Trigger Speed

[Pitt Bull]

I am trying to develop more trigger speed. I dry fire at least 20 minutes everyday. While dryfiring I notice when I get my sights settled down it takes me a long time to make the hammer fall. When I take my time I have no problem with the gun moving, but when I try to increase speed the gun moves. Is a little movement Ok at 10 yards or should there be no movement. Any suggestions for improvment would be welcome.

[Loves2Shoot]

Trying for speed is the biggest problem most shooters have. Develop correct form and it will take less time. Speed is a by product, not a product, so the more you try for it the harder it is to get.

If you want to shoot better, then you need to increase trigger awareness. Lots of threads on here about that.

Your front sight will tell you how much movement is acceptable. You can move it around and see how much you can move it and get an A

[Jake Di Vita]

It doesn't matter how much the gun moves as long as the shot still goes where you want it to.

Call your shots and shoot A's.....don't concern yourself about gun movement....

[SRT Driver]

PitBull,

Sounds like you may be increasing your grip pressure with your strong hand when you pull the trigger. Or just ynaking the trigger.

What kind of pistol do you shoot? How heavy is the trigger?

[Pitt Bull]

I shoot a 1911 with a 3 1/2 - 4 pound trigger.

[RTevolution]

Everyone sounds spot on.

I am always trying to be aware of each and every subtle detail in my grip pressure, trigger pull, the way my wrist feels and so on. I think it's more important to be aware of what's going on rather then asking why it's going on.