Why am I so bad

[karamba]

I can shoot long rifles not worse than most people. Also I shoot BBgun consistently enough. All I am bragging is to say that my eyes are not seem to blame. But when I shoot a pistol it is something to see. My grouping from 7 yards is 2-3 feet. Yes feet not inches. It is difficult to see if it deviates in a particular direction as most of the bullet holes are not even on the target. I understand a BB gun is not a real pistol, but still cannot explain how it is possible to be at least second good in a group of 10 people with a bb gun but be so impossibly far behind anybody who takes a real gun for the first time. Worst of all is that I am shooting a pretty heavy pistol that has almost no recoil. I see the sights stay on the target all the time and after the shot there is a slight flip straight up. I do not see the barrel deviates in any direction but the result is. Maybe I have special bullets that go around the corner?

[tradecraft]

Record yourself shooting and pinpoint your issue(s) yourself or post it here. Have you taken any sort of formal instruction? If not, do it.

[9Cal_OC]

Ayy karamba, it could always be worse.

What BB are you using?

[Big Chudungus]

"I am shooting a pretty heavy pistol"

".....A pistol...."

have you tried others? have OTHER people shot that pistol and done OK?

what model is it and maybe its got a problem.

I suggest, even before taking any training, invest in a couple cheap .177 airguns. Even at one or two pumps for low power, they will have plenty of velocity to "group" out a few dozen yards. Plus you can use them in places you can't shoot real guns, like from living room down the hall to the far wall of the garage.

https://www.amazon.com/Crosman-P1377BR-American-177-Caliber-Pneumatic/dp/B00TEACFXW/ref=sr_1_2?crid=MDO01N2C384T&keywords=crosman%2Bbb%2Bgun%2Bpistol&qid=1695366320&sprefix=crossman%2Bbb%2Caps%2C356&sr=8-2&th=1

The rifle will be light enough to shoot one handed like a pistol.

https://www.amazon.com/Crosman-760B-Master-177-Caliber-Pellet/dp/B0018LGT5K/ref=sr_1_5?crid=156MY5TYE2A5K&keywords=crosman+bb+gun+rifle&qid=1695366503&sprefix=crosman+bb+gun%2Caps%2C461&sr=8-5

Pistol only wants to shoot pellets but the rifle shoots pellets or BBs with 18 ball mag bolt action that reloads from 300ball reservoir by shaking the rifle.

[SonofWWIIDI]

Just joined, 1 post.

[IVC]

That's one way to troll a community. It's like going to a gay forum and starting a thread about how you suck at sucking d$&@k. Curious to see what this is all about, wouldn't be the first if it was an anti-gunner trying to provoke a reaction.

[fresnohog]

Mix in some dummy rounds with the live rounds next time you shoot. When you fall on a dummy round you will see exactly what you are doing. More than likely, anticipation.

[Mayor McRifle]

I can shoot long rifles not worse than most people. Also I shoot BBgun consistently enough. All I am bragging is to say that my eyes are not seem to blame. But when I shoot a pistol it is something to see. My grouping from 7 yards is 2-3 feet. Yes feet not inches. It is difficult to see if it deviates in a particular direction as most of the bullet holes are not even on the target. I understand a BB gun is not a real pistol, but still cannot explain how it is possible to be at least second good in a group of 10 people with a bb gun but be so impossibly far behind anybody who takes a real gun for the first time. Worst of all is that I am shooting a pretty heavy pistol that has almost no recoil. I see the sights stay on the target all the time and after the shot there is a slight flip straight up. I do not see the barrel deviates in any direction but the result is. Maybe I have special bullets that go around the corner?

I would bet you’re anticipating sound and recoil with the pistol. Try crushing the gun, especially with your support hand. Then slowly press the trigger straight back towards your nose, steadily increasing pressure from 1 to 2 to 3, etc. Think of how you would press the button on an elevator in slow motion. Don’t worry about the gun firing, it will happen when it happens. Let it be a surprise. If you do this several times in a row, I bet your groupings will be a lot closer. Once you see better results by doing this, you’ll start to appreciate the fact that good shooting is all about pressing the trigger without disturbing the sights. At that point, this video will start to make a lot of sense. Watch it several times and internalize what he’s saying. It will change your life.

https://youtu.be/li0rGtXh23I?si=ly8s-DMAE-Fn5-eB

[Epaphroditus]

Watch Jerry Miculek andcdo what he does.

https://m.youtube.com/user/MiculekDotCom

[BigPimping]

You so bad. Come to my lair and my freaks will use the naughty paddle on your bare bottom.

[divingin]

But when I shoot a pistol it is something to see. My grouping from 7 yards is 2-3 feet. Yes feet not inches.

I'd suggest firmly benching the pistol. Slow trigger squeeze, look at the sights, not the target.

If recoil doesn't feel like someone whacking the muzzle with a hammer, you're anticipating and moving the gun before the shot goes off.

You have fewer support points with a pistol vs a rifle, and fewer pre-stressed joints involved. Lot easier to introduce pre-shot movement.

[rplaw]

I can shoot long rifles not worse than most people. Also I shoot BBgun consistently enough. All I am bragging is to say that my eyes are not seem to blame. But when I shoot a pistol it is something to see. My grouping from 7 yards is 2-3 feet. Yes feet not inches. It is difficult to see if it deviates in a particular direction as most of the bullet holes are not even on the target. I understand a BB gun is not a real pistol, but still cannot explain how it is possible to be at least second good in a group of 10 people with a bb gun but be so impossibly far behind anybody who takes a real gun for the first time. Worst of all is that I am shooting a pretty heavy pistol that has almost no recoil. I see the sights stay on the target all the time and after the shot there is a slight flip straight up. I do not see the barrel deviates in any direction but the result is. Maybe I have special bullets that go around the corner?

You need someone to teach you how to shoot. That's all. Just some one-on-one instruction from someone who knows how to shoot a pistol. That person can evaluate your pistol, your ammo, your stance, and your shooting technique and can go from there.

I recommend that this person not be your buddy or just someone from the local range who shoots a lot. Your problem cannot be solved by someone without the knowledge and ability to teach you how to shoot the correct way.

[Tarmy]

You so bad. Come to my lair and my freaks will use the naughty paddle on your bare bottom.

Finally, a post worthy of the question?

[karamba]

To the grammar policeman above: yes I am not a native English speaker. Thank you for being helpful.
To others with actual advises: Is it considered a bad etiquette at a shooting range to ask someone from the next lane to try out your gun if he can shoot better with it ?

[Mute]

Best thing to do is find a shooting class and get some quality instruction.