When I go to the range with a 9mm pistol (currently a S&W MP9 with a new trigger job), I typically find that the earlier shots I fire are more accurate than ones later. I get better with each visit to the range, but the downward accuracy trend that happens during a single trip can be a bit of a downer.
Today, I put the target at 20 feet, and the first 5 shots I took were all on top of each other; a dime would cover the hole. But subsequent groups ranged between 1.5" and 2". I'm fairly pleased with that (it'd easily be enough to hit a BG where I need to), but I'm still puzzled by this.
If I try dry firing, I can see the front sight remain right where I want it. Then I fire for real, and it may be an inch off. Neither me nor my hands feel tired.
Any suggestions for improving?
And what can I reasonably expect for groupings if I keep on practicing? i.e. what achievable goal should I strive for? Ideally I'd like to be able to hit 2 liter coke bottles at 75', but so far I can only do that with a [unscoped] Ruger MKIII (and no more than 50% of the time too).
Today, I put the target at 20 feet, and the first 5 shots I took were all on top of each other; a dime would cover the hole. But subsequent groups ranged between 1.5" and 2". I'm fairly pleased with that (it'd easily be enough to hit a BG where I need to), but I'm still puzzled by this.
If I try dry firing, I can see the front sight remain right where I want it. Then I fire for real, and it may be an inch off. Neither me nor my hands feel tired.
Any suggestions for improving?
And what can I reasonably expect for groupings if I keep on practicing? i.e. what achievable goal should I strive for? Ideally I'd like to be able to hit 2 liter coke bottles at 75', but so far I can only do that with a [unscoped] Ruger MKIII (and no more than 50% of the time too).