How to Aim a Gun

DaveInTexas · February 9th, 2009, 02:43 PM

yes, sounds rather basic but indulge me. See link to pic, see if I have it right. This was a Taurus - although I suspect many other guns have sights light these.
Right? Wrong? Refinements?

The rings represent the target.

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possessed · February 9th, 2009, 03:03 PM

With my Taurus PT140 (short barrell), I have to aim like the bottom pic to hit target, otherwise, I will hit too low.

My Ruger P95 and SA 1911 A-1, I aim like the top pic.

I am no expert marksman, this is simply how I shoot the guns I own to be able to hit on target.

sigmanluke · February 9th, 2009, 03:06 PM

It all depends on the range, or distance, as far as the too high, but it looks good to me.

JD · February 9th, 2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by possessed

With my Taurus PT140 (short barrell), I have to aim like the bottom pic to hit target, otherwise, I will hit too low.

My Ruger P95 and SA 1911 A-1, I aim like the top pic.

I am no expert marksman, this is simply how I shoot the guns I own to be able to hit on target.

That is called 6 o'clock hold, the original XD is to be aimed in this manner as well.

Frogbones · February 9th, 2009, 03:50 PM

I have to aim my PM45 like the one that says "to high" to hit my intended spot.

DaveInTexas · February 9th, 2009, 11:33 PM

Thanks!
Seems like the answer is variable depending on model even individual gun. I guess I figured there was a standard in this regard.

itschuck · February 10th, 2009, 09:16 PM

Try to get some sand bags and bench shoot that taurus, I bet you find out that the sights are dead on and its the heavy trigger making you pull your shots low.
I had a pt140 and shot it the same way and one day I said what the hey and did just that..and found the sights were dead on.

Frogbones · February 10th, 2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itschuck

Try to get some sand bags and bench shoot that taurus, I bet you find out that the sights are dead on and its the heavy trigger making you pull your shots low.
I had a pt140 and shot it the same way and one day I said what the hey and did just that..and found the sights were dead on.

I'll try that also....just to make sure.

PNUT · February 22nd, 2009, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itschuck

Try to get some sand bags and bench shoot that taurus, I bet you find out that the sights are dead on and its the heavy trigger making you pull your shots low.
I had a pt140 and shot it the same way and one day I said what the hey and did just that..and found the sights were dead on.

I agree, it's something that that operator is doing,99.999 % of the time. With compact pistols ,being combat accurate and multiple hits will get your desired results...these guns are hard to shoot super accurately at the speed required in an emergency situation. If shooting a little high,low,left,or right works for you, go with that.Whatever get's you there is good. Just practice,practice,practice until it's instinct.With both hands, each hand, strong eye,weak eye,both eyes....standing,kneeling,lying down...anything you can think of .

February 9th, 2009, 03:03 PM	#2
possessed Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NC Posts: 108	With my Taurus PT140 (short barrell), I have to aim like the bottom pic to hit target, otherwise, I will hit too low. My Ruger P95 and SA 1911 A-1, I aim like the top pic. I am no expert marksman, this is simply how I shoot the guns I own to be able to hit on target. __________________ And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.

February 9th, 2009, 03:06 PM	#3
sigmanluke Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 1,604	It all depends on the range, or distance, as far as the too high, but it looks good to me. __________________ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Thomas Jefferson

February 9th, 2009, 03:50 PM	#5
Frogbones Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Up in Texas Posts: 438	I have to aim my PM45 like the one that says "to high" to hit my intended spot. __________________ Progress, not perfection. triple tap "think triangle - nipple to nipple to Adam's apple. The hope is that at least two of the three will make serious contact with a major organ or the spine." http://theshootersclub.com/

February 10th, 2009, 09:16 PM	#7
itschuck Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 338	Try to get some sand bags and bench shoot that taurus, I bet you find out that the sights are dead on and its the heavy trigger making you pull your shots low. I had a pt140 and shot it the same way and one day I said what the hey and did just that..and found the sights were dead on. __________________ Current collection: NAA Guardian in 32naa, SIG P239 2-tone 40 with DAK, SW MP 40 Compact, Ruger SP101, Walther PP, SW 360 38+p Airweight, Browning Buckmark, SW Model 41

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February 9th, 2009, 11:33 PM	#6
DaveInTexas Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 142	Thanks! Seems like the answer is variable depending on model even individual gun. I guess I figured there was a standard in this regard.