FAQ – Questions & AnswersCategory: Triggers FAQHow to practice trigger control?
Ian Gill asked 1 year ago
How can I practice trigger control?

4 Answers
Cruz answered 1 year ago

There are a few things you can do to practice trigger control and improve your shooting accuracy.

One way is to dry fire.

This means manually cocking the hammer (on a revolver) or loading a pedaled primer (on a semi-automatic), then removing all live ammunition from the room and pointing the firearm at an appropriate target like a heavy paperback book placed on top of a pudding can. The goal is to merely touch the trigger lightly so that the firing pin falls, making an indentation on the primer of the round (Be sure that there is no live ammunition in the room!I cannot stress this enough). If there’s no pitting or cratering of primers, great! Try varying your grip, your stance, and your trigger-pull speed to see how each affects shot placement.

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Another way is to find a local shooting range that offers what’s called “ball and dummy” training.

This involves firing live rounds mixed in with dummy (or “snap”) rounds that have no powder or bullet. The idea is to get you used to the recoil of the firearm so that it doesn’t startle or throw off your aim when you’re using live ammunition.

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Ivan answered 1 year ago

There are a few things you can do to help develop trigger control:

  1. It is important to ensure that your grip on the gun is comfortable and secure. If your grip is too tight, it will be difficult to maintain control of the gun when firing. Likewise, if your grip is too loose, the gun may move around in your hand and cause you to miss your target. Finding the right balance is key.
  2. Another helpful tip is to focus on using your dominant eye when lining up your sights. This will help you keep the front and rear sights in alignment, making it easier to hit your target.
  3. Take care to keep your breathing steady while aiming. A steady breath will help prevent you from jerking the trigger and missing your shot.
  4. Practice makes perfect, so the more you can get out to the range and work on your trigger control, the better your results will be.

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Jordan answered 1 year ago
  • Spend some time dry-firing your gun. This is a great way to get a feel for the trigger and learn how much pressure is required to fire the weapon.
  • Make sure you’re using the appropriate grip on the gun. A loose grip will cause the gun to move around more when fired, making it harder to hit your target.
  • Take your time when firing. Rushing your shots will likely result in an inaccurate shooting. If you can focus on these three things, you’ll see a significant improvement in your trigger control and accuracy.

Of course, there’s always the option of investing in a quality aftermarket trigger. This is a great way to improve your trigger control without having to put in extra time and effort. Aftermarket triggers often have a lighter pull weight, which can make it easier to fire the gun accurately. They also tend to have a shorter reset, so you can get back on target faster after each shot. If you’re looking for an easy way to improve your trigger control, an aftermarket trigger is worth considering.

Antony answered 1 year ago

To practice trigger control, you can use a few different methods.

  • One is to dry fire, which means pulling the trigger without any ammunition in the gun. This is a great way to get a feel for the trigger and work on your technique.
  • Another way is to live fire, which means shooting at targets. This is the best way to get real-world experience and see how your trigger control affects your shooting accuracy.
  • You can also use a training aid such as a laser sight or virtual reality simulator to help you practice trigger control.

Whichever method you choose, the key is to be patient and diligent in your practice so that you can improve your skills over time.

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