I feel like I can't hold it correctly. (yes, it's completely empty when I tried it in my apartment) I can't wait to try this at the range. Thanks for the tip, I'll definitely be working on it. 😎👍
@TacticalHyve2 жыл бұрын
Make sure to dry fire a lot before trying this live. Do not go live until you are comfortable and confident. Also, it helps to load only one round at a time for safety. In other words, insert a mag, rack one round, remove the mag, then execute the drill. But again, only go live when you are very comfortable with holding the pistol as demonstrated.
@brandonmullwray99242 жыл бұрын
@@TacticalHyve Copy that. I recently bought a lasermax system to help improve my aim. I'm going to use it in tandem with your advice. 😁👍
@rudolfosuarez94702 жыл бұрын
Good luck man. I have this same issue.
@mycaddigo2 жыл бұрын
Dude I hope it was unloaded
@gossettcd2 жыл бұрын
@@TacticalHyve Indeed. I completely missed this. Curious, maybe one hot round followed by a snap cap? In case the slide locking open has an impact. I am probably over thinking this. Great video!!!
@hondolane31252 жыл бұрын
I had a friend who was always a little high and to the left, but he was from California .....
@transcend35072 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! 😀
@janfranceschi84582 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Rid_Of_Thee2 жыл бұрын
HA
@roundone79542 жыл бұрын
Bro that was a great underestimated comment!
@Cocoflava2 жыл бұрын
🤣
@natural-born_pilot2 жыл бұрын
In my experience as a former instructor this was generally the major problem with many shooters. This is an excellent exercise in learning to overcome it. You did a great job in explaining and presenting this training technique thank you.
@leonardjones97532 жыл бұрын
So, don't secure the tool but hold it in some fashion as so that under recoil , you cannot control the tool ? I am sorry for those persons That think that this is of anything of use in any contact scenario ! Do not support improper handling of possible tools !
@mcm5422 жыл бұрын
@@leonardjones9753 Agree with you 100% re don’t do this drill live fire.
@davideterminidubbings2 жыл бұрын
Hi, can you please tell me which fingers have to make pressure in each hand? I read thumb and ring finger on left hand, right? And only thumb for right hand? Thanks
@swanben11 Жыл бұрын
@@leonardjones9753 He’s decreasing grip variables to isolate the technique of the trigger pull itself. No one is telling anyone to grip a firearm this way in normal circumstances. This is an exercise, not a combat grip.
@artstrutzenberg7197 Жыл бұрын
So I'm a new shooter---This exercise seem to play fast and loose with the safety principal of keeping your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot? Would this be something that range masters might take exception to if doing this with live ammo at the range?
@timothygarrett93722 жыл бұрын
Beginners, intermediate, even pro's. This is a great way to practice without a range and ammo. I have struggled with low left shots my entire career and this method helped improve my pistol marksmanship.
@Gosleepwithrain2 ай бұрын
@@timothygarrett9372 what technique are you using?
@timothygarrett9372Ай бұрын
@Gosleepwithrain what are you referring to when you ask about the technique I am using?
@Patrick-k9q17 күн бұрын
I am struck by the absolute clarity of verbal presentation here, and the economy of words used to get the EXACT point across with zero fluff. That is a super power, and a level that a lot of experienced instructors dream of reaching. Absolutely first-rate presentation of an already valuable exercise/drill to improve grip. I subbed because of this.
@brianminkc Жыл бұрын
Yes I have a problem with this. Always had some dexterity issues with my fingers. This is a great drill. Another thing that helped me was one dude said to not grip so tightly with my right hand and grip more with the left, that also helps stop this problem.
@10hunterLab2 жыл бұрын
If someone had taught me this most basic step 50 years ago... Well, let's just say I would have been miles ahead. Thanks!
@jmfa572 жыл бұрын
AMEN, Robert. I was about to say the same thing, except for me, 45 years. I just started shooting again after a 4 year hiatus, with a brand new CZ75 D PCR, shooting low and to the left. I drifted the sights all over Creation until I ended up where I started again, hitting along the center axis of the target. In my defense, I would periodically bring out my old Hi Power clone, hit the ten ring every time, and still blame the poor CZ. Sigh...
@QuantumMechanic_882 жыл бұрын
Shoot with Both eyes open .
