I think you are focusing on the right things. In my experience with the p365, the key for me is to use my right thumb (I’m right handed) against the frame. I can’t flag it like I’m used to with other guns. I also focus on not squeezing my right hand fingers at the moment of trigger press. Squeezing those fingers will push the gun to left, especially with the little p365 models.
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P365XL Proficiency
Hey guys I want some advice. The 365XL is the first striker pistol I’ve owned and intend on carrying. I’ve primary carried 1911’s and have been spoiled by their triggers.
My question is how to practice getting good with a striker like the 365. I took the gun - brand new - to the range today and was frustrated by the fact that my groupings were consistently low and to the left. I put 300 rounds of ball through it and by the end was getting much better groupings around the bullseye. All shooting was done at 21 feet.
I believe I am anticipating the break of the trigger - which is longer than I’m used to - and flinching down and left. I find that when I grip the gun with the right thumb against the frame and the left thumb sandwiching the right against the frame pointed forward it helps too.
Only mod to the pistol is a Wilson grip module. The first picture you can see the group low and left. The second is the last ten rounds really focusing on what I learned and taking my time/letting the trigger surprise me.
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My question is how to practice getting good with a striker like the 365. I took the gun - brand new - to the range today and was frustrated by the fact that my groupings were consistently low and to the left. I put 300 rounds of ball through it and by the end was getting much better groupings around the bullseye. All shooting was done at 21 feet.
I believe I am anticipating the break of the trigger - which is longer than I’m used to - and flinching down and left. I find that when I grip the gun with the right thumb against the frame and the left thumb sandwiching the right against the frame pointed forward it helps too.
Only mod to the pistol is a Wilson grip module. The first picture you can see the group low and left. The second is the last ten rounds really focusing on what I learned and taking my time/letting the trigger surprise me.
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Okay I'm going to rant a bit,
EVERY class or course I have taken including several private lessons from very good to excellent shooters say NEVER EVER put your right thumb down and cover it with left (right handed shooter) It is always GET THAT THUMB OUT OF THERE....YOUR right thumb is the big boss...he doesn't do ****... never have I heard the grip you are describing as GOOD or PROPER. it's not a revolver that you grip with your primary hand and then your support hand... yes it is smalleras a micro but still need a proper grip first and foremost.
I would say put up a small piece of tape on the wall, ensure pistol is empty and practice DRY fire over and over and over until you fall asleep from boredom... then rest... wake up and DRY fire over and over and over...
By the way you do realize a 365 of any config is not a target pistol right? you need consistent 6 inch groups at your 21 ft. if you can put 100% of 1000 rounds into a 6 inch or smaller group at any position I'd say you are good.
Next go buy a shot timer... practice drawing and DRY firing... Then start adding movement to your practice with the timer (I know you don't need a timer right?) well how else are you going to measure improvement? standing in one place shooting paper leisurely for accuracy? hey bad guy stand there for 3 seconds while I draw my weapon take careful aim and defend myself... hmmm. how about draw from a holster and put 2 in a 6 inch kill zone in say 1.2 seconds...
GREAT video Proper Grip for Small Pistols - YouTube
Oh and don't forget to have fun
EVERY class or course I have taken including several private lessons from very good to excellent shooters say NEVER EVER put your right thumb down and cover it with left (right handed shooter) It is always GET THAT THUMB OUT OF THERE....YOUR right thumb is the big boss...he doesn't do ****... never have I heard the grip you are describing as GOOD or PROPER. it's not a revolver that you grip with your primary hand and then your support hand... yes it is smalleras a micro but still need a proper grip first and foremost.
I would say put up a small piece of tape on the wall, ensure pistol is empty and practice DRY fire over and over and over until you fall asleep from boredom... then rest... wake up and DRY fire over and over and over...
By the way you do realize a 365 of any config is not a target pistol right? you need consistent 6 inch groups at your 21 ft. if you can put 100% of 1000 rounds into a 6 inch or smaller group at any position I'd say you are good.
Next go buy a shot timer... practice drawing and DRY firing... Then start adding movement to your practice with the timer (I know you don't need a timer right?) well how else are you going to measure improvement? standing in one place shooting paper leisurely for accuracy? hey bad guy stand there for 3 seconds while I draw my weapon take careful aim and defend myself... hmmm. how about draw from a holster and put 2 in a 6 inch kill zone in say 1.2 seconds...
GREAT video Proper Grip for Small Pistols - YouTube
Oh and don't forget to have fun
What grip would you suggest then for a smaller grip pistol? Also I'd ask why the pistol grip (both the stock and Wilson) have a deep right thumb groove in them?Okay I'm going to rant a bit,
EVERY class or course I have taken including several private lessons from very good to excellent shooters say NEVER EVER put your right thumb down and cover it with left (right handed shooter) It is always GET THAT THUMB OUT OF THERE....YOUR right thumb is the big boss...he doesn't do ****... never have I heard the grip you are describing as GOOD or PROPER. it's not a revolver that you grip with your primary hand and then your support hand... yes it is smalleras a micro but still need a proper grip first and foremost.
I would say put up a small piece of tape on the wall, ensure pistol is empty and practice DRY fire over and over and over until you fall asleep from boredom... then rest... wake up and DRY fire over and over and over...
By the way you do realize a 365 of any config is not a target pistol right? you need consistent 6 inch groups at your 21 ft. if you can put 100% of 1000 rounds into a 6 inch or smaller group at any position I'd say you are good.
Next go buy a shot timer... practice drawing and DRY firing... Then start adding movement to your practice with the timer (I know you don't need a timer right?) well how else are you going to measure improvement? standing in one place shooting paper leisurely for accuracy? hey bad guy stand there for 3 seconds while I draw my weapon take careful aim and defend myself... hmmm. how about draw from a holster and put 2 in a 6 inch kill zone in say 1.2 seconds...
GREAT video Proper Grip for Small Pistols - YouTube
Oh and don't forget to have fun
Very much so .. it’s close to stock XL but has aggressive grip .. oh it looks awesome.
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Sooooo on another thread, maybe a day or so ago, I said I took the Holosun off because I didn’t like it. My various reasons were incorrect. Talk about a game changer.
Still working out the grip thing but making progress. The dot is just sooo easy. Same thing - 21 feet - last ten rounds after 190 of practice. I think it’s coming along. I need to print out some of these different grip directions though because I forget them and there isn’t any cell service in the concrete range….
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Still working out the grip thing but making progress. The dot is just sooo easy. Same thing - 21 feet - last ten rounds after 190 of practice. I think it’s coming along. I need to print out some of these different grip directions though because I forget them and there isn’t any cell service in the concrete range….
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