9mm pistol aiming help!?

Question

hey i knew to a gun club, first time i fired a gun(9mm) i was 18, im now 20 went to a gun club and picked up a smith (something) 9mm, had 50 bullets, aiming at the paper target about 20feet away from me, i was aiming towards the head area, i had the centre red circle on target but the closest i got to it was the neck, the rest were area the torso area or the target. can anyone give me advice on aiming the gun and also if you could possible give me an idea of the gunn i used, it was a glock, the man said smith something, he was a bit of a know it all though, didnt have time for anyone kinda thing, im totally knew to guns in general, dont have any grandparents that hunted or anything neither so im a total beginner in everyway, thanks for your help in advance!

Answer 1

Using a heavier bullet will raise your aim up a little bit. The slower bullet will spend more time in the barrel, and the rising barrel will have a greater opportunity to push the trajectory of the bullet upwards. If that doesn't help, it may have to do with how you're lining up your sights. The center of the two circles in the rear sight should line up with the center of the circle in the front post, and the top of the front post should line up with the top of the rear sights. Another thing to consider is if you're flinching and pulling the pistol down before you shoot, it's going to hit lower than where you're aiming before you pull it down. You should have a slow, steady trigger pull, and almost surprise yourself when the gun goes off.

You said a Smith something, it was likely a Smith & Wesson, not a Glock. Glock isn't a type of gun so much as it is a brand, but all their handguns are slight variances on their original design, and just change caliber, magazine, or barrel size. The handgun you probably shot was either a S&W Sigma, or S&W M&P, short for military and police. Both of these are available with black metal slides, but neither are full plastic like a Glock.

Answer 2

Pistol Aiming

Answer 3

For a beginner handgun shooter, hold and stance and trigger control are the most important things to practice. Actually hitting the target where you aim sometimes comes later with practice. Don't be discouraged.

When shooting at your target, practicing aiming at the same spot of course. You will notice that where the bullet punches the paper is a different spot usually. Getting these shots to be somewhat close to each other should be the first goal and then it's easy to move the point of aim to where it needs to be to shoot where you want. Getting the shots close together (called 'Groups') requires you to have control of the pistol and proper firing technique. Read the links and watch the video and you will get an idea of what is needed. Do not shoot like they do in the movies.

Answer 4

It doesn't really matter what the make of your pistol is as long as it fits your hand securely.
You were shooting a Glock, but I'm not sure of the model number based on the given information. A Glock will be all black, with lots of plastic. It was probably lacking a safety as well.
Smith and Wesson is an entirely different gun manufacturer.
To shoot accurately:
Aim down the sights with both eyes open.
Squeeze the trigger slowly (do not anticipate the shot).
If you are startled when the gun fires, you are doing everything right.
Remember to aim before every shot. A beginner should shoot no more that one round every 2-3 seconds in order to improve accuracy.
Good luck!

Answer 5

Try googling this question. You'll find a lot of different sites that will give you tons of information. Some of the stuff on youtube is pretty good. Some is garbage. Try reading other people's comments as a clue to whether it is good information or not. Then the next few times you go out (and hopefully go with someone that really knows what they're doing) have that person look closely how you're shooting to start analyzing what you're doing right and what wrong. Lots of stuff to sort through: stance, arm/hand position, grip, sight picture, trigger pull, flinching, gun safety... Taking your time to learn it right at the beginning pays off in less bad habits.

Answer 6

See the link...especially step 5.
Smith [ Smith & Wesson ] and Glock are competitors ...so I can't help you there. Smith makes both pistols [ semi-auto ] and revolvers...Glock only makes pistols.

Answer 7

Breathe, Relax, Aim with both eyes open, Squeeze, FIRE.*

Answer 8

You probably fired a GLOCK in 40 S&W caliber.......

Answer 9

try buying an aimer or holdin' it sideways like a gangster.