@brianx042 жыл бұрын
Myles ahead
@sambow4u2 жыл бұрын
Served for 26 yrs as LEO & Sergeant & this video is probably the best Tutorial practice , I've ever seen ! I've always been exceptional with about any rifles or long gun ,,, But just average with a hand gun ! I'd always score 100 on the range or maybe throw 1 ,,, but never grouped, like I should have been or rather could have been !
@pistolgrips2 жыл бұрын
Just about every range session I start with a “one hole drill” - 5 shots in a one inch square starting at five yards. It’s not always pretty. Sympathetic movement is a given, natural occurrence and it takes patience and practice to overcome it and it doesn’t matter if you’ve been shooting for five minutes or fifty years. It can be very humbling at times and at 8 or 10 yards sometimes downright embarrassing. You’ve given me a different approach to the drill and I’ll work on that tomorrow. Thanks.
@crimbullet2 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I’m going to start doing that from now on.
@odinzraider5912 жыл бұрын
Just a suggestion. If self defense is your primary reason for carrying, your first drill of the day should be some type of scorable(to track progress) combat related drill. Done cold for obvious reasons. Then get into your lesson plan for the day.
@stevepauley24372 жыл бұрын
@@odinzraider591 you mean like a “Bill Drill”, or something similar, correct? If so, I agree.
@baileyboy52532 жыл бұрын
I share your frustrations. Been shooting my whole life and have yet to overcome this damnable low and left. This drill, however, has me pumped. I hope we are both successful!
@SGTUSMCVET2692 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I have had to retrain myself due to strokes from the coof. Non jabber but my lady is… jussayin.
@stephenyu532810 ай бұрын
Clear, complete, and organized verbal instructions is so rare these days. Most appreciated. EXCELLENT VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS.
@sinisa162 жыл бұрын
Wow! I was wondering why my pistol tends to shoot low and left and I was adjusting to that by aiming higher and to the right! And I stumbled upon this video! Thanks for the explanation and tips.
@stanbarrington9698 Жыл бұрын
And in a panic situation you will probably still have a low and left POI (like me) so I still aim hi right and hope for EITHER of the two POI’s.
@qtyogini7486 Жыл бұрын
Me too! I was aiming right and higher
@EricLafferty-jn4pj Жыл бұрын
That's known as Kentucky windage.
@davidpirozzi46842 жыл бұрын
You’re a life saver or at least a gun saver. Got a new CZ and had this problem. Went through your drill and exercises and saw vast improvement at the range. Thank you!
@johnspartan3405 Жыл бұрын
Did you have the issue with any previous guns? I ask because I have never had this issue until I had a new PDP out at the range yesterday and was low left.
@SGTUSMCVET2692 жыл бұрын
Very good technique brother. Such a clean and professional instruction and demo. Just enough detail without sounding like a lecture. ❤️
@kelvinsim9863 Жыл бұрын
very true
@edwinbest92562 жыл бұрын
I have shot low left most times when I start at the range then move my aiming point to adjust. Now I understand the cause! Many of my friends have the same issue but I’ll share this video with them and would bet it works for all of us! Thanks for the explanation and how to correct the problem.
@Gravel13312 жыл бұрын
I get the feeling that this is similar in concept to the 'washer on the barrel' drill taught during M-16 Basic Rifle Marksman classes in US Army basic training. It teaches you to isolates the finger and trigger and eliminate unwanted muscle input from other parts of your body.
@Dale21B2 жыл бұрын
That's funny you say that. I've been trying to take that drill and apply it to pistols so when I saw this video, I said to myself "This is it!"
@letaz772 жыл бұрын
What is funny, is people saying the Army actually teaches solders to shoot 🤣. One shot, one kill is a Marine thing.
@howardwmoore Жыл бұрын
2019 USASOC International Sniper Competition, first and second place positions were held by U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) teams while third place was claimed by a Marine Scout Sniper team
@Dank_Farrik Жыл бұрын
@@letaz77 One crayon one meal.
@ronaldbryant5691 Жыл бұрын
My local range suggested a coin on the barrel end for dry firing practice does make a difference but i will still try this method
@PA30Pilot Жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting this out there. You identified my problem firing my SIG P365XL. It is a smaller handgun and I was shooting consistently low and left. I looked at your method and didn't feel comfortable trying it. I was concerned that I'd lack enough enough control over the weapon with such and light grip, and really don't like my finger on the trigger with less control at the same time. I found another way. So I signed up for a grip and skill enhancement course with instructor one on one time. My guy suggested a very loose grip with the three amigos (three grip fingers on the shooting hand), while supporting the weapon firmly with the support hand. This was the key for me! You both identified the sympathetic movement of the 3 amigos, but I preferred the second approach for me. Wanted to share this with you, since you did such a great job presenting the content, and it is important.
