What would change point of impact of a Glock?

[DeltaM]

I have to really practice to overcome pulling off target when pulling the trigger with my Glock 19.  Something about that long, striker fired stroke.  It is a lot different from a revolver with the hammer cocked.  Finger position, whether it is the fat pad at the end or between the next back joints (between pip and dip to you medical types) makes a difference.  I read somewhere that you could unload the gun, the let it close on a piece of folded cardboard like a match pack with a goodly portion sticking out and you could actuate the striker mechanism to practice trigger pulls.  I tried this and it does make a difference.

There is an interesting article about Jack Weaver on page 26 of the July American Rifleman.  He originated the Weaver Stance which was adopted by the FBI.  There is a very good picture of him demonstrating the stance.  I haven't had the oportunity to try it but seems reasonable.  If someone knows how to link to the picture it would help.  If not, I can scan it and post later.

[DeltaM]

Here is the picture and story from "American Rifleman" July 2009, Volume 157, No. 7, 123rd Publication.  Story by --Bob Boyd, Assistant Editor, Shooting Illustrated.

Since they copied it too, the above should give credits where necessary.

[Kilroy]

I am a novice when it comes to firearms, especially pistols. 

Take your gun and shoot it left handed.  Then, have someone else load it for you and have them make you guess when the chamber is ACTUALLY loaded.  If you are watching your front sight when the gun goes "click", then I suspect you'll find your answer.

Using dummies can help, but the methodology for using them assumes you have a fair amount of introductory training.

[Walter45Auto]

I bought an adjustable rear sight from glockstore.com and put on my model 30. Thats the only way I can think of other than getting a crimson trace on yours.

[r_w]

I bought an adjustable rear sight from glockstore.com and put on my model 30. Thats the only way I can think of other than getting a crimson trace on yours.

I am one of those wierdos that actually LIKES the Glock grip angle.  A CT equipped Glock points wrong for me.  Maybe the new style will be better, or the new Lasermax rearsight will prove out to be reliable.

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[Walter45Auto]

r_w,

I agree with you WOLE HEARTEDLY about the GLOCK grip. I put a lasermax laser in mine for that reason. The lasermax is not adjustable, unfortunately.

[HAWKFISH]

umm something changed. The glasses probably have something to do with it. I own/owned and shot many Glocks. POI's almost always dead on. Something in the sight radius is out.. . via sights...eyesight and lining up.. once you figure out what ..you should be able to fix or adjust either one.   

[Ping]

Did I mention it is great to have you back Hawkfish?

Got my hand torn up shooting the new G22 RFT. Had to change the frame out with my G24. It saved my butt cause I was raw after putting 500 rounds downrange with the new frame. If you shoot the new RFT, my suggestion is a good pair of leather gloves to break it in.

And as for concealed carry, I would not even think about it with a RFT. You will be rubbed raw. The grip is awesome, but does not go well with soft skin.

[Kilroy]

What is wrong???

Most likely something you are doing.  Shoot it with the other hand.  Then have someone take a full magazine and load it for you, chamber empty or full, and not to let you know if one is chambered.  If you are really watching your front sights, you'll gain some valuable info.