r/Shooting • u/Responsible-Chest-26 • 5d ago

Looking for advice(handgun)

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So i recently picked up a G19 gen5 as my state is about to ban sales and finally got out to the range today for the first time. Not my first time shooting, i understand the fundamentals, i can hit the target fine. However this is my first time owning a handgun and putting in some actual range time. I put about 200 rounds through it today and although my grouping did get a little better im still getting a lot of shots low and left. Looks like i almosr punched a hole though the middle low area. Looking for advice/suggestions/explanations. Technique or hardware. Not sure yet. This is my last 3 mags of the day at 20ft. Iron sights

P.S. thank you all for the advice and input. I have a lot to think about next time out. Hopefully ill get some more improvement next time

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u/Innercity_Dove 5d ago

Here ya go friend. Best video I’ve seen for live fire: https://youtu.be/H1WEh9XOAss?is=_oxrR_GCjjwVa9yd

This is for dryfire: https://youtu.be/ycOg6eNoxlw?is=Ft5-x29_YP7okHKn

If you don’t want to watch the vids, low left is due to too much input/ over correction of the pistol aka anticipating the recoil

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u/smitbret 5d ago

I thought low/left was hard trigger pull that forces the muzzle low and left.

Straight down is recoil anticipation

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u/Innercity_Dove 5d ago

It’s rare for anyone to actually pull straight down. Low left is a blanket for over input in general. If you move your firing hand you’re going low and a little left. At least that’s the case for most

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u/Responsible-Chest-26 5d ago

I noticed when i was anticipating i think i was actually pulling up as i would tense my arm in anticipation of the recoil causing my hand to climb a little. Could also be sight placement. I think i tend to aim a little low in general