@UncleStevie8er2 жыл бұрын
I hadn't shot a handgun in years. Maybe 20 rounds in 10 years. Got a nice backstop and began shooting again. Besides weak forearms (I'm gettin' up there in years) I noticed I developed the low left problem. Didn't matter what handgun .22, 9 or 45. I'm going to try this and see if I can get rid of the problem. I used to be good now I'm eh. Thanks for the tips.
@seangoddard58002 жыл бұрын
agreed
@torvahnys2 жыл бұрын
I've known about the phenomenon, but hadn't seen a way to train for it until now. Thank you very much for this.
@bicmitchum4715 Жыл бұрын
This is one of THE best training drills I have seen on the internet. I use this frequently w/ folks that shoot low left. Also, when I'm checking the accuracy of sights. Thank you for the great content!
@sttarch51502 жыл бұрын
Just back from the range after using your Technique. Finally solved my low left shooting. I can't thank you enough. My targets are no longer embarrassing.
@clintjakstas55502 жыл бұрын
I am a 20 year police officer, I always called it GORIILA GRIPPING the pistol (even put my left thumb onto the front portion of the pistol for stability-I'm right handed) this is a great explanation and practice exercise. Good job and stay safe...
@entertainme82 жыл бұрын
In all my years of handling a handgun, this video is the first I've seen with the thumb and trigger finger technique. I had to immediately dry fire practice it on my HK USP .45 and the drill works great! Thanks for the tip.
@lincolnpascual2 жыл бұрын
Quickest way I found to solve this problem was the crush grip. Squeeze the shit out of the gun line you're trying to break it, then back off just enough that your muscles aren't trembling. That's your sweet spot. Any more, involuntary muscle tremors throw the shot wide. Any less, sympathetic muscle movement throws the shot instead. It's worked for decades, still works today. Take it for what you will.
@wincertactical13172 жыл бұрын
Excellent job explaining this. I have been shooting for 3 months and have this low and to the left problem. I will definitely practice this trigger pull drill more often to become a better shooter. Thank you for the advice.
@VndNvwYvvSvv2 жыл бұрын
It's hard to do on some pistols even with proper motion because of the geometry of pulling the trigger. Your finger often can't simply move backward but has to close as if gripping, and that torques it to the side. Depends on the LOP vs your hand size.
@IHWKR Жыл бұрын
I've got a big hand and longer fingers.
@DeathByLego9 ай бұрын
@@IHWKR unlike popular belief, the little finger on the trigger isn’t the best. I wrap my entire finger around it, so my middle phalange is on it. It helps me keep it consistent- and doesn’t rack the tip of my finger against the frame after shooting.
@catchemalive Жыл бұрын
This is the EXACT problem I’ve been having!! Thanks so much. Can’t wait to try this drill soon
@makingmoney84059 ай бұрын
Thank you young man . This was the best advice I have seen thus far.
@Oz7102 жыл бұрын
Great video. I always knew the physiology of why it was happening, but couldn’t find any reliable exercises to help correct it. Wonderful demonstration and explanation. Keep up the good work. Thanks for the info.
@froggerjohn427 Жыл бұрын
I found when I relaxed a little bit on my grip instead of intensely presenting forward to fight the recoil, my shots were both where I aimed and recoil was absorbed through my elbows into my shoulders rather than violently flipping at the muzzle. Consistency is the hard part
@jonatanmoewe99832 жыл бұрын
This exercise is amazingly effective. I just tried it for ½hr with a softair, and it improved my accuracy in no time 😃 Thx for sharing
@desolatemetro Жыл бұрын
I've done this for years and had never come across any advice or drills that helped. I'm reasonably accurate and consistent but could never fix this. I will try this the next time I go to the range. Great video, very clearly explained.
@juansurita252 жыл бұрын
This video is spot on to all of my issues shooting pistols, for some reason I don't have that issue shooting shotguns or rifles. Thanks for the advice and for the explanation
@c.m.b.48682 жыл бұрын
I'm a pretty fair shot with my revolvers, but have always had this mental thing against semi auto pistols. Trying to get past it, and finally found someone who spelled it out as plain as day. Thank you.
