurate as the 586 either, but there most likely isn't enough of a variance to make much pratical difference.

I've shot neither a .40 P226 nor a Hi Power but I'm guessing that they'd have quite snappy recoil--do you think that maybe there'd be a problem with a bit of flinch with the semi-autos? Were you shooting .38's or .357 Magnum loads in the 586? .38's out of a heavy revolver would be quite mild to shoot. Also, if you were shooting the 586 single action it'd have a shorter and probably lighter trigger pull than either pistol.

 

[RT]

Thanx for all the ideas guys ...keep`em comin`!!

Ive shot the semis of a sand bag in the past and got a pretty good idea where there shootin`, its been quit a while since Ive had em out and am wondering if I had too much finger on the trigger, however the semis do have considerable recoil compared too the revolver ( I was shootin` .38s not mags single action Master -G so your probly on to somthin there!!)

Guess Ive got a good excuse to get back out to the range again this week

Thanx again,

 

[RobertMcC]

Both the P226 and Hi Power would have shorter sight radius than a 6" 586 (I'm guessing that's the barrel length of your revolver so any sight misalignment won't show up as readily as with your revolver. I'm guessing that the pistols are probably not as inherently accurate as the 586 either, but there most likely isn't enough of a variance to make much pratical difference.

I've shot neither a .40 P226 nor a Hi Power but I'm guessing that they'd have quite snappy recoil--do you think that maybe there'd be a problem with a bit of flinch with the semi-autos? Were you shooting .38's or .357 Magnum loads in the 586? .38's out of a heavy revolver would be quite mild to shoot. Also, if you were shooting the 586 single action it'd have a shorter and probably lighter trigger pull than either pistol.

My 40cal Sig 226 has less felt recoil then a Glock 17.

But I think its you flinching ( used to the mild recoil and the lighter trigger ), Becuase my Sig 226 40cal is super accurate.

 

[daBear]

Okay so on a more serious note, if you are striking the target in an area other than what you are aiming at(there isnt one of us out there who can claim it has never happened to them ), it can be one of a few things. I hate to sound like I know something, but it boils down to either your method of delivery, as simple as the sights possibly being off or an excessively hard trigger pull, or possibly gremlins moving your target around at just the right moment in time . Assuming that it is moreso your technique, you can refer to a nifty little diagram at this url. Altho it is a Glock site, the analysis is fairly common to all semis. Check out www.glockparts.com and click on the Shooting Tips button. Its diagram may be of help to you . Perhaps have an experienced person squeeze off a few rounds with your weapon to see where it impacts for them, so u will get a better idea..
Dont get too frustrated. Take your time and start with target distances of 7-10yds first, then work your way back as the comfort sets in. The SIG is a sweetheart of a weapon, but you must be its master.
Keep at it!
Cheers
dB

 

[prproulx]

I can't get any proficiency trying to shoot three different guns at a single range outing. I take one gun out and shoot it alot.

 

[Master-G]

My 40cal Sig 226 has less felt recoil then a Glock 17.

I would not be surprised—i remember before I started shooting Glocks I had heard about the "soft recoil" that you'd get from the Polymer frames. Ha! For sure, there's very little muzzle flip due to the low bore axis but the recoil is not at all what I'd call "soft"—my G17 has some real snap to it due to low overall weight of the pistol, especially shooting NATO ball, although because it's straight back it's not objectionable once you're used to it. Now shooting 9mm out of an all-steel pistol, like a CZ75, now that's soft recoil.

its been quit a while since I've had em out and am wondering if I had too much finger on the trigger.

Remember to have only the first part of your finger on the trigger—no further than the first joint. I've also found if it's been awhile since I've had a semi-auto out I don't grip the things tight enough for about the first 1/2 box of ammo, when I remember that I don't grip tight enough! Maybe tighten your grip up—not to the point that you're white-knuckling it or that the pistol is shaking, but a little less than that. Then remember the basics—sight alignment (especially with the short sight radius) and a smooth trigger pull (even if it's fast it can still be smoooooth) and remember to follow through! Good luck RT!

 

[KDX]

edit as it didn't have anything to do with the original opst.

 

[G37]

Easiest way to check if you are shooting ok... with and unloaded pistol, line up the front/rear sights and squeeze the trigger (dry firing). If the front sight moves then you need to work on your grip.

The front sight should not move when dry firing.

Good luck.