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Old 11-12-2007, 07:21 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I've got pretty good precision when fresh (pretty tight groupings) and mediocre accuracy with the 9mm round at 20-25 or so feet. At 10 feet or less, accuracy isn't much of a problem.

I'm pulling slightly to the left it seems, so I compensate by placing the sites a little to the right. I fire slowly, while exhaling and try my best to keep it steady.

I'm going to get qualified with the M-9 soon and expect to get some excellent instruction. I'm also going to read up on FM's to learn assembly/dissasembly and try to do it for time.

Any advice on improving accuracy?

Obviously I'm going to get as much time downrange as I can, but on top of that are there any techniques or mindsets that will improve accuracy for the beginner?

Same question, but for heavier rounds (.357 and up). At 10+ feet, my accuracy is unsatisfactory.

Thanks.
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