@Skank_and_Gutterboy2 жыл бұрын
Hey, this vid really helped me a lot. I've owned a Sig P365XL for a couple of months and I've got a bad tendency to shoot low and to the left. I think the video is right as to why I was doing this. My last trip to the range went A LOT better!
@TacticalHyve2 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@patrickblackburn4445 Жыл бұрын
of all the instructor I've watched in videos you are the only one that actually know what you are talking about in this specific problem shooting process. you nailed it like a boss, thanks you kind sir!!!!
@johnjarbah4642 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the educational support. I feel like this video was made for me. Lesson learned and shared with others with similar challenges.
@dpt07212 жыл бұрын
This addresses the #1 accuracy problem I have. It all makes sense. I'm looking forward to applying this at the range! Thanks!
@Gio-od7if2 жыл бұрын
I was at a training class this past April and this drill was introduced and it was insanely helpful. You can truly feel every aspect of grittiness within the trigger. Great drill
@TacticalHyve2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@bdminyo10 ай бұрын
This simple and effective training tip is the best one I have come across on KZbin to improve my groupings. Thank you.
@Woodstock2712 жыл бұрын
Great drill and explanation of why I as a right-hander, always shot low and to the left in the beginning. Drove me nuts. I thought my sights were off. So I adjusted my point of aim, high and to the right. Bingo! I’m on target. (Damn iron sights) Then I installed a red dot on my pistol. Zeroed it at the range at 25 yards. I was right back to shooting low/left again so I slowed down and focused. With the red dot, I could easily see it move low/left as my “sympathetic fingers” moved it on the trigger squeeze. (Damn sympathetic fingers). The red dot helped me see the slightest movement so I made sure it didn’t move at all as I pulled the trigger. Somehow, my shots were dead on now. With the iron sights, I would never have seen that slight movement and just blame the sights. I’ve been shooting pistols for decades (never professionally), and considered myself a good shot. So did my friends. Mostly shooting at friend’s properties, home-made plinking ranges, I could easily nail a quarter at 10 yards. Why? Relaxed atmosphere. I didn’t know that then, but I definitely do now. The reason being, I moved out of State, hadn’t shot a pistol in a few years, now I’m in a different state where I don’t know anyone. I bought a pistol at a local gun store and then googled shooting ranges in my area. (See the stress level rising?) I found a very nice indoor range with cameras everywhere, nobody has ever seen me shoot before, I’m a stranger who has to prove I’m safe. The cameras are pegged on this stranger and I shot like crap. (I was safe though) Maybe a little rusty is all. Nope, that wasn’t it. I wasn’t relaxed. I know about human physiology and sympathetic movement. Especially in the hands. Our most intricate of tools. When you squeeze something, all fingers naturally want to be involved. Squeezing a trigger on a pistol is unnatural and you have to leave the other jealous fingers out of it. Not hard to do when you’re relaxed and focused. Now add to the equation that you’re new to this city, this range, cameras on you, and the range masters fully expect you’re going shoot out the ceiling lights. Or, screw up muzzle awareness at any second. Now there’s an atmosphere conducive to shooting very poorly and I did. I realized that my hand was pulling left and low after the red dot proved I was. I should have known this but it’s something my fingers forgot under stress. My second visit, they new my name. Not because I was good but because I was safe. By my third visit to the range, I didn’t give a crap about the cameras, it’s time to shoot as accurately as I’m used to. Bam! Bullseye after bullseye. I didn’t get better than I once was, I relaxed and got as good as I once was. The range master ordered over the intercom, a cease fire. Came to talk to me. “Wow Sean, you’re nailing it! Way better than you were at first. You’re a friggin marksman!” (This is a kid more than half my age so I was gentle) “Here’s how this works, Bob. This is your father’s range. You grew up here. It’s your backyard. This is a second home to you, right?” (Bob nodded) I continued, “When I first walked in this door, never been in this State, didn’t know anyone, I knew I’d be under extreme scrutiny. I had to fill out and agree to all the safety protocols of this range and I KNOW, since I picked an off day of the week, and I was a stranger, all your cameras were locked on me, looking for the slightest screw up. I knew I wouldn’t screw up but you didn’t know that, so I spent most my first visit performing for the cameras. Shooting accurately was a distant second. I’m wanting YOU to relax with ME so that I can relax. You did that and I appreciate it. Then I could focus. Now you’re here commending my marksmanship. I understand and appreciate why you scrutinize strangers to your range, it’s imperative to safety. I needed to prove I was safe in every move I make and you coming out here to personally welcome me to the range is appreciated my friend.” So, I’m back to not allowing sympathetic finger movements on my pistol. During stress, your body and mind take over, clouding focus. Your drill of leaving all the other fingers off the grip is a great way to exercise denying sympathetic movement of the other fingers involved in the grip. I apologize this story is so long, but I wanted to impress on all the other stressful barriers that would definitely lead a shooter to shoot badly in a brand new and stressful environment. Prove yourself safe on a brand new range and then you can relax enough to remember those other fingers on your grip conspire against you. Peace and aloha to all of you. Be safe, shoot well, have fun.
