Handgun at 25 yards

[nakinate]

I am terrible shooting my Ruger at 25 yards. 15 and in I do just fine. I'm probably good enough for most self defense situations but only hitting the target 4 times out of 10 at 25 yards isn't acceptable. Any advice for a newbie on how to improve?

 

[chezuki]

It's all about trigger control.

Front sight, press, follow through.

 

[Grim714]

Practice dry firing.

 

[AllenM]

Dry fire

 

[Manatee]

Hitting what 4 times out of 10 at 25 yards? The 10 ring? The target?

It takes awhile to get used to any handgun. Don't be afraid to take a lesson or have your fundamentals critiqued by a qualified observer. Most handguns today will perform acceptably at 15 yards. If you're getting all of your shots in a paper plate size target at 15, you are good to go. If you are looking toward competition, get instruction from a competition shooter and practice.

 

[Mgderf]

A Ruger what?

Are you talking semi-auto or revolver?

I can keep 3" groups at 100 yards with my Super Blackhawk, but it has a 7"+ barrel.

What type of ammo are you using? Some pistols are ammo picky.

 

[TheGreatBigMouth]

Even pressure all the way through on the trigger pull. It ought to surprise you when it breaks. Also work on your grip.

 

[AlwaysVigilant]

I am terrible shooting my Ruger at 25 yards. 15 and in I do just fine. I'm probably good enough for most self defense situations but only hitting the target 4 times out of 10 at 25 yards isn't acceptable. Any advice for a newbie on how to improve?

It would help to know what type of Ruger you are referring too. Barring that, a shooter's wheel may help you diagnose what you are doing that is causing the errant shots by where they impact the target. Dry fire is always a good idea...I do mine from the holster...might as well get presentation reps in too.

 

[Glock19]

Finger position, breathing, practice,practice, and practice!!!! Im in Fishers and ran a few ranges when I was Military. PM me and maybe we can get together for some help, training, advice.

 

[Kagnew]

It took a long time to soak into my thick head that my grip was messing me up. I finally realized that I do best if I "grip" only with my middle, ring, and little finger. I keep my thumb almost totally off the grip and try to concentrate on keeping my trigger finger "loose", if that makes any sense. You'll find, too, that all guns and all types of ammunition have their own peculiarities. I sometimes think I'd be better off having just one gun!

 

[gunman41mag]

Just buy a shotgun 12 gauge

 

[Sticky]

Have someone load one or two dummy rounds in a magazine. Or do it yourself, and then spin the cylinder, with a revolver. You'll clearly see any flinch when the dummy fails to fire.

 

[churchmouse]

Ruger??????

 

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[roadrunner681]

It's all about trigger control.

Front sight, press, follow through.

had same problem with my hi power this right here is your answer

 

[patience0830]

had same problem with my hi power this right here is your answer

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[roadrunner681]

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[Fullmag]

Bore sight laser and snap caps. Pick a point on wall, focus on laser dot, pull trigger. Watch dot move. Practice, watch videos and learn good grip-trigger techniques. If that don't work, get a good quality 1911.

 

[Bigtanker]

Have someone load one or two dummy rounds in a magazine. Or do it yourself, and then spin the cylinder, with a revolver. You'll clearly see any flinch when the dummy fails to fire.

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You can also use the dummy rounds in a semiauto. It helps if you can have somebody else load your mags for you then you can really find your problem when the dummy round hits. (It is also great for malfunction drills)

 

[nakinate]

It's a SR9c. I can hit about anything at 15 yards. I hit the target 4 out of 10 at 25 yards. I know with a compact pistol my accuracy will be limited, but I feel I could do better.