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SF18C · 04-13-2013, 22:19

Okay I need some technical training help.

While I know the fundamentals of shooting a handgun and I think I do very well at teaching safe gun handling, the fundamentals of shooting and basic marksmanship, I have been having a hellva time trying to help my wife with a very particular issue. She consistently shoots low, real low. When she squeezes the trigger, she nose-dives the gun. I can watch her do it but not real sure of how to tell her to NOT do it. She is not flinching or “anticipating” the shot, it is more like it is just the way her hand works. When she squeezes the trigger, her thumb pushes forward and her wrist rotates down. She gets very frustrated and upset with herself as she know what she is doing but can’t seem to overcome it. For the record, she has had wrist problems (carpal tunnel and arthritis like issues) Also this happens with every handgun she shoots: pistol, revolver, 9MM, .45, .38, .380. What really sets her off is I can take the same gun out of her hand and hits bulls, so I am sure it’s not the gun. By the way when she shoots rifle, this is not an issue as her hand is in a different angle and it does not “move” the same way.

So has anyone experienced this phenomenon before and what can I do about it?

04-13-2013, 22:19	#1
SF18C Quiet Professional Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Texas, I can see OK from here! Posts: 2,077	how to fix a "low shooter?" Okay I need some technical training help. While I know the fundamentals of shooting a handgun and I think I do very well at teaching safe gun handling, the fundamentals of shooting and basic marksmanship, I have been having a hellva time trying to help my wife with a very particular issue. She consistently shoots low, real low. When she squeezes the trigger, she nose-dives the gun. I can watch her do it but not real sure of how to tell her to NOT do it. She is not flinching or “anticipating” the shot, it is more like it is just the way her hand works. When she squeezes the trigger, her thumb pushes forward and her wrist rotates down. She gets very frustrated and upset with herself as she know what she is doing but can’t seem to overcome it. For the record, she has had wrist problems (carpal tunnel and arthritis like issues) Also this happens with every handgun she shoots: pistol, revolver, 9MM, .45, .38, .380. What really sets her off is I can take the same gun out of her hand and hits bulls, so I am sure it’s not the gun. By the way when she shoots rifle, this is not an issue as her hand is in a different angle and it does not “move” the same way. So has anyone experienced this phenomenon before and what can I do about it? __________________ SF18C Tis better to die on your feet than live on your knees! I AM THE 1,000! "De Oppresso Liber" Nomination for PS.com Quote of the Decade!
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