So I got my first gun last week, a Glock 19, and I took it to the range. It was incredibly fun.
But I noticed that when I shot from about 5 meters away, I didn't hit where I had my sights pointed. In fact, I realized that if I aimed more to the right, I would hit more to the left and so I had to compensate.
Is this just a shortcoming of handguns, where they are inaccurate so you have to find how they shoot, or is it the way I'm aiming or tensing up before I pull the trigger that affects where the bullet goes?
I guess my real question is, should the bullet go right where the sights are and I just need to practice? Or is there some sort of inaccuracy to be expected from a handgun even at such a short distance?
>>30963989
load the gun, look down the barrel and pull the trigger to make sure there's nothing messing up the bullet's path.
>>30964019
A simple "I don't know" would suffice
>>30963989
You're probably pushing the gun sideways with your trigger pull. I had a horrible problem with this for the first few months I started shooting handguns, my groups were decent size but always a few inches off to the left at 10 yards. Focus on a steady trigger pull, no jerking, and see if that helps improve things.
>>30963989
Shoot one of these. Then have some one who can shoot, shoot the same thing. That will trek you. Or get a bore site and see where it hits compared to your sites.
>>30964291
thanks for the advice, I might try dryfiring a bit to see if I can get it to not jerk
>>30964356
this is awesome. I'll definitely print it out and see
>>30963989
lurk moar
>>30963989
>should the bullet go right where the sights are
honestly no the vast majority of handguns arent zeroed from the factory. they are mechanically zeroed to "close enough" for pistol ranges but you really need to shoot the gun to figure out where the point of impact is. changing bullet weight and ammo brand will also shift poi.
that said most handguns are way more accurate than the average person pulling the trigger. even if the sights are off they should be off consistently. if all the shots are 1 inch low and to the left it might be the gun needs a little fine tuning on the sights. if all the shots are a huge circle or all over the place its the shooter.
if you really think its the sights have an experienced shooter check or stick it in a vice before fucking with the sights. in all likelihood its the shooter not the gun
>>30964356
of all the memes in the world, the shooter's wheel is my most hated.
it
is
for
fucking
revolvers
>>30963989
Get a cz fag
>>30963989
>>30965197
>have an experienced shooter check
This OP. 90% chance it's just you. Isolate the variables.
>>30965207
Shooting revolvers differs from autos how?
>>30965197
Really? Every handgun I've ever owned the sights are zeroed for windage and mostly for elevation. My 1911 puts 230gr right on and my Glock puts 124gr 9mm on the sights too. I've even changed my Glock sights to xs big dots and just centered the rear sight.
That's pretty normal for new shooters. Handguns are inaccurate as fuck if you haven't practiced with them a lot. Glocks especially are kind of hard to learn. I personally can't hit the broad side of the door with a Glock. That's not to say Glocks are bad. They aren't, but they aren't as comfy in my hand as other guns are. Most likely you are jerking the gun when you pull the trigger, or unconsciously compensating for recoil. Work on your trigger control. Watch some videos and do some dry fire exercises. Make sure you are doing a super slow trigger press. This is especially important with handguns.
>>30966452
The Wheel chamber causes excess torque which counteracts with the Coriolis affect and effects where the bullet goes. It's simple physics. That's why it's called the shooters WHEEL! it's for Wheelguns dumbass
>>30966546
what in the fuck are you actually talking about nigger
pic related has to worry about coriolis effect, your ass shooting a handgun at 25m does not
and yes the wheel chart works for pistols just fucking fine
>>30964291
The best shots dry fire 10 times the amount that they live fire. Guys have won major competitions on pretty much dry fire only. Obviously, they were great before they entered the competition. Many attribute their success to extensive dryfire.
Buy a dryfire book. Many competitive shooters publish dryfire books.
The first that comes to mind is Ben Stoeger. Check out his book/YouTube channel. Do the drills in the book. Live fire when you can.
Get good new guy.
>>30966516
I jerked your dads gun last night
>>30966572
Is that Chris Kyle?
>>30966644
1/10 made me reply
>>30966546
>Coriolis Effect
>Handguns
>>30966699
>wheelgun
>handgun
>>30966546
>That's why it's called the shooters WHEEL
OR
now bear with me here
OR
It's called a wheel cuz the different sections look like spokes on a wheel
and cuz it's round
like a wheel
and you're autistic if you can't understand this
>>30967246
>bear with me
>>30964356
>>30967862
I lost.
>>30966572
>>30966699
>>30967246
>the joke
>your heads
>>30968017
You need to stop breaking your wrist up.
>>30963989
Trigger control, get more of it.
>>30967862
>too much or not enough masterbating
fucking hell
>>30963989
handguns take a lot more practice to shoot decently than long guns. lots of obvious factors for this. youre new, keep practicing
>>30968212
>keep practicing
solid advice for anything that takes skill
>>30965812
This.
>>30967862
>thinking about hotaru
>>30967862
IM A GOD DAMN COMMIE