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    emanon

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    I am a beginner. I purchased the Taurus G2C as my first pistol. It jammed while I was using it during my LTC Range Test! I swore off the darn thing. My brother asked for it and guess what? It has not jammed while he was using it not one time! Oh well.

    Today I purchased a Glock G48 9mm with Crimson Trace Laser

    https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/glock-g48-9mm-pistol-with-crimson-trace-laser

    I then headed to the range. At first my accuracy was about what you expect for a beginner. Then the dude standing next to me ask if he could adjust the gun's sighting to the laser or maybe he said the laser to the sighting. Hell I don't remember how he stated it. He said it would improve my accuracy. I had no idea what he was talking about but said yes. After he finished, he gave me some tips and oh boy!!! My accuracy improved tremendously!! I had so much fun using this gun!!! I love it!

    I chose this one because it's not small but it conceals well. It in my opinion has less recoil than the Taurus G2C I had. The Taurus felt like it was jumping from my hand. The Trace Laser is the biggest plus for me. The installation is not bulky and was added to the gun during manufacturing (I think that it was). I might in the future buy another gun but this one will always be a favorite!
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    Welcome. Enjoy, And ask lots of questions. Gun folks are good people. Even the crotchety bastards like myself.
     
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    The most important thing about any handgun is "how well does it feel in your hand". If a handgun fits and feels good in your hand, you will be able to shoot it well.
    Another factor is the term "limp wrist". Some semi autos are very sensitive to this. You may have done this with the Taurus while your brother does not.
    Also semi autos need to "break in". Sometimes it may take as many as 500 rounds to accomplish this. Les Baer tells peoples to shoot a minimum of 500 rounds with his pistols before you take one apart to clean it.
    Using enough oil or other lubricants will also help a new pistol cycle properly during the break in process.
    That being said, a Glock will operate correctly right out of the box.

    I am a 1911 guy, but I carry a G19 in my car because I know it will go bang every time I pull the trigger.
    Good luck with your new Glock.
     
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    OLDVET said:
    The most important thing about any handgun is "how well does it feel in your hand". If a handgun fits and feels good in your hand, you will be able to shoot it well.
    Another factor is the term "limp wrist". Some semi autos are very sensitive to this. You may have done this with the Taurus while your brother does not.
    Also semi autos need to "break in". Sometimes it may take as many as 500 rounds to accomplish this. Les Baer tells peoples to shoot a minimum of 500 rounds with his pistols before you take one apart to clean it.
    Using enough oil or other lubricants will also help a new pistol cycle properly during the break in process.
    That being said, a Glock will operate correctly right out of the box.

    I am a 1911 guy, but I carry a G19 in my car because I know it will go bang every time I pull the trigger.
    Good luck with your new Glock.
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    Great Information!
     
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    Welcome to the forum and welcome to shooting.

    Out of curiosity, were you hitting low and to the left of your target?
     
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    SQLGeek said:
    Welcome to the forum and welcome to shooting.

    Out of curiosity, were you hitting low and to the left of your target?
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    Yes now that you mention it, I think I was doing that before the guy made the adjustment. What does that mean?
     
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    Hitting low and left for a right handed shooter (assuming you are) means that you're more than likely anticipating the recoil as you're pulling the trigger. Also known as flinching. It's pretty common for new and not so new shooters.

    I still struggle with it at times with striker fired guns.

    There are a bunch of people with a lot more experience than me who can help you through how to work through it. I do find that a lot of dry fire practice while concentrating on proper grip and trigger press helps a lot.

    There's also quite a few YouTube videos out there that can help illustrate this and what is happening.

    Adjusting your sights/laser to compensate for it isn't the best approach because it is covering up a bad habit.
     
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    SQLGeek said:
    Hitting low and left for a right handed shooter (assuming you are) means that you're more than likely anticipating the recoil as you're pulling the trigger. Also known as flinching. It's pretty common for new and not so new shooters.

    I still struggle with it at times with striker fired guns.