@jonkirkwood4692 жыл бұрын
That's a lot to think about. Thanks. Beyond the range, I'm beginning to understand the importance of tactical training. I've never spent time thinking deeply about a defensive situation. Now that crime is skyrocketing, the Supreme Court restored my 2A rights, and I have entered the "slow gazelle" stage, I must get serious about defensive scenarios. Since a defensive use of a firearm will necessarily be the most stressful situation I encounter, does proximity (usually
@smackedout98 Жыл бұрын
Man this is the best I've seen on KZbin on how to fix this issue
@scotf.58932 жыл бұрын
This is some excellent instruction. I am excited to start using this technique. I hope it allows me to produce similar results. Thanks.
@shocker25352 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making the video. I now understand why my shots are low and left now. Time to practice practice practice! Also will help save $ on ammo when I been trying to figure out what I was doing wrong. Awesome video thank you!
@jjsifo12 жыл бұрын
Good advise! That was one of Jeff Cooper 's tricks back in the 70's and 80's get your thumb involved in the hold he would say. Thanks ! great video.
@jimpalmer40612 жыл бұрын
So went to my indoor range and spent quality time with this drill.. incredible how well it works. You really get to concentrate on separating the trigger finger from the hand. Crazy how much better I got. Thank you!
@dfaval122 жыл бұрын
I just found this Instructor addressing a common problem! As a firearms Instructor for over 12 years... this was amazing and your delivery is top notch!
@matta77392 жыл бұрын
Great analysis of low/left shooting! Thanks for this exercise! Can't wait to try this out.
@jedblake68089 ай бұрын
Thank you Miles. This did work very well. I tried it on my Ruger P95 and after a few shots concentrating on having no lower 3 fingers on the grip it was right on target.
@AZTrigger2 жыл бұрын
This is a great drill that I too have been teaching for years. This takes practice and discipline and I have noticed that depending on the handgun and the hand of the shooter, this helps more with some gun "fit" issues more than others. For example, some shooters can shoot fine with certain guns in certain hands but do the low-left with others. For those who simply don't have the time to constantly train, I will also see which handguns shoots best for each person naturally and recommend them as well. It is not perfect but I have found most casual shooters simply don't practice enough to make this training work when they need it to.
@j4332 жыл бұрын
I have seen videos on this but this is the best so far. I have this low and left problem so much appreciate the insight.
@travisbakeriii3053 Жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic drill. One of the ranges I got to has targets that are divided like a pie chart. Each section has feedback for what's happening when you hit that section. It's a great tool, but your video displaying what's actually happening puts a concrete aspect to it rather than just an abstract phrase. I can't wait to try it. Thanks!!
@arnehusby14202 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I have been Shooting for over 40 years now. But still working with the trigger practice.
@BlastHands2 жыл бұрын
Going to try this out with my S&W shield, I've been having a Low and to the Left issue with it. Thank you for the insight!!
@tommys297910 ай бұрын
The shields are tricky also because of the skinny frame. Ask me how i know lol. Spend some time with it and focus how youre shooting youll learn it eventually!
@markreddinger17092 жыл бұрын
I've consistently grouped left and tried this drill today with great results. Thank you for posting!
@michaelphilipvergel21022 жыл бұрын
Tried this drill using my single stack 1911 and I'm quite sure it'll improve my groupings. Dry fire became challenging and exciting now considering the weight of the pistol also.
@onpsxmember2 жыл бұрын
In youth Olympic pistol shooting camps there are also holding regiments, to get the arm used to hold steady and not fatigue early on. So base one handed shooting benefits there as well. Try your non dominant hand as well.
