Trouble shooting auto pistol

[outdoorsman388]

I was wondering if anyone had an idea why I can't shoot worth a dare with an auto pistol? I used to have a .357 revolver that was allmost a tact driver. I'm on my second auto, both in .40, that i don't do so well with. I thought it was the first auto which was a S&W Sigma. Now i have a Taurus 24/7 Pro DS, which has a MUCH better trigger, but I'm having the same problem. Is it something to with the action? Is there something I'm doing wrong with the auto over the revolver? Any imput would be greatly appreciated.  Thanx  Scott

[Benny]

Shoot as much as posible, so your used to that pistol.
Also look at how your holding the pistol, grip can make a big differance in how well your accuracy is.

Has some one else shot well with this pistol, maybe the sights are off?

Also try a lighter bullet to reduce recoil for a while till your better with the gun.

I went from a Tuarus PT140 to an XD subcompact in .40, I could never get used to that Taurus but eventually figured out it just pulled low and left.
It was more in how the grip fit my hand and how my finger pulled on the trigger.

This XD is way different and at 25 yards with the SC even I can hit bowling pins almost every time.


I also had this same problem back when I was into revolvers, the Colt Trooper and the S&W 627 in .357 both were very accurate for me, but the Taurus model 66 was close but never could attain the accuracy I had with those other two.

Looking back both the Colt and the S&W had much better grips and way smoother triggers on them.

Hope this can help, Benny

[outdoorsman388]

Thanx Benny. I've been trying to shoot more, but I either have to drive a ways or pay too much. I have a friend who is a member of the Elk River Gun Club, so I've trying to get up there more. The revolver I had was a Taurus. I love that pistol. The friend I mentioned before is x-law inforcement and he shot pretty well with my pistol. That's why I was wondering if it could be me and the difference between revolvers and autos.  Thanx again Benny.   Scott\

[Benny]

It sounds like you just need to try different grips or a little different finger position on the trigger.
Try a full finger pull, then a tip of the finger pull and work with that for a while.

The trigger pull can cause your rounds to move right, left and up and down.

Benny

[HUNTER2]

Make sure your arms are all the way extended and your elbows locked out straight. Left hand under the palm of the right if your right handed. Don't jerk the trigger. Single action autos are much easier to shoot.

[Benny]

How are you doing with that pistol now?Been shooting it often?

Benny