Videos tagged with Trigger Press Technique

This guide, presented by firearms instructor John G. Johnson, details how to eliminate muzzle flip for significantly improved pistol accuracy. It emphasizes the critical role of a proper grip, demonstrating both ineffective and effective techniques in slow motion. By focusing on hand placement, wrist position, and trigger control, shooters can achieve a more stable shooting platform, reduce muzzle rise, and achieve tighter shot groups. The guide also touches on the utility of dry-fire training aids like the HTS Dry-Fire Bullet Insert.

This video by Joel Park emphasizes the importance of minimizing physical input when shooting firearms to improve accuracy and control. He explains how overworking the gun, especially with highly effective platforms like comped pistols and carbines, can lead to shots going astray. Park suggests a neutral, relaxed grip and a straight trigger press, allowing the firearm to do its work without excessive manipulation. He also proposes a drill for carbine shooters to experiment with grip pressure.

This video by John G. Johnson, a firearms instructor, addresses a common accuracy issue: trigger finger drift. He explains that 99% of shooters tend to move their trigger finger deeper into the trigger guard with each shot, causing the firearm to move and reduce accuracy. The guide provides techniques to correct this by focusing on using the tip of the finger, pressing straight back, and maintaining a consistent gap on the trigger.

John Johnson, a firearms instructor from Cape Coral, Florida, identifies five common mistakes new shooters make that hinder accuracy: weak grip, improper stance, poor trigger press, chasing the target, and 'mag dump mentality.' He provides practical fixes for each, emphasizing a firm grip, stable stance, controlled trigger press, consistent sight alignment, and controlled shooting strings to build confidence and improve accuracy.

This video offers expert advice for shooters stuck in B or C class, identifying two primary camps: the slow and deliberate, and the reckless. For those too slow, the advice is to embrace practice mistakes and push speed, particularly in dry fire. For those too fast but inaccurate, the focus shifts to building discipline by waiting for sight alignment before firing. The instructor, Joel Park, draws on his own experience of being stuck in B-class for a decade to provide actionable strategies for improvement.

This video emphasizes that proper grip and trigger press technique are more critical than specialized trigger components for accurate shooting. Instructors John Anderson and Joel Park advocate for a smooth, continuous trigger press, focusing on isolating finger movement to avoid disturbing the sights. They highlight the importance of a solid grip and consistent practice, including dry-firing, to master these fundamentals, suggesting that proficiency with a 'shitty' trigger translates to better performance with any firearm.

This video emphasizes that proper handgun fit is paramount for effective shooting, focusing on two key areas: adequate support hand grip for recoil control and comfortable trigger reach. Instructor Joel Park advises using the first joint of the index finger for a straight trigger pull, even if it means slight contact with the frame, as long as it doesn't compromise grip or trigger control. He also highlights the benefits of adjustable grips on various handgun types for customization.

This video provides an in-depth, scientific breakdown of the perfect trigger press, emphasizing control and consistency. Instructor John G. Johnson details proper finger placement, smooth linear pressure, and the stages of a trigger pull (take-up, wall, break, reset). He stresses the importance of dry-firing and specific drills to identify and correct common manipulation errors that lead to inaccuracy. The content aims to help shooters develop a brain-body connection for a more precise shot.

This video provides expert-level instruction on pistol shooting techniques, focusing on both predictive and reactive shooting methodologies. Lead instructor Ben Stoeger emphasizes grip consistency, visual control, and aggressive trigger pressing. The course covers drills to diagnose and correct shooting errors, improve target focus, and transition between different shooting styles based on distance and speed requirements.

This video provides fundamental pistol shooting instruction for new shooters, focusing on grip, trigger control, and stance. Instructor John Johnson guides a student, Sarah, through the process of shooting her new Smith & Wesson EZ pistol, emphasizing the importance of 'pressing' the trigger rather than 'pulling' it. The instruction highlights the ease of use of the EZ model for new shooters, particularly women, and promotes the 'try before you buy' approach to firearm acquisition.

This video from Top Guns explains the common 'low left' shooting error for right-handed shooters, which stems from the natural tendency of the fingers to move with the index finger during the trigger press. Instructors Christy and Eric demonstrate a dry-fire drill where the shooter grips the firearm with only their thumb and middle finger, isolating the trigger finger's movement to prevent muzzle disturbance. They emphasize focusing on a straight rearward trigger pull and maintaining sight alignment throughout the press to improve accuracy.

Roy Huntington of American Handgunner Magazine explains the crucial difference in trigger press between double-action and single-action modes on semi-automatic pistols. He emphasizes using more finger and a slower, staged press for the initial double-action shot, followed by a smooth final press. After the slide cycles, the transition to single-action requires a careful, smooth press to maintain sight alignment until the hammer falls, likening the precision needed to not disturbing an 'imaginary dime' on the front sight.