@steveskipper3314 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Just mounted a Vortex Viper on the new M9A4 and this will help. Taking a while to acquire the dot but after bench adjustment it was dead on. Practice, practice, practice.
@spconrad96122 жыл бұрын
I've watched a couple of your videos and you do a great job w your presentations. Thanks a lot. Keep up the good work. Purchased a SW Plus a couple of months ago and had very little range time w it. Went yesterday and shot 65 frustrating rounds low and left. Right handed, so I'm gripping really tight, attempting to fight that w my left support hand almost like a battle, which is counterintuitive. I mean it shouldn't be this difficult. I click on this video and you are shooting w two fingers. I mean I know it should be easier than what I'm doing and bam, there you are with hopefully my answer. Going again Monday, so I check back in after some practice over the weekend. Again, thanks.
@jamescharles49042 жыл бұрын
How did the return trip yo the firing range turn out for you?
@robertyabut9892 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I’m a new right hand shooter, and I always pull down and to the left. You are the only video I’ve found that addresses this problem.
@Bim3102 жыл бұрын
As a former instructor, I found this to typically be anticipation of recoil. 30 years ago everyone was shooting revolvers and it was easy to only partially and randomly load the cylinder so that the student could see what they were doing when the hammer fell on an empty chamber. We would then shoot on partial cylinders for a while until they learned to overcome it. It didn't normally take long. Since a magazine fed pistol doesn't have the same ability for partial/random loads, that solution doesn't work. Happy to see someone come up with another method. Nice work.
@Meowerse2 жыл бұрын
Some people will just have a friend load dummy rounds in randomly with live rounds to give that same effect
@GhostC10 Жыл бұрын
I do something like this by scattering ammo and snap caps on a table, and loading mags with my eyes closed. Not perfect, but I'm not able to tell them apart by feel so it works.
@taaskeprins Жыл бұрын
My instructors told me to hold the gun loosely, because I was shooting all over the place (not literally..). But even when doing this, the sympathetic movement of the "three amigos", trigger pull and recoil anticipation were not isolated. With this drill I can only shoot with the the tip of my index finger and this really made me aware of the trigger pull and the sympathetic movement of my other fingers. Great drill and had direct improvement!!
@PxlMrk2 жыл бұрын
As a member of a marginalized group who doesn't even get acknowledged by those supporting all other marginalized groups, I want to thank you from the bottom of my shallow heart for being inclusive towards us persons of left-handed abilities. Can you also do a video on the proper way to use non-inclusive scissors so we can stay on target while cutting paper? Thanks for another great video 😊
@18wheeler772 жыл бұрын
Haha.
@garystoley542511 ай бұрын
I’m a one year pistol rookie and this has been a major issue for me and my instructor. Hadn’t been introduced to this so is definitely helpful. Thank you
@phambelton12 жыл бұрын
Fantastic - finally someone explains it and a retraining drill - thank you!
@maxforever264 ай бұрын
I am a new shooter. I was encountering this issue and came across your channel. Your explanation was clear and concise. Definitely will practice this before going back out to the range. Thank you.
@ramsoncole46052 жыл бұрын
Great video as always...please keep up the great work.
@TacticalHyve2 жыл бұрын
We will!
@thomasking866910 ай бұрын
Thank you for this instructional video! I just left the range, and I was shooting low and to the left and I couldn't figure out why. Two things can be true at the same time (meaning there could be more than one isssue to work on. My trigger finger was pulling to the left and not back towards me. My trigger hand pinky finger was pulling the the gun down, when I was gripping the gun handle to hard. Excellent explanation and drills to practice. I've been dry firing using these techniques with a target on the wall with one hand as shown in the video. I can 100% see the difference. This is a game changer for me. I can't wait to get back out to the range. I'm a new shooter with 5 times at the range and 500 rounds. I rarely leave reviews, but I wanted to thank and subscribe to this channel to show my appreciation for the knowledge. Thank you very much for taking the time to help new shooters like myself.
@chrisbrowne46692 жыл бұрын
It is also known as mashing. The best cure I found is to put a laser on the weapon and practice dry firing for hours until you can do it without moving the laser dot on the wall. It is difficult to master, but will train your hand and body without having to think. That is the only use for a weapon mounted laser in my opinion.
@duxdawg2 жыл бұрын
I used to play tournament level paintball. As quickly as someone turned on a laser, I hit it. May as well have a big neon arrow pointing at yourself.
