Posted by Mako on August 03, 1999 at 02:55:11:
I seem to have trouble getting my focus off of the target and onto the front sights.
Do most shooters look at the target while bringing up their pistol and then shift focus to the front sight, or should one try not to
look at the target and keep ones eyes on the front sight as one raises the pistol?
Any tricks or suggestions ...
Posted by AllenM on August 03, 1999 at 05:55:45:
In Reply to: sighting sequence? posted by Mako on August 03, 1999 at 02:55:11:
Here is a trick I used to get good focus on the front sight. The problem is that the front sight is black and there is really nothing
for the eye to lock on to. I cut a small "X" from a video cassette label (Maxell brand)and stuck it to the front sight facing the
shooter. Now you will have something distinct to look at on the front sight. After you have formed the habit of looking at the
front sight (1000's of shots) you can remove the "X".
Posted by Lanning Hochhauser on August 03, 1999 at 08:06:02:
In Reply to: sighting sequence? posted by Mako on August 03, 1999 at 02:55:11:
Make sure your sights have an even dull finish. If necessary use a sight blackening agent.
When you take your stance look anywhere. This anywhere should be the same for each shot. As you raise your pistol toward
the target find the front sight as your arm describes a 45 degree angle with the floor. I said find it don't concentrate on it yet.
Most people can maintain a high level of such concentration only for a short time. As the sight enters the target area begin your
concentration. Tune everything else out except a sharp front sight and a blurry bull. If your concentration wanders lower the
pistol and start over.
Posted by RodM on August 03, 1999 at 08:33:17:
In Reply to: sighting sequence? posted by Mako on August 03, 1999 at 02:55:11:
My personal sequence is to focus on something close, 3 to 5 ft, but not the sights while getting set. I than move the gun to the
ready position, arm extended barrel
resting on the end of the bench, shift my focus to the rear sight, while taking a deep breath. I exhale blink my eyes, and raise the
gun to the target blinking several
times while taking another deep breath, with the focus still on the rear sight, but getting the alignment. With the gun on the target
I release my breath, switch focus to
the front sight, take up the trigger slack (stage one), and bring the gun into my aiming area. With my eye focused on the front
sight and my mental focus on the front
sight and on keeping the sight alignment, I squeeze the trigger until the shot breaks. The focus on the rear sight is relaxed but
when the sights come into the area of
aim my concentration is to focus on the front sight and the sight alignment.
We can only really mentally focus for a short time which we need to use to maximum advantage. I hope this helps you think
about what you are doing and how to
keep your focus where you want it.
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