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46/50 today

It took me about a year to get over a flinch. I don't think there was any one thing that helped me rather than a combination of things. I think the first big hurdle was acknowledging that I had a flinch. I think the next big breakthrough was seeing the initial lift of the front sight and calling the shot every time no matter what and all the while not thinking about trying to control the recoil. I think flinches can come from different places. Some shooters flinch because of the big bang that's fixing to happen right front of their face, and some do it just out of the strong desire to control recoil, or a combination of both.Sounds like yours comes form just a strong desire to control recoil, and anticipating it. I still do it, I'm sure, as many shooters do. It's like this struggle, or inner battle we have over wanting to control the firearm when if we just accept that the gun will do just fine, if we get the hell out of the way. I hope that makes some kind of since? It makes sense. Some Zen stuff. Have to focus but not focus too much.

45/50 today

So using my laser cartridge...I shot 50/50 in the garage tonight. I surprisingly shot 5/5 support hand only. So...somebody is flinching anticipating recoil... Whats my solution? Shoot one dry fire five drill?

I shot the dot torture drill today. Printed the wrong target (DA/SA) so had to edit it after. Here's my best of 3.

What distance do you all propose I start from with the dot torture? And am I going for maximum accuracy and not concerned with speed in this drill?

Just bookmarked that and downloaded the target. Ive had it recommended several times. Plan to try it next time I hit the range.

Thanks. Ill save that vid.

Thats pretty close. The first shot is good, the second..I "see the sights" but its not a good sight picture. Need to slow down...but shooting fast and finding my limits is part of improving.

Good advice. Ill try shooting 6 shot groups. I usually shoot at 5-7-10 yards. 15 will be good for me to do.

Understood. Things are tricky on the internet. If I came across like a jerk thats on me too as I posted some videos that without context would lead to the assumption I was just doing mag dumps and calling it training. Im not so much an IDPA guy as thats what I've shot. From what ive seen in IPSC/USPSA...im not ready for that. Ive done else presidente and the dollar drill. I have had dot torture recommended to me and may try that next range visit. Ill try and update this with results as well. If I post any videos ill make the more representative of the entirety of my range session. Thanks for the suggestions.

I appreciate the more thoughtful follow up. I did take the videos down as I dont want to appear like some wanker either. Ill keep that in mind next time I hit the range. Ill do some drills and take some pix of the results. Thanks again. Any specific drills you recommend as a good measuring point to start?

And being honest about where im at with my abilities and asking for advice to improve and this is your input?What was the point of your comment?

See if this helps or adds fuel to the fire. I'm shooting a bit fast here, I can "get away" with this at 5 yards. I know I can't do this at 7/10 yards or more. Any big errors in the mechanics? Anything I could do better? Removed video as it was causing a distraction from this conversation. I do believe having the ability to get off a couple of -0 shots in 0.20 does have value in case there are close up targets (there often are). I didn't come here to hot dog, I know most folks shooting competitions are better than me. That's why I'm asking here and not just on some hunting forum. I went to my first IDPA match and was like...holy cow. These old guys were running circles around me in terms of ability. Up until then I was just another guy at the range, making nice little groups, shooting slowly and just on one target and not moving. I started shooting around people who were better than me and I wanted to get better. I've shot a handful of matches. I plan to take a formal class in 2015. I have good accuracy when firing slow, I am good at reloads. I know there is no magic to this. Fundamentals, can always be practiced and honed. There is a mental component as well. Typically at IDPA matches, I'm pretty accurate but too slow. I don't "trust" the sights enough and hold the gun on target too long before making the shot. This increases with distance. Glock26Toter mentioned transitions...that is another area I need to work on. I tend to follow the gun to the next target instead of seeing the target, then putting the gun on it. A couple more things I need to practice are using cover and shooting while moving. Hopefully I've answered some questions and that helps you all to help me. Any links to specific drills will be doubly appreciated.