@pewpewTN2 жыл бұрын
I use my red dot handguns for the same thing. Do my draw to first shot practice while trying to not move the dot
@mdjak3686 Жыл бұрын
I feel like a fool. Love this channel, watch all your videos, except this one. I saw the title quite a few times but just didn’t bother. This past week I finally get my CCW, pick up my 43x, go to range for the first time with it and over 90 percent of my shots were low and to the left. Unreal. Time to make popcorn and watch this a few times.
@mfaracing2 жыл бұрын
This is very good. I have been doing a similar drill for a few weeks and I saw improvements already. This will improve further, I am sure. Thank you so much for sharing! Also, which sights are you using on the Glock? Very interested to know.
@rickp.15222 жыл бұрын
Those sights he had I believe are Dawson Precision fiber optic sights. I use those on every Glock I shoot in GSSF competition, they are great sights!
@pewpewTN2 жыл бұрын
@@rickp.1522 Either that or the Ameriglos. I buy those for all my non-optic Glocks. Fiber optic front & blacked out rear.
@bigj42232 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. I'm that guy, low and to the right. I know that I'm slightly pulling but never thought about the "three amigos". It makes perfect sense. I understand after doing it dry but it's a problem with my Shield EZ with the palm safety. I will probably have more success with my Shield Plus. I will work on it tomorrow. This will be a game changer for me when I practice. Thanks
@causa20092 жыл бұрын
Skip to 3:00 minutes for Instructions
@nfej63532 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about dry firing today and your video posted at the right time. Thanks
@chrisbrown87482 жыл бұрын
Very useful information and I’m going to give this a try next time at the range. I always like practicing my fundamentals and this is yet another tool to hone my skills.
@dameanvil9 ай бұрын
01:18 🖐 The exercise focuses on moving solely the trigger finger to alleviate the issue of sympathetic movement. 02:26 🎯 The drill starts at one yard, aiming at a small target, using only the thumb, index finger, and hand web to grip the pistol. 03:37 🔄 The exercise involves dry firing while maintaining stability and focusing on pulling the trigger without disturbing the sights. 04:57 🎯 Progression involves stepping back while maintaining proper trigger control and accuracy. 06:14 🛑 Incorrect execution involves pushing the gun instead of pulling the trigger straight to the rear, resulting in inaccurate shots. 07:31 🤲 Consistent dry fire practice is essential to ensure no sight movement before moving on to live ammunition. 09:16 💡 The exercise focuses on proper trigger control, avoiding pushing the gun with the trigger finger, and preventing activation of other fingers for precise shooting.
@tomn58802 жыл бұрын
I'm an instructor. I find that students who hit low and left (or low and right for lefties) are "squeezing" the pistol in order to shoot. I correct them by having them grit the pistol with their thumb, middle finger and 3 rd and 4 th fingers and use the trigger finger to move (pull) the trigger to the rear. Every student has improved accuracy.
@thecorvus1006 ай бұрын
I’m not sure what you are teaching here. Isn’t that how you normally shoot a gun?
@Trad61664 ай бұрын
that’s all your fingers 😂
@thatoneguykidd6892 Жыл бұрын
One year into shooting and conceal carrying and I have a shooting problem of low left when I shoot with a fast paste after watching this video and learned the 3 amigos I evaluated myself and noticed when I pull my trigger in with my trigger finger I’m pulling back to the left with my finger and not pulling straight back I’m going to continue practicing pulling straight back with my finger thanks for the lesson once again.
@mustangtonto5862 Жыл бұрын
So simple, yet so very difficult to overcome. I was aware of my trigger finger pushing to the left, BUT had no idea about the three amigos being an equally negative influence on my accuracy. Amazing! Thank you so very, very much for this instruction…I have never even heard of it before today…no other instructor on KZbin or in person has mentioned!???
@gmason29832 жыл бұрын
tthank you, wasnt looking to find a cure for my low and right tic but came across this video and as dramatic as running a red dot over iron sightsis. after a few weeks of diligent exercising with this technique my shooting puts a smile on my face because of increased accuracy. side benifit is my hand strength is way up. like crush an anvil with a handshake.every new shooter should be shown this drill .again thank you thank you very much(hip swivel snarl)
@MarcPapers2 жыл бұрын
makes sense . It reminds me of a basketball shot. the fingers control the direction way more than the sight aim.
