Thus far, my pistols have been a Ruger SR9c (double stack), Sig Pro 2022 (double stack), SR22 and Rock Island 1911 (single atacks). Im what I would call combat effective at 10 yds... i can put all rounds in the silhouette (most within at least the seven ring). I just picked up a S&W 3913 today and put 100 rds thru it. Missed the paper more than i have in a LONG time. By the end of the second box, i was consistently on paper bu really all over the place. I do have big hands and this is the slimmest carry piece I own (the SR22 is slimmer but i shoot that better). Would love some input!!
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single-stack accuracy... what am i doing wrong?
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Hmmm, will have to check that out. So, the scenario was this ... silhouette target at 10y, I'm in single action, take up the slack, confirm sights are aligned and on-target, and the trigger breaks. In my head, I'm doing everything perfectly and I hit on the edge of the silhouette. I put three rounds down from a bench rest just to be sure there wasn't something off, and I had two 9-ring hits and one 10-ring hit ... so clearly, it's not the gun.
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think how your grip, trigger finger placement, and plam pressure have all changed due to the slimmer single stack. Re-evaluate and concentrate on sight picture, pulling the trigger straight back while keeping even pressure on the gun.
Vellnueve - totally disagree. This sits in my completely differently from anything else I shoot, has a much smaller footprint in my palm. I can't help but think that changes the stability and mechanics of my grip.
Sir_Macadoo & Smash05 - Thank you, very good points. I did not try shooting one-handed, but will definitely try next time.
Sir_Macadoo & Smash05 - Thank you, very good points. I did not try shooting one-handed, but will definitely try next time.
TBalls
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If the sights were off he'd have similar results from the bench....
I think Vellnueve's point is that even if the gun points/feels different for you, assuming there's nothing wrong with the gun YOU are now doing something different. Are you all over the map or trending in a particular direction? Are you having problems establishing a consistent grip since the gun is so small in your hands?
Stryker
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Jbos - just some thoughts of mine here - if you are in a weaver stance (or similar) - push out with your right hand (if you are shooting right handed) and pull in with your left hand (with some reasonable force) - it will lock down your wrist down more and may help what you are seeing.
Good luck and happy shooting
I have rubber Hogue grips that the seller provided ... going to give those a shot. Any recommendations for other grips for the 3913? If the plain rubber grips don't work, I might get Hogue slip-on with finger grooves.