    There are a bunch of people with a lot more experience than me who can help you through how to work through it. I do find that a lot of dry fire practice while concentrating on proper grip and trigger press helps a lot.

    There's also quite a few YouTube videos out there that can help illustrate this and what is happening.

    Adjusting your sights/laser to compensate for it isn't the best approach because it is covering up a bad habit.
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    Low and left means you are torquing the firearm as you pull the trigger. This is a natural instinct for a person when they close their hand (make a fist). Try it without the gun in your hand and you will see what I mean.
    A good solution is to not grip the firearm too tightly and place the tip of your finger on the trigger. Think about pulling the trigger straight back. This is like anything else. The more you practice correctly, the easier it will get. After awhile it will become second nature.
    Another tip to help improve your accuracy is to concentrate on the target, even after your shot. This will help with any flinching you may have. It also keeps your mind on what you are aiming at and not the upcoming muzzle blast and recoil.

    Shooting is easy and fun when you get the hang of it. Also remember this Glock 48 was not designed to be a range gun. It was designed to be a self protection weapon.

    Get yourself a larger framed firearm if you wish to spend long days at the range. My favorite range guns are my Wilson Combat 1911s. One in 45 ACP and the other in 9mm. A typical day for me usually involves four to five hundred rounds. I reload, so picking up that much brass is a bitch.
    Have fun.
     
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    OLDVET said:
    Low and left means you are torquing the firearm as you pull the trigger. This is a natural instinct for a person when they close their hand (make a fist). Try it without the gun in your hand and you will see what I mean.

    A good solution is to not grip the firearm too tightly and place the tip of your finger on the trigger. Think about pulling the trigger straight back. This is like anything else. The more you practice correctly, the easier it will get. After awhile it will become second nature.
    Another tip to help improve your accuracy is to concentrate on the target, even after your shot. This will help with any flinching you may have. It also keeps your mind on what you are aiming at and not the upcoming muzzle blast and recoil.

    Shooting is easy and fun when you get the hang of it. Also remember this Glock 48 was not designed to be a range gun. It was designed to be a self protection weapon.

    Get yourself a larger framed firearm if you wish to spend long days at the range. My favorite range guns are my Wilson Combat 1911s. One in 45 ACP and the other in 9mm. A typical day for me usually involves four to five hundred rounds. I reload, so picking up that much brass is a bitch.
    Have fun.
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    Yes I purchased the Glock 48 for self protection. After I've spent some time at the range with it and feel comfortable, I will then move on to a range gun to have fun with as a hobby. I will certainly look at the Wilson Combat 1911s. Thanks for the tips on correcting low and left!
     
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    Pass on the Wilsons unless you have money to burn. While they are superb firearms, you can get good quality firearms for much less.
    Example:
    About 18 years ago I bought a brand new stainless Springfield "Loaded" (PI9132LP). I have shot the crap out of this 1911 over the years. I quit keeping a count of the rounds fired when the total hit 30K.
    I sent it back to Springfield a couple of years ago for a minor repair. While it was there I was contacted by their head service guy. While we were talking. I asked if he could give me his opinion of how the pistol had worn. He called back later that day and told me the pistol had minimal wear for the number of rounds it had shot.
    I paid $750 for this pistol when I bought it. I see them listed on the internet for $850 to $1K today.

    I bought my stainless Wilson "Classic" used for $2,800. My "Loaded" is every bit as accurate as my Wilson and cost much less. I bought my two Wilsons because I wanted to put a cherry on the top of my 1911 collection.

    Side note:
    Used Wilsons are hard to sell, if you decide to sell one. Very few people want to or can afford to spend nearly 3K for a used pistol. They are great guns though.
     
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    I had something similar once. It didn't pick up brass very well from a concrete surface.
    I shoot at Elm Fork Shooting Park in Irving. I usually ask to shoot from the part of the range that has the fewest shooters.
    Once the range officers know I reload, they will sweep my brass into a pile off to the side. I then cull what is mine and leave the rest.
     
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