johnhhuber Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I have been shooting low and left consistently with my 1911 and cannot for the life of me figure out the issue. I have tried slow fire, fast fire and anything in between. I know the gun is sighted properly because I had someone else shoot it. I do not have this issue at all with my m&p I normally shoot. Any thoughts on why switching platforms is causing me such big issues? Please note that I have done a lot of dry firing with the 1911 and my sights do not move when I dry fire so I believe my trigger pull is good. Thoughts? I am willing to try anything. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rod Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Low left is typically jerking the trigger. Another thing to think about is trigger position on the face of the trigger. Make sure you are coming straight back and your finger is flat on the face of the trigger. When I bought my first polymer pistol back in 06, I had to adjust my finger position on the trigger to keep from pushing the gun left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhhuber Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 Thanks! The more I think about it, the more I am realizing it is more than likely the fact I am jerking the trigger. Since I have not shot this platform much in the last year or so and since it is a .45 instead of a 9mm, I think I am just anticipating recoil like everyone else shooting low and left. I will dry fire twice a day with this pistol for a few days before I head back to the range and see if I can work this out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Thanks! The more I think about it, the more I am realizing it is more than likely the fact I am jerking the trigger. Since I have not shot this platform much in the last year or so and since it is a .45 instead of a 9mm, I think I am just anticipating recoil like everyone else shooting low and left. I will dry fire twice a day with this pistol for a few days before I head back to the range and see if I can work this out. Try shooting off sandbags next range trip. That should help you out understanding your grip and trigger press. Go slow and think about each shot. I think you will learn a lot. Later, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncxdm Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I do the same thing when I go between platforms like that. For some reason it shows up more on the 1911 style trigger for me. Unfortunately it usually takes me live fire to fix it. Good luck. And shooting off a rest definitely helps identify what is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardChrome Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Are you jerking the trigger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zjmccauley Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Trigger jerking or anticipating the recoil and pushing however slightly. Use the pad on the tip of your finger and pay very close attention to your sight picture to look for your own mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsantini Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 If you are tightening your grip as you are pressing the trigger this may cause you to shoot low left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Trigger yank or grip clench will do it but also remember: a single stack 1911 grip is a lot narrower than a typical grip so it forces a grip change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac Law Man Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Have you tried the ball and dummy drill? This drill will give you instant feedback as to whether you are anticipating recoil. Also, remember, shooting is a perishable skill, anyone can develope a flinch at anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Yep, I'm with the other guys. since you've done the smart thing and had someone else confirm it's not the gun that only leave the operator. My suggestions are: trigger pull/trigger jerk pulling the shots low left. finger placement on the trigger (too much finger in there) anticipating recoil a little and pushing the nose down. it happens to us all. and it could just be switching platforms has brought it back a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhett45acp Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) It is a Jank. Jerking and Yanking. Try this, Shoot the gun freestyle but with your stronghold pinky off the grip. Just point it straight as to take no action upon the grip with the pinky. See if the pattern starts moving up and right. If so, many of the advice above applies. More than likely you are applying tension and trigger pull together. I have to reaffirm this myself every now and then. Edited November 20, 2014 by rhett45acp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhett45acp Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 As a side note. The 1911 SA trigger lets you get by with a bit more sloppy control given the short light pull. Move over to a DA revolver or Glock type trigger and this will be amplified by a 1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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