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[Kingofthehill]

Man... I tell ya... im not big headed or anything but i can shoot pretty darn well. Even just picking up a gun from a friend, give me 2-4rds and i can get pretty good groups.

For the life of me I just am not doing well with my first Glock. I want to like it, im trying different ammo, Grip Extension, Slip On Grip, Death tight grip, slightly loose grip... but its just not coming to me for some reason. It's a Glock Model 30 .45 sub compact. I can shoot my friends sub compact XD .45 and M&P .40 all day long and keep em' nice and tight. Heck, im far more accurate with my 2" Snubby with .38 +p loads.... and i hardly shoot the thing

Im wondering if some people are just not going to take to a gun at all?... I guess its good enough for self defense... i can tighten them up enough for something like that but for range fun its depressing hahahaha....

Have anyone else just not been able to shoot a brand of weapon? I mean you want it to happen but it just doesn't?

JOe

[hybridatsun350]

What are the issues you're having? Is it the trigger or something else? Glock triggers definitely take getting used to!

[Kingofthehill]

Could be the trigger i guess.. ive tried laying my finger on it from the tip to the fatty part of the center and also towards the joint and all my shots are high and to the left.... and i always get 1 crazy flyer per mag hahahahaha... Its the gun, i swear its always the gun

[railroader]

I had the same problem with my glock 17. I could get half way decent groups with it then the next group would open way up. It would do it to me from a rest too. I had even changed the sights, the barrel and put in a 3.5 connector. I finally gave up and sold it. I also have a ruger p95 that shooting tight groups is kinda tough. Part of that is the long take up single action and part is the gun is only "combat" accurate. I keep the ruger because makes a very good home defense gun for me and the wife. It's a decocker only so the wife can just point and shoot if she needs it. It's kind of like a 16 shot revolver. Mark

[JJ1911]

The reason I don't shoot Glocks as well as my other pistols is because I've built up alot of muscle memory shooting 1911s and springfield XDs. The angle/grip eronomics are different for these guns than a Glock. Trigger is definately a different feel, and as previously stated, takes some getting used to.

I also found that applying approx 60% support hand pressure and 40% main hand pressure helps my accuracy with Glocks. Actually I do that with all my pistols and it has improved accuracy with my others as well.

[chefdude]

I would say the trigger pull...and sometimes the anticipation of that long hard pull will take you off target...

[huckberry668]

I have a G22 and G19 I can shoot 3" groups at 25 yards offhand. But with a friend's G35, I shoot 3 to 4" to the right of POA and about 5 or 6" groups. The G35's trigger feels a lot different than the G22 and G19 of mine.

It felt as if it breaks too early & abruptly results in 'pulling' from excessive over travel. It should break lightly at the end of the 'take up'. We swapped the G35 upper with his G17 frame and it shot well. So I concluded it's the trigger. This might not be your issue but wouldn't hurt to check.

[hybridatsun350]

Could be the trigger i guess.. ive tried laying my finger on it from the tip to the fatty part of the center and also towards the joint and all my shots are high and to the left.... and i always get 1 crazy flyer per mag hahahahaha... Its the gun, i swear its always the gun

Okay, I'm pretty sure I know exactly what you're doing because it's something I do if I don't actively focus on my entire trigger pull. I have noticed (with my Glock 34) that I can shoot good groups, but my shots will go consistently left of the bulls-eye. So I tried to simulate the problem in a dry fire situation and found that I was pulling the trigger straight through until the very last part of the trigger pull and then I was pushing the gun to the left as I pulled through that last stiff part of the trigger. Just try to really focus and make sure you're not jerking the gun on the last part of the trigger pull. It's very easy to flinch just a little bit and throw your shots off.

[liketoshoot]

It's the Glock, thats why I sold mine, I'm better with every other gun then I am with a Glock? I just don't know.

[Corbin Dallas]

It's the Glock, thats why I sold mine, I'm better with every other gun then I am with a Glock? I just don't know.

It's not the gun, it's you.

If you are not comfortable with the weapon or it feels alien in your hand, find one that works.

Don't blame your inaccuracy on the weapon.

To the OP, the Glock 30 is an odd weapon. Semi-short barrel and a fat grip. With any weapon its all about trigger control.

[Gryff]

Do a $.25 trigger job on it and give it another try. Glock triggers take a while to get used to for some people.

[L-2]

I'm with hybridatsun350 on this as to what's happening. With any gun I've got to practice, but I must concentrate more with my G22 & G21SF compared to my 5" Kimbers, among others.

[Greg-Dawg]

Im wondering if some people are just not going to take to a gun at all?...

Have anyone else just not been able to shoot a brand of weapon? I mean you want it to happen but it just doesn't?

JOe

JOe, if you're not happy with it; I'll take it off your hands for $250.

[1911su16b870]

More time and more rounds down range with the Glock will do the trick...

and your target talks:

[l8apex]

More practice and dry fire will do should do the trick. Also, you may come to the conclusion that the Glock Platform may not be optimal for you. It isn't to say that it's the pistols fault, as it always is the shooter, what it means is that there may be a better platform for you and your shooting.

Don't be afraid to venture out and try different platforms, S&W MP, XD, HK, SIG to name a few. The platform that is best for you, is the one you will make accurate brisk hits consistently. Good luck and happy shooting.