@barneygo20102 жыл бұрын
Big thanks. Appreciate breaking down that sympathetic 3 amigos tendency and then isolating the trigger finger. This is really going to help my clients. I cannot help but mention your explanations are simple and to the point. Peace Be The Journey!
@Godcountryfamily11 ай бұрын
Wonderful coincidence that I happened upon this video here. I've been plagued by this falacy and I just started to shoot. What an expert diagnosis and remedy. I can't thank you enough for sharing such superior experience in identifing this vexing error. Many thanks and mega upvotes, Myles.
@anthonyrusso31162 жыл бұрын
Thank you for including the southpaws.
@forestgump57652 жыл бұрын
I am a new gun owner and I tried this the other night at the range. It definitely worked! My arm/hand did get a bit sore from holding the gun in one hand, but definitely worth it. Going to keep working at it. Thanks so much for a great video and great advice!
@FirstResponseTeam-cb8bm8 ай бұрын
Great tip. I’ve been trying to correct my low and right for some time. I’m starting my practice now.
@csjrogerson23772 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I spent 22 yrs in the military and always shot low left with a pistol (Browning Hi Power). Nobody ever told me what I was doing wrong. I was remarkably consistent in my error, so I learnt to shift my POA for the range of the target (25m-10m). That worked and I got good scores. Funny thing was that this problem didnt occur with a revolver. I spent 2 years in Australia on exchange and was doing a Firing Point Officer's course and found Victoria Police shooting. Joined in and got a marksman's certificate with a 38 Webley. Might have been the different grip. I was a much better shot with a rifle (7.62 and 5.56 NATO).
@bobloomis66722 жыл бұрын
Low and left has been my issue for a long time, never seen this approach. I can't wait to try at home and the range. Thank You!
@mriv8008 Жыл бұрын
This was extremely helpful. I have known for a long time that the reason I was shooting low right (lefty) was because the damn three amigos and I still wasn’t able correct it until I tried this drill. Thanks.
@PaulettaClay-o7i9 ай бұрын
That was excellent! Thank you! I appreciate everyone that takes the time to inform others and help with problems they may be having!
@JimJWalker Жыл бұрын
I also plan to use my GoPro to video my dry fire so I can go back and see if there is any movement at all. Great video! I need to correct this low/left habit before it becomes a scar.
@TheHandystanley2 жыл бұрын
You addressed the issue that I have been having with my Ruger LCRx .357.....thank you.
@vicstartsmanmainchannel48132 жыл бұрын
Significant improvement yesterday at the range shooting 2 of my 1911's chambered 45 ACP at 5, 10, 15 and 20 yards. Changing my left hand grip (making it higher) was the major change that did it. Sweet! TY!
@richardluna78 Жыл бұрын
that’s my issue at the moment made some adjustments on holding it more firm and totally help but now having this information I will put it into practice. Can’t wait to take it out and try it. Thank you for this video
@reginaldhudson40752 жыл бұрын
I shoot right handed but was shooting to the left because I aimed inadvertently with my left eye. When I corrected this mistake, my shots immediately shifted right. Also, my trigger pull was with the tip of my trigger finger and pushed some to the left. As I focused more on aiming with my right eye and manipulating trigger pull straight back, shots improved significantly. Good tips!
@Angieme-v1h4 ай бұрын
@tactical Hyve This is a current problem for me. Thank you for explaining how to correct it. I will definitely implement it
@dwightnadal69762 жыл бұрын
this is great! I have added this to my dry fire regiment and will steal this mercilessly to use in my basic pistol class curiculum.
@leshunter44092 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I can't wait to try this technique. I have shot for years,but cannot seem to break the low left problem. This video makes perfect sense to me. Very well done and clearly delivered.
@adamshepherd761111 ай бұрын
Awesome content my man. It so much easier to understand when shown. I've been trying to tell my wife and this totally broke it down for her. Thank you.
@dr.bshousecalls1412 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This explains my problem and how to (hopefully!) overcome it! Target shooting is not as much fun when you tend to always shoot low and to the left!
@matthewferdows63572 жыл бұрын
Excellent demonstration and training. Thank you!
@TheRealSpek5 ай бұрын
Super helpful! Ivs got dexterity issues with my hands. For me I notice the down and to the left happens more often when: 1. if my hands fatigued 2. If the pistol grip ,rear & side padels dont fit my hand properly.